Deep Sea Diving Suit
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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You didn't have to say that I'm no good, 'cause I know.
There's no point pointing pistols at me now, I'll just go.
I never should have asked you to be kind, but I'm slow.

I'm sorry, but how can I get to you
Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?
I never thought you'd turn on me, 'cause you're my best friend.
You say I never offered you a thing in the end.
And now you wouldn't trust me with a grain of sand.

I'm sorry, but how can I get to you




Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Field's "Deep Sea Diving Suit" is a song that captures the pain and futility of unrequited love. The singer of the song is lamenting the situation they have found themselves in, where they are hopelessly in love with someone who sees them as worthless. The lyrics are filled with regret, self-blame and a deeply felt sense of isolation.


The opening verse implies that the singer has been rejected by their beloved. They note that the other person need not point out their flaws, as they are already perfectly aware of them. The singer initially acknowledges their lack of worthiness but then has a moment of defiance, declaring that they will simply go without the other person's approval. The singer acknowledges that they should never have asked for kindness from the other person, suggesting that they were expecting too much.


The chorus of the song provides a powerful metaphor for the singer's love. They describe themselves as being "Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots" and "Stuck in my deep sea diving suit." These lines suggest the weight of the singer's emotions and their inability to escape the hold the other person has over them. Despite apologizing, the singer feels trapped and powerless in their love for the other person.


Overall, "Deep Sea Diving Suit" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are deeply emotional and beautifully crafted, making it a standout track in The Magnetic Fields' discography.


Line by Line Meaning

You didn't have to say that I'm no good, 'cause I know.
I am already aware of my flaws and shortcomings, so there's no need for you to remind me of them.


There's no point pointing pistols at me now, I'll just go.
There's no point in being aggressive towards me, I'd rather just leave and avoid confrontation.


I never should have asked you to be kind, but I'm slow.
I shouldn't have expected kindness from you, but I tend to be naive and slow to understand others' intentions.


I'm sorry, but how can I get to you Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots, Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?
I apologize for my shortcomings and limitations, but I feel stuck and unable to reach you due to the heavy burden I carry.


I never thought you'd turn on me, 'cause you're my best friend.
I never expected betrayal from you, especially since you are my closest ally and companion.


You say I never offered you a thing in the end.
According to you, I haven't been beneficial to you in any way, even though I thought I was doing my best to help.


And now you wouldn't trust me with a grain of sand.
After all that has happened, you no longer have faith in me, not even with something as small as a grain of sand.




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TitusPazmany

You didn't have to say that I'm no good, 'cause I know.
There's no point pointing pistols at me now, I'll just go.
I never should have asked you to be kind, but I'm slow.

I'm sorry, but how can I get to you
Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?

I never thought you'd turn on me, 'cause you're my best friend.
You say I never offered you a thing in the end.
And now you wouldn't trust me with a grain of sand.

I'm sorry, but how can I get to you
Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?

Johnnys Thunder

You didn't have to say that I'm no good, 'cause I know.
There's no point pointing pistols at me now, I'll just go.
I never should have asked you to be kind, but I'm slow.
I'm sorry, but how can I get to you
Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?
I never thought you'd turn on me, 'cause you're my best friend.
You say I never offered you a thing in the end.
And now you wouldn't trust me with a grain of sand.
I'm sorry, but how can I get to you
Stuck in my fifty-pound lead boots,
Stuck in my deep sea diving suit?

Dan Wilkens

Great tune

Jimmy Pepper

<3

Sergej Lovrekovic

<333

awesome

feel a whole lot better

MrJodykat

cool. -Moonbounce

juan manuel tenreiro carreras

1992

Tom Caruth

Anyone who likes this should check out the Lucksmiths cover from the compilation album Spring a Leak. I personally prefer it

Štěpán Válek

great cover but I still think Stephin's original is better

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