Their debut, entitled What's Born in the Basement, has been receiving great responses from fans of the Industrial/Ambient, Alt Rock scene since its independent release and is available for free download through their website DRUGSTOREFANATICS.com
The Bear March
Drugstore Fanatics Lyrics
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Engaged with fear for the new frail comer it is
Fully known that the only honest real smile
Won't be coming from that other side
Patiently keep your temperature cornered don't
Criticize back, you'll obtain no order while you
Sit alone like you do when you're waiting for the tide
In the cradle where you tend to hide
I barely even touched the truth on this matter there are
Zero guilty parties, just ignorant cowards, i was
In my room all alone with the build up of my pride
As it sits and eats away inside
Heavily burnt we continue forward it's a
Painful little course in this new world order you should
Be familiar with it, you've been through it before
Something about you i adore
I never thought i'd have to pretend
I never thought i'd have to pretend with you
Look what you made me do
I never thought i'd have to defend
Why ways from a handicap friend like you
Thanks for helping me choose
The lyrics of Drugstore Fanatics’s “The Bear March” are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song begins with an image of the singer walking through a nearby tunnel, experiencing fear for a newcomer. The singer is hoping to find an honest, genuine smile on the “other side,” but knows deep down that it won’t happen. The second verse deals with feelings of isolation and pride. The singer is in their room “alone with the build up of my pride/As it sits and eats away inside.” The singer speaks of the “painful little course in this new world order,” and urges the listener to be familiar with it since they’ve “been through it before.” The final lines of the song may be directed at the newcomer referenced in the first verse: “I never thought I’d have to defend/Why ways from a handicap friend like you.”
It’s difficult to definitively say what the song is about. Some listeners have speculated that it deals with issues of social anxiety, others read it as a commentary on relationships between people who have different abilities, and still others interpret it as a general reflection on human isolation and the challenges of communication. Whatever the interpretation, there is a palpable sense of sadness and anxiety in the lyrics, compounded by the darkness and minor chords of the music. The message seems to be that it’s difficult to find authenticity in the modern world, and that the human tendency to retreat into oneself can ultimately lead to more pain and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
I quietly walked from the nearby tunnel was
I left the place quietly and cautiously
Engaged with fear for the new frail comer it is
I was fearful for the newcomer who seemed weak
Fully known that the only honest real smile
I realized that the only genuine smile is my own
Won't be coming from that other side
I won't receive any honest smile from the other person
Patiently keep your temperature cornered don't
I must keep my emotions under control and not react instantly
Criticize back, you'll obtain no order while you
If I criticize, I won't receive an explanation or apology
Sit alone like you do when you're waiting for the tide
I feel isolated and helpless while waiting for something beyond my control
In the cradle where you tend to hide
I stay hidden and protected from the world
I barely even touched the truth on this matter there are
I haven't fully expressed the truth about the issue
Zero guilty parties, just ignorant cowards, i was
No one is to blame, only ignorance and fear affects us
In my room all alone with the build up of my pride
I'm alone in my room, with my ego growing stronger
As it sits and eats away inside
My pride is becoming toxic and destructive for me
Heavily burnt we continue forward it's a
Despite the pain, we keep going
Painful little course in this new world order you should
The path ahead is difficult under the new world order
Be familiar with it, you've been through it before
I should know how to handle it since I've experienced it earlier
Something about you i adore
There's something I love about you despite our differences
I never thought i'd have to pretend
I never expected to act differently than my true self
I never thought i'd have to pretend with you
I didn't think I had to pretend in front of you
Look what you made me do
You caused me to act out of character
I never thought i'd have to defend
I never thought I had to justify my actions
Why ways from a handicap friend like you
Why am I distancing myself from someone who needs my help
Thanks for helping me choose
Thank you for making me realize my true priorities
Writer(s): Brecher Daniel David
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jigolo Har Megiddo
Essa banda é incrível! Não me canso de dizer isso.
Vitor Saldanha
Everything seems a masterpiece... Drums, Vocals, Bass, Guitar! Amazing
Stephen Sanders
You guys have such a great sound.
Rippie
This is so incredibly inspiring, thanks for the release guys!
Vitor Saldanha
Keep up the great work! You guys know how to compose awesome songs
BoxGuy1951
Still my favorite song from this release. I am sorry to hear that there may be no more from this band. Daniel and Aviv are right up there in there respective musical disciplines. I will miss them working together.
Mihir A Kumar
Man, this is so great. Just bought the album, nice one guys!
TheExemptNetwork
Awesome song, I don't understand how this has such little amount of views?
ItzJoc O'Hagan
Sounds interesting 😁fresh ears to this and already loving its sounds!
madmozart
amazing song