Swing Life Away facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Swing Life Away" |
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| Single by Rise Against | ||||
| from the album Siren Song of the Counter Culture | ||||
| Released | 2005 | |||
| Format | CD | |||
| Recorded | Vancouver BC | |||
| Genre | Acoustic music | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Writer(s) | Tim McIlrath | |||
| Producer | GGGarth | |||
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"Swing Life Away" is a popular song by the American punk rock band Rise Against. It was released in 2005 and comes from their 2004 album, Siren Song of the Counter Culture. This song is special because it sounds different from most of Rise Against's other music.
About the Song
Most of Rise Against's songs are loud and fast, but "Swing Life Away" is played and recorded using mostly acoustic guitars. This means it has a softer, more mellow sound. The band members Tim McIlrath and Neil Hennessy wrote the song.
What the Song Means
The words, or lyrics, of "Swing Life Away" are happy and hopeful. They talk about finding joy and being content with a life that might not be perfect. Even though the song is cheerful, it still includes some of the band's usual ideas, like thinking deeply about yourself and having hope for the future.
Inspiration Behind the Music
At a concert in Melbourne, Australia, the band's singer, Tim McIlrath, shared a story about the song. He said that "Swing Life Away" was written about a good friend who helped the band when they were just starting out and not very well known. It's a song about friendship and being thankful for the people who support you.
See also
In Spanish: Swing Life Away para niños
