Inner city sky rise over town at night
You pushed me to the top floor
So we could see the sights

I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool

I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again

We're falling beyond the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away

On the poolside staring into glowing blue
Swimsuit issues with my toes
Curled in the grooves

I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool

I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again

And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away

Keep breathing, keep searching, keep holding on
Keep breathing, keep living, keep holding on

I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again

And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away



Lyrics submitted by k8t11

Track duration: 03:37

"Jump in the Pool" as written by Paul Richard Epworth, Edward Macfarlane, Edward Gibson, Jack Savidge

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:to me this song is not about missed opportunities - i think it is about taking opportunities!

    I push out
    I breathe in
    And still us turning away - they are afraid to take the plunge into the future

    Don't look back
    Don't pretend We'll ever take control again - they have stopped trying to be in control of their lives, they are just going to 'jump' and let life take them where it will...

    And we're falling beyond the horizon,
    And only the water remains - they didnt miss the opportunity to jump - they did it. the horizon, the problems they were trying to control fall away, and only their future remains

    ...the fear is falling away
    Flag scissorspaperrockon June 06, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:When I first heard this song I thought he was saying "I looked at you, I knew you felt it too," and of course those aren't the words, but I just love the multiple meanings behind this song. All of the missed opportunities and chances that they never ended up taking. I feel like a lot of people can easily relate to those kind of situations, making this song even more incredible. I had never heard of Friendly Fires until this song, but I'm definitely feeling them! :)
    Flag sromeoon January 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:my favourite lyrics are 'On the poolside staring into glowing blue,Swimsuit issues with my toes curled in the grooves' they just capture th image beautifully
    Flag kiriandsamon December 21, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:To me it sounds like it's about two lovers, scared of making the big step to The Real Thing.
    But they take the plunge together (: They jump in the pool... of looooove.
    Haha it sounds so stupid, but I think it's like that.
    Flag Yellowheartballoonson November 23, 2009   Link
  • 0
    My Opinion:is it not:

    'in a city sky rise hotel at night.'

    probably not, i may be wrong. but thats what i hear(:
    Flag bonjourlucieon October 28, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:i've heard this song so many times, but i never actually knew he said glowing blue.
    i knew he said it sort of but i never reallt registered that it was actual words.
    the song's so beautiful and good to listen i think i kinda forgot :) ha
    Flag aliceyalice_xon September 17, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I have just discovered Friendly Fires and now I am loving them.
    But I have been trying to remember what this song sounds like... The kinda metallic sounding bit that is almost in the background sometimes that is 4 notes of one pitch and then 4 of a lower one etc during the chorus.
    If someone can remind me.....
    Flag SoggyPonduon September 11, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:always been interested in song meanings, i think its so interesting...

    to me, this song is all about two people who got together... but not in a full sense. perhaps they have emt and felt something immense... a connection. and although they perhaps both know that is could be amazing, there are reasons why it doesnt or couldnt work.

    he knows she wants him, and the relationship. but at the same time, they both know it can't work. and the 'dont look back, dont pretend, that we'll ever take control again' to me suggests that whenever they meet, they can still feel it.
    and that feeling will never change :)
    but its the process of coming to terms with that feeling, and perhaps being gald that you experienced it :)
    Flag lozzion July 22, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I feel like the meaning of the song is both literal and metaphorical. I literally think it's a fun summer song (ie: the second verse) and I also feel like it's also what nehemiah553 said. Describes a moment two people missed.
    I first heard this song playing at my work and I instantly feel in love with it as well as Friendly Fires. They are incredible.
    Flag UcBravoon June 10, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:The first line is wrong
    "In a city sky rise all the time"
    should read
    "In a city sky rise hotel at night"


    amazing song :D
    Flag Katieee..on March 14, 2009   Link

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