With the fusion of electronics and classy pop-punk, ABANDONED BY BEARS were not limited by the frames music is typically written. “We don't follow the norm or what is right or wrong, we follow what we think sounds good. Our songwriting process is very unorthodox in a way, since we record everything ourselves, we can basically decide when we want to record and that gives us a type of freedom which shines through in the songs. All of us have the ability to play and understand each others instruments, so everyone writes, whether it’d be melodies, lyrics, guitar leads or drum fills.”
Better Than Never
Fredric - Vocals
Leon - Vocals
Alex - Guitars
Jake - Guitars
Gustav - Bass
Zeb - Drums
Act as If
Abandoned By Bears Lyrics
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You'll amount to nothing
And while I am setting the world on fire
You're just standing by with eyes wide shut
Roaming endlessly
No rest as far as the eyes can see
I'm still stuck in the in-between
Surrounded by these four walls
I am trapped within this empty space
No direction in sight, rest assured
I've been waiting in vain for nothing
Stop interfering and take a look at yourself
And realize all the wrong moves you made
I'm losing my temper
Losing my mind
Over the things that I can't change
It will never change
Pick up the pieces
And try to rebuild the mess you made
And I hope for your sake you stay
Ever so far away
You wasted your life for the whole world to see
And it's such a shame
I put my life on the line
Now I only feel disdain
The only thing that I leave you with is the mark of my footprint
Stuck inside your head until this day
I'm in a place where I wanna be and nothing can change it
Since I never wanted you to go with me
I spent my time staring out of the window
To a world that I didn't know
And all I am doing is wishing for brighter days
And I've been losing sleep over you
And I can't decide if I'm stuck or just held down
By your mistakes
Held down by your mistakes
Go!
How does it feel for you to be a fucking waste?
This is where I draw the line
Whatever happens now is up for me to decide
The lyrics to Abandoned By Bears's song "Act as If" convey feelings of frustration, superiority, self-reflection, and determination. The song seems to address someone who is seen as insignificant and unsuccessful compared to the singer, who takes pride in their achievements.
In the first paragraph, the singer bluntly states that the listener will "amount to nothing" while they are "setting the world on fire." This implies a sense of superiority and suggests that the listener is merely a bystander, oblivious to their own lack of progress or ambition.
The second paragraph describes the singer as feeling trapped and stagnant ("stuck in the in-between"), surrounded by four walls and lacking direction. The repetitive use of the word "nothing" emphasizes a sense of frustration and disappointment in their current situation. The singer seems to have been waiting for something significant to happen but feels like their efforts have been in vain.
The third paragraph reflects a shift in tone, with the singer urging the listener to take a hard look at themselves and acknowledge the mistakes they have made. The singer confesses to losing their temper and mind over things they cannot change, indicating a sense of frustration with the listener's choices or actions. They express a desire for the listener to pick up the pieces and rebuild, but also imply a sense of distance ("I hope for your sake you stay/ Ever so far away"). The singer likely believes that the listener wasted their life, and they express a disdain for them.
The final paragraph reveals the singer's contentment with their own position ("I'm in a place where I wanna be and nothing can change it"), indicating a sense of self-confidence and determination. They reflect on their time spent staring out of the window, seemingly longing for a better future. The repeated mention of being held down by the listener's mistakes suggests that the singer feels restricted or burdened by the listener's actions. The lyrics conclude with a firm declaration that the singer is taking control of their own destiny and deciding what happens next.
