Salt
r.e.l. Lyrics
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Nacl Nacel-el-el
Salinity's higher in the sea
Floatin' in the ocean with me
Stinging with our open wounds
We're in the shambles of our ruin
Or salt crystals we do not know
Wrinkling the tight, white flesh
Drying up the water wet
Sodium overload
Lick it, love it, leave it cold
Sodium overload
Turn away 'fore it gets old
Nacl Nacl
Nacl Nacel-el-el
Girl's night out, we're gettin' turnt
Lacy thongs, we're in tight skirts
Tequila shots before we go
Gotta lick the salt first though
Margaritas 'cause we're classy asses
Salt on the rim of our fancy glasses
Blisters forming from our 6-inch heels
And all the guys up in the club trynta cop a feel
Sodium overload
Lick it, love it, leave it cold
Sodium overload
Turn away 'fore it gets old
Old, old, old
Blood pressure running high
Sodium overload
Lick it, love it, leave it cold
Sodium overload
Turn away 'fore it gets old
Nacl Nacl
Nacl Nacel-el-el
The song "Salt" by r.e.l. is an upbeat and catchy tune that references the chemical compound sodium chloride, or NaCl, also known as salt. Throughout the song, the lyrics explore the various ways that salt impacts our lives, both positively and negatively. The first verse describes the experience of being in the ocean and feeling the stinging sensation of salt in open wounds, as well as the way salt dries out the skin. The chorus repeats the phrase "sodium overload" and encourages the listener to indulge in salt, but to turn away from it before it becomes too much.
The second verse takes a different direction, describing a girl's night out and the ritual of taking tequila shots with salt and lime. The lyrics depict a playful and glamorous scene, but also reference the negative effects of excessive salt intake on blood pressure. The final chorus repeats the warning to turn away from salt before it becomes too much.
Overall, the song "Salt" is a fun and lighthearted take on our relationship with salt, highlighting both its enjoyable and harmful aspects.
Line by Line Meaning
Nacl Nacl
Repetitive chanting of the chemical formula for salt
Nacl Nacel-el-el
Continued repetition with elongation of the last syllables
Salinity's higher in the sea
The concentration of salt in the ocean is stronger than on land
Floatin' in the ocean with me
Together in the water, we are surrounded by salt
Stinging with our open wounds
Salt on our wounds causes a burning sensation
We're in the shambles of our ruin
We are in a state of destruction or chaos
Sand sprinkled 'tween our toes
Grains of sand mixed with our toes
Or salt crystals we do not know
Crystalized salt may also be mixed with the sand
Wrinkling the tight, white flesh
The salt is making our skin wrinkly and dry
Drying up the water wet
The water on our skin is being absorbed by the salt
Sodium overload
Too much salt in our diet
Lick it, love it, leave it cold
Enjoy the taste of salt, but don't overdo it
Turn away 'fore it gets old
Stop consuming sodium before it becomes unhealthy
Girl's night out, we're gettin' turnt
A fun night out with friends, getting drunk and wild
Lacy thongs, we're in tight skirts
Wearing revealing clothing
Tequila shots before we go
Drinking tequila before heading out to party
Gotta lick the salt first though
Taking a shot with a lick of salt first
Margaritas 'cause we're classy asses
Drinking margaritas in an ironic way
Salt on the rim of our fancy glasses
Decorating the glasses with salt
Blisters forming from our 6-inch heels
The high-heeled shoes are causing painful blisters
And all the guys up in the club trynta cop a feel
Men are trying to touch the women inappropriately
Blood pressure running high
A warning sign that too much sodium can raise blood pressure
Old, old, old
Repetition to emphasize the danger of consuming too much salt
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JAGOTH
Way to go Houston Dynamo 🧡💪
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I'm imagining in my head now that N from Murder Drones have a favorite football team.
And for it to be Houston Dynamo of all things is just... hysterical
JAGOTH
@Thắng Nguyễn CaoOh, wow
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Esta jugando a gran nivel!!
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