Bonus Track
El.Rod Lyrics

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I laughed at sweethearts
I met at schools
All indiscreet hearts
Seemed romantic fools
A house in Iceland
Was my heart's domain
I saw your eyes
Now castles rise in Spain!

I took one look at you
That's all I meant to do
And then my heart stood still
My feet could step and walk
My lips could move and talk
And yet my heart stood still

Though not a single word was spoken
I could tell you knew
That unfelt clasp of hands
Told me so well you knew
I never lived at all
Until the thrill of that moment when
My heart stood still

Though not a single word was spoken
I could tell you knew
That unfelt clasp of hands
Told me so well you knew
I never lived at all
Until the thrill of that moment when
My heart stood still
All that moment when
My heart stood still

My heart stood still
My heart stood still

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bonus Track" by El.Rod speak of a transformation that occurred within the singer's heart upon meeting someone special. The initial stanzas speak of the singer's past indifference towards love and those who sought it, but the final line introduces a new feeling of passion in the form of castle-building, showing that the singer has changed their thoughts on love. When the singer meets the person they are singing about, they are struck by them, and though no words are spoken, the connection between them is palpable. The chorus speaks of the transformative effect that meeting this person has had on the singer, stating that they had never truly lived until the moment when their heart stood still, capturing the essence of the moment when their newfound love began to overwhelm them.

While the chorus is somewhat vague, it hints at the singer's feelings of exhilaration and discovery, and the line “I saw your eyes, now castles rise in Spain” captures the feeling of a world opening up before them. In summary, “Bonus Track” is a love song that describes the transformative power of meeting someone special, and the overwhelming rush of emotion that can accompany that experience.

Line by Line Meaning

I laughed at sweethearts
I used to mock people who were dating

I met at schools
I met these people while in school

All indiscreet hearts
All the people who were open about being in love

Seemed romantic fools
Seemed foolishly in love

A house in Iceland
I was content with solitude

Was my heart's domain
I felt most comfortable being alone

I saw your eyes
When I met you and looked into your eyes

Now castles rise in Spain!
My heart is filled with dreams and possibilities

I took one look at you
The moment I laid eyes on you

That's all I meant to do
I had no intention of falling in love

And then my heart stood still
But my heart stopped as I felt something I never had before