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Bearcat, the solo p… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name.
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Bearcat, the solo project of Renee Yohe, is a sweeping tribute to soul -- in all its respects. It's impossible to get even a few seconds into new song "Crazy Fishes" without noting it bursting through her vocals, mixing with a warmth and richness that simultaneously evokes jazz and sixties pop. Add in the twinkling synth, jazz piano lines, and steady drum beats, and you've got yourself one nostalgia trip that you'll so enjoy taking. In fact, it's the core of nostalgia and soul that moved Yohe to overcome her own personal and emotional struggles, choosing to channel them instead into music. This all began with her decision to share her story through To Write Love On Her Arms -- a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, and providing support, for those dealing with depression, addiction, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
To assist her in achieving her musical aspirations, she has created a Kickstarter, to help fund her new EP and its subsequent support tour. She's set her goal at 20K, and has a little over 17 days to go, so give this musical gem a spin, and head over to support her release efforts.
** If you, or anybody you know, is struggling with depression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts, please know you're not alone. Head to TWLOHA for more information on ways you can find help and seek recovery.
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BEARCAT is a London born, Brooklyn based artist.
Internationally known for her various skill sets as a DJ/producer, audio engineer and pro MUA, BEARCAT began touring with various artists in 2005 providing backing vocals and creative direction for live festivals such as Afropunk, Glastonbury, Reading and Lovebox.
Since launching her solo career in 2008 she has performed in various parts of the world including Egypt, Paris, Lyon, Berlin, Leipzig, Barcelona, Mexico City, Oakland and Chicago.
Never afraid to delve deep, she uses her emotive musical selections as a form of therapy. drawing from deeply personal experiences and diasporic roots. Her ear guides her into creating bass-heavy, uncompromising, powerful mixes that harness a symbiotic energy between the music and the crowd to generate the perfect soundtrack to any event.
http://bearcat.digital/
Saudade
Bearcat Lyrics
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The evening shadows tried to sympathize
Time is another stranger
Just to be first though
My heart is shipwrecked and you'll never know
And I hate everyone who isn't you
And I hate everyone who tells the truth
And I'll never get it back
And love that remains
And emptiness that last
Saudade
Saudade, saudade
I'll never let you go
Saudade, saudade
Oh oh
I'm living with a ghost
Saudade, saudade
And I find comfort when I realize
This lonely longing is a way of life
I'll always hold you closely
deep within my heart
I can't turn back until I know I'm home
And I hate everyone who isn't you
And I hate everyone who tells the truth
I looked at the past
And I'll never get it back
And love that remains
And emptiness that last
Saudade
Saudade, saudade
I'll never let you go
Saudade, saudade
Oh oh
I'm living with a ghost
Saudade, saudade
And I hate everyone who isn't you
And I hate everyone who tells the truth
And I hate everyone who isn't you
And I hate everyone who tells the truth
I looked at the past
And I'll never get it back
And love that remains
And emptiness that last
Saudade
Bearcat's song "Saudade" is a hauntingly beautiful and emotional portrayal of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love. The song features a melancholic tone and lyrics that express the pain of reminiscing on past memories and the desire to hold on to them forever. The singer sees their lost love every time they close their eyes, and the shadows of the evening seem to empathize with their sorrow.
The lyrics also express a deep resentment towards anyone who is not the person they love, and anyone who tells the truth. The singer looks at their past and realizes they will never get it back, and they are left with the love that remains and the emptiness that lasts. The word "saudade" is repeated throughout the song, which is a Portuguese word that has no direct translation, but refers to a feeling of intense longing or nostalgia for something that may never return.
In the second verse, the singer finds some comfort in the fact that their lonely longing is a way of life, and they will always hold their lost love closely within their heart. They cannot turn back until they know they are home, implying that finding a sense of peace and closure is essential to moving on from the pain of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you every time I close my eyes
Even when I try to forget you, thoughts of you come to me.
The evening shadows tried to sympathize
Nature itself seems to understand my sadness and tries to console me.
Time is another stranger
Time is no longer familiar to me since you left, it's like a stranger to me now.
Just to be first though
I wanted to be your first choice, but it seems like it's too late now.
My heart is shipwrecked and you'll never know
My heart is in ruins because of the pain caused by our separation, and you're never going to know how I truly feel.
And I hate everyone who isn't you
I dislike everyone else because they're not you, and I miss you terribly.
And I hate everyone who tells the truth
I can't handle the truth about how things ended between us and I feel anger towards those who speak it.
And love that remains
Even though our relationship has ended, my love for you remains.
And emptiness that last
I feel an emptiness inside that just won't go away, despite the passing of time.
Saudade
This is a Portuguese word that sums up all of my feelings of longing and nostalgia for something that is gone.
I'll never let you go
I will always cherish the memories of our time together and hold onto them tightly.
I'm living with a ghost
Even though you're not physically present in my life, I still feel your presence everywhere I go, like a ghost.
And I find comfort when I realize
Realizing that my feelings of longing are shared by others brings me some measure of comfort.
This lonely longing is a way of life
My longing for you has become a permanent part of my life that I must learn to live with.
I'll always hold you closely
I will always keep your memory close to my heart.
deep within my heart
Your memory is not just a surface level thought, but something deeply ingrained in my being.
I can't turn back until I know I'm home
I won't be able to move on until I feel like I have found my place in life again.
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adamthibodeau6027
This was performed live at the TWLOHA Heavy and Light 10 Year Conference. Renee is amazing.
@TheLarissagabrielle
Loved the name of the song ... is a word in portuguese without a exact translation to english...is so much more deep than "i miss you" .
@m-8832
Met Renee today. She's amazing.
@XCorazonValienteX
thanks for lyrics !! love you <333
@DmitriFilms
Sauteed, sauteed... oh wait :P
Love this song, can't stop listening to it!
@MissMel2
Is Saudade a person's name? Because in portuguese Saudade means missing someone... That's why I'm asking.
Btw.. great story. Just saw the movie, and I loved it.
@amairanymalikhoran5955
Follow your work of Bearcat, it's nice.
@anapaulafrancadefreitas5980
you have a website with the lyrics of the songs?