Discover the story of the song > Tessellate – Alt J

In these lyrics, the protagonist compares his romantic partner to a shark and himself to someone swimming. He says that she takes pieces of him, causing his heart to still beat fast even as he bleeds. His friends also show interest in her. The protagonist then talks about how triangles are his favorite shape, representing the connection between two people. He wants to be close to his partner, even if it's late at night. The lyrics also mention guns, graves, and a spinning camera, representing chaos and the pain caused by the end of a relationship. Despite this, the protagonist acknowledges that his partner will still haunt him.