Bear Ghost is a self-described "adventure rock" band from Arizona. They rel… Read Full Bio ↴Bear Ghost is a self-described "adventure rock" band from Arizona. They released their debut EP in 2014, entitled "Your Parents Are Only Marginally Disappointed In Your Musical Taste", and released their debut full length album, "Blasterpiece", two years later, to critical acclaim, as well as an "Album of the Year" award from the Phoenix New Times. Their long awaited follow up album "Jiminy" was released in 2023.

Ryan Abel - guitar, vocals
Andrew Heath - bass
Myke ButtonZ – drums

Prélude
Bear Ghost Lyrics

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Well, good morning
How is my dear?
Me? I've been a joy since I brought you here?
I don't think they like me
But I can tell
You think I'm dashing and talented

Oh, please don't start that

We haven't even begun
After all, the struggle is half the fun
You don't know the half of it
We will fly, you and I
Lovers two, soaring through
Everyone will gather to

See her dance
She will be your queen

Let's begin your act
Just practice now
(good)
A little smile will keep it down
They don't know you're faking
So sell it now
Don't let down all your fans
Hold until
The moment when you know you'll kill

Please hold on

I'll make you calm
She will be your queen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bear Ghost's song Prelude tell a story of a performer who has brought someone dear to them into their world of entertainment. The performer is confident in their own abilities but feels that others don't like them, except for the person they have brought with them who thinks they are "dashing and talented." The performer believes that the struggle to succeed in their industry is half the fun and promises the person they brought with them that they will fly, both as lovers and performers. The performer tells the person to sell their performance with a smile, even if they are faking it, and to hold the moment until they know they will succeed. The performer reassures the person they brought with them that they will make them calm and that they will be their queen.

The lyrics of this song evoke the feeling of stepping into a world of performance where the performer is the master of their craft and is sharing their experience with someone who is new to it. The performer's confidence may belie some of their fears of not being accepted by others in the industry, but they remain steadfast in their beliefs that their talent will carry them through. Despite the struggle to succeed, the performer's passion for their craft is highlighted throughout the song, with the promise of flying and the idea of being on top, with everyone gathering to see. The song's final lines convey a sense of loyalty and protection, with the performer saying they will make the person calm and that they will be their queen, suggesting a romantic relationship or a deep connection between the two.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, good morning
Greeting to start the day

How is my dear?
Asking how the other person is doing

Me? I've been a joy since I brought you here?
I've been happy since I met you

I don't think they like me
I feel disliked by others

But I can tell
I can sense how you feel about me

You think I'm dashing and talented
You consider me attractive and skillful

Oh, please don't start that
Don't start flattering me

We haven't even begun
Our journey has not yet started

After all, the struggle is half the fun
The difficulties we face make it more enjoyable

You don't know the half of it
You don't know the full extent of the challenges

We will fly, you and I
We will succeed together