Grizelda

Grizelda's Dark Secrets: Unraveling the Cryptic Messages in Yeasayer's Lyrics
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Lyrics

I know, I know, I know, I know

The speaker is expressing certainty or understanding about something.

Every hour of the day

An unspecified event or situation is constantly present throughout the day.

Theirs always bear inside of her brain telling me who to kill

The lyrics suggest the presence of a bear metaphorically inside someone's mind, instructing the speaker on who to harm or kill.

Telling me who will live

Continuation of the internal guidance, specifying who will be spared or allowed to live.

I'd do what she says son, I'd do what you will

An advice or command to follow the guidance given, addressing someone as "son."

I'd do what you say and I'd do what you will

Reiteration of the willingness to obey and follow instructions.

I'd do it again

A declaration of the speaker's readiness to act accordingly.

Again, again, again

Repetition emphasizing the speaker's commitment to the action.


I know, I know, I know, I know

Similar to line 1, expressing a strong sense of understanding or awareness.

Every hour you're awake

A recurring theme of being vigilant throughout one's waking hours.

They'll be upping the price on your head

Suggesting an increase in the perceived value or danger associated with the individual, possibly attracting threats.

And now you're in reach

The person is now within reach of something, possibly a threat or consequence.

So watch where you sleep

A cautionary statement, advising awareness of the surroundings during sleep.

They'll search day and night can't forget what you do

Highlighting persistent scrutiny and inability to forget the person's actions.

You'll put up a fight don't regret how you lived

Encouraging resistance and standing firm without regrets in the face of challenges.

A means to an end

Describing actions as a means to an end, suggesting purpose or justification for the speaker's choices.

End, end, end

Repetition emphasizing the conclusive nature of the actions.


Step inside the box

An invitation or directive to step into a metaphorical box, possibly symbolizing a confined or controlled space.

Pretend we won't, don't scream again, no

An instruction to pretend or avoid expressing distress audibly.


Go to sleep

A directive to go to sleep, possibly implying submission or a metaphorical state of vulnerability.

We'll surely find you now

A prediction or assurance that the person will be found during sleep.

Really then

A confirmation or statement of certainty regarding the preceding lines.

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