Antenna
The Acorns Lyrics

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Was it always there or contracted?
Was it just the thought
To which I was attracted?

The body speaks in chemicals
A song and dance not visible
But I've been told don't go looking
The tune was tuned to find you

Distance drowns the signal
And the call of constellations
I'm picking up the language that we lost

Static in the air, no reception
Was it just a bad antenna or your perception
Of the silence that surrounds you?

Your ears will move to find it

Don't do looking
My heart was tuned to find you

Overall Meaning

The Acorns's song "Antenna" is contemplative and introspective, as it explores the ideas of perception and connection through the metaphor of an antenna. The lyrics ask whether the connection between two people was always there, or if it was simply a thought that they became attracted to. The body is described as speaking in chemicals, implying that there is a deeper, subconscious level of communication beyond direct language. This communication is compared to a song and dance that is not visible, but can still be felt.

The lyrics then caution against actively looking for this connection, instead suggesting that the "tune was tuned to find you." The distance between two people is said to "drown the signal" and make communication more difficult, but the singer is still "picking up the language that we lost." The static in the air and lack of reception could be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties and misunderstandings that arise in relationships, as well as the search for a deeper understanding of oneself and others.

Overall, "Antenna" by The Acorns encourages the listener to be open to the connections that exist in the world around us, and to trust that the universe will bring us what we need.

Line by Line Meaning

Was it always there or contracted?
Did this feeling always exist or did I create it myself?

Was it just the thought To which I was attracted?
Did I only fall for the idea rather than the reality?

The body speaks in chemicals A song and dance not visible
Our emotions and feelings are controlled by chemicals in the body, even when not physically visible.

But I've been told don't go looking The tune was tuned to find you
Don't force yourself to search for someone, because the right person will come to you naturally.

Distance drowns the signal And the call of constellations I'm picking up the language that we lost
Distance can weaken communication, but if you listen to the universe and try, you can rediscover lost connections.

Static in the air, no reception Was it just a bad antenna or your perception Of the silence that surrounds you?
Is the problem with me, or are you not willing to communicate?

Your ears will move to find it Don't do looking My heart was tuned to find you
You will naturally seek out what you desire, so don't worry about searching. My heart is meant for you.

Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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