Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk
Song Meaning of “Kenosha” by Swearin’
‘Kenosha’ by Swearin’ is a love letter to the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin. The lyrics speak to the feelings evoked by the hometown and how it is a source of comfort and nostalgia. The singer speaks of memories like taking train rides, walking the same streets, and longing for the days gone by, when the summer felt so long and the town felt alive. They also mention a certain beauty in the way the world looks the same while everything else changes, as if the city remains intact even when everything else is in flux. The lyrics go on to explain that the singer never wants to leave Kenosha, feeling an never-ending love for the place they grew up and have so many memories of. The song is ultimately about the comfort and security the place brings, even though the times have changed, the city remains a source of peace and home for the singer.