Swan Song Lyrics
I, I can't lie, I'm scared to open my eyes
'Cause what if I find nothing at all, nothing at all?
What is the point of my lips if they don't make noise? Oh
What is the point of doing nothing at all, watching it fall?
[Pre-Chorus]
The flicker burning, you know the time is running, running out
Only I see, oh, the diamonds, diamonds breaking down
I won't stay quiet, I won't stay quiet
'Cause staying silent's the same as dying
I won't stay quiet, the flicker's burning now
[Chorus]
This is not a, this is not a swan, swan song
This is not a, this is not a swan, swan song
We just gotta, we just gotta hold on tonight
This is not a, this is not a swan song, swan song, swan dive
Yeah, it's a new life
[Verse 2]
Real fantasy, wishing it was make-believe, oh
What is the reason of doing nothing at all, watching it fall?
[Pre-Chorus]
The flicker burning, you know the time is running, running out
Only I see, oh, the diamonds, diamonds breaking down
I won't stay quiet, I won't stay quiet
'Cause staying silent's the same as dying
I won't stay quiet, the flicker's burning now
This is not a, this is not a swan, swan song
This is not a, this is not a swan, swan song
We just gotta, we just gotta hold on tonight
This is not a, this is not a swan song, swan song, swan dive
Yeah, it's a new life
[Bridge]
Tread heavily around me
Tread heavily around me
Tread heavily
Tread heavily around me
Tread heavily, tread
[Chorus]
This is not a, this is not a
Swan (Tread heavily), swan song (Tread)
This is not a, this is not a
Swan (Tread heavily), swan song (Tread)
We just gotta, we just gotta hold on tonight (Tread heavily)
This is not a, this is not a swan song, swan song, swan dive
Yeah, it's a new life
[Outro]
It's a new life
About
“Swan Song” is a part of the Alita: Battle Angel original soundtrack. The song was written by Dua Lipa, Junkie XL, Justin Tranter, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson and Kennedi Lykken.
On “Swan Song,” Dua opens up about the fight for justice. She tweeted:
Alita fights for the lives of marginalised people. […] we mustn’t ever quit our battle against the injustices of the world. Even in the hardest moments we must speak up. Lyrically the song references the brilliant minds at ACT UP, a HIV and AIDS activist group from the 80s who’s motto was “Silence equals death” with the hopes that in our everyday life we put into action this deeper meaning so that silence never become us.
The song was first teased when Dua Lipa published promotional pictures for the song on her social medias. Later she posted a snippet of the song and announced the music video.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Dua Lipa said that this song’s purpose is to tell us to keep fighting no matter what. She wants us to stand for what we think is right and for ouselves.
Also, this song reaches a much bigger problem, the HIV. Alita is a hero that fights for marginalised people and injustice in our society.
- 1.7 rings
- 4.Giant
- 5.Walk Me Home
- 8.Sucker
- 10.Empty Space
- 11.Grace
- 12.Goodbye
- 14.Here With Me
- 15.Please Me
- 16.Talk
- 17.Don’t Call Me Up
- 18.1999
- 20.Breathe
- 21.Play
- 22.365
- 23.Ruin My Life
- 24.Swan Song
- 25.thank u, next
- 27.Shallow
- 28.This Is Me
- 29.Thursday
- 30.Lost Without You
- 32.Candlelight
- 34.Hello My Love
- 35.Everlasting
- 37.Shine A Light
- 38.Love You Anymore
- 39.Look In Her Eyes
- 41.Relax
- 43.Break My Stride
- 45.It’s a Miracle
- 46.Hold Me Now
