Grim
The Blue Stones Lyrics


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You're not gonna do some like, you know, song and dance for somebody?

I've been dirty, I got clean
I've seen things you've never seen
Yeah I, spend my money how I want
When I, see your face I need it gone
I'm a, hungry wolf don't need a pack
And I'm, real as ever handle that

Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good

Wheels up Billy Bishop and I never looked back
Throwing on Fade to Black
While I just fade to black

Spent twenty-four hours in a city and you couldn't even call me back
I guess you're the right girl with all the wrong answers
Stole my heart just to have a love ransome

Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good

Broken bones and bloodlines
Oh I'm on, oh I'm on the loose
(Everybody knows about it)
It's grim but I'm fine
'Cause I'm on, yeah, I'm on the loose

And I changed up the recipe
Yeah I don't make friends, I make enemies

(When you gonna wake up?)
(Is he gonna make out?)
(How's he been doin'?)
(When he gonna step out?)
(When he gonna wake up?)
(Is he gonna make out?)
(When's he gonna step out?)

Shit yeah, I'm gonna make it
Don't worry 'bout me now
Give it five years, few milli
Get the fuck out
Yeah I'm gonna do it
I tell you how it play, yeah!
Do you one better, leave you begging for a way out

Yeah, I heard you want me back
You think about me often
Don't like it? Well, that's a you problem
If you need my help I tell you how you gonna solve it
Leave you on read, take your money hit the mall with it
And I can't make peace with the truth
There's so many fake ass people just praying on you
Praying on you

Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)

Broken bones and bloodlines




'Cause I'm on, I'm on the loose
(Everybody knows about it)

Overall Meaning

The Blue Stones’s song Grim is a tale of survival amidst the harsh realities of life. The song starts with the singer confessing to his past mistakes and how he has turned his life around. He claims to be a lone wolf who does not need a pack and is not afraid to be himself. He sings about a girl who stole his heart and left him heartbroken. He wonders if his current state is real and wonders if he is dreaming or awake.


The singer describes his escape from his past and how he left his city to start a new life. He tells the story of how he spent a whole day in the city, hoping to hear from the girl who broke his heart but never did. The singer struggled to make new friends and, as a result, chose to make enemies. The chorus continues to ask whether the singer is dreaming or awake because his life has become too good.


In the end, Grim is a song of hope, where the singer believes that he would be successful despite the many obstacles and setbacks that life has thrown his way. He acknowledges that his past has made him stronger and more resilient, and he is grateful for the lessons he has learned.


Line by Line Meaning

You're not gonna do some like, you know, song and dance for somebody?
Are you not going to put on a show for someone?


I've been dirty, I got clean
I've had a rough past, but now I'm doing better.


I've seen things you've never seen
I've been through experiences that you haven't.


Yeah I, spend my money how I want
I have the freedom to use my money as I please.


When I, see your face I need it gone
When I see you, I can't wait to get away from you.


I'm a, hungry wolf don't need a pack
I'm independent and don't need others to succeed.


And I'm, real as ever handle that
I'm genuine and authentic, deal with it.


Am I dreaming or am I awake?
Is this too good to be true?


'Cause it's just too good
This is amazing and almost unbelievable.


(Help me)
I need assistance or reassurance.


Wheels up Billy Bishop and I never looked back
I left from Billy Bishop airport and haven't regretted it.


Throwing on Fade to Black
I'm listening to the song 'Fade to Black'.


While I just fade to black
I'm feeling hopeless and lost.


Spent twenty-four hours in a city and you couldn't even call me back
I was in a city for a day and you didn't even respond to my calls.


I guess you're the right girl with all the wrong answers
You seem like the right person, but you're not giving me what I need.


Stole my heart just to have a love ransome
You took my heart and are now holding it for ransom.


Broken bones and bloodlines
I've had tough experiences and come from a difficult background.


Oh I'm on, oh I'm on the loose
I'm living my life with freedom and independence.


(Everybody knows about it)
People are aware of my situation or my reputation.


It's grim but I'm fine
Things may not be great, but I'm doing okay.


'Cause I'm on, yeah, I'm on the loose
I'm doing my own thing and living life on my own terms.


And I changed up the recipe
I'm doing things differently than before.


