Cannonball
Elder Island Lyrics


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When I'm showing old
That's when I feel alive
It's a drawn-out road
Let it line the eye

When I'm feeling low
That's when I want you bad
I know I'm not alone
Everybody's looking back
Everybody's looking back

Falling in love
It's an animal
Like you've always been
Underneath it all

Skin and scent
Blood and eyes
Teeth on tongue
Love and fight
Let it writhe

Skin and scent
Blood and eyes
Teeth on tongue
Feet running
Heart thumping
Breathing wild

Flying like a cannonball
Crashing your way though
Heading off towards

Deep water, deep water
Deep water, deep water

Waiting in the dark
That's when it feels most calm
But it's a subtle spark
Feel the hairs on your arm going

Falling in love
It's an animal
Like you've always been
Underneath it all

Skin and scent
Blood and eyes
Teeth on tongue
Love and fight
Let it writhe

Skin and scent
Blood and eyes
Teeth on tongue
Love and fight
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)

Flying like a cannonball
Crashing your way though
Heading off towards





Deep water, deep water
Deep water

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe the intense rush of falling in love and the feeling of being alive, even when life is getting old and repetitive. The “drawn-out road” of life is made brighter by the love and connection shared with someone else, especially during low times. This love is described as an animalistic force with raw components like skin, scent, blood, and teeth, but also with emotion like love and fight. The passion and excitement of love is compared to flying like a cannonball, crashing through the barriers that would normally hold us back, and heading off towards the unknown of deep water.


The bridge of the song is a departure from the animalistic language used before and instead describes a calm, waiting moment before the spark of falling in love ignites. Even in this quieter moment, the hairs on the arm stand up in anticipation of the intense emotional experience to come. Overall, these lyrics convey the themes of love, passion, and the power of connection to make life feel vibrant and exciting.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm showing old
I feel most alive when I exhibit signs of aging.


That's when I feel alive
The experience of aging makes me feel more alive.


It's a drawn-out road
Aging is a lengthy process.


Let it line the eye
Allow the effects of aging to become visible in your appearance.


When I'm feeling low
I crave connection with someone when I am emotionally depleted.


That's when I want you bad
I desire your presence most when I am feeling down.


I know I'm not alone
I recognize that others experience similar emotions.


Everybody's looking back
We often reflect on the past.


Falling in love
The experience of falling in love is similar to that of an animal.


It's an animal
Falling in love is an instinctive experience.


Like you've always been
This kind of love feels like it has always been a part of oneself.


Underneath it all
This type of love is fundamental and inherent.


Skin and scent
The physical sensations of being near a loved one are important in falling in love.


Blood and eyes
The intensity of the experience can manifest in physical sensations like rapid heartbeat and dilated pupils.


Teeth on tongue
The passion of falling in love can inspire physical expression like biting and kissing.


Love and fight
Falling in love is a complex mix of overwhelming emotions including both affection and disagreement.


Let it writhe
Allow these emotions to take hold and be expressed fully, even if it is chaotic.


Feet running
The physical sensation of 'butterflies' in the stomach is a common sign of falling in love.


Heart thumping
The emotional impact can be felt physically through heart palpitations.


Breathing wild
The experience can be intense enough to affect breathing, leading to shortness of breath or hyperventilation.


Flying like a cannonball
Falling in love is explosive and overwhelming, like the trajectory of a cannonball.


Crashing your way though
Bringing about radical changes through the force of this love.


Heading off towards
Moving forward with a sense of momentum and excitement.


Deep water, deep water
Being in love is like being in deep water - thrilling but with a sense of risk and danger.


Waiting in the dark
The feeling of love can be like waiting in a dark, uncertain place.


That's when it feels most calm
Despite the uncertainty, there can be a sense of peace in waiting for love.


But it's a subtle spark
Love can start as a small, fleeting feeling before exploding into a fully-fledged experience.


Feel the hairs on your arm going
The physical sensations of love can be hard to ignore, even subtle ones like getting goosebumps.


Let it writhe (rely on, rely on you)
Allow these intense feelings of love to take hold, even if it is overwhelming.


Flying like a cannonball
Falling in love is an explosive, life-changing experience.


Crashing your way though
Falling in love can be a force powerful enough to change your life.


Heading off towards
Striking forth into the unknown future with confidence and a sense of excitement.


Deep water, deep water
Love is thrilling but fraught with uncertainty and potential danger.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: David Peter Troy Havard, Kathlin Kennard Sargent, Luke Thornton

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