Sink or Swim
Bad Lieutenant
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Sink or swim Sink or swim What's it going to be When you dive on in Dive on in Dive on in What's it going to be When you dive on in Everybody knows What I'm talking about Everybody knows What they're hiding from Hiding from Hiding from Everybody knows What they're hiding from Water's fine from the edge But how you gonna know If you don't get wet? Don't get wet Don't get wet How you gonna know If you don't get wet?
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Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, JACOB ROBERT EVANS, PHILIP CUNNINGHAM
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11 facts about this song
Album BackgroundThe song "Sink or Swim" is taken from the album "Never Cry Another Tear" which is the debut album by the English alternative rock band Bad Lieutenant.
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Band MembersBad Lieutenant consisted of Bernard Sumner, Phil Cunningham, and Jake Evans. Notably, Sumner was a founding member of two of the UK’s most successful bands – Joy Division and New Order.
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Release Information"Sink or Swim" was released as the debut single from Bad Lieutenant's album on September 28, 2009.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of alternative rock, indie rock and synth-pop.
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Live Performances"Sink or Swim" has been performed live by the band in numerous concerts and festivals.
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Song InspirationThough the band has not given any specific inspiration for the song, its lyrics about resilience and persistence suggest themes of overcoming adversity.
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ReceptionDespite not charting, "Sink or Swim" was generally well-received by fans and critics, appreciated for its melody and Sumner's distinctive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sink or Swim" features the band performing and various scenes from nature and urban life.
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SongwritingBernard Sumner, who also contributed vocals and guitar to the track, is credited as one of the songwriters of "Sink or Swim."
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Album InfluenceThe album "Never Cry Another Tear", which includes "Sink or Swim", represents a departure from the dance-oriented sound of New Order, using more traditional rock instrumentation and song structures.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Sink or Swim" is approximately 4 minutes and 7 seconds on the studio album.
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