11 Classic Songs About Swimming
“Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…” A catchy reminder from a beloved Disney character sings. And no wonder; swimming, being in the water and experiencing that delightful dance, is a feeling that most people love. Consequently, there are some really wonderful songs that celebrate the swimming lifestyle and get you pumped for a visit to the pool.
Feeling nautical? Here are eleven good swimming songs to make you want to jump straight into the water.
Nightswimming – R.E.M.
Who doesn’t love a little classic R.E.M.? Their song, “ Nightswimming ,” evokes nostalgia practically anyone can relate to. Whether your “night swimming” experiences have been romantic, restful, playful, or even a little sad, this song somehow brings up all of those emotions and memories.
Swimming Pool Summer (Visualizer) – Capital Cities
Another good swimming song, “ Swimming Pool Summer (Visualizer) ” by Capital Cities provides a fun, catchy beat to have stuck in your head as you swim laps or laze by the poolside. It might not be the best for competitive swimming–too mellow–it’s certainly a good song for playing in the pool.
Swimming Ground – Meat Puppets
Speaking of a good beat to have in your head for competitive swimming, if that’s what you’re after, try “ Swimming Ground ” by Meat Puppets. Not only is it jazzy and bouncy, but the message is positive and upbeat. It’s about the joy of swimming and happily nostalgic.
Into the Ocean – Blue October
The song “Into the Ocean ” by Blue October is all about ocean swimming. And while it references the dangers of ocean swimming, it also has a positive-sounding beat. Overall, the song is a tribute to lost love by way of swimming as a description, but the sound is certainly worth a listen.
Like Swimming – Foals
“ Like Swimming ” by the Foals is the final song on our list, but it’s a great one. Taking its cue from a more classic style, the song features a cheerful sound as a background. It somehow captures all the fun and play of swimming, even without lyrics.
Jump in the Pool – Friendly Fires
Swimming – Breathe Owl Breathe
Channel Swimmer – Corbin Murdoch and the Nautical Miles
Channel Swimmer – 10cc
Swim – Jack’s Mannequin
Front Crawl – Frank Turner
Music and swimming are tied together somehow, whether it’s memories of swimming lessons or of playing in the pool at end-of-school parties. Both water and music have a sort of natural rhythm to them, one that somehow captures the life that’s in swimming and water play. We all need some swimming in our lives somehow, and if that’s not a readily available possibility, maybe songs about swimming can tide us over until we can be in the water again.
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