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.
The Hunt
Grizzly Bear Lyrics
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Check again to see
Leave me with no words
If you call again it's absurd
And I know I've made it all a lie
Shuffled back and forth it's only in my eyes
And I always want to rescind
Everything I bought into, there's no name
Fool me once, it's fair
The flood gates need repair
I count on you and why
There's nothing there besides
And I want to hide it all away
Taking back all of the silly things I used to say
And I'll give you all of my time
Because I'm foolish and never know how to resign
Another back and forth, turn around
One that makes no sense, but it feels good anyhow
And I'll leave it all as it should be
Where you are you and I stay me
The lyrics of The Hunt by Grizzly Bear depict a sense of regret and disillusionment. The song seems to be about the aftermath of a failed relationship or a situation where the singer was misled. The first stanza suggests that the singer wants to believe that what happened wasn't true, as they say "Prove it all to me, check again to see." They don't want to hear any more lies, hence they add, "leave me with no words, if you call again it's absurd." Even though the singer knows that they have been deceived and it's all their fault, "And I know I've made it all a lie," they still continue to believe in it because they are unsure of what to do. The last line of the first stanza, "there's no name," could refer to the singer being unsure of what to call their emotions.
In the second stanza, the singer acknowledges that they have been fooled once and they need to be careful next time. "The flood gates need repair," suggesting that they were overwhelmed by emotions and they need to be sturdy next time. Moreover, the singer is aware that there is nothing between them and their former partner, "there's nothing there besides," but they still want to hold on to it. They "want to hide it all away, taking back all of the silly things [they] used to say." The singer might want to continue to hold on to this relationship, even if it means it isn't necessarily healthy for them. They continue to go back and forth in their head, "Another back and forth, turn around, one that makes no sense, but it feels good anyhow," but they understand that they need to leave things as they are, "I'll leave it all as it should be, where you are you and I stay me."
Line by Line Meaning
Prove it all to me
I need you to show me that what you're saying is true
Check again to see
I need you to double check that what you're saying is true
Leave me with no words
Your actions have left me speechless
If you call again it's absurd
If you try to contact me again, it's ridiculous
And I know I've made it all a lie
I realize that everything I believed in was false
Shuffled back and forth it's only in my eyes
I've been indecisive and confused, but it's only my perception of it
And I always want to rescind
I constantly wish I could take back what I've done or said
Everything I bought into, there's no name
Everything I believed in was meaningless and had no substance
Fool me once, it's fair
It's understandable to be fooled by someone once
The flood gates need repair
I need to fix the emotional damage that's been done
I count on you and why
I rely on you, but I don't know why
There's nothing there besides
There is no substance to our relationship besides my reliance on you
And I want to hide it all away
I want to keep our relationship a secret from the world
Taking back all of the silly things I used to say
I regret saying foolish things that I no longer believe in
And I'll give you all of my time
I'll devote all of my time to you, even though it may not be worth it
Because I'm foolish and never know how to resign
I am foolish and don't know when to give up on things that are not good for me
Another back and forth, turn around
Our relationship is full of constant changes and confusion
One that makes no sense, but it feels good anyhow
Our relationship doesn't make logical sense, but it feels good emotionally
And I'll leave it all as it should be
I'll let our relationship continue as it is, even though it may not be healthy
Where you are you and I stay me
We'll maintain our identities, even though we're in a confusing relationship
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher M. Taylor, Christopher Robert Bear, Daniel Raphael Rossen, Edward Droste
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cindygoblirsch1416
We totally enjoy your well edited videos. So glad you have a plan for healing well. Prayers and blessings!
@frandemianczyk
❤Thanks so much for sharing Joas! What a wonderful time together and the blessing of food to feed the family! You all worked very hard and have made memories to last a lifetime! Praying for your complete healing! 🥰🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️🤗
@cynthiamillington1101
Wow, what a great hunt. God provides!
It was great to hear you all say "thank you,,Jesus," for providing, but when the three of you dragged the bear out of the water and Wyatt said "thank you Jesus" with such excitement, there was just something very special about it!!!
Congratulations Wyatt on your first outing of bear hunting.👍
@joycedellison
Joas, first I send my loving thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery. I was saddened when I heard of your fall.
That bear! How wonderful to have had Wyatt along on his first hunt and witness you bag such a magnificent creature. The stories he'll tell.
All right, now to watch the video. I was greatly impressed when I saw you and the bear that I wanted to comment immediately. ❤ to each and everyone of your family members.
@karenenglish4900
Wow, what a hunt! All those animals to see, the sheep horns to find, and then a blessing to get a grizzly when you thought you were done. Wyatt's first hunt never to forget. Yes, thank you Jesus for He supplies our needs. We don't hunt, but appreciate your dedication and respect. Love from GA.
@MontanaHaven
Thanks 👍
@robeden7536
Jesus would never send an animal for you to destroy. Stop thanking a 2000 year old dead man for your chovonistic hunting experirnces
@philipmccumbee3624
You are a blessed man with such an awesome family.
@MontanaHaven
👍😀
@user-ok9no5jn9v
Beautiful scenery!! Love seeing all the wildlife.