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.
Written & Read
Water & Bodies Lyrics
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A familiar feeling of home
And we pull the blankets up over our heads
And pretend that we haven't grown
There's something I need to tell you
I should have come clean a long time ago
If you'll just hold on
Nothing compares to the feeling I get by your side
Lay here awhile with me
You know me better than I've known myself for a while
Fill me in on everything
If I were a book I would be bound in twine
With pages all written and read
Not held on the shelf where other books reside
But buried somewhere in a bench
I am a song for you written by time
With my body, my only pen
So just hold on
Nothing compares to the feeling I get by your side
Lay here awhile with me
You know me better than I've known myself for a while
Fill me in on everything
The opening lines of Water & Bodies' song Written & Read paint a vivid picture of a scene that is both comfortable and nostalgic. The sound of the clock radio and the feeling of home create a sense of familiarity, while the act of pulling the blankets up over their heads suggests a desire for comfort and security. However, this desire is juxtaposed with the acknowledgement that they have grown and changed over time, suggesting a sense of unease or even regret.
The lyrics then shift to a confession that the singer has been keeping something from their partner for a long time, but they ask for their partner to "just hold on" before revealing what it is. This line suggests a sense of vulnerability and fear of rejection, but also a desire to build trust and intimacy with their partner.
The final stanza compares the singer to a book, bound in twine and buried somewhere in a bench instead of being held on a shelf. This suggests a desire for their partner to truly know them, even the parts that are hidden or forgotten. The metaphor shifts to the singer being a song written by time, with their body as the pen, reinforcing the idea of their experiences shaping them and their desire for their partner to be a part of that journey.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and introspective exploration of vulnerability, growth, and the desire for intimacy and connection in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The comfortable sound of the clock radio
The sound of the clock radio seems familiar and comforting.
A familiar feeling of home
It feels like home here because it is familiar.
And we pull the blankets up over our heads
We cover ourselves with blankets to hide or escape from something.
And pretend that we haven't grown
We pretend that we are still young and haven't matured.
There's something I need to tell you
There is a piece of information that I need to share with you.
I should have come clean a long time ago
I should have told you the truth a long time ago.
If you'll just hold on
If you could just be patient and wait for me.
Nothing compares to the feeling I get by your side
There is nothing that can compare to how I feel when I am with you.
Lay here awhile with me
Stay here with me for a while.
You know me better than I've known myself for a while
You understand me better than I understand myself these days.
Fill me in on everything
Tell me everything I missed or don't know about.
If I were a book I would be bound in twine
If I were a book, I would be tied together with twine.
With pages all written and read
All the pages in the book contain written words that have been read.
Not held on the shelf where other books reside
The book is not kept on the shelf with other books.
But buried somewhere in a bench
The book is hidden or buried in a bench.
I am a song for you written by time
I am like a song that has been created for you over time.
With my body, my only pen
My body is the only tool I have for creating this song.
So just hold on
Please wait for me.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ken Gustafson
Been listening to these guys since they were Kaddisfly. Amazing band, and amazing human beings. One of my favorites off "Light Year." Thank you for posting this