Bodies
Raimundos Lyrics

She was a girl from Birmingham
The woman who had the abortion is described as a girl from Birmingham.

She just had an abortion
The woman recently had an abortion.

She was a case of insanity
The woman who had the abortion was labeled as insane by society.

Her name was Pauline, she lived in a tree
The woman's name was Pauline and she was homeless and lived in a tree.

She was a no-one who killed her baby
The woman who had the abortion was seen as insignificant by society, despite her actions having a significant impact on her life.

She sent her letters from the country
The woman wrote letters to someone while she was in the countryside.

She was an animal
The woman was dehumanized and seen as equivalent to an animal by society.

She was a bloody disgrace
Society saw the woman's actions as shameful and a disgrace.

Body - I'm not an animal
The person singing is not just a body or an animal but a human being.

Dragged on a table in a factory
The fetus was not treated with respect and was instead roughly handled in a clinical environment.

Illegitimate place to be
The place where the fetus was being handled and disposed of was not considered legitimate or acceptable by the person singing.

In a package in a laboratory
The fetus was being treated like any other object in a laboratory, rather than with the reverence and respect that would be given to a human being.

Dying little baby - Screaming
The fetus was in pain and distress during the abortion process.

Runny, Screaming, fucking bloody mess
The aftermath of the abortion was messy and traumatic for all involved.

Not an animal - It's an abortion
The singer is emphasizing that the fetus is not just an animal or a collection of cells, but something that was deliberately aborted.

Body - I'm not an animal
The person singing repeats that they are not just a body or an animal, but a human with value and dignity.

Mummy - I'm an abortion
The fetus is referring to the woman who had the abortion, calling her 'Mummy' and emphasizing its own humanity despite its untimely end.

Throbbing Squirm
The fetus is described in visceral and unsettling terms as a 'throbbing squirm.'

Gurgling, bloody mess
The singer again emphasizes the traumatic nature of the aftermath of the abortion, and highlights the gruesome nature of the remains of the fetus.

Another discharge
The artist is describing another abortion, or perhaps the same woman having another abortion.

Another loss in protein
The artist is referring to the fetus as nothing more than a source of protein, further dehumanizing it.

Another throbbing squirm
The artist repeats the earlier description of the fetus as a 'throbbing squirm,' emphasizing its humanity and vulnerability.

Ahhh!
The singer's exclamation adds to the overall sense of horror and shock of the lyrics.

Fuck this and fuck that
The artist is exasperated and angry with the situation, cursing as a way of expressing their frustration.

Fuck it all and fuck the fucking brat
The singer is angry at the idea of having a child, and uses crude language as a way of expressing that anger.

She don't want a baby who looks like that
The woman who had the abortion did not want to have a child with certain characteristics.

I don't want a baby who looks like that
The singer also does not want to have a child with certain characteristics.

Body - I'm not an animal
The singer repeats the idea that they are not just a body or an animal, but a human being with inherent worth and dignity.

Body - An Abortion!
The artist views their body as nothing more than the site of an abortion, a traumatic and emotionally charged event.

Body - I'm not an animal
Once again, the singer emphasizes their humanity and inherent worth.

Body - I'm not an animal
The singer continues to affirm their identity as a human being, not just a body or an animal.

An Animal!
The artist is describing their perception of how society views them: as an animal rather than a human being.

I'm not an animal
The artist repeats their assertion that they are not an animal, but rather a human being.

I'm not an animal, an animal
The artist once again emphasizes the difference between themself and an animal.

I'm not an animal
The singer repeats their assertion that they are not an animal.

I ain't no animal
Using slang, the artist again emphasizes that they are not an animal.

I'm not a body
The singer is emphasizing the idea that they are more than just a physical form, but rather a multifaceted human being.

I'm not an animal, an animal
Once again, the singer is asserting that they are not equivalent to an animal.

I ain't no animal
Using colloquial language, the singer is emphasizing that they should not be treated like an animal.

I'm not an animal
The artist's repetition of this line throughout the song shows that it is a core belief and identity for them.

Mummy!
The final exclamation serves to humanize the fetus and emphasize the emotional impact of the abortion on all involved.