- wow. 43000 people have seen this and only two disliked it. If you look at the like bar you can't even see the red bit. What a tesament that is to this beautiful song.
@ShannonPutnam I'm guessing that it refers to the ancient greek belief about the mute swan who only sings one song before they die. Now the swan song is referred to as the last word. Hope that helps.
@ShannonPutnam "Swan Song" is used to refer to an ending. Sometimes the end of a relationship, as it is here. She's talking to her ex, and telling him how she's torn up but she can't blame anyone but herself because she is the one who ended it. (i.e."I said what I said and meant it...but now I regret it.".) I've been listening to this song for months without knowing the meaning of the phrase "swan song" -to lazy to look into it-I finally did, and now listening to it, it makes perfect sense.
@singasong0 its about how a girl made a huge mistake and doesn't know how to redeem herself. because at the time she felt passionately about what she said to someone, but now she realizes that it was not wise and regrets her actions.
its so crazy how i relate to this almost word for word, symbolically.
@singasong0 Aesop's fable of "The Swan Mistaken for a Goose": "The swan, who had been caught by mistake instead of the goose, began to sing as a prelude to its own demise. His voice was recognized and the song saved his life." Ovid mentions it in "The Story of Picus and Canens": "There, she poured out her words of grief, tearfully, in faint tones, in harmony with sadness, just as the swan sings once, in dying, its own funeral song."
theres more on Wikipedia :) i didnt know either. its a myth
@Iamyourwawa "Swan Song" was referenced in "The Ten Little Indians" as well. That's were I recognised it from. GO AGATHA CHRISTIE AND GO A FINE FRENZY! You BOTH rock my socks!
@surrealistful My heart says that I should kill you, but my head says... well, that I should kill you. Either way, s'pose that's your opinion. I'm sure I'd say the same thing about some other band/song that you happened to like. :)
@tacolabeanz This boring life-less music is meant to stimulate people like you. The words "kill you," can only come from a mindless person that doesn't know when a good artist has gone commercial. You're part of the brain-less masses. God save us from your dwindling abilities to discern between the media that controls you, and the music that sets your mind free. Godspeed, my ignorant little friend.
@surrealistful People like me? And how exactly would you know me?! I listen to an array of music, thank you, most of which are far from "mainstream." I might not try so damned hard as to reject an artist I like because she's meshed with common media, but that doesn't mean that I'm ignorant in any sense of the word. Little experiment... if you would, could you please give me a list of some artists which you enjoy?
these words hit me so hard. my soul connects with it instantly
KrazyLikeHotKoolAid 6 days ago
I'm heartbroken and her lyrics hit home
ssaghar 1 week ago
wow
SinaMagLauren 2 months ago
Makes you want stand and clap really really hard!
I love Alison and the the way she sings poetry! Outstanding in every sense!!!
acdstockley 3 months ago
because of her i'm slowly becoming a redhead. i'm also procrastinating big time on my essay..
aidatheecreep 4 months ago 12
gosh she is so talented and gorgeous! Im in love <3
ilovelifewhimsical27 5 months ago 4
I love all your songs ,
They are all amazing.!!!!
aisha1543 5 months ago
One of my favorite artists, ever. She has so much talent and ~inner beauty~. IDK I just love her a lot okay.
foreveradorkful 6 months ago 3
I cried it reminds me of how I could lose the love of my life in a snap of a finger
cuppycakesloversx3 6 months ago
Her voice is so settling. She amazes me with every song. <3
beastbizh22 8 months ago
I love her music it is the best I just found her I can't get enouph
mrsDeBrosky 8 months ago
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she has such a beautiful voice, her voice can make me smile and cry all at once, there is so much emotions in her lyrics
ssaghar 8 months ago
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ssaghar 8 months ago
how can this only have 43 ooo views...and two dislikes....they are souless ppl
velocitygirl1000 9 months ago 2
@velocitygirl1000 I think what you mean is
- wow. 43000 people have seen this and only two disliked it. If you look at the like bar you can't even see the red bit. What a tesament that is to this beautiful song.
starryeyedocean 8 months ago
@Blairgirl411 i see it as the envy of an heiress is the man she had, she said something in an arguement and ended it and now she regrets it
Lrawrasaur 10 months ago
this song makes me cry.. :'(
schniinii94 10 months ago 5
I'm confused in general of what this song is about? Can somebody please explain it..
ShannonPutnam 11 months ago
@ShannonPutnam I'm guessing that it refers to the ancient greek belief about the mute swan who only sings one song before they die. Now the swan song is referred to as the last word. Hope that helps.
lb250ify 10 months ago 5
@ShannonPutnam "Swan Song" is used to refer to an ending. Sometimes the end of a relationship, as it is here. She's talking to her ex, and telling him how she's torn up but she can't blame anyone but herself because she is the one who ended it. (i.e."I said what I said and meant it...but now I regret it.".) I've been listening to this song for months without knowing the meaning of the phrase "swan song" -to lazy to look into it-I finally did, and now listening to it, it makes perfect sense.
Jazsy 4 months ago 2
what is this song about?
singasong0 1 year ago
@singasong0 its about how a girl made a huge mistake and doesn't know how to redeem herself. because at the time she felt passionately about what she said to someone, but now she realizes that it was not wise and regrets her actions.
its so crazy how i relate to this almost word for word, symbolically.
did my explanation help you at all, sir/ madame?
