Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: psych-rock
Song Meaning of “Grot” by St. Vincent
Grot by St. Vincent is a song that speaks to the power of loneliness and desolation. It’s a poignant reminder of how the space inside of ourselves can often feel more expansive and isolating than any physical landscape. The narrator of the song is caught in the grips of a deep emotional paralysis, holding herself back from reaching out for connection, content with the alienation she feels from those around her. She turns her inner world into a grot, or prison, willing to accept the words of those around her as a reminder of her own insignificance.
The chorus of the song is a call to arms to reject this inner prison and accept our own worth and importance, in spite of words that may diminish our worth. The narrator draws on her own strength to reassert control over her destiny, refusing to be chained by her own loneliness and uncertainty. Although the road ahead may be daunting and seemingly impossible, the narrator has taken the first step and is ready to start the journey of reconnecting with herself and the people around her.