Discover the story of the song > Tessellate – alt-J

The song is about a relationship where the protagonist is being pursued by his partner and her friends, who are like sharks. He describes his love as a triangle, with three points where two lines meet, and wants to be close together with his partner. He also talks about the inevitability of their separation, symbolized by three guns where only one is fired. Overall, the song is a metaphor for the complexity of love and relationships.