Gravity
Surfer Blood Lyrics


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In a world full of secrets
Guarded by a plagiarizing heart
I still can't believe you'd keeps yours with me

Half a world between us
Half a world to cut and paste away
Gravity will bring our orbits together
[Chorus]
I think we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Keeping up a furious pace
Leader of the pack in the chase

I know I can make a mess of things
When I wish on Saturn's rings
Our love can't be seen by the naked eye

[Chorus]
By now we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Leader of the pack in the chase
Breaking our necks in this race

Never stopping when we oughta
Breathing you back into my lungs
Never stopping where we oughta
You're my other half

I could fall in love with you again
In love with you it's all brand new
Never thought that this would happen to me

I think we both can see our gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one




Breaking our necks in this race
Leader of the pack in the chase

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Surfer Blood's "Gravity" suggest that while the world may be full of secrets and guarded hearts, the singer is surprised that his partner continues to share her secrets with him. Despite being separated by half a world, they are drawn to each other by the force of gravity. The chorus repeats the idea that their individual "gravities" keep their orbits together as they move around the sun together. The song also acknowledges the difficulties of their relationship, with lines like "never stopping when we oughta" and "breaking our necks in this race," but ultimately expresses the feeling of being complete and in love with their partner.


The use of space and planetary imagery throughout the song reinforces the idea of two people being brought together by a force greater than themselves. The singer's comparison of their love to being in orbit around the sun portrays the idea that their love is necessary for their existence and movement through the world. Also, the mentioning of "plagiarizing heart" suggests that they've been hurt in the past, but are still willing to take risks and put faith in each other.


Line by Line Meaning

In a world full of secrets
Despite the world holding many secrets, and people keeping them hidden, the singer is surprised that their loved one is keeping their secrets with them.


Guarded by a plagiarizing heart
The singer's heart is guarded and unoriginal, possibly in reference to past experiences, making it difficult for them to trust and be intimate with others.


I still can't believe you'd keep yours with me
Despite the singer's heart being guarded, they are grateful that their partner trusts them with their secrets.


Half a world between us
There is physical distance between the artist and their partner.


Half a world to cut and paste away
The artist's partner can easily manipulate and change their digital communication due to the distance between them.


Gravity will bring our orbits together
Despite the distance, the force of gravity which pulls planets together will bring the singer and their partner back into each other's lives.


I think we both can see our own gravity
The singer and their partner both recognize the magnetic pull they have towards each other.


Is keeping our orbits in place
The force of the gravity they feel is keeping their relationship steady and stable, even over long distances.


We've been around the sun together as one
The duration of their relationship has seen them travel one full orbit around the sun together, supporting each other's growth.


Keeping up a furious pace
They have been progressing quickly in their lives and their relationship, driven by passion and determination.


Leader of the pack in the chase
They see themselves as taking the lead amongst their peers and striving to be ahead in life's journey together.


I know I can make a mess of things
The artist admits to making mistakes and causing chaos in their life and possible relationship in the past.


When I wish on Saturn's rings
The singer's wishes and desires involve celestial objects such as the rings of Saturn, indicating a dreamy and imaginative personality.


Our love can't be seen by the naked eye
Their strong love and connection cannot be easily noticed or recognized by others.


By now we both can see our own gravity
Both the singer and their partner have come to understand the magnetic attraction they share.


Breaking our necks in this race
They are putting extreme effort and strain on themselves to stay together in a competitive environment.


Never stopping when we oughta
They often continue to push themselves even when they should be resting, indicating dedication and determination.


Breathing you back into my lungs
The singer feels as though their partner is vital to their well-being and breathes life into them.


You're my other half
The singer feels that their partner completes them and makes them whole.


I could fall in love with you again
The artist feels that their love for their partner is always growing and they could easily fall in love with them again.


In love with you it's all brand new
Each moment spent in love with their partner feels fresh, like a new experience.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL PITTS, KEVIN ROBERT WILLIAMS, THOMAS JOHN FEKETE, TYLER JERRY SCHWARZ

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Hikikomori

In a world full of secrets
Guarded by a plagiarizing heart
I still can't believe you'd keeps yours with me

Half a world between us
Half a world to cut and paste away
Gravity will bring our orbits together

I think we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Keeping up a furious pace
Leader of the pack in the chase

I know I can make a mess of things
When I wish on Saturn's rings
Our love can't be seen by the naked eye

By now we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Leader of the pack in the chase
Breaking our necks in this race

Never stopping when we oughta
Breathing you back into my lungs
Never stopping where we oughta
You're my other half

I could fall in love with you again
In love with you it's all brand new
Never thought that this would happen to me

I think we both can see our gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Breaking our necks in this race
Leader of the pack in the chase



All comments from YouTube:

Nixer Doyle

Pythons is a phenomenally good pop rock album. Easily my favourite SB record and one of the best of the teens.

MrSumboby

My favorite song from the new album right now !

Emily W.

Walking through a 24 hr supermarket at 2am, this song came on. First time I've ever heard it and it won't get out of my head now. Lol

White Men are So Sexy

It's a nice song, has a little 70's style in the background..., I'm always hearing this song at the Marshalls Department Store.., Great Song!!👍👍

Nūdoru Catburger

That's funny, I heard it at Marshalls/Homegoods too. I actually work there and I was in the backroom! I just had to find it.

Art Green

Can't get enough of this song

Hikikomori

In a world full of secrets
Guarded by a plagiarizing heart
I still can't believe you'd keeps yours with me

Half a world between us
Half a world to cut and paste away
Gravity will bring our orbits together

I think we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Keeping up a furious pace
Leader of the pack in the chase

I know I can make a mess of things
When I wish on Saturn's rings
Our love can't be seen by the naked eye

By now we both can see our own gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Leader of the pack in the chase
Breaking our necks in this race

Never stopping when we oughta
Breathing you back into my lungs
Never stopping where we oughta
You're my other half

I could fall in love with you again
In love with you it's all brand new
Never thought that this would happen to me

I think we both can see our gravity
Is keeping our orbits in place
We've been around the sun together as one
Breaking our necks in this race
Leader of the pack in the chase

Kian Raz

Geez, can't stop listening to the album and this song specially!

antifolkhero

This is by far their best album. Best hooks, best songwriting, and best overall "album" quality. I am blown away this isn't on everyone's top ten lists for the year. There isn't another band in rock music today writing songs this catchy.

InterpolFL

Best song on the album for me.

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