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".
Emeralds
Bear's Den Lyrics
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And storms raging through my mind
Just a whisper in the shadows
And I fell into the night
Won't you let me out?
Won't you let me out?
No, I tried so hard
Are you there at all?
Are you there at all?
Won't you break my fall?
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
A careless sun was shining brightly
And the crows start circling
As the skies cried black lightning
Lord knows that I fell, that I fell
But how far, I'll never tell
Won't you let me out?
Won't you let me out?
No, I tried so hard
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
Are you there at all?
Are you there at all?
Won't you break my fall?
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
I look for you every night, love
I search all my dreams
In my mind, you'll always be shining
An emerald in the moon glow
Won't you let me out?
Won't you let me out?
No, I tried so hard
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
Are you there at all?
Are you there at all?
Won't you break my fall?
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
We've come so far
The lyrics of Bear’s Den’s song “Emeralds” describe a yearning for release from emotional turmoil. The singer feels trapped by his thoughts and emotions, represented by “storms raging through [his] mind” and the metaphorical “whisper in the shadows.” He asks for someone to “let [him] out” and break his fall, as he feels he has come so far and does not want to be led away from progress. The image of emeralds in the moon glow serves as a metaphor for hope and inspiration, something the singer searches for in his dreams. The second verse introduces the carefree sun and circling crows, as the storm continues to rage internally. The singer admits to falling, but does not disclose how far he has fallen. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's longing for release and hoping that the person he is addressing is there for him in his time of need.
Overall, the lyrics of “Emeralds” convey the singer’s desire for rescue from their internal battles while holding onto a glimmer of hope that serves as a guiding light. The search for stability and release is a relatable theme for many people, and the use of poetic language and metaphor gives depth to the emotions described.
Line by Line Meaning
There are emeralds in the moon glow
The singer finds beauty in the world, even in the darkest of places.
And storms raging through my mind
The singer is struggling internally.
Just a whisper in the shadows
The singer is easily affected by small things.
And I fell into the night
The artist is overwhelmed and engulfed by their emotions.
Won't you let me out?
The artist is seeking help or escape from their distress.
No, I tried so hard
Despite the singer's efforts, they are still stuck in their situation.
Don't lead me away, no, we've come so far
The singer does not want to lose progress that has already been made.
Are you there at all?
The artist is questioning if anyone is there to offer help or support.
Won't you break my fall?
The artist is asking for someone to intervene before they hit rock bottom.
A careless sun was shining brightly
The world seems indifferent to the artist's struggles.
And the crows start circling
The singer feels as though they are being watched and judged.
As the skies cried black lightning
The artist is going through a dark and tumultuous time.
Lord knows that I fell, that I fell
The singer acknowledges their failure and despair.
But how far, I'll never tell
The singer does not want to disclose the extent of their pain and suffering.
I look for you every night, love
The singer is searching for love and support to get them through their struggles.
I search all my dreams
The search is constant, even when the artist sleeps.
In my mind, you'll always be shining
The artist finds solace in the thought of their loved one.
An emerald in the moon glow
Their love is a bright spot in their life and a source of energy.
We've come so far
The singer does not want setbacks to negate progress.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Jones, Andrew Donald John Davie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starwarsking3475
This is the first meaningful song I've heard in forever
@CTH9821
Listen to the whole album. There's more where this came from :)
@jamesross3132
I'm knocking on seventy and seen Bears Den three times, what a band just getting better and better.
@haitiancreolewithluciano
Hope you live 70 happier, more prosperous, and healthier years, James!
@Alex__Butcher
3:20 is my favourite part. LOVE THE GUITAR!
@zeli6058
Ist auch meine Lieblingsstelle
@bekb8208
I love that they have been featuring themselves in the music videos
@shaneerickson8254
Bears Den...I just want to say that I am sooo deep into "singer song writer" amazement that Isanov, Purdy,Fitzsimmons, etc..have been 3 of my fav's but I came across you and was just soooo amazed..I cant really describe my adoration of the perfection of the sound that seems to fill EVERY void,if you can say that, of perfection. Bears Den has it all....Now I only listen to you
@scottlawson2279
Great song, great album. The harmonies 👌
@Reznor_Meeks
was at Bunnings hardware store (Australia) this tune pop'ed up, got my Shazam, and so happy I was able to get the name, TIMELESS TUNEAGE!