A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, Bowden co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly").
After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, Bowden felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. He made his recorded debut as Pink Sweat$ in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, his first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. A steady stream of singles appeared over the next two years including the 2020 ballad "17" and the bouncy "Ride with Me." While he was issuing these singles and shorter projects, work was being done towards the release of his official debut studio album, Pink Planet. To satiate fans waiting for the LP's release, Pink Sweat$ offered up The Prelude in July 2020. A collection of select songs from the still-forming album, the EP was preceded by the pleading, passionate single "Not Alright" the previous month. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Body Ain't Me
Pink Sweat$ Lyrics
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Used to know you, but I don't know you now
Everything's getting so blurry now
Vision hurting, I can't stand the look of you now
Everything's different
Yeah, I heard you're movin' back from out of town
Yeah, I heard you travelin' all these miles and miles
Everything's different
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
And girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, (woo!) yeah
I've been hearin' voices, can't get 'em out
You still playin' cool, but I need you now
Vision clearer, I can see it all better now
Everything's different
Yeah, I know you got a whole lot to figure out
Just know that I'm always here for you girl, no doubt
Before buildin' up, sometimes gotta break it down
Everything's different
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
And girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh
In "Body Ain't Me," Pink Sweat$ sings about a relationship that has gone off track. He makes it clear that they used to be close, but something happened, and everything is different now. Everything has become blurry, and he can't stand to look at her anymore, but he still wants her physically. He wants her body to be with him and no one else, knowing he lied when he said he hates her. While he was trying to get over her, he realized that he needs her, and he wants her to know that he's there for her if she needs him too.
Pink Sweat$ is expressing a sense of confusion and turbulence in his emotions in this song. He's conflicted in wanting to love and be with this person yet not wanting anyone else to have her. He regrets saying that he hates her, and he also acknowledges that she has a lot to figure out. He's trying to make it work but is struggling.
Overall, "Body Ain't Me" is a poignant song that highlights the confusion and pain that can come with a rocky relationship. It touches on the desire for closeness and intimacy while recognizing that the situation is more complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Introduction to the start of the song
Used to know you, but I don't know you now
Relationship has changed and they don't recognize their partner anymore
Everything's getting so blurry now
Unclear feelings and confusion between the couple
Vision hurting, I can't stand the look of you now
Partner's presence causing emotional pain and discomfort
Everything's different
Relationship is not the same as it was before
Yeah, I heard you're movin' back from out of town
Partner going back to town is hearsay or gossip
Yeah, I heard you travelin' all these miles and miles
Partner going back to town is traveling from afar
Tryna get back to my love, but it's harder now
Partner is struggling to regain love from the other person
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
Singer confessing their desires for their partner
And girl, I wanna love you closely
Singer wants to love their partner intimately and closely
I don't want nobody on you
Singer doesn't want anyone else to have their partner
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
If the singer is not the one with their partner, then it's not worth it
I lied when I said I hate you
Singer is admitting to previously lying about their feelings towards their partner
Baby, I was tryna get through
Singer was trying to work through their feelings
I don't want nobody on you
Singer doesn't want anyone else to have their partner
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, (woo!) yeah
If the singer is not the one with their partner, then it's not worth it with emphasis
I've been hearin' voices, can't get 'em out
Singer is struggling with inner demons and thoughts
You still playin' cool, but I need you now
Partner is acting indifferent, but the singer wants their attention and love
Vision clearer, I can see it all better now
Singer is able to see things more clearly now
Everything's different
Relationship has still changed despite having some clarity
Yeah, I know you got a whole lot to figure out
Partner has a lot of problems and issues to address
Just know that I'm always here for you girl, no doubt
Singer is reassuring their partner that they will always be there to support them
Before buildin' up, sometimes gotta break it down
Things must be broken down before they can be built back up stronger
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
Singer confessing their desires for their partner
And girl, I wanna love you closely
Singer wants to love their partner intimately and closely
I don't want nobody on you
Singer doesn't want anyone else to have their partner
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
If the singer is not the one with their partner, then it's not worth it
I lied when I said I hate you
Singer is admitting to previously lying about their feelings towards their partner
Baby, I was tryna get through
Singer was trying to work through their feelings
I don't want nobody on you
Singer doesn't want anyone else to have their partner
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, yeah
If the singer is not the one with their partner, then it's not worth it with emphasis
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Background music
Yeah
Affirmative remark or agreement
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Background music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bowden, Paul Daniel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Erl Conrad Gagni
… Oh yeah, oh yeah
… Used to know you, but I don't know you now
Everything's getting so blurry now
Vision hurting, I can't stand the look of you now
Everything's different
… Yeah, I heard you're movin' back from out of town
Yeah, I heard you're travellin' all these miles and miles
Tryna get back to my love, but it's harder now
Everything's different
… Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
And girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, yeah
… I've been hearin' voices, can't get 'em out
You still playin' cool, but I need you now
Vision clearer, I can see it all better now
Everything's different
… Yeah, I know you got a whole lot to figure out
Just know that I'm always here for you girl, no doubt
Before buildin' up, sometimes gotta break it down
Everything's different
… Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
Girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, yeah
… Yeah
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Lyrics 🌷🌇🌆🌌♥️
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Used to know you, but I don't know you now
Everything's getting so blurry now
Vision hurting, I can't stand the look of you now
Everything's different
Yeah, I heard you're movin' back from out of town
Yeah, I heard you travelin' all these miles and miles
Tryna get back to my love, but it's harder now
Everything's different
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
And girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, (woo!) yeah
I've been hearin' voices, can't get 'em out
You still playin' cool, but I need you now
Vision clearer, I can see it all better now
Everything's different
Yeah, I know you got a whole lot to figure out
Just know that I'm always here for you girl, no doubt
Before buildin' up, sometimes gotta break it down
Everything's different
Oh, I can't lie, I want you on me
And girl, I wanna love you closely
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me
I lied when I said I hate you
Baby, I was tryna get through
I don't want nobody on you
If that body ain't me, body ain't me, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh
ayyoisaac
Ever since I discovered this dude, the color pink has now become very meaningful for me lol.
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Fax 🤣 i bought a pink hoodie and named it sweat
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ayyoisaac SAME LOL
Everyday Life WithTaboo
Right 😍
David Karp
😂😂😂😂
Dae Dae
This song is so insanely beautiful that I can almost ignore how terrifying this video is.
Hannah Jung
Dae Dae LOL
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Honestly same
AlexlsAsian
Dae Dae “almost” lol