Tessellate
by Alt-J
Summary
"Tessellate" by Alt-J dives into themes of love, longing, and the complexities of relationships. The song mixes playful imagery with darker undertones, creating a unique emotional landscape.
Full Analysis
The overall theme revolves around the intricate dance of love and connection. The title "Tessellate" hints at how relationships fit together, sometimes perfectly and sometimes not. There’s a playful yet haunting quality to the lyrics, suggesting that love can be both beautiful and painful. The imagery of triangles and sharks adds layers to the experience, showing how love can be an adventure but also a struggle.
Verse 1
Bite chunks out of me
You're a shark and I'm swimming
My heart still thumps as I bleed
And all your friends come sniffing
In this verse, the imagery of a shark and swimming creates a sense of danger. The speaker feels vulnerable, like prey in a predator's world. There’s a rawness to being bitten, which suggests emotional wounds. The mention of friends coming sniffing adds a layer of social dynamics, hinting that the relationship is under scrutiny. It’s a mix of excitement and fear, capturing that thrilling yet risky feeling of being in love.
Chorus
*Triangles are my favourite shape / Three points where two lines meet / Toe to toe, back to back, let's go / My love, it's very
Full Lyrics
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You're a shark and I'm swimming
My heart still thumps as I bleed
And all your friends come sniffing
Triangles are my favourite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go
My love, it's very late
'Til morning comes
Let's tessellate
Go alone, my flower
And keep my whole lovely you
Wild green stones, alone, my lover
And keep us on my heart
Three guns and one goes off
One's empty, one's not quick enough
One burn, one red, one grin
Search the graves while the camera spins
Chunks of you will sink down to seals
Blubber rich in mourning
They'll nosh you up, yes, they'll nosh the love away
But it's fair to say, you will still haunt me
Triangles are my favourite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go
My love, it's very late
'Til morning comes
Let's tessellate
