The Body
Desires and Consequences: Unraveling the Meaning Behind Public Image Ltd.'s 'The Body'
Lyrics
We want
We desire
Body
The physical form
We want
We desire
We want
-Body
The physical form
We want
We desire
We want
-Body
The physical form
We want
We desire
We want
-Body
The physical form
We Want
We desire
When you run about - without precautions
Cautionary advice about reckless behavior
You'll get diseases - need abortions
Consequences of irresponsible actions, possibly referring to societal issues
And up till now - no vaccination
Lack of protection against negative consequences
Can give you back your reputation
The inability of preventative measures to restore one's image
We want - We want your body
We desire the physical form
We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-Cathy go home - without your daughter
A request for someone named Cathy to return home without her daughter
In a welfare state - she'll be wll looked after
Assurance of proper care in a welfare state for the daughter
And it's easy now - this other person
Relief from the burden of dealing with another person
Is off your back - not a burden
Freedom from a responsibility
We want - We want your body
We desire the physical form
We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-Body!
An emphatic expression of desire for the physical form
When you run about - without precautions
Reiteration of cautionary advice
You'll get diseases - need abortions
Repetition of consequences of irresponsible actions
And up till now - no vaccination
Repetition of the lack of protection against negative consequences
Can give you back your reputation
Repetition of the inability of preventative measures to restore one's image
We want - We want your body
We desire the physical form
We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-We want - We want your body
-Your body!
An intense desire for the physical form
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