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Bon Iver Lyrics

Well it's all just scared of dying
The singer acknowledges that everyone is afraid of death.

But isn't this a beach?
Despite the fear of death, the beauty and tranquility of the beach brings comfort to the singer.

And if I know one thing at all
The singer is confident in this one piece of knowledge.

Is I cannot just be a peach
The artist cannot be content with simply being amiable or nice.

Oh, you come in all woke now
The artist is sarcastically noting that someone else has recently become more aware or enlightened.

So, please enjoy the feast
The singer is telling the other person to enjoy their newly acquired knowledge.

We are weightless like a wayless beast
The singer feels untethered or aimless, like an animal without a path to follow.

So what is it we don't teach?
The artist is questioning what knowledge or lessons are being overlooked or ignored.

When we were children we were hell bent
The artist remembers being stubborn or headstrong as a child.

Or oblivious at least
Alternatively, the artist could have been ignorant or unaware as a child.

But now it comes to mind, we are terrified
Now the singer realizes how scary the world can be.

So we run and hide for a verified little peace
To cope with their fear, the artist seeks out moments of calm and security.

So what of this release?
The singer is wondering about the nature of finding relief from anxiety or fear.

Sunlight feels good now, don't it?
The singer is taking pleasure in the simple joy of feeling the sun on their skin.

I don't have a leaving plan
The singer isn't sure what their future holds or if they'll ever leave this place.

But something's gotta ease your mind
The artist knows that everyone needs some sort of relief from stress or anxiety.

But it's all fine or it's all crime anyway
The artist acknowledges that life can be both good and bad, but ultimately it doesn't matter either way.

There were six of us sitting creekside
The singer remembers a specific moment shared with some friends.

Sifting fistfuls through the green
The singer and their friends were sifting through something green, perhaps leaves or grass.

Every which way could be seen
The area around them was open and clear, allowing for a good view in all directions.

Was the sand and time, not a pantomime
The artist is describing the realness and authenticity of the moment, not a staged performance.

More like anodyne
The moment was calming or soothing, like a painkiller.

Was a friend of mine you'd've known, you'd've known
The singer is reminiscing about an old friend who others may have known as well.

I could prophet
The artist could potentially see into the future or have visionary abilities.

I could rob I however
Alternatively, the singer could be a thief or robber, despite their other talents.

Everywhere isn't everywhere
The singer is acknowledging that not all places are the same or equal.

This not a veil or a fairytale in the least
The singer is stating that this moment is real and not a made-up story or fantasy.

(So what of this release?)
The artist repeats their question about the nature of finding relief from fear.

Some life feels good now, don't it?
The artist again takes pleasure in the small joys of life.

Don't have to have a leaving plan
The singer is okay with not having a concrete plan for the future.

Nothing's gonna ease your mind
The singer acknowledges that even relief doesn't always work.

Well it's all fine and we're all fine anyway
The artist concludes that everything is ultimately okay and they are content with that fact.

(If you wait, it won't be undone)
The artist adds this line as a warning against waiting too long to act, as some things can't be undone once they're done.