Oso Oso is the latest project of Jade Lilitri out of Long Beach, New York. … Read Full Bio ↴Oso Oso is the latest project of Jade Lilitri out of Long Beach, New York. After a couple of early records, the band self-released their first fully realized album The Yunahon Mixtape on Bandcamp in early 2017. Despite this low key release, the album quickly gained traction across the scene, winning over both fans and critics with it's diverse, recognizable knack for memorable choruses and instantly relatable lyrics. Pitchfork said " Lilitri is as much of a student of his influences as he is a fan, understanding the exact methods that make the sound of this music hit a certain way at a certain age and linger in the years to come." In 2018 the band was signed by Triple Crown Records, who have reissued The Yunahon Mixtape.

the bearer of the truths
oso oso Lyrics

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cradled in the claw, felt safe. but the grasp turned into a squeeze slowly.
and now the nails pressed on my throat, slipped to getaway. left a scar in the worst place.
and you'd say "this chill, but its temporary, like a childhood or nice scenery….but.with seasons, the scenery changes"
"it's okay. don't explain it, mariah"
and you'd say "dont it sting in the most subtle way? like a scraped knee? or love you cant save. give it time and just watch it all fade."
"just please dont explain it, mariah"

Overall Meaning

In the first stanza of Oso Oso's "The Bearer of the Truths," the singer describes feeling safe and comforted within a certain situation. However, that comfort quickly turns into a suffocating pressure that leaves a physical scar. The second stanza features someone, perhaps a friend or loved one named Mariah, attempting to console the singer by saying that the pain and discomfort are only temporary, like changing scenery. Mariah acknowledges that it hurts in a subtle way, like a scraped knee or unsaveable love, but advises the singer to give it time and watch as the pain fades away. Despite this reassurance, the singer pleads with Mariah not to explain it any further.

Overall, the song is a poignant representation of pain and discomfort in a situation that once brought comfort. The physical scar left behind represents the emotional toll that such situations can take, while Mariah's words express the hope that healing is possible with time.

Line by Line Meaning

cradled in the claw, felt safe. but the grasp turned into a squeeze slowly.
Initially, I felt secure and protected, but eventually, the comfort turned into a suffocating pressure.

and now the nails pressed on my throat, slipped to getaway. left a scar in the worst place.
The oppressiveness intensified, causing me to struggle for my own escape, but the damage was already done and left permanent emotional wounds.

and you'd say "this chill, but its temporary, like a childhood or nice scenery….but.with seasons, the scenery changes"
Someone offered me comfort, as fleeting as a breeze, and reminded me that everything is temporary and subject to change, despite how familiar or comforting it may seem.

"it's okay. don't explain it, mariah"
Despite the urge to confide in someone named Mariah, the artist advises against it, indicating a hesitancy towards vulnerability or trust.

and you'd say "dont it sting in the most subtle way? like a scraped knee? or love you cant save. give it time and just watch it all fade."
The same person who provided short-lived comfort points out the painful subtleties of emotional wounds, comparing them to physical injuries or unrequited love. They also suggest accepting the passing of time as a natural healing process.

"just please dont explain it, mariah"
The singer adamantly repeats their reluctance to open up to Mariah or anyone else, indicating they may not be ready or willing to share their pain or emotions.

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