Swollen

The speaker describes feeling peaceful, complete, and intensely alive with someone they love. The lyrics move from private comfort—being together in a garden—to a wish for lasting closeness. The repeated lines make the feeling seem steady and reassuring, rather than like a story that changes over time.

Several images express how this love can hold opposite qualities at once. Calling it “the quietest shade of loud” suggests a powerful feeling that does not need to be dramatic or noisy. An anchor usually keeps something in place, so it implies security; a cloud floats, suggesting lightness and freedom. “Swollen” may mean the love has grown very full or intense, like something expanded with feeling.

The song can be read as a celebration of love that is both grounding and uplifting. The garden may suggest a calm, protected space, though it could also simply be a literal place where the couple spends time. The lyrics do not explain what “swollen” means exactly, so it may point to emotional fullness, overwhelming affection, or both. The repeated phrase “for always” expresses a strong hope for permanence, not necessarily a guarantee.