You live in the abstract and I live in the past
Blissful oblivion that will keep us apart
I can see that I've outgrown
I can see that I've outgrown
If you try and find it, it's a fleeting thought
Put your finger on it, it won't bring it back
I can see that I've outgrown
I can see that I've outgrown
All my sadness, just forget it once I’m with you
Swim across the world, that is all I want to do
All that distance, I’m indifferent being around you
Wish that I was there with you
Digging slow and digging further
Peel away the layers to reveal the rotten parts
Fully formed and decadent, decaying piece of art
I can see that I’ve outgrown
I can see that I’ve outgrown
Wait no longer, I’ll be right there, slightly overdue
Swim across the world, that is all I want to do
All that distance, I am indifferent being around you
Wish that I was there with you
Digging slow and digging further
Digging slow and digging further
Digging slow and digging further
If you try and find it, it’s a fleeting thought
Putting your finger on it won’t bring it back
I can see that I’ve outgrown
I can see that I’ve outgrown
Keep on Swimming was written by Hachiku.
Keep on Swimming was produced by Hachiku.
Hachiku released Keep on Swimming on Fri Feb 28 2025.
During the pandemic I was trying to make up my mind whether I’d be more successful swimming from Australia back to Germany or digging a tunnel through the earth – this song is the resulting love letter to my family back home and everyone I’ve ever missed.
There’s a certain self-inflicted heartache...