Body
Bush Lyrics


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I spread my wings
I tried to fly
I believe in myself
When there was nothing right
And I
I know I am dust
I know we are sand
But we give of ourselves
As best as we can
Why does it always rain
On Mondays
For me

Bodies in motion
Bodies at rest
Got to get inside you
Got to get lost
Jump into the water
Jump into your life
Diving in deep
To your ever changing light

I been lost
And I been found
I made my bed
In this sea of sound
And we have been so high
Been so low
Are you the one
That I need to know
Why does it always rain
On Mondays
For me

Bodies in motion
Bodies at rest
Got to get inside you
Got to get lost
Jump into the water
Jump into your life
Diving in deep
To your ever changing light
Into the deep of your ever changing light
Of your ever changing never changing light

Into your light
Into your light

We found love
And we found pain
And I know that you're sinking
'Cause I feel the same
Why does it always rain
On Mondays
For me

Bodies in motion
Bodies at rest
Got to get inside you
Got to get lost
Jump into the water
Jump into your life
Diving in deep
To your ever changing light

Bodies in motion
Bodies at rest
Got to get inside you
Got to get lost
Jump into the water
Jump into your life




Diving in deep
To your ever changing light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Body” by Bush touch on themes of self-reflection, change, and the search for deeper meaning. The opening lines, “I spread my wings, I tried to fly, I believe in myself when there was nothing right,” suggest a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The following lines, “I know I am dust, I know we are sand, but we give of ourselves as best as we can,” touch on the transience of life and the idea that humans are small but capable of making a meaningful impact.


The chorus of the song asks a question that the singer seems to be struggling with: “Why does it always rain on Mondays for me?” The use of rain as a metaphor for struggle and difficulty suggests a sense of frustration with the challenges of life. The rest of the lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and the importance of taking risks and diving into the unknown. The lines “Jump into the water, jump into your life, diving in deep to your ever-changing light” suggest a willingness to embrace change and the unknown.


Overall, the lyrics to “Body” deal with themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and resilience in the face of difficulty. The words suggest that it is possible to find meaning and purpose even in the midst of struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I spread my wings
I took a risk and tried something new


I tried to fly
I attempted to succeed at something


I believe in myself
I have confidence in my abilities


When there was nothing right
During a difficult or uncertain time


And I
A continuation of the previous line


I know I am dust
I know that I am mortal and impermanent


I know we are sand
I know that we are also impermanent and changing


But we give of ourselves
Despite our impermanence, we still contribute and offer ourselves


As best as we can
To the best of our abilities and capacity


Why does it always rain on Mondays for me
Expressing a sense of bad luck or misfortune


Bodies in motion
People actively moving and doing things


Bodies at rest
People not actively doing anything


Got to get inside you
Wanting to connect emotionally with someone


Got to get lost
Desiring to escape and lose oneself


Jump into the water
Taking a risk


Jump into your life
Fully embracing and participating in one's own life


Diving in deep
Delving deeply into something


To your ever changing light
The constantly evolving aspect of life and identity


I been lost
I have felt confused or directionless


And I been found
I have found direction or resolution


I made my bed
I have committed myself to something or somewhere


In this sea of sound
Navigating the chaos and stimulation of life


And we have been so high
We have experienced great highs and peaks


Been so low
We have also experienced great lows and valleys


Are you the one
Is this person the right one


That I need to know
Do I need to know if this person is right for me


We found love
We have discovered a connection and affection for each other


And we found pain
We have also experienced hurt and suffering


And I know that you're sinking
Knowing that the other person is struggling and suffering


'Cause I feel the same
Because I also feel the same way




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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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