They released further albums, Beneath The Skin in 2015 and Fever Dream in 2019.
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Numb Bears
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics
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Can't remember when it was dark
Or the sun coming up.
Far across the ocean alone,
While numb bears at home
Said I could never get there,
Never get there.
And underneath
Is a road that's so steep.
Far across the ocean alone
While numb bears at home
Said I could never get there,
But I'm already there.
The lyrics of Of Monsters and Men's Numb Bears are layered with meaning and emotion. At the surface level, it tells the story of a person's journey to find a friend. It is a journey that started in darkness and continued through the sunrise, as they ventured across the ocean to find their companion. However, they face a lot of discouragement from back home, from people who think they can never succeed. This is represented in the metaphor of "numb bears," which could represent people who are insensitive to the person's aspirations or the feeling of being numb and immobile like a bear in hibernation.
The second verse is more introspective and filled with symbolism. The person is breaking little twigs with their feet as they walk a steep road. This is a metaphor for the obstacles they face on their journey, and the strength and determination they need to continue. They once again hear the voices of the numb bears, but this time they defiantly declare that they have already reached their destination. This could mean that the person has finally found their friend or that they have achieved their goals despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Fishing for a friend,
Looking for companionship, seeking someone to be with.
Can't remember when it was dark
Unable to recall a time of hardship or despair.
Or the sun coming up.
Or the beginning of a new day and new hope.
Far across the ocean alone,
Far away from home, isolated and distant from loved ones.
While numb bears at home
While feeling disconnected and emotionless as if one's feeling or sense of home has been lost
Said I could never get there,
Tried to hold me back from achieving what I set out to do
Never get there.
Never reach my goals or destination.
Breaking little twigs with my feet
Facing obstacles or challenges, however small, by pressing ahead.
And underneath
Beneath one’s feet, there is always potential for rare success.
Is a road that's so steep.
The path to greatness demands a great deal of effort and struggles.
But I'm already there.
Despite the odds and low expectations, I went against the word and achieved what I desired - I arrived at the destination or goal.
Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OMaMaRMY
Ive been having LITTLE TALKS with myself BENEATH MY BED, waiting over SIX WEEKS for this song that I LOVE LOVE LOVE. This video deserves to be seen by well over a THOUSAND EYES... This is one of those songs you can feel deep in YOUR BONES. Weather it's a hike up BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN, or a visit to your BACKYARD, this song will embed itself into your ORGANS, your heart, brain etc... This is my WINTER SOUND, my MOUNTAIN SOUND, my EMPIRE. This is my YELLOW LIGHT in an ocean of BLACK WATER, because I am only HUMAN, WE all SINK I am a SINKING MAN. It's a SLOW LIFE, and I move SLOW AND STEADY
a PHANTOM follows me as I stare at the SKELETONS covered with ice CRYSTALS near my LAKEHOUSE. I blaze my illegal NUMB BEARS to try and escape the pain as I enter a deep deep SLOOM. I want to be in HAWAII, I want to have this HAPPY SONG with me. I feel this HUNGER, like WOLVES WITHOUT TEETH do. Their DIRTY PAWS follow their KING AND LIONHEART, searching for the I OF THE STORM.
I picture SILHOUETTES of A BOY AND A BIRD, floating on PARTICLES. The boy, JOSIE, is playing with SUGAR IN A BOWL, sadly singing "WERE GETTING OLDER"
This is the power of this song...
--FROM FINNER
@alejandrofaviomendozaespin6279
Fishing for a friend
Can't remember when it was dark
Or the sun coming up
Far across the ocean alone
While numb bears at home
Said i could never get there
Never get there
Breaking little twings with my feet
And underneath
Is a road that's so steep
Far across the ocean alone
While numb bears at home
Said i could never get there
But i'm already there
@zizimarie6367
Notice how this band has a mixture of sad, powerful, happy, and overall inspiring songs that can set the mood for anything.
@florincotlet2652
I know, right?
@anabeatrizhenriquedeolivei6422
I always listen to them when I need to write something who needs any emotion.
@speckgens
..sadly, they lost those features in their last album.
@marcleonardjapuz9683
Man you really defined it perfectly
@ilcavalieremarzolino1584
It's becouse there's something dionysian in their art
@juliand6317
The fact this song isn’t on Spotify physically hurts me.
@cheems408
I just filled out a request form and I requested this song. :)
Hopefully they add it.
@caramel7050
Still isn't. What the hell? The rest of the album is there??
@dominicportolese1916
@@caramel7050 Five years, still waiting lol