The "stuff" that makes a great song for me include; unique perspective of the singer, interesting rhythm or melody, a song I can sing along to, and a good story or meaning. Swandive is written and sung by Ani Difranco. Ani built her career being an outspoken proponent of lesbian rights from the prospective of a lesbian traveling the country performing. She typically has a non-traditional style in appearence exlemplified by alternating between shaving her head and growing dreadlocks. Many of her songs tackle social issues and attack social norms.
This song was on the last album before she announced she was going to marry a man. She was worried that her singing career would be over for falling in love with a guy after building her career with the help of so many millitant lesbians. This song tells us that she has made up her mind to follow her heart no matter what the consequences are.
This song, Swandive, speaks to me because the sentiment is so universal. Everyone has come to crossroads at some point. When you finally make a decision which direction is best, it feels like a leap of faith.
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