QUIVER
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics


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Cut your thighs you want me blind
I wish you cried, too
And lately I'm pressing your time
Shaking, I'm through

Thank you notes came falling out your mouth
Never wished for you to see it
Never what we were about
Only color in your eyes when you
Look me through that blue
Now you're sinking 'cause the water
Risin' up around your collar
If you wish to call me over
I'd be right around the corner
I'd be in the water with ya
I'd be sinking with you

But you cut your thighs you want me blind
I wish you cried, too
And lately I'm pressing your time
Shaking, I'm through

Stay clear, ah stay clear, ooo
Stay clear, ah ahh stay clear, ooo

Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line
Hold me back or I'll fall on cold old light
Come to us for fixing your sore mind
Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line




The fault line the fault line
The fault line, yeah the fault line

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BROCKHAMPTON's song "QUIVER" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and strain in a relationship. The first verse suggests self-harm as a way of gaining attention and control, with the line "Cut your thighs you want me blind." The singer expresses a desire for their partner to also shed tears, indicating a need for emotional reciprocity.


The second verse explores the aftermath of the relationship's deterioration. The line "Thank you notes came falling out your mouth" alludes to insincere gratitude and a lack of authenticity in their interactions. It suggests that the relationship was not built on a true connection and that the singer never wanted their partner to witness their vulnerability. The color imagery, specifically the mention of blue eyes, symbolizes the loss of love and emotional numbness in their eyes.


The chorus repeats the lines from the first verse, emphasizing the longing for empathy and understanding. The subsequent lines convey a willingness to endure the hardships with their partner, even if it means sinking alongside them.


In the bridge, the lyrics depict a sense of distance and caution. The repeated phrase "Stay clear" suggests a desire to maintain emotional boundaries and avoid further pain. The following lines hint at the singer's recognition of the lies and manipulation within the relationship. The mention of being "comatose and left on a fault line" metaphorically represents a state of emotional instability and vulnerability, as if walking on shaky ground.


Line by Line Meaning

Cut your thighs you want me blind
You deliberately harm yourself to make me unable to see the truth


I wish you cried, too
I hope you would show emotion and vulnerability as well


And lately I'm pressing your time
Recently, I've been demanding your attention and consuming your time


Shaking, I'm through
I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted


Thank you notes came falling out your mouth
You speak insincerely, pretending to be grateful


Never wished for you to see it
I never wanted you to witness your own insincerity


Never what we were about
We were never truly connected or on the same page


Only color in your eyes when you
The only time you feel alive or interested is when


Look me through that blue
you look at me with your blue eyes


Now you're sinking 'cause the water
Now you're experiencing negative consequences


Risin' up around your collar
that are creeping up and suffocating you


If you wish to call me over
If you want to reach out to me


I'd be right around the corner
I would be close by and willing to help


I'd be in the water with ya
I would be willing to share in your suffering


I'd be sinking with you
I would willingly face the negative consequences alongside you


Stay clear, ah stay clear, ooo
Maintain a safe distance, avoid getting involved


Stay clear, ah ahh stay clear, ooo
Maintain a safe distance, don't get drawn in


Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
You have gone to great lengths to construct a deceitful narrative


Comatose and left on a fault line
You are mentally and emotionally unresponsive, stranded on unstable ground


Hold me back or I'll fall on cold old light
Restraining me, or else I will succumb to the harsh reality


Come to us for fixing your sore mind
You seek us to help heal your troubled thoughts


The fault line the fault line
The unstable situation, the source of our problems


The fault line, yeah the fault line
The unstable situation, yes, the fault line




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@nvmitsmarcel

[Chorus: Bearface]
Cut your thighs
You want me blind
I wish you cried too
And lately I, pressing your time, shaking I'm through

[Verse: Bearface]
Thank you notes came falling out your mouth
Never wished for you to see it, was never what we were about
Only color in your eyes when you look me through that blue
Now you're sinking 'cause the water risin' up around your collar
If you wish to call me over, I'd be right around the corner
I'd be in the water with ya, I'd be sinking with you

[Chorus: Bearface]
Cut your thighs
You want me blind
I wish you cried too
And lately I, pressing your time, shaking I'm through

[Bridge: Bearface]
Stay clear, ah
Stay clear, ooo
Stay clear, ah-ahh
Stay clear, ooo

[Outro: Bearface]
Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line
Hold me back or i'll fall on cold old light
Come to us for fixing your sore mind
Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line
The fault line
The fault line
The fault line, yeah
The fault line



All comments from YouTube:

@nvmitsmarcel

[Chorus: Bearface]
Cut your thighs
You want me blind
I wish you cried too
And lately I, pressing your time, shaking I'm through

[Verse: Bearface]
Thank you notes came falling out your mouth
Never wished for you to see it, was never what we were about
Only color in your eyes when you look me through that blue
Now you're sinking 'cause the water risin' up around your collar
If you wish to call me over, I'd be right around the corner
I'd be in the water with ya, I'd be sinking with you

[Chorus: Bearface]
Cut your thighs
You want me blind
I wish you cried too
And lately I, pressing your time, shaking I'm through

[Bridge: Bearface]
Stay clear, ah
Stay clear, ooo
Stay clear, ah-ahh
Stay clear, ooo

[Outro: Bearface]
Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line
Hold me back or i'll fall on cold old light
Come to us for fixing your sore mind
Hundred thousand miles gone to form your lie
Comatose and left on a fault line
The fault line
The fault line
The fault line, yeah
The fault line

@Joshua-sp1kd

Cut your thighs?

@josephbastidas3561

I'm pretty sure the first line is "cut your ties" but thanks for posting the lyrics 👌

@tiny-pq2cs

Joseph Bastidas Bearface himself says it’s “cut your thighs” on his tumblr, where this song was uploaded in full, the link is in the description

@Joshua-sp1kd

Truuu thanks for linking the Bearface tumblr page I’m finding new songs now <3 I knew if those were the lyrics on Genius they’re probably right. Is it just like someone who self harms but their thighs? That’s what I’ve always thought

@loooooo2

I did cry too, bearface. I cried a lot.

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@Isakbruford

If Bearface released a solo album my life would be complete

@nathanielotey2093

Isak Larsson or a joint album with Joba

@max-jk9nk

he has a solo album lol

@gattoplays6024

max no he doesn’t

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