Busy Bodies
Fastball Lyrics
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When you're lying in between her
And you tell me that you don't care
Busy bodies getting nowhere
Everybody's getting meaner
Busy bodies caught in the concertina
You check her outline, break her regulations
Busy bodies very busy getting nowhere
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere
Now you're ready for the merger
With the company you're part of
And you do the dirty business
With your latest sleeping partner
You're becoming automatic
Busy bodies, out playing with the traffic
You want attention, you try my patience
With the best intentions
You are nothing but a nuisance
Busy bodies, busy busy, getting nowhere
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere
Now you've given your performance
Though the matinee was idle
And you find that a wave of her
Right hand could seem so tidal
Just a second satisfaction
Busy bodies temporarily out of action
You wash and brush up
You want to dress up
You want to kiss her
But she's busy with her makeup
Busy bodies, very busy
Getting nowhere
Nowhere
The song Busy Bodies by Fastball paints a vivid picture of a promiscuous lifestyle pursued by some individuals. The lyrics begin with the singer being proud of his encounter with a woman and assuring his friend that he does not care for her. However, the following lines suggest that everyone is getting meaner, and the busy bodies are stuck in a trap. The lines "You check her outline, break her regulations / You watch her legs through several service stations" demonstrate a hedonistic approach to relationships and intimacy.
The lyrics then shift to the singer's professional life, where he is doing the "dirty business" with his latest sleeping partner. The imagery of the "busy bodies" out playing with traffic suggests that they are creating problems for themselves. The lines "You want attention, you try my patience / With the best intentions / You are nothing but a nuisance" suggest the frustrations others have with the singer's behavior. The song concludes with the singer gaining temporary satisfaction, while the busy bodies are temporarily out of action.
Overall, the song's message is that the pursuit of instant gratification ultimately leads to a meaningless existence. The song's vivid imagery and storytelling make it a classic example of Fastball's style, grounded in a straightforward rock sound.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think that you have seen her
You believe you know this woman very well
When you're lying in between her
When you are having an intimate moment together
And you tell me that you don't care
You claim to have no emotional involvement
Busy bodies getting nowhere
Your actions are nothing but futile attempts
Everybody's getting meaner
People are becoming more hostile and aggressive
Busy bodies caught in the concertina
You are trapped in a complicated and difficult situation
You check her outline, break her regulations
You scrutinize her behavior, going against her rules
You watch her legs through several service stations
You follow her and spy on her, obsessed with her every move
Busy bodies very busy getting nowhere
Your endless pursuits are ultimately fruitless
Now you're ready for the merger
You are ready to team up and work together
With the company you're part of
With the organization you belong to
And you do the dirty business
You engage in morally questionable dealings
With your latest sleeping partner
With your most recent sexual partner
You're becoming automatic
You're becoming robotic and predictable
Busy bodies, out playing with the traffic
You're preoccupied with trivial matters, ignoring the real issues
You want attention, you try my patience
You crave attention and test my patience frequently
With the best intentions
Despite your supposedly positive motives
You are nothing but a nuisance
You are a source of annoyance and disruption
Now you've given your performance
You've completed your act
Though the matinee was idle
Although the show was uneventful and lacking
And you find that a wave of her
You realize that a simple gesture from her
Right hand could seem so tidal
Can cause a large, intense reaction in you
Just a second satisfaction
Temporary pleasure from a fleeting moment
Busy bodies temporarily out of action
Your endless pursuits have briefly ceased
You wash and brush up
You freshen up and clean up
You want to dress up
You desire to look presentable
You want to kiss her
You have the urge to kiss her
But she's busy with her makeup
But she is preoccupied with her appearance
Busy bodies, very busy
You are preoccupied and consumed by trivial matters
Getting nowhere
Achieving nothing substantial
Nowhere
Your endless pursuits lead you nowhere
Nowhere
Your endless pursuits lead you nowhere
Nowhere
Your endless pursuits lead you nowhere
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.