:)-Wawa
Iamyourwawa 1 year ago 2
@Iamyourwawa yes, thank you! I'm just not sure what the "swan song" stands for exactly.
singasong0 1 year ago
@singasong0 Aesop's fable of "The Swan Mistaken for a Goose": "The swan, who had been caught by mistake instead of the goose, began to sing as a prelude to its own demise. His voice was recognized and the song saved his life." Ovid mentions it in "The Story of Picus and Canens": "There, she poured out her words of grief, tearfully, in faint tones, in harmony with sadness, just as the swan sings once, in dying, its own funeral song."
theres more on Wikipedia :) i didnt know either. its a myth
Iamyourwawa 1 year ago 6
@Iamyourwawa wow, i didnt think it was that deep! this song is so beautiful <3
singasong0 1 year ago
@Iamyourwawa "Swan Song" was referenced in "The Ten Little Indians" as well. That's were I recognised it from. GO AGATHA CHRISTIE AND GO A FINE FRENZY! You BOTH rock my socks!
EMCTB 11 months ago
"Loved you like a starfish loves the salty water." Brilliant. :)
foreverchickadee 1 year ago
my starfish loves your salty water, if you know what i mean. Lulz
longandponderous 1 year ago
i love all your songs...love the sound of your voice... hope to hear more songs of yours soon :D
sassyian 1 year ago 5
The music in this is so relaxing, I could imagine it being played at a spa. amazing. mucho amazing. I feel all my stress lift (:
Hannibaa 1 year ago 4
Man, your videos are pretty great!
TheMiaau2000 1 year ago
This is the perfect song for my night. Hoorah hoorah.
And to think the barista at Starbucks was talking about her and then I listened to this song and it fits like a puzzle piece.
ashesofguilt 1 year ago 6
This song reminds me if the guy I like,I keep listening to it it's so beautiful.
Imogen heap and a fine frenzy are my favorite singers
natttaz 1 year ago 2
Which CD is this song from?
LilyOfTheValley161 1 year ago
@LilyOfTheValley161 bomb in a bird cage, her second album
BrittanyNVee 1 year ago
@LilyOfTheValley161 Bomb in a Birdcage.
Justified248 1 year ago
deeeep =)
mayaherras 1 year ago
she is hot and I am rock.! :D
00CC66 1 year ago
she's amazing.. thnks Alison for all this.
Jinbleuange 1 year ago
I've always loved a fine frenzy. her songs are amazing. I learned almost lover on piano and its my favorite to play.
MissydoubleG 1 year ago
this song is so relatable when she say "and i said what i said and i meant it..but now i regret it"
taylorbrownforever 1 year ago 5
i love this picture!
ScarletFox21 1 year ago 4
perfect for this moment :/ :)
lettheworld 1 year ago 3
its so simple..but so deep and touching.*.* You know what I mean?
jazzytalent 2 years ago 116
@jazzytalent ikr i luv her
iamLindzay 1 year ago
@jazzytalent
yea I know ;)
haha
00CC66 1 year ago
wonderful
jazzytalent 2 years ago 2
She looks like a mannequin...not a bad thing...for her....x]
tokyopop101 2 years ago 2
yeaaa! they actually were are thee
likke 2
LittleAE 2 years ago
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quite a few ov her songs played on NEW MOON
shes realli a beautiful chikk(no homo)..iLikke her muzikk its beautiful
LittleAE 2 years ago
really cause none of here songs were on the soundtrack, and i didn't hear any of them in the movie...
imagummybear14 2 years ago
i like more the old album but this song is really wonderful
Vivifleur1 2 years ago
i love all her songs!!!!!
tragictwistoxity 2 years ago
omg! one of my favourite songs from the album! I'm always listening to it! : D
LipaSantoss 2 years ago 4
Wonderful!
rpbraziliansinger 2 years ago
so far, their has not been one song i have not liked from her.
300Spooky 2 years ago 210
@300Spooky Me neither. I've been touched by every song she has. Just a goddess.
Furriesaremine 1 year ago
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@300Spooky Actually, she's lost her luster. Anyone could have written these lyrics. The rhythm is dull, stale, and aimless. I was bored.
surrealistful 7 months ago
@surrealistful My heart says that I should kill you, but my head says... well, that I should kill you. Either way, s'pose that's your opinion. I'm sure I'd say the same thing about some other band/song that you happened to like. :)
tacolabeanz 6 months ago in playlist A Fine Frenzy
@tacolabeanz This boring life-less music is meant to stimulate people like you. The words "kill you," can only come from a mindless person that doesn't know when a good artist has gone commercial. You're part of the brain-less masses. God save us from your dwindling abilities to discern between the media that controls you, and the music that sets your mind free. Godspeed, my ignorant little friend.
surrealistful 6 months ago
@surrealistful People like me? And how exactly would you know me?! I listen to an array of music, thank you, most of which are far from "mainstream." I might not try so damned hard as to reject an artist I like because she's meshed with common media, but that doesn't mean that I'm ignorant in any sense of the word. Little experiment... if you would, could you please give me a list of some artists which you enjoy?
tacolabeanz 6 months ago 5
i constantly get this one stuck in my head!
Saragymnast 2 years ago
So wonderful <3
rhodonitfee 2 years ago