The song "Tessellate" by Ellie Goulding is a cover of a song originally by the band Alt-J. The lyrics of the song describe a passionate and tumultuous relationship. The opening lines, "Wild green stones alone my lover, Bite chunks out of me," depict the intensity of the relationship with the lover figuratively consuming the narrator's emotions. The line "You're a shark and I'm swimming" suggests that the lover is predatory and the narrator feels vulnerable in their presence. The mention of triangles as the narrator's favorite shape symbolizes the complexity of the relationship. Triangles have three points where two lines meet, representing the three individuals involved in the relationship. The line "Toe to toe, back to back, let's go, my love; it's very late" indicates a desire to confront and face the challenges in the relationship. The request to "tessellate" implies a plea for the two characters to fit together perfectly despite their differences and conflicts. In the second verse, the line "Go alone my flower, And keep my whole lovely you" suggests a sense of sacrifice and entrusting the lover with the narrator's vulnerable self. The repetition of "wild green stones alone my lover" further emphasizes the unique and unpredictable nature of their connection. The line "Three guns and one goes off" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of the relationship. One gun being empty represents a failure or disappointment, while the other actions have consequences. The camera spinning refers to the constant attention or scrutiny of their relationship. The final lines, "Chunks of you will sink down to seals, Blubber rich in mourning, they'll nosh you up, They'll nosh the love away but it's fair to say, You will still haunt me" reflect the lingering impact of the relationship's end. Despite the pain and loss, the narrator acknowledges that the memories and emotions will continue to affect them. Overall, "Tessellate" delves into the complexities and struggles of a passionate relationship, highlighting the raw emotions, conflicts, and lingering impact it can have on individuals involved.
