Shape
quinnie Lyrics
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To completely exfoliate
Cells die off, regenerate
Leave a reminiscent shape
So, if I can wait five more
In this shape that I abhor
I'll sleep with an open door
Knowing you haven't touched a cell on my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
Now, my love carries the task
Of handling the aftermath
Can you smooth the looping lines
Of fingerprints before your time?
Patience with the jagged grooves
Of relics that I can't remove
Worn thin, washing up to you
Kiss me till the cells are new on my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
In "Shape," Quinnie reflects on the passage of time and its impact on their body and relationships. The first verse suggests that after seven years, the cells in a person's body completely regenerate, leaving behind a shape that is reminiscent of the past. However, the singer expresses a desire to wait for five more years in their current shape, even though they despise it, as a way to ensure that no one else has touched their body. This line could be interpreted as a yearning for loyalty and commitment.
In the chorus, the repetition of "On my body" emphasizes the significance of physical touch and its connection to emotions and memories. The repeated phrase adds weight to the singer's desires and concerns about their body.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's love interest, who is now tasked with navigating the aftermath of the singer's past experiences. The singer wonders if their love can smooth the "looping lines" of fingerprints from previous relationships, symbolizing the scars left by emotional and physical baggage. The phrase "before your time" suggests that the love interest may not have been directly responsible for these scars but is still being asked to help heal them.
The singer asks for patience as they struggle with the "jagged grooves" of emotional remnants from past relationships, acknowledging that these relics cannot be easily removed. They describe feeling emotionally worn down and vulnerable, hoping that their love interest can "kiss" them until new cells, representing a fresh start, emerge on their body. This implies a longing for emotional healing and a renewed sense of self.
Overall, "Shape" explores themes of time, change, and the impact of past experiences on the body and relationships. It emphasizes the desire for loyalty, emotional healing, and a sense of self-acceptance despite the scars and memories left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven years is all it takes
It takes seven years for the cells in our bodies to completely renew
To completely exfoliate
To shed away the old cells and replace them with new ones
Cells die off, regenerate
The old cells die off and new cells regenerate in their place
Leave a reminiscent shape
The process leaves behind a shape that reminds us of the past
So, if I can wait five more
If I can be patient for five more years
In this shape that I abhor
In this form or state of being that I dislike or hate
I'll sleep with an open door
I'll feel secure and safe enough to sleep with my door open
Knowing you haven't touched a cell on my body
Knowing that you haven't affected or changed any part of me physically
Now, my love carries the task
Now, my love takes on the responsibility
Of handling the aftermath
Of dealing with the consequences or results
Can you smooth the looping lines
Can you make the swirling or curving marks smoother
Of fingerprints before your time?
Can you erase or improve the fingerprints left before you arrived?
Patience with the jagged grooves
Having patience with the uneven or rough valleys
Of relics that I can't remove
Of remnants or traces from the past that I can't get rid of
Worn thin, washing up to you
Becoming worn or weak, and coming towards you
Kiss me till the cells are new on my body
Kiss me until the new cells have replaced the old ones on my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
On my body
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Quinn Barnitt, Jake Weinberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Adelaideanegg
im here pretty early and i just want to say, I am so grateful to have been able to listen to your music, it has touched me so deeply. I'm a teenager, 18, trying to change my meds, not at school bc of the changes, and being able to hear beautiful music laced with metaphors that make me feel heard and understood, is so comforting. It's like having a conversation with a loved one- its the same feeling of connectedness, even though i don't know you. thats why I wanted to tell you how much i appreciate your music and how you've shared it with the world. this song is absolutely incredible, my favs out of your songs would have to be flounder and better. look after yourself, fellow imperfect human being, quinnie i adore your art, dont forget to drink water and sleep <333
@em-oh6ey
obsessed with everything you do
@madilynhelen
quinnie i love u your songs make me feel everything all at once and i love it so much u are such an inspiration i am obsessed with this
@AndeeNoble
every song you write feels so personal and raw and its like having a comforting late night conversation with a dear friend and how you do this is so amazing quinnie! much love xoxo
@gatitosdefresa
Everytime you release something it becomes my new favorite song, your music never disappoints ❤❤❤ You've become one of my very favorite artists and im so proud of you 🥺🥺🥺
@eleseag7209
you're amazing and deserve so much more recognition!!
@gatitosdefresa
Im your biggest fan, i love u and ur music so much!!! Keep making amazing songs 💙🌊🐚
@jvkewon
I AN REJUVENATING !! THE CARBON IN THE AIR IS CLEARING. OCEANS ARE DE-ACIDIFIED. THANK YOU QUINNIE
@cactus6660
wooohoooo its out been waiting to cry to this since concert <3
@hellosabrinachaney
Same, I was fighting hard to keep it together when I heard this live. Hit me like a truck