Underground
Ben Benshoof/Harvey Danger/Joe Gottesman/Larry Sult/Rajan Krishnaswami/Shari Link Lyrics


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And you can't see yourself in the mirror anymore
And you're alone and green and cold as the sea
And if you go down I will follow you underground

And you can't close your eyes anymore
And you can't dream alone
Just because you're fucked up doesn't mean it's ok
To stand around pulling down the roof with your hands (hoping nobody notices)

But if you guffaw, I will fill your mouth the sour taste

And you can't hear yourself anymore
And you can't sing alone

What makes you think I won't ridicule you?
What makes you think I'll avoid you?
What makes you think I'll steal your fingerprints?
What makes you think I will forget this?
What makes you think I won't hurt you?
What makes you think I won't cut you?

And you just plead for a dirty time
And bleed with confess like you seem depressed
And you need me, ohh
And if you guffaw I will fill your mouth with a sour taste




And if you rile I will beat you there on a higher plane
And if you go down I will bury you underground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Underground" by Harvey Danger are ambiguous and difficult to interpret. However, the song is believed to be about mental illness, isolation, and the struggles of a person who is grappling with depression. The first few lines of the song suggest that the singer has lost all sense of identity and is unable to recognize himself in the mirror. He is alone and feels cold as the sea, which may symbolize the vastness of his despair. The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is willing to follow anyone who can provide him with solace, even if it means digging deeper into the "underground" of his misery.


Line by Line Meaning

And you can't see yourself in the mirror anymore
You've lost all sense of self-awareness and can no longer recognize or understand yourself.


And you're alone and green and cold as the sea
You feel isolated, unbalanced, and emotionally numb, much like the vast ocean.


And if you go down I will follow you underground
I'll be there for you, even if it means descending into the darkest and most difficult parts of your life.


And you can't close your eyes anymore
You're tormented by your thoughts and can't find peace or escape from them, even in sleep.


And you can't dream alone
You feel like you're wandering aimlessly without direction, longing for someone to share your aspirations with.


Just because you're fucked up doesn't mean it's ok To stand around pulling down the roof with your hands (hoping nobody notices)
Just because you're struggling and in pain doesn't give you the right to cause destruction or chaos to others around you.


But if you guffaw, I will fill your mouth the sour taste
If you try to hurt me or others, I won't back down, and you'll be forced to face the consequences of your actions.


And you can't hear yourself anymore
You no longer recognize your own voice or understand your own thoughts, feeling lost and disconnected.


And you can't sing alone
You feel like you can't express yourself fully and need someone to share in your creativity and passions.


What makes you think I won't ridicule you?
Why do you assume that I won't judge or mock you for your faults and insecurities?


What makes you think I'll avoid you?
Why do you assume that I'll distance myself from you when things get tough or uncomfortable?


What makes you think I'll steal your fingerprints?
Why do you assume that I'll take advantage of your vulnerability and use it against you?


What makes you think I will forget this?
Why do you assume that I'll erase the memory of the pain and struggles we've shared together?


What makes you think I won't hurt you?
Why do you assume that I won't cause you pain or inflict harm when provoked?


What makes you think I won't cut you?
Why do you assume that I won't betray or harm you in the future?


And you just plead for a dirty time
You desire excitement and spontaneity, even if it comes at a cost or risks your well-being.


And bleed with confess like you seem depressed
You're open and honest about your struggles, hoping to find relief and support from those around you.


And you need me, ohh
You depend on me for comfort and guidance, trusting that I'll stick by your side no matter what.


And if you rile I will beat you there on a higher plane
If you try to provoke or engage in violent behavior, I won't sink to your level, but instead will rise above it.


And if you go down I will bury you underground
If you hit rock bottom or face a challenge that seems insurmountable, I'll be there to support you and help you overcome it.




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