Caveman
Bears The Lyrics


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I am a modern caveman
Sittin' here by the fire
These hands of mine been busy
They never seem to tire
I am a fearless hunter
Look at all these bones
Sometimes I sit and wonder
Who I am and what I'm for
I'm a caveman
I painted lots of pictures
And made up my own songs
I shivered through the winters
The pain has made me strong
I'm looking for a woman
To help me count these stars
Then maybe she could show me
Who I am and what I'm for
I'm a caveman
I named the constellations
And taught myself to swim
Created my creator
And made me look like him
I pondered my condition
Till my head began to ache
Right now I'm going fishin'




It's good to be at the top of the food chain
I'm a caveman

Overall Meaning

In the song β€œCaveman,” Bears The showcases the life of a modern-day caveman sitting by the fire with his hands always busy. He describes himself as a fearless hunter, with a pile of bones next to him, yet he questions his purpose in life: "Sometimes I sit and wonder who I am and what I'm for." Despite the struggles of winter, he is determined to survive and has become resilient: "I shivered through the winters, the pain has made me strong."


The caveman is not without his creative side, as he has painted lots of pictures and made up his own songs. However, he is seeking a woman to share in his journey and help him find his place in the world: "I'm looking for a woman to help me count these stars, then maybe she could show me who I am and what I'm for." He has named constellations, taught himself to swim, and pondered his condition so deeply that it gave him a headache. Yet, he acknowledges the simple pleasures in life and enjoys the act of fishing: "Right now I'm going fishin', it's good to be at the top of the food chain."


Line by Line Meaning

I am a modern caveman
I am a person who feels like I am living in a primitive world, with simple desires and instincts.


Sittin' here by the fire
I am sitting close to the campfire, enjoying its warmth and light in contrast with the dark and cold surroundings outside.


These hands of mine been busy
I have been busy using my strong arms and hands to create and gather tools that help me accomplish tasks necessary for survival.


They never seem to tire
Despite the hard work, my hands never get tired, as my body is trained to endure and overcome harsh conditions.


I am a fearless hunter
I am confident in my hunting abilities, despite the dangers involved, and I rely on my instincts to survive.


Look at all these bones
I am surrounded by the remains of animals I hunted, and I feel proud of my success and skills as a provider.


Sometimes I sit and wonder
Although I enjoy my simple life, I still question who I am and what my purpose is in this world.


Who I am and what I'm for
I am searching for an answer to these important philosophical questions that resonate with all humans.


I painted lots of pictures
I express my creativity through cave paintings, which capture my imagination and my people's culture and history.


And made up my own songs
I also compose songs that tell stories, share emotions, and connect me with others in my group.


I shivered through the winters
I endured the harsh and unforgiving winters with my bare skin and minimum resources, which tested my resilience and adaptability.


The pain has made me strong
Despite the hardships, I learned to cope with pain, loss, and suffering, which made me mentally and physically stronger.


I'm looking for a woman
I crave emotional and physical connection with a female companion who shares my values, feelings, and aspirations.


To help me count these stars
I long to find a partner who appreciates the beauty and mystery of the universe, and who can share my wonder and curiosity about the heavens.


Then maybe she could show me
I hope that being with her will help me find a clearer sense of purpose and direction in life.


I named the constellations
I observed and defined patterns in the stars, which allowed me to create a sense of order and mythology in my world.


And taught myself to swim
I experimented and adapted to water environments, which enabled me to fish, dive, and cross rivers, expanding my horizons and resources.


Created my creator
I invented deities and beliefs to explain the mysteries of life and death, and to offer hope and comfort in the face of uncertainty.


And made me look like him
I created gods in my own image, reflecting my own fears, desires, and ideals.


I pondered my condition
I reflected on my place in the world, my mortality, and my legacy, trying to make sense of my existence.


Till my head began to ache
I struggled with deep and complex questions that challenged my understanding and abilities as a human being, causing mental exhaustion.


Right now I'm going fishin'
Despite the existential questions, I live in the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as fishing and eating the catch.


It's good to be at the top of the food chain
I recognize that I am one of the most advanced and adaptable species on the planet, with the power to transform and dominate my environment.


I'm a caveman
I embrace my primitive side and my human heritage, finding pride, beauty, and wisdom in my simple yet meaningful life.




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