Grizzly Bear was originally the solo project of Edward Droste (vocals/guitar), who recorded his debut album Horn of Plenty at home. The record was originally meant for his friends, but it eventually circulated and got a proper release in 2004, this time with the help of Christopher Bear (drums/vocals). A re-release with a bonus disc of remixes was issued in 2005.
2005 also saw the addition of the two other band members, Chris Taylor (woodwinds/electronics/engineering/production) and Daniel Rossen (vocals/guitar). Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity of sound that was recorded on Horn of Plenty to be played live. The band toured throughout the year, playing songs off the first album as well as some of the new songs they were collectively writing that would make up Yellow House.
An album of Droste's early demo recordings, Sorry for the Delay, was released in 2006. Later that year they signed to Warp to release Yellow House on September 4th, 2006, to great acclaim.
In 2007, the band released Friend EP, which features outtakes, alternate versions, and covers done by CSS, Band of Horses, and Atlas Sound. In addition, members of the Dirty Projectors and Beirut collaborated with the band on "Alligator" and the EP's hidden track.
The band released their third full length album, Veckatimest, on May 26, 2009. After extensive touring, the band took a six month hiatus and then reconvened to record in Marfa, Texas and Cape Cod and released their fourth full length album, Shields, on September 18, 2012.
Colorado
Grizzly Bear Lyrics
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You left me adrift.
Colorado, what now?
The lyrics to this song by Grizzly Bear reflect the feeling of being lost and alone after a breakup. The line "When I clung to you there was nothing to hold on tight with" suggests that the relationship was already faltering and there was little support there to begin with. The following line "You left me adrift" further emphasizes the feeling of being cast off and alone.
The refrain of "Colorado, what now?" suggests that the singer is in a new place, both physically and emotionally. Colorado, with its iconic mountains and open spaces, can represent both the freedom and loneliness of being in a new place. The uncertainty of the future is palpable in the lyrics, as the singer wonders what comes next.
The song captures the feeling of being lost in a place that should feel familiar. The emphasis on the physical landscape of Colorado and the sense of being cast adrift emotionally come together to create a powerful sense of loss and uncertainty. The sparse instrumentation and haunting vocal melodies only serve to enhance this feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
When I clung to you there was nothing to hold on tight with,
I held onto you tightly, but there was nothing substantial to grasp onto, leaving me feeling unsupported.
You left me adrift.
You abandoned me, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
Colorado, what now?
Now that I am left alone and unsupported, I am questioning what lies ahead for me and what my next steps should be in this state of Colorado.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BEAR, EDWARD DROSTE, DANIEL ROSSEN, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL TAYLOR
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