Rother's electro sound ("Sex With the Machines", "Simulationszeitalter", "Hacker") is characterized by repetitive machine-like beats, robotic, vocoder-driven vocals, melancholy, futuristic mood and lyrics that often deal with the consequences of technological progress, the relationship between humans and machines, and the role of computers in society.
In addition to electro, Rother also composes dark ambient music ("Elixir of Life", "Art Is a Technology"). He owns and operates the record label PSI49NET, though he has also worked with many other record labels throughout his career.
Bodytalk
Anthony Rother Lyrics
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Body groove, body talk
Body move, body walk
Body groove, body talk
Body to body, body to body
Body to body, body to body
Body to body, body to body
Body to body
Body to body
Body to body
Body to body
Everybody
(Body to body)
Sexy body, everybody
Body, body
(Body to Body)
Everybody, I can see you! Yahh!
Body move, body walk
Body groove, body talk
Body move, body walk
Body groove, body talk
The lyrics of Anthony Rother's song "Bodytalk" are rather simple and repetitive, and yet they effectively convey the message of the song. The lyrics essentially encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the physicality of music. The repetition of the phrase "body to body" serves to emphasize the importance of physicality in dance and physical communication.
The first verse of the song lays out the basic foundation of the message: "body move, body walk, body groove, body talk". Essentially, the idea is that dancing and movement can be a form of communication and expression - a way of having a conversation with one's body. The repetition of the verse in the chorus reinforces this message and drives it home with force.
The final lines of the song bring the message home with a shout of "everybody, I can see you!" - a not-so-subtle reminder that dance and movement are inherently public activities, and that we all have the capacity to communicate and connect through our bodies.
Overall, "Bodytalk" is a simple but effective celebration of the power of dance and physical communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Body move, body walk
The physical movement and walking style of the body
Body groove, body talk
The rhythmic flow and expression of the body
Body to body, body to body
Physical proximity and interaction between bodies
Body to body, body to body
Physical proximity and interaction between bodies
Body to body, body to body
Physical proximity and interaction between bodies
Body to body, body to body
Physical proximity and interaction between bodies
Body to body
Physical closeness between two bodies
Body to body
Physical closeness between two bodies
Everybody
Every person
(Body to body)
Physical intimacy and connection between two bodies
Sexy body, everybody
Sensual and attractive physical appearance of every person
Body, body
Referring to the physical form of the human body
(Body to Body)
Physical intimacy and connection between two bodies
Everybody, I can see you! Yahh!
Addressing and acknowledging every individual present
Body move, body walk
The physical movement and walking style of the body
Body groove, body talk
The rhythmic flow and expression of the body
Body move, body walk
The physical movement and walking style of the body
Body groove, body talk
The rhythmic flow and expression of the body
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.