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
Heads or Tails
Abandoned By Bears Lyrics
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Can you agree to compromise?
Cause I've wanted this for so long
And my mind keeps telling why
Am I making you nervous, you may not deserve this
But it's time for me to be honest
And make up my mind
When the situation changed, you never stayed the same
By now I've learned to cope with what this means for me
And the last words you said still echoes through my head
Just let me be
Even though I left it all behind
It still haunts me 'til this day
You kept on telling me that the grass is greener on the other side
But where is the fine line?
Have I crossed it one too many times?
And I'm moving on beyond your dagger
My well-being doesn't seem to matter
And when you throw your sticks and stones
You're weakening all my bones
I guess I'm better off without you
I grew tired of feeling pointless and restless
I left myself behind to find some peace of mind
To find some peace of mind
It doesn't matter what you're ready for
Cause I won't take it anymore
The lyrics of "Heads or Tails" by Abandoned By Bears is about someone who has been taken for granted in a relationship. The person has been waiting for a long time for his partner to agree to compromise, but to no avail. The lyrics express the frustration and disappointment that come with feeling neglected and unappreciated in a relationship.
The second verse reveals that the situation has changed, and the partner has become someone else entirely. The person has learned to cope with the situation, but the last words that were spoken still echo through their head. Despite the pain caused by the breakup, the person has moved on and finds strength in leaving the past behind. They refuse to take any more of the hurt that the partner causes and declare that they are better off without them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Heads or Tails" portray the emotions that come with a difficult breakup, as well as the empowerment that comes with moving on and letting go of toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're taking me for granted
You're not valuing me and my feelings enough in this relationship.
Can you agree to compromise?
Can we work together and find a solution that works for both of us?
Cause I've wanted this for so long
I have desired this for a significant amount of time.
And my mind keeps telling why
I keep thinking about why I want this so badly.
Am I making you nervous, you may not deserve this
I may be making you uneasy and unsure, but you may not deserve my love and commitment.
But it's time for me to be honest
I need to be truthful about my thoughts and feelings.
And make up my mind
I need to decide what I truly want and stick with it.
When the situation changed, you never stayed the same
When things became difficult, you didn't remain loyal or consistent.
By now I've learned to cope with what this means for me
I have learned how to handle the consequences of your actions and choices.
And the last words you said still echoes through my head
Your final words to me continue to have an impact on me.
Just let me be
Please grant me the space and freedom to move on and heal.
Even though I left it all behind
Although I have already let go of everything related to you and our relationship,
It still haunts me 'til this day
The memories and pain still linger and affect me.
You kept on telling me that the grass is greener on the other side
You repeatedly convinced me that there was something better outside of our relationship.
But where is the fine line?
Where is the point where chasing after something better becomes unhealthy and damaging?
Have I crossed it one too many times?
Have I gone too far in trying to find something better and lost sight of what was truly important?
And I'm moving on beyond your dagger
I am moving past the painful attacks and cuts you inflicted upon me.
My well-being doesn't seem to matter
You don't seem to care about my emotional state or how your actions affect me.
And when you throw your sticks and stones
When you insult and hurt me with your words and actions,
You're weakening all my bones
You're breaking me down emotionally and mentally.
I guess I'm better off without you
I believe that I am better off on my own and away from this toxic relationship.
I grew tired of feeling pointless and restless
I became exhausted from feeling purposeless and constantly uneasy in our relationship.
I left myself behind to find some peace of mind
I had to move on and prioritize my own mental and emotional health.
It doesn't matter what you're ready for
Your readiness or willingness to change doesn't affect my decision to move on.
Cause I won't take it anymore
I am no longer willing to tolerate the pain and toxicity of our relationship.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Alexander Olsson, Fredric Andersson, Gustav Eriksson, Jacob Devinder, Leon Ekelund
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Everything just seems to sink away from me
Away from me
I have never hit rockbottom as hard as today
When they give away their thoughts my breath is taken away
No, not this shit again, I'll swear, I'll hope, I'll pray
Take a good hard look at all these bridges you've already burned. Heads or tails lets flip a coin
Give me a reason not to join
So set one foot in front of the other
And make your time worth fighting for
Breathe in, breathe out
Go ahead and make youre goddamn point
So when you told them about everything
I hope their second guesses never reached an end
Don't you tell me what to do
Why should I even listen to you?
Even though I said I could
I never said that I would
I bet you never saw this coming
If i were you i would start running
Take a good hard look at all these bridges you've already burned. Heads or tails lets flip a coin
Give me a reason not to join, not to join
Get off your fucking feet
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@johnwesolowski1134
So freaking good... <3 <3 you guys deserved so much more recognition
@Marcos-yf6yd
Dude High School on repeat for days I was at work had this catchy riff in my head and it hit me the breakdown to this song god I love these older gems ❤️ thank you guys in ABB the memories 🥲
@aristakadek3410
Everything just seems to sink away from me
Away from me
I have never hit rockbottom as hard as today
When they give away their thoughts my breath is taken away
No, not this shit again, I'll swear, I'll hope, I'll pray
Take a good hard look at all these bridges you've already burned. Heads or tails lets flip a coin
Give me a reason not to join
So set one foot in front of the other
And make your time worth fighting for
Breathe in, breathe out
Go ahead and make youre goddamn point
So when you told them about everything
I hope their second guesses never reached an end
Don't you tell me what to do
Why should I even listen to you?
Even though I said I could
I never said that I would
I bet you never saw this coming
If i were you i would start running
Take a good hard look at all these bridges you've already burned. Heads or tails lets flip a coin
Give me a reason not to join, not to join
Get off your fucking feet
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@Tibucedtz
Cada día me enamoro más de esta banda!! Los amoooooooooooooo!! <3
@Ripyungbruhh
The year of Abandoned By Bears.
Catchy song! Catchy band!
@CH3EZMAN93
Can't beleive how much you guys have developed in just a year...amazing
@styggflicka
Fan grabbar, riktigt skön låt! Ska bli riktigt kul att höra mer ifrån er!
@a_lerjahr9171
love the vocalists in this band!!
@aaronbrandhagen2857
this is best music video ive seen come out in a decade
@auberge-music8953
God this shit still gives me shivers!!! Bloody good! 😱😱😱