Delicately and respectfully blending the mystical magic of Bon Iver with the raw sensibilities of the likes of Kurt Cobain and Regina Spektor, Annie Eve pours sugar and bitter spice into her angelic compositions with disturbing ease and sincerity.
Eve’s unusual grasp of language and awkward perspective bleeds into her lyrics and fuels an enchanting and haunting style of music. Deriving her influences from tormented poets to her own experiences, Eve blends her sense of the raw and the irrational to create original and evocative songs.
Bodyweight
Annie Eve Lyrics
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Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
And he's waiting, so related
To this pressure bound to my chest
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
And he's waiting, so related
Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
If I called you
I wonder how
I wonder how
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
And he's waiting, so related
To this pressure bound in my chest
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
And he's waiting, so related
To this pressure bound in my chest
Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
If I called you
Same old tricks
Fall for the same old tricks
And I wonder how
I wonder how
Same old tricks
Fall for the same old tricks
And I wonder how
And I wonder how
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
Annie Eve's song Bodyweight explores the complexity of the human psyche when it is under intense pressure. The use of repetition in the lyrics, specifically the phrase "twisted, my mind's twisted," emphasizes the manic and chaotic state the singer is in. The use of the word "bleed" further emphasizes the idea of internal turmoil and the difficulty the singer is having in containing their thoughts and emotions. The line "and he's waiting" suggests that there might be someone who is causing or contributing to this pressure, hence the feeling of being "related" to it. The question "would you run for me if I called you" shows a desire for support and assistance in dealing with this pressure.
The repeated chorus of "same old tricks, fall for the same old tricks, and I wonder how" could possibly suggest a pattern of falling into unhealthy coping mechanisms when under pressure. This could be interpreted as a personal reflection on the singer's own past experiences with coping, or a broader commentary on how society tends to fall into the same harmful patterns when dealing with mental health issues.
Annie Eve's use of repetition, vivid imagery, and introspective lyrics in Bodyweight creates a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. The haunting and beautiful melody enhances the eerie and dark atmosphere of the song, making it a powerful piece of introspective art.
Line by Line Meaning
Twisted, my mind's twisted
My thoughts are distorted and unclear
Bleed in riddles, the swell in my head
My thoughts are confusing and painful
And he's waiting, so related
He is patient and understanding
To this pressure bound to my chest
He shares the burden of my anxiety and stress
Would you run for me if I called you
Do you care enough to help me in my time of need?
If I called you
If I reached out for help
I wonder how
I am unsure of your loyalty and support
Same old tricks
I continue to fall for the same unhealthy patterns of behavior
Fall for the same old tricks
I make the same mistakes despite knowing better
And I wonder how
I am confused and perplexed by my own actions and tendencies
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.