The Word of Your Body
Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater Lyrics

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Just too unreal, all this
Watching the words fall from my lips
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Haven't you heard of the word of your body?

Don't feel a thing, you wish
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Holding her hand like some little tease

Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?

Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise

Just too unreal, all this
Watching his world slip though my fist
Playing with her in your fantasies
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?

Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound

Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise

Overall Meaning

In "The Word of Your Body," Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater explore the complexities of desire and attraction. The lyrics suggest a sense of detachment and unreality as the singer observes themselves and others engaging in flirtation and seduction. The first verse highlights the superficiality of these interactions, as the singer watches themselves using clever words to entice someone, but lacking any genuine emotional connection. This is emphasized with the line "Haven't you heard of the word of your body?" suggesting that the physical actions and signals are more powerful and authentic than words alone.

The second verse shifts the focus to the person being pursued, as the singer acknowledges their own lack of emotional involvement. They describe themselves as not feeling anything and merely playing with someone else's emotions like a tease. The line "Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?" suggests that even though there may not be genuine emotions involved, there is still a strong desire for physical connection.

The chorus delves into the intensity of the relationship, suggesting that both parties will be wounded and bruised by their involvement with each other. There is a sense of inevitability to the pain and vulnerability that will be experienced. The repetition of the lines "Oh, I'm gonna be wounded... Oh, I'm gonna bruise you" underscores the haunting and destructive nature of this connection.

Overall, "The Word of Your Body" explores the discrepancy between words and actions in matters of desire and attraction, and the potential for emotional turmoil that arises from such interactions.

Line by Line Meaning

Just too unreal, all this
This situation feels incredibly surreal and disconnected from reality.

Watching the words fall from my lips
Observing my own words as they effortlessly leave my mouth.

Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Luring a girl by presenting her with possibilities and theories.

Haven't you heard of the word of your body?
Are you unaware of the powerful language that your physical presence speaks?

Don't feel a thing, you wish
You desire not to experience any emotions or attachments.

Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Desperately reaching for something precious and valuable with my delicate touch.

Holding her hand like some little tease
Keeping her close, but only as a playful and teasing gesture.

Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
Have you not understood my intense desire and longing?

Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
I am fully aware that I will be hurt in this situation.

Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
I will become the source of your pain and suffering.

Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
I will leave visible marks and lasting damage on you.

Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
You will be the visible manifestation of the pain I carry within me.

Watching his world slip through my fist
Helplessly witnessing his entire world escape my grasp.

Playing with her in your fantasies
Engaging in imaginative and unrealistic scenarios involving her.

Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
Have you not understood the intensity of my desire for you?

Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
I am fully aware that I will be hurt in this situation.

Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
I will become the source of your pain and suffering.

Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
I will leave visible marks and lasting damage on you.

Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
You will be the visible manifestation of the pain I carry within me.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duncan Sheik, Steven Edward Sater

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