Overall, the lyrics of "Act as If" highlight themes of frustration, superiority, self-reflection, and determination, providing a glimpse into the emotions and mindset of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
And here's the cold truth
I am about to reveal a harsh reality
You'll amount to nothing
You will not achieve anything significant in life
And while I am setting the world on fire
I am making a significant impact and achieving great success
You're just standing by with eyes wide shut
You are passively watching without taking any action or acknowledging the truth
Roaming endlessly
Continuously wandering without purpose or direction
No rest as far as the eyes can see
There is no break or relief in sight
I'm still stuck in the in-between
I am caught in an uncertain and indecisive state
Safe and sound
Feeling secure and protected
Surrounded by these four walls
Contained within a confined and isolating space
I am trapped within this empty space
I am confined in a place devoid of meaning or purpose
No direction in sight, rest assured
There is no clear path or guidance available
I've been waiting in vain for nothing
I have been wasting my time and effort on something that will not yield any results
Stop interfering and take a look at yourself
Quit meddling and reflect on your own actions
And realize all the wrong moves you made
Understand and acknowledge the mistakes you have made
I'm losing my temper
I am becoming angry and frustrated
Losing my mind
Becoming mentally unstable and overwhelmed
Over the things that I can't change
Feeling frustrated about circumstances beyond my control
It will never change
The situation will always remain the same
Pick up the pieces
Recover and move forward from the aftermath of your actions
And try to rebuild the mess you made
Make an effort to fix the chaos and damage caused by your mistakes
And I hope for your sake you stay
I desire that you remain distant and away from me
Ever so far away
Far beyond reach or influence
You wasted your life for the whole world to see
You have spent your life in a way that is apparent and evident to everyone
And it's such a shame
It is regrettable and disappointing
I put my life on the line
I risked everything and made great sacrifices
Now I only feel disdain
I only experience contempt and disgust
The only thing that I leave you with is the mark of my footprint
The lasting impression I leave behind is my impact on you
Stuck inside your head until this day
Persistently lingering in your thoughts up to now
I'm in a place where I wanna be and nothing can change it
I am content and satisfied with my current situation, impervious to any alterations
Since I never wanted you to go with me
Because I have no desire for you to accompany me
I spent my time staring out of the window
I wasted my time gazing aimlessly out the window
To a world that I didn't know
Observing an unfamiliar and unknown world
And all I am doing is wishing for brighter days
All I can do is hope for better and more positive times
And I've been losing sleep over you
I have been losing sleep due to thoughts or concerns about you
And I can't decide if I'm stuck or just held down
I am unsure if I am trapped or being restrained
By your mistakes
Because of the errors and faults you have made
Go!
Command to go or depart
How does it feel for you to be a fucking waste?
What emotions arise from being a complete and utter failure?
This is where I draw the line
At this point, I establish a boundary or limit
Whatever happens now is up for me to decide
I am in control of determining the outcome from this point forward
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Alexander Olsson, Fredric Andersson, Gustav Eriksson, Jacob Devinder, Leon Ekelund
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex web
3:10 has to be one of the best riffs i've ever heard
Ryan Mayes
God damn that breakdown gives me life.
R2 V2
Favorite song of all time
Ryan Mayes
Here, bro's.
And here's the cold truth
You'll amount to nothing
And while I am setting the world on fire
You're just standing by with eyes wide shut
Roaming endlessly
No rest as far as the eyes can see
I'm still stuck in the in-between
Safe and sound
Surrounded by these four walls
I am trapped within this empty space
No direction in sight, rest assured
I've been waiting in vain for nothing
Stop interfering and take a look at yourself
And realize all the wrong moves you made
I'm losing my temper
Losing my mind
Over the things that I can't change
It will never change
Pick up the pieces
And try to rebuild the mess you made
And I hope for your sake you stay
Ever so far away
You wasted your life for the whole world to see
And it's such a shame
I put my life on the line
Now I only feel disdain
The only thing that I leave you with is the mark of my footprint
Stuck inside your head until this day
I'm in a place where I wanna be and nothing can change it
Since I never wanted you to go with me
I spent my time staring out of the window
To a world that I didn't know
And all I am doing is wishing for brighter days
And I've been losing sleep over you
And I can't decide if I'm stuck or just held down
By your mistakes
Held down by your mistakes
Go!
How does it feel for you to be a fucking waste?
This is where I draw the line
Whatever happens now is up for me to decide
zvch
PUT THIS ALBUM ON SOUNDCLOUD YO !!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Keyowah
3:40 and 3:48 <3333333333333333
(Unreleased)
Why only six comments, this band is the shiz