My Body Lyrics

[Verse 3]
Hey, is it my fault that
The fallen embers burn
Down in a spiral
Round your crown of thieves?

[Chorus]
My body tells me no
But I won't quit
'Cause I want more
'Cause I want more


[Chorus]
My body tells me no
But I won't quit
'Cause I want more
'Cause I want more

It rides out of town

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Oh, it's my road
It's my road, it's my road
It's my road
It's my road, it's my war
It's my war
It's my war, it's my war
His eyes are open
His eyes are open
Oh, 'cause I want more
I want more, want more
His eyes are open
His eyes are open
Hey, hey, hey

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Genius Annotation

An anthem of exasperation, the lyrics of “My Body” combine the ultimate joy of working towards his goal combined with the pain of the struggle that it takes to accomplish those goals. The song personifies the body as a way to show the writer’s reluctance to give in to exasperation and exhaustion.

The track was the band’s first to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #65 on September 17th, 2011.

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Has the song received any certifications?
Genius Answer

“My Body” was certified platinum by the RIAA on August 25th, 2017.

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