01 deep sea diver
Grizzly Bear Lyrics


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I'm a deep sea diver with my fins
And underneath your current I do swim
A baker's dozen pertty pearls
And when I try them on my toes do curl
Cause you, you got everthing that I want
The car, the house, the dog
You got everything that I want
Just keep me a while
Just keep me a while
Just keep me a while
Just keep me a while





I'm a deep sea diver losing air
And around your laps I swim, but you don't care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grizzly Bear's song "01 Deep Sea Diver" present a metaphorical exploration of unrequited love. The singer compares themselves to a deep sea diver, exploring beneath the surface of the object of their desire. They are surrounded by the person's possessions and accomplishments, represented by the "car, the house, the dog," and they long to possess them as well. The image of the "baker's dozen pretty pearls" that make the singer's toes curl emphasizes their desire for this person and their possessions. Despite all of this, the person they love is unaware of their feelings, and so the singer is left "losing air" as they swim around the object of their affection, who doesn't care about them.


The song's chorus, "Just keep me a while," is a plea from the singer to the person they long for. They hope to be kept around this person, even if only for a little while, because being near them is preferable to being alone. This speaks to the desperation that often accompanies unrequited love. The singer knows that they can't have what they truly want, but they're willing to settle, at least for now.


Overall, "01 Deep Sea Diver" paints a vivid picture of the pain and longing that can come with loving someone who doesn't return your feelings. The lyrics use the metaphor of a deep sea diver to describe the depths of the singer's infatuation, while the chorus provides a poignant contrast as they beg for even a fraction of the person's attention.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a deep sea diver with my fins
I consider myself an explorer who is equipped with all the necessary gear to explore the depths of the ocean.


And underneath your current I do swim
I am navigating through the currents of your being and experiencing your emotions and feelings.


A baker's dozen pretty pearls
I have found several beautiful things in you that I treasure, just like a baker counts carefully and values each pearl in his collection.


And when I try them on my toes do curl
When I acknowledge and seize those beautiful things that I have discovered in you, they fill me with excitement and pleasure.


Cause you, you got everything that I want
You possess all the possessions and qualities that I wish for in life.


The car, the house, the dog
You have material possessions that are viewed as symbols of success and accomplishments: a car, a house, and a pet dog.


Just keep me a while
I implore you to spend time with me and allow me to get to know you better.


I'm a deep sea diver losing air
I am feeling suffocated by my surroundings, just like a diver who is almost out of oxygen while exploring the underwater depths.


And around your laps I swim, but you don't care
It feels like I am going around in circles, but you are indifferent to my efforts to connect with you.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward Droste

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I'm Japanese. I tell you what's going on. Thought I could explain better than just saying "this crazy Japanese show" πŸ˜‚
Long story short, she's experimenting what would happen to you when you do those "typical mistakes" when encountering a wild bear🐻

Long story long lol, for those who don't speak JapaneseπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅, this show is called "Sekai no Hatemade Itte Q", one of the most popular long-running TV show. On this show, popular comedians travel abroad every week and try something funny, crazy, and everything.
Particularly this lady called Imoto Ayako, she's traveled probably about a hundred different countries with this show. Compared to other comedians on the show, she always meet some animals in each country and show us what they're like often in crazy ways.
In this case, they're experimenting what happens to you when you try typical "myths" of how to get away with a wild bear🐻
First one's "play dead". What happens if you pretend dead. The narrator's saying like "Once you pretend you're dead, the curious bear will examine you and possibly you become their toy."
Next, she's trying "scream at them and scare em away". Obviously it's not working lol
In other episodes, she's had a race with the fastest lizard on the planet, finding a huge fish in Amazon River, all kinds of stuff. She's also famous for being a good climber, she's climbed famous mountains in the world with this show as well. I've never met any Japanese person who doesn't know this show or this lady Imoto Ayako. They broadcast this show on every Sunday evening if i remember correct, and it's popular among all generationsπŸ‘



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HunterCool22

β€œI’m not sure what’s scarier, the bear, or her eyebrows.”

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reduce cotwo

Thick eyebrows reflect self confidence and they're very logical, lol

S K

Her teeth were scary too

Mark Rosenquist

Was saying that to myself when he said itπŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

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Matthew Raiche

"Stay away from bears."

Those are true words of wisdom.

6- 9

I would love to see one but like 300ft away from it

Cruel Leader

@6- 9 and with a shotgun and car

Matthew Raiche

@AEON Editing Service Yeah, I don't think you actually believe that. You're just trying to get attention.

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