Too Deep
J Mascis (dinosaur jr.) Lyrics

The lyrics of "Too Deep" by J Mascis seem to be about the struggle of understanding one's own emotions and the emotions of others. The singer seems to have witnessed something emotionally charged - perhaps a conversation or an event - and is struggling with what to make of it. The repetition of "I saw you" seems to emphasize the intensity of the emotional moment and how it has stuck with the singer. They are trying to make sense of what they saw and figure out how to respond.

The second verse seems to be a continuation of the first, with the singer still trying to come to terms with what they witnessed. They express uncertainty about what they believe in, and question whether they will ever fully understand the situation. The line "Will it pass right through my hand/Till I see you" suggests that the singer is hoping for further clarification or insight from the person or event they witnessed.

The final stanza introduces a new, slightly darker tone. The singer claims to be "the one who knows," but also seems to be hiding their true feelings. They don't want to talk about what they saw anymore, and feel like they've been left out of something important. The line "You walked by, it gets too deep" suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions and doesn't know how to process them. Despite all of this, the song ends with a sense of repetition and resignation: "I saw you/I saw you/I saw you."