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".
Don't Let the Sun Steal You Away
Bear's Den Lyrics
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As you let go of my hand
And old words lose all meaning
As morning descends
Fickle night you are a liar
And you made a fool out of me
You mistook my love for desire
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
Well I know that you're scared
I know, for I am too
I'm scared of hurting someone
The way I've been hurt by you
And I don't want to touch you in the night
If I cannot hold you in the day
But as the sun slowly rises
Your love for me decays
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
Don't let the sun steal you away
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
In Bear's Den's song "Don't Let the Sun Steal You Away," the lyrics delve into the complex emotions that arise from the fear of being hurt in a relationship. The opening verse of the song talks about the difficulty of letting go and the sense of loss that comes with the end of a night filled with promises that now seem hollow in the light of day. The lyrics describe the feeling of disillusionment and a loss of meaning as the morning comes and the night fades away. The sense of loss is particularly palpable in the line "old words lose all meaning / as morning descends."
The second verse of the song is a reflection on the singer's fears and the ways in which the relationship has changed. The lyrics express the fear of being hurt by someone that you love and the difficulty of trying to protect oneself from that hurt. The lines "I know that you're scared / I know, for I am too" stand out as a poignant acknowledgment of the fear and vulnerability that can arise in relationships. The verse also touches on the difficulties of physical intimacy when there are deeper emotional issues at play - "I don't want to touch you in the night / If I cannot hold you in the day."
The chorus of the song is a repeated refrain urging the listener not to let fear and uncertainty overpower the heart's desire. The message is clear - don't let the sun steal you away, don't let your mind speak louder than your heart. The repetition of these lines is a powerful reminder of the importance of following one's heart and not allowing fear to cripple the ability to love and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the birds start their screaming
The morning is approaching as the birds start chirping and waking up, signaling the beginning of a new day.
As you let go of my hand
The singer's partner is leaving them, moving on to whatever the day may hold.
And old words lose all meaning
Words and promises that were once meaningful lose their power and significance when faced with reality.
As morning descends
The new day is dawning upon us, bringing with it new opportunities, but also fears and uncertainties.
Fickle night you are a liar
The night can be deceiving, leading people astray with illusions and false promises.
And you made a fool out of me
The night has betrayed the singer, leaving them foolish and vulnerable.
You mistook my love for desire
The night has misunderstood the singer's intentions, confusing their love for someone with mere lust or desire.
And you set my demons free
The night has unleashed the artist's inner demons and insecurities, making them vulnerable and exposed.
Don't let the sun steal you away
The artist is urging their partner not to let the new day and its challenges take them away, both physically and emotionally.
Don't let your mind speak louder than your heart
The artist is suggesting that their partner should listen to their heart and feelings, rather than overthinking and letting their fears and rationalizations cloud their judgment and decisions.
Well I know that you're scared
The singer acknowledges their partner's fears and insecurities, as well as their own.
I know, for I am too
The artist confesses their own fears and uncertainties, empathizing with their partner and showing vulnerability.
I'm scared of hurting someone
The singer is afraid of causing emotional pain to someone, as they've experienced it themselves.
The way I've been hurt by you
The singer suggests that their partner has caused them pain in the past, and they don't want to repeat the same mistakes.
And I don't want to touch you in the night
The singer doesn't want to engage in physically intimate moments with their partner if there's no emotional connection and trust between them.
If I cannot hold you in the day
The artist needs to feel emotionally close and safe with their partner before they can engage in physical intimacy.
But as the sun slowly rises
The new day brings with it new challenges and uncertainties.
Your love for me decays
The singer fears that their partner's feelings for them are fading, as the new day brings new realities and challenges.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.