Pick Me Up
Hunter & the Bear Lyrics

The lyrics of "Pick Me Up" by Hunter & the Bear reveal the struggles and difficulties faced by the singer. The first few lines reference a sense of burnout and disillusionment which comes through in their music, and how they feel like they've been playing on these old strings for too long. They feel stuck in a rut and in need of inspiration and new direction. However, despite their struggles, they seem to have been paying attention to other people's journeys and paths, eager to learn from the mistakes of others and avoid falling behind.

The chorus of the song begins with a plea - "If I fall behind, pick me up". The singer acknowledges that they may stumble along the way, but they don't want to be left behind. They're looking for someone to support them on their journey, someone who will help them stay on track and pick them up when they fall. The middle verse takes a different approach, with the singer telling someone not to try and coax them into writing another love song. There’s a sense of frustration here, that whoever they're singing to is trying to pigeonhole them into writing the same sort of music.

The final verse has a more positive tone, with the singer stating they know they have a long way to go, but it won't be the end of them. They know they need to keep going on this path, “miles to go” but they won't be defeated. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the singer again asking for help as they navigate the obstacles in their way.