Inspired by artists such as The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bruce Springsteen Will & Jimmy started to write and perform as a duo. Jimmy took responsibility for lead guitar, mandolin and vocal whilst beside him Will not only played rhythm guitar but also kick drum and joint lead vocals. Will took a performance course at University, where he met Josh who was also pursuing the same degree.
Jimmy & Will had already decided they needed a third member to play bass and over a few drinks, and despite already being an accomplished guitarist, Josh decided to learn the bass. This completed the band lineup and in November 2012 the trio all moved to London to bring their own brand of power folk to the huddled masses. A mix of folk, country & rock, tight three part harmonies and explosive energy ensures an impressive live show.
I am what I am
Hunter & the Bear Lyrics
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This life will pass you by
If you're not living in the now
But when your head spins back around
Just breathe
You've got a lot to see
I wanna live until I can't anymore
I wanna feel until I fall through the floor
High life with tired eyes
Like you're just wandering around
But when it all comes back around
You'll see
You're right where you're supposed to be
I wanna live until I can't anymore
I wanna feel until I fall through the floor
I wanna live
I wanna live until I can't anymore
I wanna feel until I fall through the floor
I want to live
Hunter & the Bear's song "I Am What I Am" is an introspective look at the singer's past self and how they have grown and changed over time. The lyrics convey a sense of self-reflection and acceptance, as well as a hint of regret for past actions. The singer declares that they do not follow trends or act out in anger, despite having been that way when they were younger. The line "I am what I hated when I was young" serves as a powerful self-realization, acknowledging their previous behavior and attitudes.
The second verse of the song touches on the singer's experience of poverty as a child, contrasting it with the prevalence of drug use and excess in modern times. The lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time, when even though they may have been struggling, there was a sense of unity and shared experience within the community. The singer then goes on to list various things they do not do, such as stealing or acting foolish in front of police, further emphasizing their growth and maturity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't follow any trend
I don't conform to any popular ideology or pattern
I don't sulk for hours on end
I don't wallow in self-pity for long periods
I don't wanna reach out 'n' punch someone
I don't have violent tendencies
I am what I hated when I was young
I have become what I despised as a youngster
I don't wear designer clothes
I don't have a preference for expensive, branded attire
I ain't got pins in my nose
I don't have body piercings
I ain't got a tattoo on my bum
I don't have a tattoo on my buttocks
Poverty was a wonderful thing everyone enjoyed
Being materially poor was a shared experience perceived positively by all
We were eatin' grass not smokin' it
We subsisted on basic, unrefined foodstuffs, unlike the current trend of using drugs
Wasn't like this when I was a boy
Things were dissimilar in the past
I don't rob old people's homes
I don't break into the residences of elderly individuals to steal from them
I don't steal no cellular phones
I don't take cellphones belonging to others
I kinda like my Dad and Mom
I really like my parents
I don't holler, I don't hoot
I don't shout or scream excitedly
I don't act like a nincompoop
I don't behave foolishly or stupidly
I don't hide when the police come
I don't run away or conceal myself when law enforcement shows up
I am what I hated when I was young
I have turned into what I used to dislike as a juvenile
I'm slowin' down, I'm getting old
I'm reducing my pace of life, advancing in years
N' my back is getting bad
In particular, my spine is causing me pain
I just sit 'n' moan all day
I simply grumble incessantly without taking any action
Wasn't like this when I was a lad
Things were unlike this in my younger days
Comb my hair, brush my teeth
I maintain my hygiene by brushing my hair and teeth
Wash my feet more than once a week
I clean my feet multiple times in a week
N' I never leave my flies undone
I ensure that my zipper is always fastened
I am what I hated when I was young
I have become what I loathed in my youth
I'm the original mixed up kid
I'm the classic case of a confused individual
I ain't proud of what I did
I'm not happy with some of my past actions
Now I'm older, calmed down some
My current self is more relaxed, having aged
I hate what I used to be when I was young
I dislike who I used to be when I was younger
I hate what I used to be when I was young
I really dislike my previous self
I hate what I used to be when I was young
I hate the person I was in the past
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hunter Gorgas
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