The current line-up is :
Buster Bloodvessel - Vocals
Simon Cuell - Guitar
Lee Thompson -Bass
Richie Downs - Keyboards
Matt Goodwin - Sax
Matt Bane - Drums
Colin Graham - Trumpet
Russel Wynn - Percussion
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bad Manners Lyrics
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You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
If you go out in the woods today,
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely out in the woods today,
But safer to stay at home.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
Picnic time for teddy bears,
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today.
Watch them, catch them unawares,
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily dance about.
They love to play and shout.
And never have any cares.
At six o'clock their mommies and daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little teddy bears.
If you go out in the woods today,
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely out in the woods today,
But safer to stay at home.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
Picnic time for teddy bears,
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today.
Watch them, catch them unawares,
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily dance about.
They love to play and shout.
And never have any cares.
At six o'clock their mommies and daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little teddy bears.
If you go out in the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Every teddy bear, that's been good
Is sure of a treat today
There's lots of wonderful things to eat
And wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees, where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
The lyrics to Bad Manners’s song Teddy Bears Picnic are full of whimsy and childlike joy, invoking a sense of innocent playfulness. The song tells the story of a picnic that takes place in the woods, but with a twist: the guests of honor are teddy bears. The first verse warns listeners of the potential danger of going to the picnic, emphasizing the need for disguise and caution, suggesting that the bears are not to be taken lightly. Despite the warning, the song creates a sense of excitement and anticipation, as every bear is gathering to take part in this special event.
The chorus repeats the idea that today is the day the teddy bears have their picnic, highlighting the specialness of the event. The second verse reinforces the warning of going into the woods without being accompanied but also celebrates the beauty and joy that can be found within the woods. The chorus repeats, and the song progresses to describe the playful activities of the bears, such as dancing and shouting, and the fact that they have no worries or concerns. The final verse suggests that only the “good” teddy bears are invited to this special event and that there is a bountiful feast and games to be played. The song ends by suggesting that the bears’ parents will take them home to bed, reinforcing the innocent nature of the event.
Interestingly, the original version of “Teddy Bears Picnic” was written in 1907 by American composer John W. Bratton and lyricist Jimmy Kennedy. The lyrics of the original version were not about bears, but rather an ode to the innocence of childhood. However, the song became associated with teddy bears and was popularized as a children’s song. In 1932, Kennedy rewrote the lyrics to better fit the teddy bear theme, and it was recorded by a number of artists over the years, including the famous children’s entertainer, Burl Ives.
Line by Line Meaning
If you go out in the woods today
There is something exciting happening in the woods today.
You're sure of a big surprise.
You are guaranteed to be shocked with what you see in the woods today.
If you go out in the woods today
There is something exciting happening in the woods today.
You'd better go in disguise.
It is best to disguise yourself if you decide to go to the woods to prevent any danger.
For every bear that ever there was
All of the bears will gather in the woods today.
Will gather there for certain, because
The bears will gather at the picnic because it's a special day for them.
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
This is the day of the big picnic event for the teddy bears.
If you go out in the woods today,
If you choose to go to the woods today
You'd better not go alone.
It's safer to go with another person than to go alone.
It's lovely out in the woods today,
The weather is perfect for a lovely day in the woods today.
But safer to stay at home.
However, it's better and safer to stay at home rather than going alone in the woods.
Picnic time for teddy bears,
It's finally the little teddy bears' picnic time.
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today.
The teddy bears are enjoying themselves a lot today.
Watch them, catch them unawares,
Observe them and surprise them with your presence.
And see them picnic on their holiday.
You will see them enjoying their picnic on this special day.
See them gaily dance about.
Watch the teddy bears joyfully dance around.
They love to play and shout.
The bears love to have fun and shout in excitement.
And never have any cares.
The bears do not have any worries or concerns during this special day.
At six o'clock their mommies and daddies
The bears' parents will
Will take them home to bed
bring them back home to sleep
Because they're tired little teddy bears.
because the little teddy bears are tired.
Every teddy bear, that's been good
Only well-behaved teddy bears
Is sure of a treat today
are in for a surprise treat during the picnic.
There's lots of wonderful things to eat
There are plenty of delicious foods available for the bears to enjoy.
And wonderful games to play
and they can participate in fun games too.
Beneath the trees, where nobody sees
The bears can hide or run around beneath the trees without being seen.
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
The bears can play hide and seek as much as they want.
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
This day is intended for the teddy bears to come together and have fun at their picnic.
Contributed by Eliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eamonn Gill
BRILLIANT......they made music fun to listen to
kylunflac
this is hilarious! this has a gleeful yet creepy vibe.
Alex kloosterman
,Fm_
Kenneth Emlay
I played this for my girls 6 years old now 18 and 19 brilliant nice one buster xx love ya man xx
Isaac Gonzalez
this song makes me feel gladness
Zaneta Knezevic
One of the best!
SANDWICH BHOY
Bauhaus excellence!
STRUGLINGCHILD
Its a mealding MEALDING of my childhood n well adult hood Oi X)))))
Nick Agriesti
STRUGLINGCHILD your profile pic is awesome. Just wanted to let you know.
Mary Amen
Would LOVE to hear it sung in German with a gruff female singer OYE! Or slow smokey French version with female singer