The Fix
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Is a problem that we can fix,
Dropped his clothes on the chase lounge and asked,
'Are you gonna come in?'
And in the night, the only light was the glow of the surface,
As they slid in, the rest of them, continued their talking,
And drinking,
They'll never notice us,
So this is the difference between,
Living and not living,
These are just bodies,
We have a purpose,
And the gravity,
Pulling us, from them, to we.
The Distance between our bodies,
Is a problem that we can fix,
They moved slow through the current and found,
Their bodies touching,
Her hands moved to pull him under,
For some kind of kiss,
As he slides in, the rest of them, continue their talking,
And drinkin'.
So this is the difference between,
Living and not living,
These are just bodies,
We have a purpose,
And the gravity,
Pulling us, from them, to we.
The first verse of "The Fix" describes a swimming pool that is empty of bodies. The singer sees this as a problem that can be rectified. He drops his clothes on a nearby chase lounge and asks someone if they're going to come in with him. As they slip into the pool, unnoticed by the others who are still talking and drinking, the only light comes from the glow of the water's surface. The significance of bodies in the water is clear - they represent vitality, life, and action. To "fix" the situation is to inject some liveliness into the stagnant environment. The verses thus paint a picture of people seeking something more fulfilling than idle chatter and drinking. The act of getting in the pool represents their desire to connect with themselves, each other, and the sensory world in a meaningful way.
The second verse continues the same theme as the first. The singer and someone else are moving through the current, surrounded by others who are talking and drinking. As their bodies touch, the woman tries to pull him under the water for a kiss. Again, this suggests that there is something unsatisfying about the socializing that is taking place around them. The chorus reasserts the idea that the bodies are not just physical vessels, but have a higher purpose beyond existing in a state of stagnation. There is a gravity pulling them toward something more meaningful, a shared experience that is absent from the surface-level interaction of those around them.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that there is more to life than simply existing in a state of being physically present. The pool is the metaphor for the stillness, the lack of emotion or connection, and the people who jump in the pool are those who seek a more fulfilled existence. The song encourages listeners to take a risk and jump into the water, to seek a more meaningful way of living that is centered on connection and experience rather than empty chatter.
Line by Line Meaning
A swimming pool with no bodies,
An empty swimming pool is a problem that needs to be fixed to be put to use.
Is a problem that we can fix,
The singer believes they have the ability to solve problems, even with something as simple as filling a pool.
Dropped his clothes on the chase lounge and asked,'Are you gonna come in?'
The singer is questionably inviting someone to swim in the pool with them.
And in the night, the only light was the glow of the surface,
The lighting at night was enough to illuminate the surface of the pool.
As they slid in, the rest of them, continued their talking,
While the artist and their companion enter the pool, everyone else remains absorbed in their conversation.
And drinking,
People around the singer and their companion were also consuming alcohol while the two began to swim.
They'll never notice us,
The people around the pool won't pay attention to the singer and their companion despite them slipping into the pool unnoticed.
So this is the difference between,
The next verse pertains to the artist's thoughts on the contrast between life and not life.
Living and not living,
The artist draws a comparison between what it means to live versus non-existence or death.
These are just bodies,
A body, including their own, is simply a physical entity.
We have a purpose,
While acknowledging their bodies, the singer concedes that there is intent behind everyone's existence.
And the gravity,
Gravity, a force which keeps things on earth, gives the humans their purpose.
Pulling us, from them, to we.
The singer suggests that the force that is pulling them together separates them from the rest, and they become a collective whole.
The Distance between our bodies,
The following verse deals with the physical space between the singer and their companion.
Is a problem that we can fix,
The singer wants to be closer physically to their companion and suggests that it's a trivial problem that can easily be taken care of.
They moved slow through the current and found,
The two move slowly through the water and find themselves in close contact.
Their bodies touching,
After progressing through the water, their bodies come into contact.
Her hands moved to pull him under,
The woman's involved movements indicate that she wants to take their relationship a step further by pulling him under water.
For some kind of kiss,
This movement by the woman is suggestive of an intimate kiss.
As he slides in, the rest of them, continue their talking,
The people poolside still are not paying attention despite the physical intimacy between the artist and their companion.
And drinkin'.
The people poolside still remain focused on their drinks even as the artist and their partner become increasingly involved.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BAYLES, JOHNSON, KNUDSON, MURCHY, SNIDER
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