Boy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South… Read Full Bio ↴Boy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South Wales. The band began as a solo project for singer-songwriter Dave Hosking in 2009) before quickly expanding into a full band. In February 2009, Hosking uploaded a track, "The Storm", to the Unearthed program on radio station Triple J, it became a featured song at the station. Hosking had met Killian Gavin who was a singer-songwriter and guitarist in Ovell, and the pair started jamming together. Tim Hart, from another university band Wintersound, joined as a drummer and singer-songwriter. Then they expanded with Jake Tarasenko (ex-Tripartisan Approach) on bass guitar. All four had fronted their own groups and became friends after regularly sharing the stage at gigs.

After winning the 2009 Unearthed competition, they gained a performance spot at the Australasian music festival Homebake. In 2010, Tim's brother Jon Hart joined the band as an official member; contributing vocals, mandolin, banjo and keyboards. They toured Australia opening for Angus and Julia Stone as a three-piece, with Tarasenko and Hart in London playing in Laura Marling's backing band. In May 2010, Boy & Bear released their debut extended play, With Emperor Antarctica. They then recorded the song "Fall at Your Feet" for He Will Have His Way, a tribute album to singer-songwriter brothers, Tim and Neil Finn. Boy & Bear's version of "Fall at Your Feet" was listed at No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2010. Another of their tracks, "Rabbit Song" was placed at No. 45.

In November 2010, their cover of "Fall at Your Feet" peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 5 August 2011, Boy & Bear released their debut album Moonfire. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer, Joe Chiccarelli and reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In December, it had finished third in the Triple J album poll of 2011. On the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011 Boy & Bear were listed three times, "Part Time Believer" and "Milk & Sticks" at No. 50 and No. 49, respectively. While "Feeding Line" reached No. 4. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Boy & Bear won in five categories: Breakthrough Artist – Single for "Feeding Line"; and Album of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Adult Alternative Release for Moonfire.

In late 2012, the band announced that they had parted ways with Tarasenko. His replacement was Dave Symes, formerly of Seeker Lover Keeper and of Sarah Blasko's live backing band.

Boy & Bear released their second album on 16 August 2013, titled Harlequin Dream. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts. Two singles were released from the album - "Southern Sun" and "Three-Headed Woman."

Blood To Gold
Boy & Bear Lyrics

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Won't you run underneath the door.
Take my home, treat it as your own.

My mother told me don't you run away,
Because it takes a man to keep them hungry,
But I'm so damn cold,
And if this blood don't turn to gold
I think I'm doomed.

Ooh, Yeah.

The time has come my friend to run,
I bid you please to take the roses an the loaded gun I left you
'Cause I'm hopin' now you find somehow
That I'm so damn cold,
And if this blood don't turn to gold,
I think I'm doomed.

Ooh, Yeah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boy & Bear's song Blood To Gold touch on the themes of struggle and perseverance. The opening lines, "Won't you run underneath the door, Take my home, treat it as your own" convey a sense of desperation and the desire to escape. The singer is giving up his home to someone else, perhaps as a way to cut ties with the past and start anew. The reference to running "underneath the door" suggests a fear of being trapped, which ties in with the idea of running away.

The lyrics then move on to talk about the singer's mother and the lessons she taught him. The line "Because it takes a man to keep them hungry" suggests the idea of sacrifice and perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer is struggling to maintain his resolve, however, as he admits "But I'm so damn cold," a line that conveys the sense of isolation and hopelessness that he is feeling. The line "And if this blood don't turn to gold, I think I'm doomed" suggests that there is a finite amount of time for the singer to pull through and find success.

The chorus repeats the line "Ooh, Yeah" and emphasizes the uncertainty and desperation of the singer. The bridge heralds a call to action, as the singer urges his friend to "take the roses and the loaded gun" and to continue on the journey in his place. The lines "That I'm so damn cold, And if this blood don't turn to gold, I think I'm doomed" are repeated here, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Overall, the lyrics of Blood to Gold paint a picture of struggle, perseverance, and the importance of making hard choices in order to get ahead.

Line by Line Meaning

Won't you run underneath the door.
Please make your escape through the door.

Take my home, treat it as your own.
Use my home as if it's yours.

My mother told me don't you run away,
My mother advised me not to flee.

Because it takes a man to keep them hungry,
Because it is necessary to withhold for men.

But I'm so damn cold,
But I'm very distant and aloof.

And if this blood don't turn to gold
If my efforts don't lead to success

I think I'm doomed.
I fear I'm destined to a bad outcome.

The time has come my friend to run,
It's time to escape, my friend.

I bid you please to take the roses and the loaded gun I left you
Please take the weapons I provided you.

'Cause I'm hopin' now you find somehow
Because I'm hoping you'll discover some solution.