Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett
This upbeat song, borrowing heavily from 50s tremolo-laden surf sounds, records Barnett’s attempts to impress a fellow swimmer at a public pool.
The song’s title – a misspelled version of acqua profonda, the Italian words for deep water – makes clear that the pool referred to is the Fitzroy Pool in...
[Verse 1]
I saw you in the lane next to me
You were doing freestyle, then you switched it around
To a little bit of backstroke
I couldn't see underneath
Your swimming cap, but it appeared that you had
Dark colored hair, maybe it was blonde, for all I know
I had goggles on
They were getting foggy
I much prefer swimming to jogging
[Verse 2]
I tried my very best to impress you
Held my breath longer than I normally do
I was getting dizzy
My hair was wet and frizzy
Felt my muscles burn, I took a tumble turn
For the worse, it's a curse
My lack of athleticism, sunk like a stone
Like a first owner's home loan
When I came to, you and your towel were gone
Aqua Profunda! was written by Courtney Barnett.
Aqua Profunda! was produced by Dan Luscombe & Burke Reid & Courtney Barnett.
Courtney Barnett released Aqua Profunda! on Fri Mar 20 2015.