Water & Bodies are:
Christopher Ruff - Vocals, Piano
Aaron Tollefson - Guitar
Kelsey Kuther - Bass, Synth, Programing, Guitar
Beau Kuther- Drums
Formerly all of the musicians were members of Kaddisfly, which is now on a hiatus.
Already Gone
Water & Bodies Lyrics
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Thinning branches and the sounds
Soon the ground beneath my feet will be wet
You can tell by the air that it's about that time
The fall has arrived
Summertime is gone
It is already gone
As the bike pedals swing, these old thoughts sure do bite
I pass folks all around
Their behavior and their bad ideas
Sidewalks get cracked from the way they live their lives
People are born soft
But end up so damn hard
Now they're already gone
You're already gone
You and me, babe, we're about to slide
Like summer fades to wintertime
We've been robbed; the love's already gone
Though it pains me more than ?? life
This time has got to be goodbye
Yes, I'm wrong; the love's already gone
I can tell by the way that both our faces change
Like the branches and the leaves
I think we both knew when we were going
I still think about you, I suppose, from time to time
Wonder how's your life?
Cause you're already gone
Cause you're already gone
You're already gone
This is over and done
Now you're already gone
No...
You and me, babe, we're about to slide
Like summer fades to wintertime
We've been robbed; the love's already gone
Though it pains me more than ?? life
This time has got to be goodbye
Though it's over and done
The love's all...
The song "Already Gone" by Water & Bodies is a melancholic reflection on the inevitability of change and loss. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer observes the changing of the seasons and the natural world around him. He notes the thinning branches and the sounds, and how soon the ground beneath his feet will be wet. He recognizes the arrival of fall and the passing of summertime. The repetition of the line "It is already gone, it's already gone" underscores the theme of loss and suggests that the singer may be contemplating something beyond the changing of the seasons.
As the song progresses, the singer's observations turn to the people around him. He notes the cracked sidewalks and the hardening of individuals as they grow older. The lines "People are born soft, but end up so damn hard" suggest a certain disillusionment with the world and a recognition that change can have negative effects. He again repeats the idea of something being "already gone," this time referencing the individuals he observes on the street.
The final section of the song turns inward, as the singer reflects on a past relationship. He notes the changes in both himself and his former partner, and how they both knew when they were going. He wonders about her life and acknowledges that she is "already gone." The repetition of this phrase throughout the song suggests that the singer is grappling with his own sense of loss and the inevitability of change in his own life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by the way that all the leaves have changed
The changing leaves indicate that the season is changing and time is passing.
Thinning branches and the sounds
The branches of the trees are becoming bare, and the sounds of nature are changing.
Soon the ground beneath my feet will be wet
The approaching fall signals that the ground will soon be covered in fallen leaves and rain.
You can tell by the air that it's about that time
The feeling in the air indicates the arrival of the fall season.
The fall has arrived
Autumn has arrived, summer is now over.
Summertime is gone
The summer season has ended.
It is already gone
Time has passed and things have already changed beyond repair.
It's already gone
The situation or feeling that was once present has already disappeared.
As the bike pedals swing, these old thoughts sure do bite
While riding the bike, the person is reminded of painful memories.
I pass folks all around
The person is surrounded by people as they ride their bike.
Their behavior and their bad ideas
The actions and attitudes of others can be destructive and negative.
Sidewalks get cracked from the way they live their lives
The negative habits of others can cause physical damage and impact their surroundings.
People are born soft
People are initially vulnerable, open, and impressionable.
But end up so damn hard
Over time, people can become cynical and tough due to negative experiences and influences.
Now they're already gone
The negative effects of toxic behavior and negative influences have already done their damage.
You're already gone
The person being addressed has already left or moved on.
You and me, babe, we're about to slide
The relationship is about to decline or end.
Like summer fades to wintertime
Just as the seasons change, so too do relationships change and evolve over time.
We've been robbed; the love's already gone
Something has taken away the love that was once present in the relationship.
Though it pains me more than ? life
The end of the relationship is very painful and hard to bear.
This time has got to be goodbye
The end of the relationship has arrived, and it is time to say goodbye.
Yes, I'm wrong; the love's already gone
The artist takes responsibility for the end of the relationship, acknowledging that the love has already gone.
I can tell by the way that both our faces change
The expressions on both faces show that the relationship is changing and coming to an end.
Like the branches and the leaves
Just as the natural world changes with the seasons, relationships also go through changes and seasons.
I think we both knew when we were going
Both parties in the relationship were aware that the end was coming.
I still think about you, I suppose, from time to time
The singer still thinks about their past partner occasionally, even after the relationship has ended.
Wonder how's your life?
The singer wonders how the other person is doing and what their life is like now.
Cause you're already gone
The other person has already moved on and is no longer present in the artist's life.
This is over and done
The relationship has ended, and it is time to move on.
No...
A pause or interlude, indicating a shift or change in tone.
Though it's over and done
The relationship is over and has come to an end.
The love's all...
A pause or interlude, the end of the song and the emotion of the moment is left to be inferred by the listener.
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
elmik3x
Very relaxing song, an awesome composition