Body of Years
Mother Mother Lyrics

All the remains
This line indicates that the singer is holding onto some memories and experiences from their past.

Of a cadaver of days
This metaphorical statement conveys the idea that all that is left of the singer's past is dead and gone, like a cadaver.

I keep hidden away
The singer has hidden away these memories and experiences from others, possibly to keep them to themselves.

Keep them there just in case
The artist holds onto these memories just in case they feel like revisiting them in the future.

I wanna visit that place
The artist desires to revisit their past memories and experiences.

Blow the dust from the bones
The singer wants to revisit their past and bring those memories and experiences back to life.

Off a body of years
The singer is referring to the collection of memories and experiences that they have accumulated over the years as their 'body of years'.

That I leave all alone
The artist has left their 'body of years' untouched and unexplored for some time.

See the skin disappears
The artist is acknowledging the natural process of aging, whereby the body's skin loses its elasticity and strength.

And the blood turns to stone
This is another metaphorical statement that refers to the body's inability to heal as it used to when it was younger.

Now a pile of bones
The singer imagines their 'body of years' as a pile of bones, suggesting that their past experiences have lost all meaning without flesh and skin to hold them together.

Each a piece of my soul
The artist's past experiences have been an integral part of their soul and have shaped them into the person they are today.

It's a body of years
The singer is reaffirming that their 'body of years' is indeed a collection of past experiences and memories.

Old soul who falls down
The singer is describing themselves as an 'old soul' who has faced several struggles in the past and is still trying to overcome them.

Can't stop trippin' on these
The singer is saying that they can't help but revisit the struggles of their past, almost as if they are still 'tripping' on them in the present.

Old roads I go down
The 'old roads' refer to the path that the artist has taken in their life, which is full of ups and downs.

Get back up and
The artist emphasizes that despite their struggles, they have always tried to get back up and keep going.

Get my foot in the door
The singer is determined to carve out a place for themselves in the world and make an impact in their own way.

And my face on the page
This metaphorical statement suggests that the singer wants to make a name for themselves and become known for their work or achievements.

Make my mark in the world
The artist wants to leave their mark on the world, indicating a desire for significance and achievement.

With a bat and a blade
This line can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it likely refers to the idea that the artist is willing to fight for their goals and dreams, even if it means getting a little rough.

That you can't ever change
The artist's body of work is something that they have created and is unique to them, thus it cannot be changed or taken away.

Like a body of years
The singer is making a connection between their body of work and their body of years, suggesting that both are collections of experiences that have shaped them.

That you take to your grave
The artist's body of work is something that they will always have with them, even after they die - a legacy that will live on.

Like a pile of shit
This is a somewhat jarring metaphor that suggests the singer is haunted by some negative past experiences, something that they can't seem to get rid of.

Tell-tale diary pages
The singer is referencing their past diaries or notebooks, which hold the tell-tale signs of their past struggles and experiences.

They unveil a ghost from the ages
The diary pages are 'unveiling' or revealing the harsh reality of the singer's past, something that haunts them like a 'ghost'.

When bodies of years
The artist is reflecting on a time in the past when they were weighed down by their collection of experiences, much like how a body can age and become heavy.

Were breaking from all of the weight
The artist is describing how their bodies of years were 'breaking' under the weight of their past experiences - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Oh
This 'oh' at the end of the lyrics is more of a musical interjection, rather than part of the song's overarching meaning.