Body Language
Tennyson feat. Aloe Blacc Lyrics


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Strike a pose
Hold it, don't move
Now switch it up
And keep your mouth shut
Don't you say a word unless you say it with your body, baby
I suppose
That you wanna tell me something
But I don't wanna hear it
Let me see it
Put it in your hips and shoulders
Say it with your body, baby

So much talking, talking going on
I'm just trying to listen to the song
Yes, I like you a lot
Don't get me wrong
But don't say anything else
Or you'll be leaving here by yourself, babe

Put your feet
Right next to mine
Now follow me and
We can dance slow
Don't you say a word unless you say it with your body, baby
Put your hands right here in mine
Hold on tight, never let go
Put it in your hips and shoulders
Say it with your body, baby

So much talking, talking, going on
I'm just trying to listen to the song
Yes, I like you a lot
Don't get me wrong
But don't say anything else
Or you'll be leaving here by yourself, baby

And when you're speaking that body language
It shows and gets me, yeah
'Cause when you're speaking that body language

Finally, starts to fly
With the forest in your eyes
Your body language
Your body language
Hearts start to burn
Baby, I'm just trying to learn
Your body language




Your body language
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song “Body Language” by Tennyson feat. Aloe Blacc revolves around a situation of communication breakdown between two people. The main message conveyed through the lyrics is that the singer wants the other person to express themselves non-verbally and through their body language, rather than using words. The verse “So much talking, talking going on, I'm just trying to listen to the song” highlights the idea that the constant chatter is getting in the way of the singer trying to connect with the other person.


The chorus “And when you're speaking that body language, it shows and gets me, yeah / ‘Cause when you're speaking that body language, finally starts to fly” emphasizes that the singer wants the other person to express themselves using their body in order to convey their feelings, thoughts, and desires. The bridge “With the forest in your eyes, Your body language” portrays the idea that the other person's body language is like a forest, full of hidden meanings and messages that the singer wants to explore and uncover.


In summary, the lyrics of “Body Language” communicate the frustration of a lack of meaningful communication between two individuals and the desire for non-verbal communication to bridge that gap.


Line by Line Meaning

Strike a pose
Assume a posture or attitude that conveys a particular impression or emotion


Hold it, don't move
Maintain the pose without any movement


Now switch it up
Change to a different pose or attitude


And keep your mouth shut
Remain silent and express yourself only through body movements


Don't you say a word unless you say it with your body, baby
Communicate your thoughts or feelings entirely through gestures and postures without using any words


I suppose
I assume or guess


That you wanna tell me something
That you have something to convey


But I don't wanna hear it
But I'm not interested in listening to it


Let me see it
Show me your message through your body language


Put it in your hips and shoulders
Express yourself through movements of your hips and shoulders


Say it with your body, baby
Convey your thoughts, emotions, or desires through physical movements


So much talking, talking going on
There's too much idle chatter or meaningless talk


I'm just trying to listen to the song
I'm simply focused on the music or the rhythm


Yes, I like you a lot
I feel attracted to you


Don't get me wrong
Don't misinterpret my words or intentions


But don't say anything else
But please avoid further verbal communication


Or you'll be leaving here by yourself, babe
Or you may have to go away alone


Put your feet right next to mine
Position your feet close to where mine are placed


Now follow me and we can dance slow
Now mirror my movements and we can dance slowly together


Put your hands right here in mine
Place your hands in my hands


Hold on tight, never let go
Hold onto my hands firmly and don't release them


So much talking, talking, going on
There's too much noise, gossip, or discussion happening


I'm just trying to listen to the song
I'm trying to focus on the melody, beat, or lyrics of the song


And when you're speaking that body language
And when you're conveying your message through physical gestures and postures


It shows and gets me, yeah
It's evident and understandable to me


'Cause when you're speaking that body language
Because physical movements and postures convey emotions and messages


Finally, starts to fly
Finally, begins to soar or reach new heights


With the forest in your eyes
With your eyes reflecting a dense or thick landscape like a forest


Your body language
Your physical movements and postures


Hearts start to burn
Emotions intensify, most likely related to love or attraction


Baby, I'm just trying to learn
I'm simply attempting to understand or comprehend


Your body language
The way you express yourself nonverbally


Your body language
Your physical movements and postures




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@SirChillicious

Strike a pose
Hold it, don't move
Now switch it up

And keep your mouth shut
Don't you say a word unless you say it with your body, baby
I suppose
That you wanna tell me something
But I don't wanna hear it
Let me see it
Put it in your hips and shoulders
Say it with your body, baby

So much talking, talking going on
I'm just trying to listen to the song
Yes, I like you a lot
Don't get me wrong
But don't say anything else
Or you'll be leaving here by yourself, babe

Put your feet
Right next to mine
Now follow me and
We can dance slow
Don't you say a word unless you say it with your body, baby
Put your hands right here in mine
Hold on tight, never let go
Put it in your hips and shoulders
Say it with your body, baby

So much talking, talking, going on
I'm just trying to listen to the song
Yes, I like you a lot
Don't get me wrong
But don't say anything else
Or you'll be leaving here by yourself, baby

And when you're speaking that body language
It shows and gets me, yeah
'Cause when you're speaking that body language

Finally, starts to fly
With the forest in your eyes
Your body language
Your body language
Hearts start to burn
Baby, I'm just trying to learn
Your body language
Your body language
Yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@Lintlikr1

all of these tracks are smooth as hell

@G.Dextra

Lintlikr1 the truth

@sleeptrees

so sick to watch how far tennyson has come

@MrTyconCA

yeah, I remember when I first heard the usual mr nordin on vsauce showcase...and now they're working with aloe blacc, that's amazing!

@JoshuaCasper

ooooooooh, shit! That's nice!!!

@Birdbeatt

La calidad de produccion de Tennyson es increible!

@andreamsXD

es demasiado genial!!!

@heritagelisted694

sin ninguna duda!

@_wayd_

Tennyson’s skill

@DJLAMUSA

Tennyson is hella underrated.

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