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Shift
Grizzly Bear Lyrics


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Baby, I've got silver and I've got gold
But when push comes to shove, this is getting old
I wouldn't have it any other way
No, I wouldn't have it any other way
And when you call I'll be there
There
I wouldn't have it any other way

Overall Meaning

The opening two lines of "Shift" by Grizzly Bear convey a sense of weariness with material possessions. The singer declares that they have both silver and gold, which connotes wealth and prosperity. However, despite having these material comforts, the singer finds them unfulfilling as they declare "this is getting old." The opening two lines also suggest that the singer may be experiencing feelings of ennui and disillusionment, as though their material success is empty and unsatisfying.


The subsequent lines, "I wouldn't have it any other way / No, I wouldn't have it any other way," can be seen as a form of resignation or acceptance of the status quo. Despite feeling jaded with their current situation, the singer does not express a desire for change or for something different. This could perhaps be seen as a form of complacency or reluctance to seek out new opportunities, even in the face of dissatisfaction.


The final lines, "And when you call I'll be there / There / I wouldn't have it any other way" can be interpreted in multiple ways. On one level, they could be seen as a reassurance to the listener that the singer will always be there for them, no matter how they feel about their own situation. Alternatively, the lines could be seen as a resolution to stick with one's commitments and responsibilities, even if they bring a sense of monotony or dissatisfaction.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I've got silver and I've got gold
My possessions may be valuable, but they ultimately do not bring me true happiness.


But when push comes to shove, this is getting old
Despite my material wealth, I am starting to feel dissatisfied with my life.


I wouldn't have it any other way
However, I have come to accept my circumstances and would not want things to be any different.


No, I wouldn't have it any other way
I am content with my life and do not desire any major changes.


And when you call I'll be there
If someone I care about needs me, I am always willing to provide support and assistance.


There


I wouldn't have it any other way
My loyalty and dedication to my loved ones are an integral part of who I am, and I would not want to change that aspect of myself.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher M. Taylor, Christopher Robert Bear, Daniel Raphael Rossen, Edward Droste

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@aktionmutante2188

SONGTEXT :


Baby, I've got silver and I've got gold

But when push comes to shove, this is getting old

I wouldn't have it any other way

No, I wouldn't have it any other way

And when you call I'll be there

There...

I wouldn't have it any other way



All comments from YouTube:

@malainacarver3267

This song is so somber and beautiful, if only you could get sound tattooed on you. Because this is so perfect in every way it's unexplainable.

@SceneGirlBro

i cant even begin to explain just how much i love grizzly bear and their music. like grizzly bear's songs make me feel something i've never felt before, and i love it. their songs just make me so calm yet at the same time, very excited. i dont know how to explain it. all i know is that i never want it to go away.

@selin2984

emily gutierrez l feel you. Can you stay in my life as friend. ?

@eagletmars

The whistling is a nice touch, it gives it a "casual" vibe.. I always feel like my mind goes into "grizzly bear" mode when I listen to them it's so relaxing

@Jon-gm3dw

Love both versions, both bring me back to all the sad times i listened to them to cheer myself up. I hope this music can bring everyone the kind of sanctuary from life that it has for me

@ctyler1859

Honestly, I can't think of any other artist to express the themes of Blue Valentine more than the boys in Grizzly Bear.

@vyronh.5595

When I first heard this song, it was from the movie "Blue Valentine" it made me want to cry. It just sounds like a song that you want to cry to

@lalalovenickie

yess! the before and after sequences... so heartbreaking

@denmark39

Also from the documentary Armadillo

@CPJoe1992

Yesss. I discovered GB through watching Blue Valentine. This song playing during both the marriage and the end of the marriage is so emotional.

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