I'm Going Home
Andrew and the North American Grizzly Lyrics
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I danced with you
Awkward and stumbling
I stepped on your shoes
You laughed and you giggled
You tried not to lead
We found our rhythm
I pulled you closer
The band kept on playing
No words to hinder
What we were saying
I'm going to love you
Always in all ways
Why don't they tell you
Not everyone stays
The pills and the whiskey
Went straight to my head
I remember us dancing
Now I'm alone in our bed
The sway of your hips
As you said your goodbye
Brings a smile to my lips
And tears to my eyes
I'm going to love you
Always in all ways
Why don't they tell you
Not everyone stays
Why don't they tell you
Not everyone stays
The lyrics of "I'm Going Home" by Andrew and the North American Grizzlies depict a poignant and bittersweet story of a passionate but transient love affair. The singer begins by recalling a moment when they danced with someone under a crescent moon. The dance is described as awkward and stumbling, indicating a sense of uncertainty and unfamiliarity between the two individuals. Despite this, they find a rhythm and awaken a need within each other. The physical closeness intensifies as the singer pulls their partner closer, and the band continues playing, providing a soundtrack to their connection. There are no words spoken, but their bodies communicate what they are feeling.
The tone shifts in the following verses, as the singer reflects on the aftermath of this intense experience. Mentioning pills and whiskey, they indicate a subsequent period of self-destructive behavior and addiction. The vivid memory of dancing together contrasts sharply with the present reality of being alone in their shared bed. The pain of separation is felt deeply as the singer describes the sway of their partner's hips while saying goodbye, bringing both a smile and tears. The final repetition of the chorus highlights the enduring love the singer feels, but also acknowledges the sobering truth that not everyone stays in relationships.
This song captures the complexities of love and the fleeting nature of human connections. It explores themes of passion, transience, addiction, and the longing for love that remains even after loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Under a crescent moon
Beneath a partially illuminated moon
I danced with you
I engaged in rhythmic movements with you
Awkward and stumbling
Clumsy and unsteady
I stepped on your shoes
I accidentally placed my weight on your footwear
You laughed and you giggled
You expressed amusement and laughter
You tried not to lead
You made an effort not to take control
We found our rhythm
We discovered our synchronized pattern
We awakened a need
We stimulated a desire
I pulled you closer
I drew you nearer to me
The band kept on playing
The musical ensemble continued performing
No words to hinder
No speech to obstruct
What we were saying
The message we conveyed
I'm going to love you
I will have affection for you
Always in all ways
Constantly and in every manner
Why don't they tell you
Why are you not informed
Not everyone stays
Not everyone remains
The pills and the whiskey
The medications and the alcoholic beverage
Went straight to my head
Had a direct impact on my mind
I remember us dancing
I recall our performance of rhythmic movements
Now I'm alone in our bed
Now I am solitary in our sleeping place
The sway of your hips
The gentle movement of your pelvic area
As you said your goodbye
While you bid farewell
Brings a smile to my lips
Causes a grin to appear on my mouth
And tears to my eyes
And results in the shedding of tears from my eyes
Why don't they tell you
Why are you not informed
Not everyone stays
Not everyone remains
Why don't they tell you
Why are you not informed
Not everyone stays
Not everyone remains
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Gordon, Lisa Cichelly, Miles Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
El multiverso de Joaquin
SIDE A
A1 What Makes A Man A Man (Chorus)
A2 Grizzly Main Title 0:54
A3 The Grizzly Attacks 9:30
A4 Hunting Party 20:26
A5 Kelly's Love Theme
A6 Lone Hunter Is Attacked 38:32
A7 Scotty's Ancient Idian Story
SIDE B
B1 Sunrise On Tower 52:38
B2 Tower Teardown 54:58
B3 Boy In Yard / Boy Attacked 1:01:45
B4 Tracking The Grizzly 1:09:47
B5 Scotty's Night In The Forest 1:13:03
B6 Kelly's Midnight Plan 1:15:21
B7 Scotty's Search And Death 1:18:54
B8 Helicopter Search / Don Is Killed / Get The Bazooka 1:23:35
B9 What Makes A Man A Man? (Instrumental) 1:27:49
B10 What Makes A Man A Man? (Vocal)
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Many people consider this as a ripoff of Jaws (which came out a year prior to this film's release). They make a good point. Let me explain:
1. Firstly, the stories (maybe even similar title screens) have similar elements. They're both about killer animals, except, they come from two different areas one in the water, and the other on land.
2. The first victims are women (in Jaws, it's a female swimmer named Chrissie; I'm 100% sure you already know that, but I'm just sayin' the comparisons, okay).
