Beach
Boy Bear Lyrics
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For I choose not to say
Mix my blood with honey
For the taste so sweet
I felt it moving through my skin
This feeling wrapped around my sin
I'm shedding off my innocence
It plays upon my sanity
This feeling, it's taking over me
One with my head, my soul, my memory
My loving home, my family
As I'm shedding off my innocence
For the lizard I choose to be
To be young my friend is a curse none the less
And a curse I choose to leave
I felt it moving through my skin
This feeling wrapped around my sin
One with my head, my soul, my memory
My loving home, my family
I know they'll come for me
If I need
For I see the love in you
It feeds me
And you, you fell upon my plate
And you make the same mistakes
My head, my soul, my memory
My loving home, my family
They'll come for me
If I need
For I see the love in you
It feeds me
Boy & Bear's song "Beach" is a poetic and metaphorical allegory about growing up and the loss of innocence. Throughout the song, the singer is trying to convey powerful and complex emotions that are difficult to express in words. The tone of the story starts off as ominous with the lyrics "Take my eyes, my melody for I choose not to say." It implies that the singer is not willing to reveal their innermost thoughts to anyone, even to themselves.
The metaphorical imagery of blood and honey continues, highlighting the duality of life. The sweetness of honey representing the good in life, while the mix with blood symbolizes the pain and bloodshed that comes with experiences of life. The line "I'm shedding off my innocence" is an acknowledgement that as the singer grows up, they are gradually losing their innocence and the purity of youth. There is an awareness that they cannot return to a simpler time, and they must accept life's pain and complexities.
The singer's family and loved ones play an essential role in this transition. They reassure them that they are not alone and will always be there if needed. The family represents the haven of safety and security while also being the source of the singer's emotional turmoil. Even though they feel lost, the love of their family and friends strengthens them and nourishes their soul.
Overall, "Beach" tells a poignant story of growth, pain, loss, and the role of family in navigating the paths of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my eyes, my melody
For I choose not to say
I am entrusting my deepest emotions and creative impulses to you, without needing to express them myself.
Mix my blood with honey
For the taste so sweet
I would rather expose myself to the sweetness of life, even if it carries a risk of pain or heartache.
I felt it moving through my skin
This feeling wrapped around my sin
I can feel an intense sensation coursing through me, which both reflects and conceals my flaws.
I'm shedding off my innocence
It plays upon my sanity
This feeling, it's taking over me
I am losing my naivete and adjusting to the harsh realities of existence, which is both thrilling and overwhelming.
One with my head, my soul, my memory
My loving home, my family
I am deeply connected to my personal history, my innermost self, and the people and places that have shaped me.
For the lizard I choose to be
To be young my friend is a curse none the less
And a curse I choose to leave
I am embracing a new, more adaptable identity that leaves behind conventional notions of innocence, even though youth itself can be fraught with challenges.
I know they'll come for me
If I need
For I see the love in you
It feeds me
I trust that my loved ones will be there for me if I ever require support, and I take solace in their expressions of affection.
And you, you fell upon my plate
And you make the same mistakes
I have encountered another flawed and vulnerable human being, who shares my tendency towards error and imperfection.
My head, my soul, my memory
My loving home, my family
They'll come for me
If I need
For I see the love in you
It feeds me
The people and memories that constitute my personal history are a source of comfort and strength, and I am secure in the knowledge that I am surrounded by love and support.
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