Show You a Body
Haley Heynderickx Lyrics


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I am letting you go
I am letting you go
I am letting you go awry

It was more than a race
More than the wind
Chasing the flood
You opened the gate

And fate is a sundress
Ripped at the thigh
Thigh high and safety net
Swarmed by the hornets' nest
To cover my eyes

It was more a mirage
In sickness and health
I showed you a body
Like a cluttered garage

I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down
Humbled by breaking down
Humbled by breaking down

I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down
I am humbled by breaking down




Humbled by breaking down
Humbled by breaking down

Overall Meaning

The song "Show You a Body" by Haley Heynderickx seems to be about letting go of someone or something that was once important but has now become a burden. The repeated phrase "I am letting you go" reinforces this idea of releasing something that has been held onto for too long. This could be a relationship, a habit, a way of thinking, or something else entirely.


The imagery in the lyrics is vivid and metaphorical. The lines "It was more than a race / More than the wind / Chasing the flood" suggest a desire or ambition that was once pursued with fervor but ultimately led to something destructive. The "gate" that was opened could represent the start of a new path that ultimately led to the dissolution of whatever was being pursued.


The line "Fate is a sundress / Ripped at the thigh" is a striking image that suggests a loss of control over one's life. The "safety net" and "hornets' nest" further add to the idea of being in a precarious situation. The comparison of showing someone a body to a "cluttered garage" is also intriguing and may suggest the idea of vulnerability and exposing oneself in a way that is messy and imperfect.


Overall, the song seems to grapple with the idea of letting go and the difficult emotions that come with it. The repeated phrase "I am humbled by breaking down" suggests humility and perhaps a sense of relief that comes from finally releasing something that was once held onto tightly.


Line by Line Meaning

I am letting you go
I am ending our relationship


I am letting you go awry
I am ending our relationship in a messy and chaotic way


It was more than a race
Our relationship was more than just a competition or contest


More than the wind
It was more than just a passing feeling or emotion


Chasing the flood
We were both caught up in a strong and overwhelming force


You opened the gate
You were the one who started our relationship


And fate is a sundress
Our destiny is like a delicate and vulnerable piece of clothing


Ripped at the thigh
Our destiny has been torn and damaged


Thigh high and safety net
Our past experiences and memories provide us with some comfort and protection


Swarmed by the hornets' nest
We are surrounded by dangerous and painful situations


To cover my eyes
I want to avoid facing these difficult situations


It was more a mirage
Our relationship was like an illusion or fantasy


In sickness and health
Our relationship had its ups and downs, but we stuck together through it all


I showed you a body
I revealed my true self to you


Like a cluttered garage
But my true self was messy and disorganized


I am humbled by breaking down
The process of ending our relationship makes me feel small and vulnerable


Humbled by breaking down
The process of ending our relationship makes me feel small and vulnerable




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