Claire Elise Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musicia… Read Full Bio ↴Claire Elise Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and visual artist. Her music incorporates elements of varied styles and genres including dream pop, synth-pop, art pop, electronic, experimental pop, R&B and hip hop.

Throughout her career, she has released five studio albums, two extended plays, eleven singles, and four promotional singles.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Grimes began releasing music independently late in the first decade of the 2000s, releasing two albums, Geidi Primes and Halfaxa in 2010 on Arbutus Records. She subsequently signed with 4AD and rose to fame with the release of her third studio album Visions in 2012. It produced the singles "Genesis" and "Oblivion", and received the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Her fourth studio album Art Angels (2015) received critical praise, and was named the best album of the year by several publications. Her fifth studio album, Miss Anthropocene, was released in 2020. Her next album, Book 1, is supposed to be released in early 2023.

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Grimes Lyrics

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Oh, my darling
In the water
I, I sing my songs, I play
I, I know, I play it myself
Oh, you know

Oh, my
Oh oh oh oh oh

Oh, my darling
What have you done?
I've made my head and I don't see nothing
You go ahead and I know it's nothing

1, 2, 3
I can't see
And I, baby I don't wanna know
They can say I can't sing
But right now I don't wanna know

Boy, I can't see
Everything in front of me
But baby I am ready to go
Anywhere you know that when I'm in that place from Bordentown
Baby, I'm ready to go
Boy, I can't see
Everything in front of me
But baby I am ready to go

Anywhere you know that when I'm in that place from Bordentown
You see me, I'm ready to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grimes' song Sagrad are somewhat enigmatic and open-ended. The piece begins with the phrase "Oh, my darling / In the water", which appears to refer to some sort of surrender, immersion, or baptismal rebirth into the pool of the unconscious or of the creative psyche. Grimes then starts to sing and play her own music, highlighting her artistic independence and empowerment. In the next verse, the phrase "What have you done?" suggests someone else's expectations or judgments that have somehow affected her or her creativity. The key phrase of the song "I've made my head and I don't see nothing / You go ahead and I know it's nothing" expresses Grimes' commitment to her own vision and her disregard for external criticism or distractions. She then counts "1, 2, 3" and admits her momentary blindness or confusion, but asserts that she does not want to get discouraged or deterred by naysayers or gatekeepers who may question her ability to sing.

The chorus of Sagrad reinforces the message of resilience, willingness, and adventure, as Grimes declares her readiness to go anywhere, suggesting a desire for exploration, novelty, and freedom. The final lines of the song "Boy, I can't see / Everything in front of me / But baby I am ready to go / Anywhere you know that when I'm in that place from Bordentown / You see me, I'm ready to go" add a romantic and intimate dimension to the song, as if the singer is addressing a lover, friend, or muse who inspires her to keep pushing forward and to embrace the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, my darling
Addressing someone dear to the singer

In the water
The person is somewhere near water or this line is a metaphorical representation of being in a dangerous or difficult situation

I, I sing my songs, I play
The singer is performing or expressing herself artistically

I, I know, I play it myself
The singer has complete control and ownership over her artistic expression

Oh, you know
Acknowledging that the other person understands or knows something about the situation

Oh, my
An exclamation indicating surprise or distress

Oh oh oh oh oh
An extension of the previous exclamation

Oh, my darling
Addressing someone dear to the singer

What have you done?
Expressing confusion or frustration towards the other person's actions

I've made my head and I don't see nothing
The singer is confused, feeling lost and overwhelmed with their own thoughts and emotions

You go ahead and I know it's nothing
The other person's actions or words are not affecting the singer at the moment

1, 2, 3
Counting, possibly indicating the start of something

I can't see
The singer is feeling blind or uncertain about the future

And I, baby I don't wanna know
The singer does not want to know what the future holds

They can say I can't sing
Referring to criticism or negative comments about the singer's artistry

But right now I don't wanna know
The singer does not want to focus on negative comments or its effect on her artistry

Boy, I can't see
Addressing a male person, the singer reiterates her uncertainty and confusion

Everything in front of me
The singer is unsure of everything in her immediate surroundings

But baby I am ready to go
Despite the uncertainty, the singer is ready and willing to face whatever is ahead of her

Anywhere you know that when I'm in that place from Bordentown
Addressing the male again, the singer emphasizes her trust in him and her willingness to go wherever he takes her

Baby, I'm ready to go
Reiterating the singer's readiness for anything

You see me, I'm ready to go
Again emphasizing the singer's willingness to face whatever lies ahead, and urging the other person to take charge

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher

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