Bodies
Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow Lyrics
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God gave me the sunshine, then showed me my lifeline
I was told it was all mine, then I got laid on the layline
What a day, what a day, and your Jesus really died for me
Then Jesus really tried for me
UK and entropy, I feel like its *fuckin* (beeped out) me
What a day, one day, and your Jesus really died for me
I guess Jesus really tried for me
Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry
Bodies on my family, Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery, and thatโs the way itโs gonna be
All weโve ever wanted is to look good naked hope that someone can take it
God save me rejection from my reflection, I want perfection
Praying for the rapture, cause itโs stranger getting stranger
And everythingโs contagious itโs the modern middle ages
All day every day and if Jesus really died for me
Then Jesus really tried for me
Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry
Bodies on my family, Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery, and thatโs the way itโs gonna be
All weโve ever wanted is to look good naked hope that someone can take it
God save me rejection from my reflection, I want perfection
(Gregorian chant-style chorus, lyrics missing)
Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry
Bodies on my family, Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery,
Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry
Bodies on my family, Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery, and thatโs the way itโs gonna be
All weโve ever wanted is to look good naked hope that someone can take it
So God save me rejection from my reflection, I want perfection
Jesus didnโt die for you, what do you want?
(I want perfection)
Jesus didnโt die for you, what are you on?
(I need some ...) [missing]
Ohh
The song "Bodies" by Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow explores themes of religion, mortality, and the desire for physical perfection. The opening lines "God gave me the sunshine, then showed me my lifeline" suggest a gratitude for life and a recognition of a higher power. However, the lyrics soon turn dark with "UK and entropy, I feel like it's f***in' me" which alludes to a sense of frustration or despair. The desire to "love living like a deity" and "want perfection" indicates a need for control and a sense of self-worth through physical appearance. The chorus of "Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry" implies that physical bodies are interconnected and can potentially lead to creation or destruction. The song ultimately questions the true value of religion and the individual's search for purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
God gave me the sunshine, then showed me my lifeline
I am grateful for the good things in my life, but I also understand the fragility of it and how it could be taken away at any moment.
I was told it was all mine, then I got laid on the layline
I thought I was in control of my life, but then something unexpected happened that made me realize I am not in control of everything.
What a day, what a day, and your Jesus really died for me
Even on the hardest days, I know that Jesus sacrificed himself for me and that gives me comfort.
Then Jesus really tried for me
I believe that Jesus did everything he could to help me and bring me closer to God.
UK and entropy, I feel like its *fuckin* (beeped out) me
Living in the UK, I feel like the chaotic nature of the world is affecting me personally and causing me stress.
Wanna feed off the energy, love living like a deity
I want to tap into the positive energy around me and live my life confidently as if I were a deity.
Bodies in the bodhi tree, Bodies making chemistry
Everything in this world is made up of atoms and chemicals, even our own bodies.
Bodies on my family, Bodies in the way of me
Even the people I love and am close to can sometimes get in the way of me achieving what I want in life.
Bodies in the cemetery, and thatโs the way itโs gonna be
Death is inevitable and every body will eventually end up in the cemetery.
All weโve ever wanted is to look good naked hope that someone can take it
Deep down, we all want to feel confident and attractive, and we hope that someone will appreciate us for who we are.
God save me rejection from my reflection, I want perfection
I hope that I can accept myself for who I am and not be rejected by others for my flaws. I strive for perfection.
Praying for the rapture, cause itโs stranger getting stranger
The world is becoming more chaotic and unpredictable, so I hope that the end times will come soon and bring meaning to all of the chaos.
And everythingโs contagious itโs the modern middle ages
Just like in the middle ages, diseases and ideas can spread quickly and have a huge impact on the world.
Jesus didnโt die for you, what do you want?
You can't just expect things to be given to you, you have to work for what you want and make sacrifices like Jesus did.
(I want perfection)
I desire to be flawless and to achieve everything I set out to do.
Contributed by Alexis S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thanhla7080
Being a real man is not about being flawless, being a real man is about having balls to face your own flaws and apologize. Both of these dudes have grown into real men that way
@jonsouthtv9629
This song reunited me and my brother after 12 years. Forever glad.
@ameliabedelia7018
@Jonsouthtv by brother do you mean lover?
@simondennis9460
This is delightful to hear!!
@evviesands
Those who see sexual tension between them don't know these guys have a huge history together: they were childhood friends, grew up together as members of a super successful boy band, then their egos clashed, friendships were broken and both went their separate way. Now that they're older and more mature they can reconcile their differences. Awwwwww! I love this bromance!
@NankoRi
This is probably the most beautiful song ever when you know the background of it.
@tallbrowngal
I've very rarely heard voices harmonize so beautifully. Two of the best male voices in the industry coming together is just love
@Lark1610
Simon & Garfunkel, Everly Brothers, Bee Gees, The Beach Boys.
@subhadeepray2848
Sahi kha
@monikaszymanowska5142
Forgive me but if those two were close to best at anything in the industry, the industry would fall.