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Panda Bear Lyrics

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Hey man what's your problem
Don't you know that I don't belong to you
Its hard and hard enough
To keep it up when everything is so new

I'm not trying to forget you
I just like to be alone
Come and give me the space I need

And you may and you may
And you may and you may and you may
Find that were alright
I'm not trying to forget you
I just like to be my own
Come and give me the space I need
And you may and you may
And you may and you may and you may
Find that were alright

I mean no offense to you
But grow up
Can't you just grow up?
When are you going to
Give it your own go?
Give it your own go
I know I'm being way too hard
But I know that I'm trying

I know myself
And I know what I want to do
I'm doing my best
And I want to know
Is it good for you?
You give me trouble
You give me everything that you've got
Ill show you that
What's right for you me
Ain't for you

don't look out for me

who are you to tell me how
When you've problems of your own

I do love you and
I want to hold on to you for always

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Panda Bear's song Bros, on the surface, appear to be a plea for freedom and independence from a controlling partner. With lines like "Don't you know that I don't belong to you" and "Come and give me the space I need," it seems as though Panda Bear is struggling to maintain his sense of self within the confines of a relationship. Despite this desire for space, however, he assures his partner that their relationship is not over, he simply wants to be alone. He emphasizes the idea of growing up and finding one's own path, rather than relying on others. Ultimately, the chorus suggests that despite the struggle for independence and space, everything will ultimately be alright.

However, the song has been interpreted in a variety of ways beyond just the struggles of navigating a romantic relationship. Some fans see the lyrics as a commentary on the broader desire for independence and individuality within society as a whole. The line "I'm not trying to forget you, I just like to be my own" is particularly resonant in this interpretation. It expresses the idea that it is not about leaving others behind, but rather about finding one's own path while still maintaining relationships and connections.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey man what's your problem
What is bothering you?

Don't you know that I don't belong to you
You cannot claim ownership over me.

Its hard and hard enough
It is difficult enough.

To keep it up when everything is so new
To maintain stability in the face of change.

I'm not trying to forget you
I am not intentionally forgetting about you.

I just like to be alone
I enjoy my solitude.

Come and give me the space I need
Please respect my need for personal space.

And you may and you may and you may
You may or may not agree with me.

Find that were alright
Discover that everything is going to be okay.

I mean no offense to you
I do not mean to insult you.

But grow up
Act maturely.