Discover the story of the song > Night Swim – Allie X

The protagonist of the song wants to be with their romantic partner, but they feel weighed down by their past memories and experiences. They are tired of waiting for things to change and want to feel alive again. They compare their soul to a scuffed surface, but are ready to dive in and feel awake. The protagonist wants to go night swimming as a way to cleanse themselves of their sins and find out if they can still hold their head up when they reach the bottom. They have a lot of emotional baggage that they want to face and let go of. Overall, the song is about the protagonist wanting to let go of their past and find redemption in the freedom of night swimming.