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.
Will Calls
Grizzly Bear Lyrics
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Making too few ends
Meet a middle ground I know, it's defense
Oily hands, slippery slope
Pointed fangs without scope
Understand me
No mistaken time goes
Undeserved without, everything, everyone you know
Even if Will calls
Doesn't mean fall out
We once had a thing I know, vanished
All of my rights lingering
It isn't a place that I've been
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Shouldn't ever be what it was alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if in the end I'm blind
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Couldn't ever be what it was, alright?
Even if we send
Everything from both ends
So little left to, say, do, it depends
If we are past what we keep
All that was promised that was sheathed
No mention of our,
Unchecked accord
I leave this, without regret, or hearsay
Even though I'll move on
Doesn't mean this goes strong
Can't believe it to be undone, finished
Say what you want me to believe
Please show me something I can see
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Wouldn't ever be what it was alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if if in the end I'm blind
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Couldn't ever be what it was, alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if in the end I'm blind
The song āWill Callsā by Grizzly Bear shows an internal dialogue of a person who is dealing with the aftermath of a broken relationship. The lyrics suggest that they are struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, while also recognizing that they need to move on. The opening lines of the song, āUnder your hard lens/Making too few ends/Meet a middle ground I know, it's defenseā, speak to the difficulties of finding compromise and balance in a relationship. The person is acknowledging that they were defensive in the relationship and failed to meet in the middle.
The chorus, āEven if Will calls/Doesn't mean fall out/We once had a thing I know, vanishedā, suggests that the person is holding onto the hope that their former partner may call them and they may be able to reignite the relationship. However, they also recognize that just because someone may reach out to them doesn't mean that the relationship will be able to be rekindled. The second half of the chorus āWe once had a thing I know, vanishedā reinforces the idea that the person is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The last verse of the song is more about trying to reconcile with the past and move on from it. The sentiment is that even though moving on is necessary, it doesn't mean that things will be the same again. āEven though I'll move on/Doesn't mean this goes strong/Can't believe it to be undone, finishedā encapsulates the idea that the person is conflicted about moving forward and acknowledging that the past is truly gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Under your hard lens
You scrutinize me with your critical gaze
Making too few ends
I'm not making enough progress in life
Meet a middle ground I know, it's defense
I'm trying to compromise, but it's to protect myself
Oily hands, slippery slope
Things are getting out of control and hard to handle
Pointed fangs without scope
I feel threatened and vulnerable
Understand me
Please try to see things from my perspective
I know
I am aware of the situation
No mistaken time goes
Time moves on and cannot be taken back
Undeserved without, everything, everyone you know
I feel like I don't deserve what I have, including my relationships
Even if Will calls
Even if fate intervenes
Doesn't mean fall out
Doesn't mean we have to completely lose each other
We once had a thing I know, vanished
Our relationship is gone and it's painful to remember
All of my rights lingering
My sense of control is still present
It isn't a place that I've been
I'm in a new and unfamiliar situation
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
I don't want to be fooled or deceived
Shouldn't ever be what it was alright
Things can't go back to the way they were before
I'll choose to believe what's right
I'll trust my instincts and make the best choice I can
Even if in the end I'm blind
Even if I can't see the outcome
Even if we send
Even if we try our best
Everything from both ends
We give it our all
So little left to, say, do, it depends
We've said and done everything we possibly can, it's out of our control
If we are past what we keep
If we've moved beyond what we hold onto
All that was promised that was sheathed
All the things we've kept hidden and left unfulfilled
No mention of our,
We don't talk about
Unchecked accord
Our unspoken agreement
I leave this, without regret, or hearsay
I'm letting go of this situation without any bitterness or rumors
Even though I'll move on
Even though I'll try to make peace and move forward
Doesn't mean this goes strong
Doesn't mean our relationship will be strong or the same as before
Can't believe it to be undone, finished
It's hard to accept that it's over and there's nothing more we can do
Say what you want me to believe
Tell me what you think I want to hear
Please show me something I can see
Give me some proof or evidence
Couldn't ever be what it was, alright?
Our relationship can never be the same as before, can it?
I'll choose to believe what's right
I'll trust my instincts and make the best choice I can
Even if in the end I'm blind
Even if I can't see the outcome
Lyrics Ā© SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BEAR, CHRISTOPHER M TAYLOR, DANIEL RAPHAEL ROSSEN, ED DROSTE, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MK1vids
Under your hard lens
Making too few ends
Meet a middle ground I know, it's defense
Oily hands, slippery slope
Pointed fangs without scope
Understand me
I know
No mistaken time goes
Undeserved without, everything, everyone you know
Even if Will calls
Doesn't mean fall out
We once had a thing I know, vanished
All of my rights lingering
It isn't a place that I've been
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Shouldn't ever be what it was alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if in the end I'm blind
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Couldn't ever be what it was, alright?
Even if we send
Everything from both ends
So little left to, say, do, it depends
If we are past what we keep
All that was promised that was sheathed
No mention of our,
Unchecked accord
I leave this, without regret, or hearsay
Even though I'll move on
Doesn't mean this goes strong
Can't believe it to be undone, finished
Say what you want me to believe
Please show me something I can see
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Wouldn't ever be what it was alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if if in the end I'm blind
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna know the lies
Couldn't ever be what it was, alright
I'll choose to believe what's right
Even if in the end I'm blind
(just wanted to move it for myself)
@gahbrieu
I haven't stopped listening to this for "Two Weeks"
@colinwoonsue
ššššš¼āAtt-att-att!!!!!ā Hahahahahahha. Great Dad Joke
@felixlopez2527
You deserve the whole love ā¤ļø ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø anyone could give you
@atlasg2402
Shut up
@ThattAsiianKiid
There is so much soul into this song, idk why some people choose the diplo remix over this lolĀ
@emmanueloluga9770
@403 Forbidden Well stated. There are both amazing and magical in their own way. This is more melodic and Cathartic. Diplo's is more cheerful and euphoric
@aintnoway
because its extremely slow and you need to be patient
@mitchellconta4472
Dood 4 focc'n real.
@liiminalspacess
@@aintnoway i think the slow build up makes the drop so worth it, but hey thatās just me
@billyparham630
I got through four seconds of the remix, I'm actually baffled by how little it has in common with this wonderful little gem