There is more than one artist with the name Bear Mountain.

1. An ind… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Bear Mountain.

1. An indie/electro/pop group from Vancouver, BC. The group was originally formed as a solo project by Ian Bevis. Bear Mountain is a Canadian indie band from Vancouver, British Columbia. They released their first album XO on Last Gang Records in May 2013.This was followed in 2016 with a second album, Badu. Bear Mountain have toured as direct support for Bloc Party, Cut Copy, Hot Chip, MS MR and have played major festivals including Lollapalooza, Osheaga and Austin City Limits.
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2. The solo music project of filmmaker Jeffrey Hoyt.

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Give It Up
Bear Mountain Lyrics

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Weekend cruising,
smoking you and me
I keep pursuing you down this dead end street
You feel like summer creeping in
Heat wave that burns our summer skin
We can make it if you stay another night
Wake up and breaking all our plans
Can't stop you slipping through my hands

Now we're fading like a picture in the light
You got the touch but you won't give it up
You keep me guessing,
I'm almost out of luck
You've got the fire and I'm freezing up
You keep me guessing and I'm almost out of luck
One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
We're so close but we're so messed up
One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
We're so close but we're so messed up
Call me stupid, well I've been losing sleep
And I'm a fool if I waste another night in a lie I don't believe
You feel like summer creeping in
Heat wave that burns our summer skin
You got the touch but you won't give it up
You keep me guessing, I'm almost out of luck
You've got the fire and I'm freezing up
You keep me guessing and I'm almost out of luck
one night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
We're so close but we're so messed up
One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
We're so close but we're so messed up
You got the touch but you won't give it up
You keep me guessing, I'm almost out of luck
You've got the fire and I'm freezing up
You keep me guessing and I'm almost out of luck
I'm almost out of luck
I'm almost out of luck
One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
We're so close but we're so messed up
I'm almost out of luck
One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough

We're so close but we're so messed up
I'm almost out of luck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bear Mountain's song Give It Up depict a romantic relationship that seems to be on the verge of falling apart. The singer and their partner have had a series of intimate moments together, driving aimlessly, smoking, and enjoying the warmth of summer. Despite feeling close, however, they can't seem to get on the same wavelength. The partner keeps pulling away and leaving the singer guessing about their feelings, which creates an emotional distance that's difficult to overcome.

The line "One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough" suggests that the partner is giving in to their desires for a moment but then retreating quickly, leaving the singer feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled. The repeated refrain of "We're so close but we're so messed up" reflects the frustration of being in a relationship where both parties seem to be struggling to fully connect. The singer is aware that there's something special about their connection, but they can't seem to find a way to make it work.

Overall, Give It Up is a poignant reflection on the ups and downs of romantic partnerships. It captures the sense of longing and dissatisfaction that comes with wanting someone who just won't give in fully.

Line by Line Meaning

Weekend cruising, smoking you and me
We are spending the weekend together, smoking and relaxing.

I keep pursuing you down this dead end street
I am chasing after you, even though it feels like we are going nowhere.

You feel like summer creeping in
You bring a warm, summery feeling into my life.

Heat wave that burns our summer skin
Our passion is intense and powerful, like a heat wave.

We can make it if you stay another night
Our relationship can work if we spend more time together.

Wake up and breaking all our plans
We are waking up to the reality that our plans and expectations are falling apart.

Can't stop you slipping through my hands
I can't hold on to you or keep you close to me.

Now we're fading like a picture in the light
Our relationship is slowly disappearing, much like a picture fades in the light.

You got the touch but you won't give it up
You have the power to make our relationship work, but you're not willing to try.

You keep me guessing, I'm almost out of luck
Your actions and intentions are unclear, leaving me unsure of our future together.

You've got the fire and I'm freezing up
You are passionate and excited about our relationship, while I am struggling to reciprocate those feelings.

One night you're giving it up, but one night is never enough
While we may have a single night of passion, it is never enough to sustain our relationship.

We're so close but we're so messed up
We have a strong connection, but our issues and problems prevent us from being truly happy together.

Call me stupid, well I've been losing sleep
It may be foolish, but I can't help losing sleep over our relationship troubles.

And I'm a fool if I waste another night in a lie I don't believe
If I continue to pretend that our relationship is something it's not, I would only be lying to myself and wasting my time.

I'm almost out of luck
I am running out of chances to make our relationship work.

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