Bear's Den have released four studio albums: Islands (2014), Red Earth & Pouring Rain (22 July 2016), So that you might hear me (26 April 2019), and Blue Hours (13 May 2022). Islands peaked at number forty-nine on the UK Albums Chart. The band has also issued six EPs: Agape (2013), Without/Within (2013), Only Son of the Falling Snow (2019), Christmas, Hopefully (2020), The Quiet Winter Light (2022), and First Loves (2023).
The band has been nominated for several music awards throughout their career, with "Above the Clouds of Pompeii" earning the band a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2015. The band received two nominations at the UK Americana Awards in 2016, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Agape".
Bad Blood
Bear's Den Lyrics
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Cut me out
Fill up the hole
That I tied and I tried and I tried to fill
Oh, but I'll lie and I'll lie at will
Just to keep your feet off the floor
And to keep my wolves from your door
But these bees in my breath have to come out
Well you give me no reason to doubt your word
But I still somehow still have my reasons
I'm sorry I don't mean to scare you at all
I'm just trying to drain all this bad blood
All this bad blood
All my bad blood
Well I'll slash the tires
And I'll lock the door
So no one gets out
if there's a rupture to the structure of this house that we built
And I fucked it and I fucked it and I fucked it until
Those wolves they took all they could
Forgive me for I am not acting myself
But these bees in my breath have to come out
Well you give me no reason to doubt your word
But I still somehow still have my reason
I'm sorry I don't mean to scare you at all
I'm just trying to drain all this bad blood
All this bad blood
All my bad blood
All my bad blood
All my bad blood
All my bad blood
The lyrics of Bear's Den's song "Bad Blood" describe the aftermath of a failed relationship and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The singer of the song is struggling to move on from the past and is taking drastic measures to cut ties with their former lover. The first verse begins with the line "Well sever the ties, cut me out," indicating a desire to completely disconnect from the relationship. The singer then alludes to their attempts to fill a hole in their life, but acknowledges that lying has become a coping mechanism. They feel a sense of responsibility to protect their former lover from their own demons by keeping them off the ground and away from their "wolves," or negative tendencies.
The second verse describes the singer's destructive behavior towards their former lover and the relationship. They "slash the tires" and "lock the door" to prevent any potential reconciliation or healing. The singer recognizes that they indulged in self-sabotage and allowed their "wolves" to take control, which ultimately led to the failure of the relationship. The chorus is a plea for forgiveness and an apology for their erratic behavior. The singer blames their actions on the "bees in my breath," or the overwhelming emotions that they are struggling to suppress. They express a desire to rid themselves of the "bad blood," or the negativity and toxicity that has accumulated within them.
Overall, "Bad Blood" is a poignant portrayal of the aftermath of a failed relationship and the emotional wounds that may linger. It is a reminder that it is important to take responsibility for one's actions and work towards healing and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well sever the ties
Let us cut off all connections
Cut me out
Remove me completely
Fill up the hole
Cover up the gap
That I tied and I tried and I tried to fill
Despite my repeated efforts to fix it
Oh, but I'll lie and I'll lie at will
I will even deceive just to maintain the status quo
Just to keep your feet off the floor
So you don't have to face the harsh reality
And to keep my wolves from your door
And to keep my inner demons away from you
Forgive me for I am not acting myself
Sorry for my behavior, it's not my usual self
But these bees in my breath have to come out
I have to express what's weighing on me
Well you give me no reason to doubt your word
Although I trust you, I still have my own doubts and insecurities
But I still somehow still have my reasons
I can't help but have my own concerns
I'm sorry I don't mean to scare you at all
I don't intend to frighten you
I'm just trying to drain all this bad blood
I'm attempting to let go of all the negativity
All this bad blood
All the harmful feelings and emotions I'm trying to purge
All my bad blood
All the negative energy I need to get rid of
Well I'll slash the tires
I'll hinder any chance of escape
And I'll lock the door
I'll secure the premises
So no one gets out
To ensure no one leaves
if there's a rupture to the structure of this house that we built
In the event of the breakdown of our relationship
And I fucked it and I fucked it and I fucked it until
And I ruined it through my own actions
Those wolves they took all they could
My inner demons wreaked havoc on everything we had
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES E. DANIELS, CHARLES HARMON JONES
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@evadekoeijer3797
Well sever the ties
Cut me out
Fill up the hole
That I tied and I tried and I tried to fill
Oh, but I'll lie and I'll lie at will
Just to keep your feet off the floor
And to keep my wolves from your door
Forgive me for I am not acting myself
But these bees in my breath have to come out
Well you give me no reason to doubt your word
But I still somehow still have my reasons
I'm sorry I don't mean to scare you at all
I'm just trying to drain all this bad blood
All this bad blood
All my bad blood
Well I'll slash the tires
And I'll lock the door
So no one gets out
if there's a rupture to the structure of this house that we built
And I fucked it and I fucked it and I fucked it until
Those wolves they took all they could
Forgive me for I am not acting myself
But these bees in my breath have to come out
Well you give me no reason to doubt your word
But I still somehow still have my reason
I'm sorry I don't mean to scare you at all
I'm just trying to drain all this bad blood
All this bad blood
All my bad blood (4x)
@krosswindzzzz
Discovered by mistake. Not complaining! ended up listening to the whole album. elysium and agape are my favourite.
@3fjn3t
A happy mistake
@SiggySon91
Here by mistake. Sometimes mistakes are what you need. What a song
@daodude5515
This is such a beautifully emotional song. Normally I don't like acoustic version, but this really tugs at me. Hard not to tear up thinking about all the friendships and relationships that ended poorly. I just wish those people knew I didn't have any bad blood towards them. I think we all just want to move on in our lives.
@rosiepena8917
OMG wow the harmonizing of the 3 voices
@mat1098
Love the harmonies here. And the lyrics. And the melody. And the instrumentation. And pretty much the whole song
@katherinelink2048
I've been to a couple of your concerts and at a show in DC where you guys opened up for Daughter around 3 years ago. I remember singing all of your songs in a tiny bar venue and locking eyes and being so happy! thank you so much. you guys have been my favorite since the first time I saw you!
@jaspersheridan1710
I’ll never tire of hearing this song let alone the rest of this bands amazing songs
@ETPeterson1328
My favorite band ever since I saw them at gentleman of the road 2 years ago. Cannot get enough of them, Edward sharpe, and Mumford and sons
@ABernard71
Favorite band at the moment. That bit from 1:49-2:13 is absolutely perfect.. such a powerful lyric.