Grizzly Bear – Don't Ask

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It's a call
I fell into your arms that night
Don't ask
It's the time we had apart to sort things out
Just don't ask
It's the work you say you're doing
But baby, I don't even ask
It's the love that came undone between us
and nobody ever asks
There's a place and time for everything I know
Don't ask
But when I'm around you still I lose control
Just don't ask
You suggest the struggle goes both ways
but baby, I don't even ask
I just wish you had a little faith
but I'm learning not to ask

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Track duration: 03:29


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    General Comment:Ignorance is bliss maybe? Not entirely sure, but to me, usually asking too many questions from your partner stirs things and creates arguments. Insecurity, paranoia, reasons why you my might do so. Having faith proves your love however. I think this song is about learning to have faith in your partner. Maybe..
    Flag SmithicidalTendencieson February 28, 2013   Link
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    My Opinion:I love the mood of this song, and the lyrics are haunting as well. I don't know about you, but I feel like it has a Bon Iver type sound to it. Magical!
    Flag bostonator22on August 26, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:This song is impossibly beautiful. How can people be listening to the mainstream crap when things like this exist...How can it be done, when there are songs and artists like THIS.
    Flag SmokeOverBethlehemon July 31, 2010   Link
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    Song Meaning:This song kind of made me realize stuff in my relationship with my gf. Its a great song. by a great band. To me, i think its about remembering why you fell in love, and sometimes we shouldnt ask questions or why all the time. Rather than asking you should always trust in what you believe. or trust that person. Best band ever btw.
    Flag RetroKickson September 23, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I think this and the track after this one on Horn of Plenty, "Alligator", are related. Or they connect together. IDK how, they just seem to me.
    Flag submitbuttonon June 28, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I think its about having what is basically a one night stand with an ex you still love. It sounds like she at least wrestles with the idea, too.

    I'm not sure if the 'not asking' is about the time spent apart (maybe he's saying they shouldn't know about lovers and e.c. activities) or maybe it's about not talking about whats going on between them (whether they are getting back together), but it sounds like a plea either way. As if the two discussing this would absolutely kill any chance they had.

    Gorgeous.
    Flag FarBeyondMeon July 24, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:also the correct line is "it's the work you say you're doing"
    Flag JimmieNeverDieson August 16, 2007   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:these lyrics fucking gut me
    Flag JimmieNeverDieson August 16, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:The Final Fantasy remix is sooo beautiful, too.
    Flag rtuckeron June 27, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I'm in love with this song.
    Flag proposalson June 25, 2006   Link

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