Discover the story of the song > Pearl Diver – Mitski

In these lyrics, the protagonist is referred to as a "treasure hunter" who has lost their way. They are warned not to fear the creatures in their mind and to forgive the sea as they follow the tide with the monsters on their shoulder. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist was searching for something beautiful and desperately wanted it, but now they realize that they can live without it. The song ends by repeating that the treasure hunter is dead and the light of the world is fading. Overall, the message seems to be about letting go of desires and finding peace in accepting things as they are.