There are more than one band under name name of Bearings

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1. Bearings are a pop-punk band from Ottawa, Ontario. They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records. After a string of self-released EPs "Home Is..." & "Higher Ground" they signed to Pure Noise Records in 2017 and released their first music for the label with the EP "Nothing Here Is Permanent which was released on September 4th. The following year they released their debut full-length album "Blue In The Dark" on October 12th. Pure Noise described it as a collection of songs that will whet the appetite of current fans while showing off the group’s ability to grow as artists and not simply stick to their laurels. They followed up their album in 2019 with a digital two song single "So Damn Wrong / Feel It All"

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2. Bearings was from Philadelphia, PA. They were a powerful four piece post-hardcore/screamo band in the vein of bands like Small Brown Bike, Hot Water Music, Texas Is The Reason with an ambient element that played to the style of Explosions In The Sky. They released a S/T 7" EP on Runner Up Records and a split 7" with Pswingset on Missing Words Records. In August 2010 they released their a debut LP on Runner Up Records called "Exist.Expire." The band recorded two songs for a split 12" with the UK band Directions in summer 2011 but the record was never released.

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Constant State
Bearings Lyrics

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You watch me fight against current but it's proven to hard
you tried to compensate for leaving, by just falling apart
So I've made sure to keep some distance between me and my friends
I've made a constant fucking effort to find all these dead ends

So instead keep your head, Above all thats been said
Don't jump in, you won't win, don't stray far from the surface again

And y'know that, and y'know that, you won't break my ribs tonight
It's every little thing you say, it drags me under, it makes me sink
You fill these lungs with water

So what's the plan? Are we struggling to keep composure?
I ask you these questions you tell me you're not sure
Passive aggressively passing on bad nights
I tell myself daily that every things alright

Out of sight out of mind
Lately you'll find, I'm far from the line because i'm taking my time
I'm not on my own, and since then I've grown
You said if I jumped in you wouldn't let go

And y'know that, and y'know that, you won't break my ribs tonight
It's every little thing you say, it drags me under, it makes me sink
You fill these lungs with water

And it's sad your heart does what it's told
And under your sheep skin it must get old
Cause we've heard your stories and they're filled with lies
They pour through your sore gums and widened eyes

Every little thing you say, it drags me under, it makes me sink

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bearings’ song Constant State depict the struggle of trying to maintain a consistent sense of self and a healthy relationship, while also grappling with the negative influences of others. The opening lines suggest the difficulty of navigating against the current, and the difficulty of overcoming the obstacles that come with change. The singer seems to be reflecting on a failed attempt to make up for past mistakes, but ultimately finds themselves continuing to make the same mistakes.

The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt in the past, and has made a conscious effort to keep their friends at a distance. They seem to be trying to protect themselves from further damage, but in doing so, they may be isolating themselves and creating a cycle of negative patterns. The singer implores the listener to keep their head above water, to stay on the surface and not to allow themselves to sink into the emotional turmoil that may come with destructive relationships.

Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the singer has grown and come to a realization about the negative influences in their life. They recognize the lies that have been told and the manipulations that have been used to control them. The singer seems to be breaking free from these influences, and is determined not to be dragged under by the negativity that surrounds them.

Line by Line Meaning

You watch me fight against current but it's proven to hard
Despite your observation of me fighting against difficult situations, it has been consistently hard for me.

you tried to compensate for leaving, by just falling apart
You attempted to make up for your absence by causing chaos and disarray.

So I've made sure to keep some distance between me and my friends
To protect myself, I have created a noticeable separation between my friends and me.

I've made a constant fucking effort to find all these dead ends
I have made an intentional and consistent effort to pursue paths that lead to nothing, perhaps as a way to avoid painful and disappointing outcomes.

So instead keep your head, Above all thats been said
Instead of getting caught up in the words that have been spoken, maintain a level-headed perspective.

Don't jump in, you won't win, don't stray far from the surface again
Don't dive too deep into any situation, as you're unlikely to come out victorious. Stay near the surface.

And y'know that, and y'know that, you won't break my ribs tonight
I am aware that you will not harm me physically tonight.

It's every little thing you say, it drags me under, it makes me sink
Your words have a powerful and negative impact on me, causing me to feel overwhelmed and unsupported.

You fill these lungs with water
Your actions and words are suffocating me, furthering my feeling of drowning and helplessness.

So what's the plan? Are we struggling to keep composure?
I'm questioning our current strategy and wonder if we're finding it difficult to stay composed.

I ask you these questions you tell me you're not sure
When I ask for clarity, you respond with uncertainty.

Passive aggressively passing on bad nights
You are indirectly sharing your negative experiences with me in an unconstructive way.

I tell myself daily that every things alright
To cope with my struggles, I repeatedly convince myself that everything is okay.

Out of sight out of mind
When something is not visible or present, it is often forgotten or dismissed.

Lately you'll find, I'm far from the line because i'm taking my time
I am intentionally slowing down and taking more distance from situations to avoid being hurt further.

I'm not on my own, and since then I've grown
I'm not alone, and because of this, I have been able to develop and learn from my experiences.

You said if I jumped in you wouldn't let go
You promised to support me if I were to dive into something, but now I'm questioning this assurance.

And it's sad your heart does what it's told
It's unfortunate that you allow your emotions and impulses to control your actions.

And under your sheep skin it must get old
Your facade of innocence and meekness must become tiresome after a while.

Cause we've heard your stories and they're filled with lies
We are aware that you often twist the truth to fit your own narrative.

They pour through your sore gums and widened eyes
It's evident through your speech and body language that you're not being honest.

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