"This wasn't writ… Read Full Bio ↴From the track-by-track interview with Q Magazine:
"This wasn't written as a closing song, and for a while I didn't know what the last song would be. As it developed, I really like the ambient layering. It's a comforting song for me, it sets everything back to neutral. It's a good cuddle at the end of the album. It built-up slowly with loads of layers. The beginning of the song has a really important refrain: Let your hair down, throw your head back, relax, it's alright. By the end the music takes over and it's called Deep Sea Diver. Maybe you're on your own, feeling really good sitting at the bottom of the sea!"
Deep Sea Diver
Bat for Lashes Lyrics
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With the tears in your eyes
This time I'm not afraid
'Cause my heart's ablaze
Baby, throw your hair back
Let your heart down
It's time to get enchanted
You're a deep sea diver
Tides are turning in your favour
You came running out of the dark
With the tears in your eyes
And the moth and the moon saw
A new religion being born
Baby let your hair fall back
And laugh like you never
Tasted such a good thing on your tongue
Baby, let your scream come
Baby, let your scream come
Said you been taken over
By a deeper animal
You've been changed
What's grown up around you
Is a different skin
You thought I wouldn't know your face
Baby, if you can't see out
Know that I can hear you shout
And darling if you can't see out
You know that I can hear you shout
The opening lines of "Deep Sea Diver" describe someone who has just entered the scene, running out of the dark with tears in their eyes. The singer is not afraid, her heart being ablaze. The lyrics are painting a picture of a transformative moment, where someone is coming out of darkness and into the light. The chorus urges the person to let go and let their hair down, allowing themselves to be enchanted. The metaphor of a deep sea diver is used, signaling the person's willingness to explore the depths of emotion and experience, while the tides turning in their favor suggests that good things are on the horizon.
The second verse continues the theme of metamorphosis, describing a new religion being born that is witnessed by the moth and the moon. The singer encourages the person to let their hair fall back and laugh like they've never tasted something so good, as well as to let their scream come. The idea of screaming here might indicate a release of pent-up emotion or passion that the person has been keeping inside, and the singer is urging them to let it all out. The bridge suggests that the person has changed into a different skin, a deeper animal, but the singer still knows them and can hear them shout.
Overall, "Deep Sea Diver" seems to be about someone going through a transformation, emerging from a dark place and embracing their true self. The song encourages the person to let go of their inhibitions and explore their new identity, even if it means screaming or laughing uncontrollably.
Line by Line Meaning
You came running out of the dark
The person approached quickly from the darkness
With the tears in your eyes
They were crying
This time I'm not afraid
The singer is no longer fearful
'Cause my heart's ablaze
The artist feels passionately
Baby, throw your hair back
The person is encouraged to let their hair down
Let your heart down
The person is encouraged to relax and open up emotionally
Baby, let your hair down
The person is encouraged to let go and have fun
It's time to get enchanted
The artist calls for the person to become enchanted by their surroundings
You're a deep sea diver
The person is compared to a deep sea diver, exploring the depths of their emotions
Tides are turning in your favour
Things are taking a positive turn for the person
And the moth and the moon saw
The singer evokes the imagery of a moth and the moon as observers
A new religion being born
A new way of thinking or being is emerging
Baby let your hair fall back
The person is encouraged to let go even further
And laugh like you never
The singer encourages the person to laugh without reservation
Tasted such a good thing on your tongue
To enjoy something wonderful
Baby, let your scream come
The person is encouraged to let out their emotions even louder
Said you been taken over
The person is going through a transformative experience
By a deeper animal
The person is being driven by a powerful force
You've been changed
The person is no longer the same
What's grown up around you
The artist refers to changes in the person's environment
Is a different skin
The person is metaphorically shedding their old skin
You thought I wouldn't know your face
It appears the person expected to go unnoticed
Baby, if you can't see out
The person is offered assistance during a difficult moment
Know that I can hear you shout
The person is reminded that the artist is there to support them
And darling if you can't see out
The singer repeats their offer of support
You know that I can hear you shout
The person is reassured that they are not alone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Natasha Khan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You came running out of the dark
With the tears in your eyes
This time I'm not afraid
Cause my heart's ablaze
Baby throw your hair back!
Let your hair down!
Baby let your hair down
It's time to get enchanted
You're a deep sea diver
Tides are turning in your favor
You came running out of the dark
With the tears in your eyes
And the moth and the moon saw
A new religion being born
Baby, let your hair fall back
And laugh like you never
Tasted such a good thing on your tongue
Baby, let your scream come
Baby, let your scream come
Said you been taken over
By a deeper animal
You've been changed
What's grown up around you
Is a different skin
You thought I wouldn't know your face
Baby, if you can't see out
Know that I can hear you shout
And darling if you can't see out
You know that I can hear you shout
@johnbarnes6568
What an absolute joy to behold, listening to Natasha's voice is like having liquid velvet poured in your ears.
@kinggeode1941
I agree, what a fantastic way to describe her voice
@lightwarrior5662
There was a time in my Life, when everything was fallen apart, many nights alone in my room, wondering with my thoughts in a deepest sadness and melancholy state of mind and also emotionally affected... Your voice and your music's they're we're my company of my Soul and my Spirit. Thank you for your music. Much appreciation! Greetings from Portugal.
@theturquoisedream9244
And like a dream, here you are...beautiful to behold
@dominicaaaaa5547
The bride > the haunted man > lost girls > two suns > fur and gold ..just wanted to rank the albums from my Favourite to my least probably not many peoples order. Hope she makes more music she doesn't release stuff that often but feel like the last two albums have been a bit overlooked - feels dumb saying a musician is overlooked or underrated when shes internationally known and has made a good career of it which is probably more than 99.7 percent of music people - but I guess Im comparing her to people like lana Del rey who I would argue is less talented but seems super successful and seems to gain momentum sort of thing with each new release. Not sure what the point of this message is had a nightmare so writing but bat for lashes is great. Gonna listen to the second half of the bride to relax 🌛
@SonofEuclid
I love Deep Sea Diver. It's like resurfacing as a new person.
@brandeetaylor5505
Beautiful she is❤❤❤❤
@loki6626
It's time to get enchanted 💖
@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664
What a talent and stunning looking lady. 💯♥️
@victorisrael3428
This song is a trip💙