Annie Eve is a British indie folk singer-songwrite from North London.
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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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Twisted, my mind's twisted
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

To this pressure bound to 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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

insystem7

9y↑9

(I wonder how... Fall for the same old trick)
(I wonder how... Fall for the same old trick)

(I wonder how...)
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleeding riddles to swirl in my head
And his weight is so related to this pressure bound to my chest

Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
Run for me if I called you

(I wonder how..)
Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleeding riddles to swirl in my head
And his weight is so related to this pressure bound to my chest

Would you run for me if I called you
Would you run for me if I called you
Run for me if I called you

If I called you

Same old tricks
I fall for the same old tricks
So now wonder how
Yeah I wonder how

Same old tricks
I fall for the same old tricks
So now wonder how
Yeah I wonder how

Twisted, my mind's twisted
Bleeding riddles to swirl in my head

All comments from YouTube:

Patrick Regis

10y↑5

First I caught it by accident on Radio 1. Then I loved it. Then I bought it. Then it broke my heart. Then it became my sound track. Then I saw the video. Now it's grown into a universe!