Since the EP release, Body Language has been touring with Zero 7, Sia and burning holes in New York City dance floors appearing with the likes of Passion Pit, Little Boots, La Roux, School of Seven Bells, Theophilus London and Jimmy Edgar. This beat-driven crusade continued with an highly anticipated appearance at SXSW 2010. Listeners should also expect some wonderful contributions from the trio with the hit, “Work this City”, appearing on Ghostly International's Nocturnal Suite, a free four-part 'Influences' DJ Set, as well as a “Speaks” Remix Compilation, featuring the likes of Toro y Moi, Yes Giantess and Shuttle.
Originally coaxed to Brooklyn by fellow party-throwers, CassetteNYC and Percussionlab, Body Language quickly found a welcome soapbox from which they could yell loud and clear. Armed with synths, vocoder, glockenspiel, percussion, and three graceful voices, Body Language found themselves in demand at local events and parties. That demand extended beyond their own entity as a band, and they appeared as a live back up to Theophilus London dressed as 'the Lovers'. Body Language also served as production collaborators with Passion Pit for the inception of their debut LP, Manners. Body Language cut their teeth in the remix department, appearing on Passion Pit's “Chunk of Change” EP with a shimmering rendition of Sleepyhead (Landau Wake Up Mix) and Machinedrum's “Late Night Operation” EP featuring Theophilus London. Seeking to up the ante on their performances, the trio joined forces with Mickey Factz/T. London backing drummer, Ian Chang, during the turn of last year. The resulting quartet made what seemed already a locomotive electronic outfit into a sonic freight train of a crossover indie act.
Body Language's new album "Grammar" comes out September 10th on Lavish Habits.
Just Because
Body Language Lyrics
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Got it all under control
We were doing what we always do right
Layin' low out of trouble
I didn't see it coming up on me fast
Spilling money all over the floor
Well its going... Not that its allways ends up fallin' on me
Just because you want it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
Staight foward, He'd be lookin' our way
Hanging on the heads of the towells
Couldn't see so I didn't know why
Too for too late
(Can you please give me) One myself the chance
'Cause you have to, We have to
Write about the monkeys
Always doing, baby, on the, hey hey hey, hey hey hey yea
You know you've read about the monkeys
Always good at banging on the, hey hey hey yeah
hey hey hey yeah
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
The lyrics to "Just Because" by Body Language depict a night of partying and going out, where the singer and their friends had everything under control and were staying out of trouble. However, things take a different turn when the singer suddenly finds themselves in a situation where they are losing money and don't know why. The phrase "just because you want it, doesn't mean you get it" appears multiple times in the song, which suggests that life doesn't always go as planned, and things don't always work out even if we want them to. Despite this, the song also suggests that we can still get a little more than what we expected, even if it's not what we initially wanted.
The bridge of the song takes a sudden shift in tone, with the lyrics "Cause you have to, We have to, Write about the monkeys, Always doing, baby, on the hey hey hey". It's not entirely clear what the reference to "monkeys" means, but it could be interpreted to represent the chaos and unpredictability of life, as well as our primal instincts and desires.
Overall, "Just Because" seems to be a song about the ups and downs of life and the fact that things don't always work out as we want them to. It encourages us to not give up on our desires and dreams, but also to be realistic about the fact that we may not always get what we want.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, we were working alright
Yesterday evening, we were managing well
Got it all under control
We had everything sorted out
We were doing what we always do right
We were performing the way we usually do without any issues
Layin' low out of trouble
We were keeping a low profile and avoiding any problems
I didn't see it coming up on me fast
I didn't realize what was happening until it hit me suddenly
Spilling money all over the floor
I accidentally dropped all my money on the ground
Well its going... Not that its allways ends up fallin' on me
It usually doesn't end up affecting me
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Your desires don't necessarily translate into reality
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
You may not achieve everything you want, but you might get something else instead
Staight foward, He'd be lookin' our way
Hanging on the heads of the towells
Directly in front of us, he would be observing us closely while holding onto the ends of the towels
Couldn't see so I didn't know why
Too for too late
I was unable to comprehend the situation and it was too late to do anything about it
(Can you please give me) One myself the chance
'Cause you have to, We have to
Write about the monkeys
Always doing, baby, on the, hey hey hey, hey hey hey yea
Could you please allow me an opportunity to express myself? Because we, as individuals, need to write about the monkeys who are always active and noisy
You know you've read about the monkeys
Always good at banging on the, hey hey hey yeah
hey hey hey yeah
You're aware that you have read about the monkeys, who are experts at making noise
Writer(s): Grant Wheeler, Matt Young, Angelica Bess
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diego Villanueva Mo
Last night, we were working alright
Got it all under control
We were doing what we always do right
Layin' low out of trouble
I didn't see it coming up on me fast
Spilling money all over the floor
Well its going... Not that its allways ends up fallin' on me
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
Staight foward, He'd be lookin' our way
Hanging on the heads of the towells
Couldn't see so I didn't know why
Too for too late
(Can you please give me) One myself the chance
'Cause you have to, We have to
Write about the monkeys
Always doing, baby, on the, hey hey hey, hey hey hey yea
You know you've read about the monkeys
Always good at banging on the, hey hey hey yeah
Hey hey hey yeah
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
Just because you want it
Doesn't mean you get it
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
But you can't always get what you want
You get a little more
xxUchihaluv
Saw them perform live in Austin, and then worked up the courage to go up and say hi to them. They're so sweet and talented
Leslie Zielske
Love u guys!!:) new favorite music cant stop listening to your groovy jams!!!
Ciarragoodtimes
Seriously one of my new fave bands.... Awesome :)
mutualslump12
Loved you guys since the Social Studies EP. Melodies for days!
cuteboysaremybusines
I love this song! And it was just out of the random too <3
Halkidiki Villa
Love it!
Tarmin
This is so funky !!! <3 u make my day guys love u!! id like to be so talentuous :')
aj
This band is sooooooo hard to find. I've been searching for months... Great band
Life In Frame
I know, they need more specific song titles or something. I had the hardest time remembering the band name and music title.
The High Syndicate
Very good song with nice beat