Body of Water
Elsinore Lyrics


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Itâ s imprinted on your bones
everything you learned back home
And, even what you think is wrong
stays with you when youâ re gone

I donâ t know anything about this
I swear Iâ m not like my mom
Iâ m optimistic
With every swallow, every heartbeat
you sense the water in your body
Itâ s hard to miss it

The thinking, the memories that fire
The history you compile
You save and save and save
The system, the zeroes and the ones
is where it all comes from
Is where it all comes from

The blood that runs in my veins, it gets around




The water that makes up the rain, it only knows down
The trouble with communicationâ s when language gets in the way

Overall Meaning

In the song Body of Water by Elsinore, the lyrics reflect on the idea that everything we experience and learn in life becomes a part of us and stays with us even after we leave our hometown. Our beliefs and memories shape who we are, and it can be challenging to break away from what we were taught or what we think we know. The singer claims that they are not like their mom, suggesting a desire to distance themselves from what they grew up with. They are optimistic and aware of the water in their body with every swallow and heartbeat, indicating an acknowledgment of their physical and emotional state. The lyrics suggest that our history and experiences contribute to the way we think and that the digital age we live in has complicated our understanding of self.


The chorus echoes this sentiment, describing how the blood that runs through our veins and the water that makes up the rain are always moving in a continuous cycle. Our bodies are made up of water, and it is difficult to avoid its influence. The final line, "The trouble with communicationâ s when language gets in the way," suggests that our ability to express ourselves accurately can be limited by language barriers.


Line by Line Meaning

Itâ s imprinted on your bones
Your upbringing and surroundings molded you into who you are today, down to a cellular level.


everything you learned back home
The knowledge and experiences you acquired in your youth are ingrained in your psyche.


And, even what you think is wrong
Even if you realize your beliefs are misguided, they can still be difficult to shake.


stays with you when youâ re gone
Your past and beliefs continue to influence you, even when you are physically removed from the source.


I donâ t know anything about this
Admitting a lack of knowledge or experience on a subject.


I swear Iâ m not like my mom
Rejecting similarities or traits shared with a parental figure.


Iâ m optimistic
Choosing to hope for a positive outcome or future.


With every swallow, every heartbeat
The body's daily functions remind us of our mortality and the fleeting nature of life.


you sense the water in your body
The presence of water inside and outside of us ties humans to nature and the world at large.


Itâ s hard to miss it
This connection is unavoidable and fundamental to human existence.


The thinking, the memories that fire
The cognitive processes and experiences that shape our thoughts and behaviors.


The history you compile
The events and moments that make up our personal and collective pasts.


You save and save and save
We hold onto these memories and experiences, often without conscious effort.


The system, the zeroes and the ones
Modern technology and communication are built on binary code, which allows for vast amounts of information to be processed and stored.


is where it all comes from
This digital realm is a reflection of humanity's desire to capture, share, and understand the world around us.


The blood that runs in my veins, it gets around
Our shared biological makeup connects us to the larger community of living beings.


The water that makes up the rain, it only knows down
Natural forces operate on a different scale from human experience and remind us of our smallness in the grand scheme of things.


The trouble with communicationâ s when language gets in the way
Despite the ability to process vast amounts of information, miscommunication remains a major hurdle for humans to effectively connect and understand each other.




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