Crow
Bear's Den Lyrics

I think of you much more than I Would like to admit that I do before strangers But there you are
The singer thinks of someone, more than they are willing to admit to others, but that person keeps appearing in their thoughts.

Whistling through the trees again Rustling through the leaves my friend A feather on my pillow, Let’s me know that you're near.
The singer feels the presence of the person they're thinking of, as if they are communicating with them through the sounds of nature and a feather.

I remember the night that you arrived December maybe '95 Your hair and your breath smelled Of John Player Specials
The singer remembers the night they met the person who is now on their mind, and recalls the details of that encounter, such as the scent of their hair and breath.

A stranger who I learned to love A friend when really no one was My Daedalus, my wings to fly Why'd you leave me behind?
The person the artist met as a stranger became someone they loved and depended on, but that person left them feeling alone and abandoned.

My beautiful crow And all those black feathers Perched deep in my soul Won’t let me, let you go
The person the artist thinks of is like a crow, with black feathers that symbolize their impact on the artist's core being, making it hard for them to move on.

I never really thanked you for All of the light you brought Into my mother's eyes So many others tried
The person the singer is thinking of brought light into their mother's life, and the singer never expressed gratitude for it, despite others trying to do the same for her.

Her sadness since the day you left She will not get out of bed She stares out the window Smokes a black pack of JPS
The person the singer is thinking of caused their mother deep sadness since they left, and she remains in a state of depression, smoking cigarettes and staring out the window.

I was out on St Paul’s When I heard about your fall Walking with Caroline She bums smokes from time to time
The artist heard something about the person they're thinking of while out with a friend named Caroline, who occasionally asks for cigarettes.

I walked home alone that night I could feel you when I closed my eyes I looked up into the night And watched black feathers fall from the sky
The artist walked home alone after hearing about the person they're thinking of, feeling their presence and seeing black feathers fall from the sky as a symbolic reminder.

I have tried to push you down I have tried to cut you out You're rattling your cage I’m rattling my cage
The artist has tried to forget about the person they're thinking of, but they keep resurfacing in their mind, causing the artist to feel trapped and desperate to escape their thoughts.

I have tried to drown you out Drink till I don’t hear the sound The song’s still the same The song’s still the same
The singer has tried to numb their thoughts of the person they're thinking of by drinking alcohol, but their thoughts persist despite their attempts to escape them.

My beautiful crow And all those black feathers Perched deep in my soul Won't let me, let you go
The artist feels haunted by the person they're thinking of, and their impact on the artist's soul is preventing them from moving on or forgetting about them.