Gravity
Whitest Boy Alive Lyrics

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It's all fun, fun and games until
Somebody sees what they should not see, the innocence is killed
Not written, certainly not shown
But eventually what's meant to be covered up gets sold

You only want to be with her because she's mine
You will lose me as a friend if you cross that line
She's the gravity my life circles around

She's the gravity my life circles around

But how long can a cool cat keep its calm
Despite the amounting evidence that there's cause for alarm
Cause for worry, cause for pain
Physically threatening you, responsible alien

You only want to be with her because she's mine
(You're wrong)
You will lose me as a friend if you cross that line
(So long)
She's the gravity my life circles around

(Move on)
She's the gravity my life circles around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Whitest Boy Alive's "Gravity" speak about the complexities of relationships and the feelings of possessiveness and jealousy that can arise. The song begins with the idea that things can be fun and games until someone discovers something they shouldn't. The innocence is lost, and what was meant to be kept hidden often gets sold. This could refer to a secret relationship or a hidden aspect of someone's personality that becomes exposed. The focus then shifts to the singer's relationship with a woman who is like a force of nature, the gravity around which his life circles. He warns someone not to cross the line with her, or they will lose him as a friend. The possessiveness is palpable as it's clear he believes this woman is solely his, and he doesn't want anyone else to have her. Later in the song, he speaks about the difficulty of remaining calm when the evidence mounts up against someone. He warns of threats, worry and pain, which could be the result of someone's actions. Despite this, he still sees the woman as the gravity in his life, suggesting she is more valuable to him than any other relationship.

Throughout the song, there's a sense of insecurity and control issues, which can be problematic in relationships. The singer seems to be struggling with jealousy and the fear of losing something that he loves. It's a raw and honest exploration of emotions that can be difficult to articulate. The song suggests that emotional attachments can be complicated and that possessiveness can damage relationships. The refrain, "She's the gravity my life circles around," is a powerful metaphor for how important this woman is to him, but it also shows how all-consuming it can be to make one person the center of your universe.

Line by Line Meaning

It's all fun, fun and games until
Things seem lighthearted and enjoyable but can quickly turn when someone discovers something they were not meant to see, leading to the loss of innocence.

Somebody sees what they should not see, the innocence is killed
When someone discovers something that was meant to be kept hidden, it leads to the destruction of purity and innocence.

Not written, certainly not shown
Whatever is meant to be hidden is not made obvious through communication or visual cues.

But eventually what's meant to be covered up gets sold
Even if something is meant to be hidden, eventually it may come to light and be exposed.

You only want to be with her because she's mine
Your romantic interest in this person is fueled by the fact that they are already in a relationship with me.

You will lose me as a friend if you cross that line
If you pursue a romantic relationship with the person I am with, I cannot continue our friendship.

She's the gravity my life circles around
This person is the central force that my life revolves around, my point of reference and grounding center.

But how long can a cool cat keep its calm
Even the coolest and most collected person may eventually lose their composure under pressure or frustration.

Despite the amounting evidence that there's cause for alarm
Despite growing evidence that something should be causing concern, it may still be hidden or overlooked.

Cause for worry, cause for pain
There is a legitimate source of worry and emotional pain involved in this situation.

Physically threatening you, responsible alien
I am responsible for any physical harm that may come your way as a result of your actions.

(You're wrong)
Your assumption is incorrect.

(So long)
Our friendship is over.

(Move on)
It's time to accept that this person is not available and move on.

(She's the gravity my life circles around)
This person will continue to be the center of my life and attention, even if I have to do so from a distance.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL NENTWIG, ERLEND OTRE OEYE, MARCIN TADEUSZ OEZ, SEBASTIAN MASCHAT

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It's all fun
Fun and games until
Somebody sees what they should not see
And the innocence is killed
Not written
Certainly not shown
But eventually what's meant to be
Covered up gets known

[Hook]
You only want to be with her because she's mine
You will lose me as a friend if you cross that line
She's the gravity my life circles around
She's the gravity
My life circles around

[Verse 2]
But how long
Can a cool cat keep its calm?
Despite the mounting evidence
That there's cause for alarm
Cause for worry
Cause for pain
Physically threatening those
Responsible alien

You only want to be with her because she's mine
(You're wrong)
You will lose me as a friend if you cross that line
(So long)
She's the gravity my life circles around
(Move on)
She's the gravity
My life circles around