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'I highly suggest you get this band into your life' - BBC Across The Line
'Jaunty, motivated and fearlessly original, the name Best Boy Grip is on everyone's lips and with good reason.' - Brian Coney, Au Magazine.
'lovely melody, some plaintive piano chords and alarming surprises inside. That was certainly an aspect of the recent 'Barbara' EP and it's a reason why we're expecting ace developments in 2012.' - Stuart Bailie, BBC
For one man and his piano, the tracks are massive sounding pop songs, unbelievably instant, fun and welcoming. - Rigsy, BBC Across The Line
‘Calling to mind the work of national treasure Neil Hannon, Best Boy Grip’s is intelligent, literate pop...'Barbara' is faultless...It has very little to do with the world of contemporary pop music, and it’s all the better for it. - Steven Rainey, Culture Northern Ireland
'Barbara is just pure melodic genius and personally it's been a long time since I have heard such an inviting EP, from any artist' - Dorothy Lawrence, CLASH Magazine
'A refreshing honesty shines through every note, whether he’s coating the songs in layers of metaphor or not, and there is something so direct and pure about his performance that he repeatedly hits the emotional target again and again. Factor in an incredible voice and a warmhearted approach to performing, and Best Boy Grip suddenly seems like a contender for one of the most promising artists to emerge from this country in quite some time.' - Steven Rainey, BBC ATL
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Sharks
Best Boy Grip Lyrics
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watch me as I flow beneath the surface
yeah this is life and I'm the casualty
I wait with Bay and Brad for comfirmation
I'm attarcted after all
but sharks keep stealing all my friends
and they don't care that they offense me
they don't care cuz they feed miles as big as houses
you from below is like a repothing
and I can't see the sun if it's still shining
my fear of dronwing in the submarine
I wait with Bay and Brad for comfirmation
I'm a swimer after all
but sharks keep stealing all my friends
and they don't care that they offense me
yeah sharks keep stealing all my friends
they don't care cuz they feed miles as big as houses
sharks keep killing all my friends
and I don't care that they offense me
sharks keep killing all my friends
and I don't care that they offense me
sharks keep killing all my friends
sharks keep killing all my friends
sharks keep killing all my friends
sharks keep killing all my friends
yeah this is life and I'm the casualty
I wait with Bay and Brad for comfirmation
I'm not human after all
but sharks keep killing all my friends
they don't care cuz they feed miles as big as houses
sharks keep killing all my friends
and I don't care that they offense me
sharks keep killing all my friends
and I don't care that they offense me
sharks keep killing all my friends
sharks keep killing all my friends
and I don't care that they offense me
sharks keep killing all my friends
sharks keep killing all my friends
The lyrics to Best Boy Grip's song "Sharks" explore themes of isolation and fear of loss. The singer describes feeling vulnerable and helpless as they are "chopped up" and thrown into the sea. While they wait for confirmation from others, they realize that they are just a casualty of life. The sharks in the song represent the danger and unpredictability that the singer faces, as they steal away their friends and continue to kill without remorse.
The line "miles as big as houses" is an example of hyperbole, as sharks do not typically grow to be as large as a house. This exaggeration highlights the fear that the singer feels towards these creatures, and the constant threat of danger that they represent. The repetition of the phrase "sharks keep killing all my friends" emphasizes the singer's sense of loss and the recurring nature of their fear.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer feels detached from humanity, perhaps as a result of the isolation they feel in the face of this danger. The repeated refrain of "sharks keep killing all my friends" suggests that the singer's struggle is ongoing, and that they have yet to find a solution to their fear and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
you chop me up and throw me in the sea
I feel helpless and at the mercy of others.
watch me as I flow beneath the surface
My suffering goes unseen and unnoticed.
yeah this is life and I'm the casualty
Life can be cruel and unfair, and I am the one who has suffered.
I wait with Bay and Brad for comfirmation
I am seeking reassurance and support from my friends.
I'm attarcted after all
I am drawn to danger despite the risks.
but sharks keep stealing all my friends
The dangers around me are taking away the people I care about.
and they don't care that they offense me
The dangers are indifferent to the pain they are causing me.
they don't care cuz they feed miles as big as houses
The danger's motivations are simply to survive, and they don't consider the impact on me.
you from below is like a repothing
Being vulnerable to danger is like being pulled under by an unseen force.
and I can't see the sun if it's still shining
The darkness of danger overshadows any joy or positivity in my life.
my fear of dronwing in the submarine
My fear of the danger around me is suffocating and overwhelming.
I'm a swimer after all
Despite my fear and vulnerability, I am still pushing forward and trying to survive.
sharks keep killing all my friends
The danger around me is causing devastating loss and grief.
and I don't care that they offense me
The pain and suffering I am experiencing is so great, I am beyond caring about the cause.
sharks keep killing all my friends
The danger around me continues to cause destruction and loss.
I'm not human after all
The constant danger and loss has made me feel disconnected from humanity and my own emotions.
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Riona Bradley
What a great song... And video!!!!!
Peter Rowlands
I found this band thanks to BBC Radio 6 and im so glad I did. Never stop
Elma Orkestra
Thanks Peter... I have a lot to owe BBC 6Music. Tom Robinson and Steve Lamacq are complete legends!
deathos glz
Great song, I definitely will look forward to hear more of you guys! keep the good music coming!
Elma Orkestra
Thanks for the shares folks!
wrecked
heard 20~ seconds of this on BBC R6, loved it, came here, heard the whole song. now been singing it continually for 3 days! encore!
Elma Orkestra
+Kiri Cook Thanks! We're trying to get it playlisted on there. Any Tweets requesting it to @bbc6music will help!
Elma Orkestra
+Eoin O'Callaghan (Best Boy Grip) @bboygrip
Ben Cleary
Great tune man keep up the good work! Heard you on in colour on 2XM and haven't stopped listening since!
Elma Orkestra
Ben Cleary Thanks a million Ben!!