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AUGUST 08

Swim

Release date: 9th August 2019

From Happy Endings with an Asterisk - EP
R&B/SoulMusic
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About This Track

"Swim" is a track by AUGUST 08, from the album Happy Endings with an Asterisk - EP, released 9th August 2019. Full lyrics are available below.

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AUGUST 08

AUGUST 08

Lyrics

Swim

[Chorus]

Oh shit, never knew that I break (I could break)

Never knew that I could make it to the mountaintop

Throw my hands and grab a little heaven

Oh shit, made so many bad mistakes

Dived into the deepest lake to find the lowest point

Just to swim back up again (Swim, swim, swim)

[Verse 1]

Even if I fall don't give up on me

Happiness always felt luxury

But don't rain on my parade just march with me

To the beat of our drum, we'll dance beautifully

[Chorus]

Oh shit, never knew that I break (I could break)

Never knew that I could make it to the mountaintop

Throw my hands and grab a little heaven

Oh shit, made so many bad mistakes

Dived into the deepest lake to find the lowest point

Just to swim back up again (Swim, swim, swim)

[Verse 2]

Whenever I call, pick up for me

Don't be afraid to show the world you fuck with me (Yeah)

Sometimes I feel alone but luckily

You accepted all my flaws without judging me

(And that's cool, that's cool, that's cool, yeah)

[Chorus]

Oh shit, never knew that I break (I could break)

Never knew that I could make it to the mountaintop

Throw my hands and grab a little heaven

Oh shit, made so many bad mistakes

Dived into the deepest lake to find the lowest point

Just to swim back up again (Swim, swim, swim)

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From Happy Endings with an Asterisk - EP

2019
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Happy Endings with an Asterisk - EP
Happy Endings with an Asterisk - EP
AUGUST 08
7th August 2019
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2019

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    • Credits

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    Writer
    AUGUST 08, Barney Bones, DUCKWRTH, Jordan Ware, Josh Lockhart, L.3.G.I.O.N.
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