Deerhoof is an American independent music group formed in San Francisco in … Read Full Bio ↴Deerhoof is an American independent music group formed in San Francisco in 1994. While it began as an improvisational bass/harmonica solo project of Rob Fisk (subsequently in 7 Year Rabbit Cycle, Common Eider, King Eider), it currently consists of founding drummer Greg Saunier, bassist and singer Satomi Matsuzaki, and guitarists John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez. Initially performing improvised noise punk, Deerhoof became widely renowned and influential in the 2000s through self-produced creative output combining "noise, sugary [pop] melodies, and an experimental spirit into utterly distinctive music". They have released a dozen or more studio albums since 1997; their album "Mountain Moves" was released in September 2017.

Pitchfork labeled Deerhoof as "the best band in the world.” The New York Times described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.” From their humble beginnings as an obscure San Francisco noise act, they've become one of indie music's most influential bands with their ecstatic and unruly take on pop.

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Believe E.S.P.
Deerhoof Lyrics

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Obsession you're reading my mind, how sad
Obsession you're reading my mind, how bad

Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze
Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze

Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze
Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze

Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)
Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)

Obsession you're reading my mind, how sad
Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze

Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)
Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Believe E.S.P." by Deerhoof suggest feelings of anxiety and paranoia, as well as a sense of being constantly watched and understood. The repeated phrase "obsession you're reading my mind, how sad" speaks to the sense of vulnerability and unease that can come from feeling like someone else knows your thoughts and feelings. The following lines, "paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze," further reinforce the idea of feeling like the walls are closing in and the mind is being overtaken by negative emotions.

The repetition of the phrase "animal mind crossing the line (sigh)" could potentially suggest a feeling of being out of control or disconnected from one's own thoughts and actions. The use of the word "animal" could imply a sense of primal, instinctual behavior that is difficult to restrain or control. Overall, the lyrics seem to point to a sense of unease and a struggle to maintain a sense of control over one's own mind.

Line by Line Meaning

Obsession you're reading my mind, how sad
I feel sad that you are so obsessed with me that you're trying to read my thoughts

Obsession you're reading my mind, how bad
It's bad that you're so obsessed with me that you're trying to read my thoughts

Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze
My paranoia is seeping out and taking control like a dance

Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)
I feel like my primal instincts are taking over and I'm crossing a boundary

Obsession you're reading my mind, how sad
I feel sad that you are so obsessed with me that you're trying to read my thoughts

Paranoia boogie oogie come to ooze
My paranoia is seeping out and taking control like a dance

Animal mind crossing the line (sigh)
I feel like my primal instincts are taking over and I'm crossing a boundary

Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GREGORY LOVELL SAUNIER, JOHN DIETERICH, SATOMI MATSUZAKI

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