Body of Water
Journey Through Life's Currents: Body of Water by Billy Bragg
Lyrics
I will cross this body of water
The speaker intends to overcome a significant obstacle or challenge represented by "body of water."
If you promise you won't try this at home
Cautionary advice to someone else, suggesting they shouldn't attempt the same risky or daring feat.
You're where you want to be
Refers to the other person being content or satisfied in their current situation.
Where am I'm up a tree
The speaker feels they are in a precarious or challenging situation ("up a tree") compared to the person they're addressing.
I had a hurt attack
The speaker experienced a sudden intense emotional distress.
Rolled away now I'm bouncing back
Despite the setback, the speaker is recovering and regaining strength or positivity.
Forgive me for feeling sick
Asking for understanding or pardon due to feeling unwell.
I think I just got up too quick
Suggests that the speaker's discomfort might be due to a sudden movement or action.
Is this the consequence
Questioning if the current situation is a result of a cause-and-effect scenario.
Of an out of bed experience
Describes the current state as being a consequence of an unexpected or unusual experience.
Where I'm from the sun don't shine
The speaker's origin or background is difficult or challenging ("where the sun don't shine").
We keeps the light on all the time
Contrasts their background by highlighting a constant need for illumination or light.
I walk upon the ground we dream about
They live in a reality others only imagine, possibly a difficult or unconventional one.
You finding out about it now
The speaker acknowledges the other person's discovery or realization of their unique reality.
But you are clever never to be found
Praising the person's intelligence for not easily uncovering or understanding their situation.
Summer could take a hint
Suggesting that the season of summer should take a clue or hint from observing the person in a particular attire.
Seeing you in a floral print
Expressing admiration or appreciation for the other person wearing a floral-printed outfit.
Oh to become a pearl
An aspiration to transform or evolve into something beautiful and precious like a pearl.
In the wordy world of the cornflake girl
A reference to the complex world mentioned with the metaphor of a "cornflake girl," possibly hinting at someone perceived as artificial or shallow.
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