Yeah I don't make friends, I make enemies
I don't get close to people, I keep them at arm's length.


(When you gonna wake up?)
When are you going to realize the truth?


(Is he gonna make out?)
What is he going to do?


(How's he been doin'?)
How has he been lately?


(When he gonna step out?)
When is he going to take action?


Shit yeah, I'm gonna make it
I'm absolutely going to succeed.


Don't worry 'bout me now
You don't need to be concerned about me anymore.


Give it five years, few milli
In five years, I'll have made a few million dollars.


Get the fuck out
Leave me alone or go away.


Yeah I'm gonna do it
I'm absolutely going to succeed.


I tell you how it play, yeah!
I'll explain the plan or the strategy.


Do you one better, leave you begging for a way out
I'll do even better than expected and leave you wanting to leave the situation.


Yeah, I heard you want me back
I know you want me back in your life.


You think about me often
You frequently think about me.


Don't like it? Well, that's a you problem
If you don't like it, that's not my issue to worry about.


If you need my help I tell you how you gonna solve it
I can give you advice on how to solve a problem if you ask for my help.


Leave you on read, take your money hit the mall with it
I'll ignore your messages and spend your money on myself.


And I can't make peace with the truth
I can't accept the reality of the situation.


There's so many fake ass people just praying on you
There are many fake people who are trying to take advantage of you.


Am I dreaming or am I awake?
Is this too good to be true?


'Cause it's just too good
This is amazing and almost unbelievable.


(Help me)
I need assistance or reassurance.


Broken bones and bloodlines
I've had tough experiences and come from a difficult background.


'Cause I'm on, I'm on the loose
I'm doing my own thing and living life on my own terms.


(Everybody knows about it)
People are aware of my situation or my reputation.




Writer(s): Tarek Jafar, Justin Tessier

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@formulamclaren7384

Grim

I've been dirty, I got clean
I've seen things you've never seen
Yeah I, spend my money how I want
When I, see your face I need it gone
I'm a, hungry wolf don't need a pack
And I'm, real as ever handle that
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
Wheels up Billy Bishop and I never looked back
Throwing on Fade to Black
While I just fade to black
Spent twenty-four hours in a city and you couldn't even call me back
I guess you're the right girl with all the wrong answers
Stole my heart just to have a love ransome
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
Broken bones and bloodlines
Oh I'm on, oh I'm on the loose
(Everybody knows about it)
It's grim but I'm fine
'Cause I'm on, yeah, I'm on the loose
And I changed up the recipe
Yeah I don't make friends, I make enemies
Shit yeah, I'm gonna make it
Don't worry 'bout me now
Give it five years, few milli
Get the fuck out
Yeah I'm gonna do it
I tell you how it play, yeah!
Do you one better, leave you begging for a way out
Yeah, I heard you want me back
You think about me often
Don't like it? Well, that's a you problem
If you need my help I tell you how you gonna solve it
Leave you on read, take your money hit the mall with it
And I can't make peace with the truth
There's so many fake ass people just praying on you
Praying on you
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Am I dreaming or am I awake?
'Cause it's just too good
It's just too good
(Help me)
Broken bones and bloodlines
'Cause I'm on, I'm on the loose
(Everybody knows about it)



All comments from YouTube:

@mtmn7

These guys are so fucking underrated it’s insane! This is the kind of new age rock I’ve been looking for, I just wish there was more.

@cedenoanthony45

Listen to Black Holes

@andrewyuzwa5840

100% new favourite band

@terrestrialexpeditionagenc670

Listen to the Shins and Broken Bells as well.

@tysonwilliams1881

This song is the score to a bank heist scene. This is Royal Blood meets synths, more swagger, and maple leaves. Keep kicking ass.

@zachjaeger2518

This is the most true comment i have ever read

@ericthorpe5670

I wish these guys were way bigger, if that's what they want, but I'm happy to be among those who recognize how awesome they are!

@JawtagsGT

Hell yeah this is one of my favorite songs!

@dylankessler123

WAIT!! The Blue Stones are a DUO?? Wow, I've been listening to them for about a year and didn't know that!

@R4Y2k

I think there's something in the water in Ontario because all my favorite artists (except Kaleo) in the past 5 years are from that region :D

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