{Right, now before I continue, I'm going to show you the central characters, along with the local's vehicle of choice. Actually, the vehicles are quick, so, I'll just mention them now. It can't hurt, don't ya think? In Jaws, it's a fishing boat. In THIS film, it's the blue and white tour helicopter. Both of the vehicles get destroyed in the animals rampage. Well, I told you that was quick. Now the characters.
First, we have the concerned civil authority. In Jaws, it's our main man police chief Martin Brody. In Grizzly, it's the head ranger, Michael Kelly. Next, we have the local that helps out in the hunt. In Jaws, it's grizzled shark hunter Quint. In Grizzly, it's the helicopter pilot Don Stober (both of them meet horrible deaths at the endings). Then, we have the denim-wearing expert that gives a helping hand against the threat. In Jaws, it's the oceanographer, Matt Hooper. In Grizzly, it's the naturalist, Author Scott. [However, the only difference is that Scott gets killed by the bear, while Hooper only just makes it out alive from the shark.] And finally, we have the greedy administrator (who has a conflict with the civil authority about closing down the tourist attraction). Jaws, it's the mayor, Larry Vaughn. Grizzly, it's the park supervisor, Charely Kittridge. Right. That's the characters done. Back to the similarities}:
3. There's bad decision-making about keeping the tourist attraction open for unsuspecting tourists.
4. There are cameos in the films. In Jaws, it's Peter Benchley, the author of the Jaws novel. And in Grizzly, it's Harvey Flaxman, the screenwriter. Both of these men play TV reporters in the films.
5. Both movies show POV shots of the monsters stalking up on their victims.
6. Severed body parts are shown onscreen. In Jaws, it's the severed leg of the boater that was attacked in the pond after a couple of kids play a prank using a fake dorsal fin, distracting everyone from seeing the shark enter the pond. In Grizzly, it's the severed arm of the female camper when she is attacked and killed by the grizzly at the beginning of the film.
7. When chaos insues, panicked tourists are seen fleeing the areas.
8. Out of idiocy, hordes of drunken fishermen/hunters are seen setting off to kill the shark/bear.
9. In oral history, the helpers for the hunt tell related stories with the same problems. Quint talks about the chilling tale of the USS Indianapolis sailors getting eaten by sharks, while Stober talks about the ridiculous tale of American Indians getting eaten by a "sloth" of killer grizzly bears.
10. They both also show violence towards children. All of you that have seen Jaws will probably remember the beach attack where Alex Kinter gets eaten. The third victim of "Bruce." HERE, however, shows that the kid survived (minus his left leg), but it was his MOTHER died in an attack.
11. And finally, the movies are similar in the way the monsters are defeated. In Jaws, Brody jams a compressed-air tank into the shark's mouth, and blows it up by shooting at it. In Grizzly, Kelly grabs a bazooka from the wrecked helicopter, and nukes the bear as it approaches him.
Well, that was quite the list. I started writing this comment a day ago, that I don't even remember why I did it in the first place. But, it's here if you all to like it. Enjoy.
rhowar1
This was the first movie I ever saw at the drive in movie theater. It scared the hell outta me and for years after, going fishing in the mountains was a bit stressful. I watched it again years later and I laughed at myself for being so scared. This is a great movie but I'm humorously ashamed at how I let Grizzly affect my life so. I still enjoy watching it. Christopher George died too soon. He was a great actor.
jrasicmark1
It surprises me this was a theatrical release; it's giving me TV movie vibes.
forest dweller research
I had the book as an 10 year old and it had the opposite effect on me. I became obsessed with grizzlies. Yellowstone was having a spell of bear attacks and i couldn't believe my luck when my parents took me to the US and to the park where 2 tourists had just been eaten. At the time people were still feeding them and getting out of their cars etcetera...low and behold a grizzly crossed the road in front of us! I jumped out the door and chased that sucker with my little Polaroid camera and managed to get a picture of it's butt haha 🤣🤣🤣
Jeffrey Harnden
I think both he and Melissa George also appeared in the television series mission impossible grew up with that series with actor Greg Morris his son was on the young and the restless Phil Morris who also did a genre film bit I don't recall the name of the horror flick except Phil played an agent
HH VICTOR
For people raised in dense urban environments, it's refreshing to watch movies of the great outdoors. I visited such places. It's an awesome experience.
村田
You hung up somewhere she’s cleaning with a hold me tight
Yvonne Lessick
I. Am one of those people who has lived in urban areas all my life so to watch these nature movies is wonderful grizzly 🐻🐻 and all
Kathy McBride
I have grew up watching this movie.. it's a great movie. And I'm still watching it today. I have it saved.
fozzie-bear1234
Its not that long....
forest dweller research
Seems like a wasted youth....watching this film over and over again while growing up....and still....!!!!