Sink or Swim

Bad Lieutenant

About Sink or Swim

"Sink or Swim" was the debut release and first single by Bad Lieutenant. It appears as the first track on their début album Never Cry Another Tear. It was released on 28 September 2009. The single was backed with the fellow album track "Dynamo". The single did not chart in the UK, though sales were likely impacted as both songs had already been released for free through the band's websites prior to the official release that September. In February 2010, to accompany the band's first UK tour, a digital remix bundle was released with remixes by Mark Reeder, James Bright and The Teenagers.  


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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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Bad Lieutenant

Bad Lieutenant (English pronunciation: /ljuːˈtɛnənt/ lew-TEN-ənt ) were an English alternative rock band formed in 2007 following the second breakup of New Order. The band consisted of former New Order members Bernard Sumnerand Phil Cunningham as well as Rambo & Leroy's Jake Evans. more »

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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 Background
The 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.
Band Members
Bad 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.
Release Information
"Sink or Swim" was released as the debut single from Bad Lieutenant's album on September 28, 2009.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of alternative rock, indie rock and synth-pop.
Live Performances
"Sink or Swim" has been performed live by the band in numerous concerts and festivals.
Song Inspiration
Though the band has not given any specific inspiration for the song, its lyrics about resilience and persistence suggest themes of overcoming adversity.
Reception
Despite not charting, "Sink or Swim" was generally well-received by fans and critics, appreciated for its melody and Sumner's distinctive vocals.
Music Video
The music video for "Sink or Swim" features the band performing and various scenes from nature and urban life.
Songwriting
Bernard Sumner, who also contributed vocals and guitar to the track, is credited as one of the songwriters of "Sink or Swim."
Album Influence
The 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.
Song Duration
The duration of "Sink or Swim" is approximately 4 minutes and 7 seconds on the studio album.

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