There are five bands with the name Antlers, none of which should be confuse… Read Full Bio ↴There are five bands with the name Antlers, none of which should be confused with the band The Antlers, best known for their 2009 album, Hospice.

1)Antlers are comprised of a group of Richmond/DC musicians from bands such as Mass Movement of the Moth, Gregor Samsa, Resonance, and Olive Tree. The band plays melodic primarily instrumental mathy tunes that might remind you of bands like Don Cab, Ghost and Vodka, and June of 44.

2)A punk/grind band from seattle, Washington. Planned to release a split 10" with YCAD. Only did one tour but got a lot of attention sadly broke up after.

3)Antlers is a band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Line-up consist of: Julius, Jonah, Yannick and Daan. They rock the coolest city on the planet with their experimental metal.

4) Short-lived drunken party-prog trio ANTLERS played their only show at Liverpool's Korova venue on the 29/01/08 when supporting The Mae-Shi. Existing for only six rehearsals and one performance, they broke up only to reform a week later under the name BUMS. The band plan to break up and reform under a new name (beginning with the next letter of the alphabet) once they have performed their new work. In real life its members belong to Hot Club de Paris and goFASTER>>. They will roach your fucking homework.

5) A black metal project from Leipzig, Germany. Members of Ekkaia, Cop on fire team up for some melodic black metal. A Gaze Into The Abyss LP out in 2015, Beneath.Below.Behold in 2018.
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Bear
Antlers Lyrics

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There's a bear inside your stomach
The cub's been kicking from within
He's loud, though without vocal chords
We'll put an end to him
We'll make all the right appointments
No one ever has to know
And then tomorrow I'll turn 21
We'll script another show

We'll play charades up in the Chelsea
Drink champagne although you shouldn't be
We'll be blind and dumb until we fall asleep
None of our friends will come
They dodge our calls
And they have for quite a while now
It's not a shock
You don't seem to mind and I just can't see how

We're too old
We're not old, old at all
Just too old
We're not old, old at all

There's a bear inside your stomach
The cub's been kicking you for weeks
And if this isn't all a dream
Well then we'll cut him from beneath
Well we're not scared of making caves
Or finding food for him to eat
We're terrified of one another
And terrified of what that means
But we'll make only quick decisions
And you'll just keep my in the waiting room
And all the while I'll know we're fucked
And not getting unfucked soon
When we get home we're bigger strangers than we've ever been before
You sit in front of snowy television, suitcase on the floor

We're too old
We're not old, old at all
Just too old
We're not old, old at all
Just too old
We're not old, old at all
Just too old
We're not old, old at all
Just too old
We're not old, old at all

Just too old
We're not old, old, old, old at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bear" by The Antlers are about a woman who has an unwanted pregnancy. The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's fear of being too old to handle such a situation. The image of a bear inside her stomach, kicking and squirming, is a metaphor for the growing life inside her. The singer understands that their relationship is not strong enough to handle the challenges that come with having a child. They plan to get an abortion and pretend that nothing happened.

The second verse explores the fear and anxiety that comes with the decision to have an abortion. Making "quick decisions" and ignoring the deeper emotional turmoil seems easier than facing the reality of the situation. The singer knows that their relationship is in trouble, and the pregnancy only amplifies their fears.

The third verse is the aftermath of the abortion. The couple returns home to a fractured relationship, feeling like strangers to one another. The singer watches their partner sit in front of a TV, the suitcase on the floor symbolizing the distance between them. Overall, the song is a heartbreaking exploration of a difficult life event and the resulting strain on a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a bear inside your stomach
There is an emotional burden or problem that you are carrying deep within you

The cub's been kicking from within
This problem has been getting worse and more difficult to contain

He's loud, though without vocal chords
This problem is silent, but it still has a strong impact on your life

We'll put an end to him
We will find a way to deal with and resolve this problem

We'll make all the right appointments
We will seek professional help to address this issue

No one ever has to know
We will keep this issue private and not share it with others

And then tomorrow I'll turn 21
This is happening at a young age, which makes it even more challenging to deal with

We'll script another show
We will continue to put on a facade and pretend that everything is okay

We'll play charades up in the Chelsea
We will engage in empty distractions and meaningless activities to avoid facing the problem

Drink champagne although you shouldn't be
We will engage in self-destructive behavior despite knowing it's harmful

We'll be blind and dumb until we fall asleep
We will continue to avoid the issue until we can no longer stay awake

None of our friends will come
Our friends have distanced themselves from us because they can see that something is wrong

They dodge our calls
They are actively avoiding us in an effort to not get involved with our problems

And they have for quite a while now
This has been going on for a long time, and our friends have been distancing themselves for a while

It's not a shock
We are not surprised by our friends' behavior

You don't seem to mind and I just can't see how
You are acting like the problem doesn't bother you, but I can't understand how you can be okay with it

We're too old
We are too experienced and mature to be ignoring this problem

We're not old, old at all
We are still young, but we are acting like we are much older by not addressing this problem in a timely manner

There's a bear inside your stomach
The problem is still present and causing us both distress

The cub's been kicking you for weeks
The problem has been affecting you for a long time and is causing you pain

And if this isn't all a dream
We are unsure if this problem is actually happening or if it's just a figment of our imagination

Well then we'll cut him from beneath
We will do whatever it takes to remove this problem from our lives

Well we're not scared of making caves
We are not afraid of doing the hard work to solve this issue

Or finding food for him to eat
We will provide for this problem and do what is necessary to address it

We're terrified of one another
Our relationship has been negatively affected by this problem, and we are afraid of how it will further impact us

And terrified of what that means
We are afraid of how our relationship and our individual lives will be changed by this problem

But we'll make only quick decisions
We will make decisions regarding this problem quickly, without overthinking or fully considering the implications

And you'll just keep my in the waiting room
You will keep me in the dark and not involve me in the decision-making process

And all the while I'll know we're fucked
I am aware that we are in a bad situation and that this problem is causing us significant harm

And not getting unfucked soon
We will not be able to resolve this issue quickly or easily

When we get home we're bigger strangers than we've ever been before
Our relationship will be fundamentally changed by this problem, and we will feel like strangers to each other

You sit in front of snowy television, suitcase on the floor
You will be distant and detached, withdrawing into yourself and leaving our relationship behind

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Peter Joseph Silberman

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