The Sahara’s breathing under silver skin

salt on my lips, let the heat pull me in

First wave rising, the ocean wide

every mile a dare, every stroke a fight

I dove in deep — had to know

left the safe shore far behind me now

And then it’s only water, only sky

only my name swallowed when I try

[Pre-Chorus]

One day, baby, we’ll be old and quiet

wishing we’d run when the world said “try it

So take my hand, don’t wait for “someday

your heart is already halfway

[Chorus]

So swim with me through the burning blue

through waves that break us clean and new

If you don’t do it now, you’ll never know

this is your wave — don’t let it go

Say yes today, don’t let it slide

train and meet me on the tide

Swim the Sahara — this year, this time

draw the line and cross the line

[Verse 2]

Second wave heavy, the hardest one

arms like stone under the Moroccan sun

White dunes rising, sharp and slow

every doubt I’ve ever known

Dolphins cut through the golden tide

laughing like gods right by my side

Their eyes say “you’re alive, don’t forget

this is as real as it’s ever gonna get

[Pre-Chorus]

I count my breaths, I lose the count

I beg my arms to not give out

Salt in my throat, sun in my eyes

and still I swim — I choose this life

[Chorus]

So swim with me through the burning blue

through waves that break us clean and new

If you don’t do it now, you’ll never know

this is your wave — don’t let it go

Say yes today, don’t let it slide

train and meet me on the tide

Swim the Sahara — this year, this time

draw the line and cross the line

[Verse 3]

And then, far out, through glare and spray

a white line stands where the sea should fade

Not a cloud, not a trick of light

a dune so white it cuts the bright

I see it while I’m still in the second heat

like the world saying: Just keep swimming

[Bridge]

I’ve swallowed panic, I’ve swallowed pride

I’ve bargained with the turning tide

Some strokes feel holy, some strokes feel wrong

some strokes are just me holding on

That white dune shines like a promise kept

like every lonely mile I’ve ever swam is met

And when the water tries to take my name

I say it back — again, again

[Final Chorus]

So swim with me through the burning blue

through waves that break us clean and new

If you don’t do it now, you’ll never know

this is your wave — don’t let it go

You want a story you can feel inside

Come swim with us — take the ride

Swim the Sahara — this year, this time

draw the line and cross the line.Only water, only sky

and a white dune saying: let’s try