Michigan
Bear v.s Shark Lyrics
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It's not that hard
Inside communication I stare deep in silent concentration
As I focus on the base of your neck
It's these things that make the changes so easy to forget
It seems you walked away in perfect time
We don't need to drink blood to know what it tastes like
Fallen prey taken down
This flent locked rifle has been locked up and spend
And drive in pits of silent concentration
It's this vow of silence that has moved me so far away
Budget myself
I'm trying to stay now
Out of sight means out of mind
The lyrics to Bear v.s Shark's song Michigan in 2-3 long paragraphs are quite poetic and somewhat abstract. The song starts with the singer observing an oceanside boulevard and how there is ease in communicating without words. With his deep stare and silent concentration, he focuses on the base of someone's neck. The song then talks about how it is easy to forget the changes that happen and seems like someone has walked away. The song then takes a dark tone with the line "We don't need to drink blood to know what it tastes like" which suggests the idea of violence or danger.
As the song progresses, the singer mentions that he can watch from a distant observation tower and how someone has been taken down. The use of the word "flent" is interesting because it seems to be made up, but it could be a variant spelling of "flint" which refers to a type of rock that is known to make sparks. The song then talks about being in pits of silent concentration and how a vow of silence has moved him far away. He is trying to budget himself and stay out of sight in order to be out of mind.
Overall, the lyrics to Michigan in 2-3 long paragraphs paint a picture of someone who is deeply observing their surroundings and trying to distance themselves from danger, violence or change.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceanside boulevard
The location is near the beach.
It's not that hard
Whatever is being referred to is easy to do.
Inside communication I stare deep in silent concentration
I am focusing intently on the communication between us without speaking.
As I focus on the base of your neck
I am paying close attention to you, even in minute details.
It's these things that make the changes so easy to forget
These small details contribute to an overall feeling of familiarity and make it harder to recognize changes.
It seems you walked away in perfect time
You appear to have left at the exact right moment.
We don't need to drink blood to know what it tastes like
We can understand or anticipate certain experiences without actually going through them.
And I can watch you from a distant observation tower
I am observing you from a distance, possibly metaphorically.
Fallen prey taken down
Someone or something has been defeated or captured.
This flent locked rifle has been locked up and spend
The rifle has been put away and is no longer being used.
And drive in pits of silent concentration
I am deeply concentrated and focused.
It's this vow of silence that has moved me so far away
Not speaking has led to a distance between us.
Budget myself
I am trying to conserve something, possibly money or resources.
I'm trying to stay now
I am working to maintain my current status quo.
Out of sight means out of mind
If someone is not present or visible, it is easy to forget them or their importance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: SCOTT YANCEY AVETT, TIMOTHY SETH AVETT, ROBERT WILLIAM CRAWFORD
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This song is fucking awesome! Just like the band! 🖤🖤🖤