1. An indie pop band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 bands known as Bears:
1. An indie pop band from Cleveland, Ohio. The band consists of Craig Ramsey (drums, vocals, keys, bells, tambourine, guitar, bass) and Charlie McArthur (guitar, vocals, bass, bells). Bears released a self-titled CD/LP in 2006, an EP called Shortest Day of the Year in 2007, a 7" single called Who Knows in 2008, a second album, Simple Machinery, in 2008, a 7" called Snowman in 2009. A third album is set to be released in 2010. More info at: www.myspace.com/bearspop and www.bearspop.com
2. Emo/screamo from Hobart, Australia. http://www.facebook.com/bearspunk
3. A punk band formed in Waltford, England in 1976 by ex Wire guitarist George Gill. Originally a wacky punk band called Smarter & The Average Bears they sang about dodgems and other zany things. Like Wire they went in for minimalist song riffs but unlike Wire clearly had a sense of humour and the absurd. Take a look at Fun, Fun Fun their contribution to Farewell To The Roxy about dropping bags of flour off tower blocks on peoples heads and compare it to the other songs about snipers, getting yourself killed, living in a car and so on. The Bears suffered from infrequent recordings, line up changes and personal disasters which is a shame because they were a bit special and should have had more success. Punk wasn't all about anger and shouting and The Bears showed some real individuality.
The rest of the band comprised Kris Kershaw (again ex Wire), Ron West - Bass guitar, Cally Cameron - Drums and Mick North on Vocals.John Entrails replaced Mick North after he was killed in his motorbike in 1977.
4. Bears! is an ambient musician from Raleigh, North Carolina, who has a strong emphasis on Minimalistic and Psychadelic themes in his songs. He currently has released a split with the artist [praw], and will have more albums released within the year. His official website is: www.myspace.com/bearsnc
Don't Wait
Bears Lyrics
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You're making me hate the way I let myself fall for you once again
Take time but please don't waste mine
'cause I would be find if you'd just tell me what the hell is going on
Just try to open your mind
And I think you'll find that there is really no one better for you now
Last call I'm watching you fall
And I've given all I've got; your move, your choice, your life to figure out
In "Don't Wait," Bear pleads with a significant other to open up and communicate with him about their relationship. He warns them not to wait until it's too late because he's beginning to hate how he's falling for them once again. Bear wants his partner to take time to think and be honest with him, so he's not wasting his time. He's confident that he's the best option for them, but it's up to them to make a move and decide on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wait until it's too late
Don't procrastinate until the opportunity passes.
You're making me hate the way I let myself fall for you once again
Your actions are causing me to regret falling in love with you again.
Take time but please don't waste mine
Don't rush, but respect my time and don't waste it.
'cause I would be fine if you'd just tell me what the hell is going on
I would be okay if you would communicate clearly about the situation.
Just try to open your mind
Be receptive to possibilities and new information.
And I think you'll find that there is really no one better for you now
I believe that you will discover that nobody is better for you than me at the moment.
Last call I'm watching you fall
This is your final chance, and I am observing you fail.
And I've given all I've got; your move, your choice, your life to figure out
I have done everything I can, now it's your decision and life to navigate.
Contributed by Jackson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.