Bear Melt
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics

There are always just a few pebbles
In the middle of a flowing stream, there are always a few pebbles blocking the way.

In the middle of a stream
The pebbles are located in the center of the stream.

When it's trying to be a flowing mother
The stream is trying to flow like a nurturing mother does.

Oh she blows she blows
The stream is flowing and moving forward.

Nobody knows
It is unclear where the stream is heading or where it will end up.

Oh there she goes
The stream is continuing to flow and move forward.

Then along comes a little tiny
Suddenly, a small animal shows up.

Animal nipping a
This animal starts to drink a few drops of water from the stream.

Few drops out of her side
The animal only drinks a small amount of water.

She can run
The stream could keep flowing and moving forward.

She could stay
The stream could stop where it is and remain stagnant.

But the days not right and so she's gonna move
The stream decides to keep going and move away from this spot because it doesn't feel right.

Let me tell you gonna move
The stream is announcing that it is going to move on.

Let me tell you how I'm gonna move along
The stream is letting us know how it is going to move forward.

Out away
The stream is moving outwards and away from where it was.

But ahhhh
Suddenly, something unexpected happens.

There's a man come along with a jacket on
A man appears wearing a jacket.

Long gun in his hand
The man is holding a long gun in his hand.

I said there was a man coming on
The stream repeats that a man is coming closer.

With a red jacket on
The man is wearing a red jacket.

And a big long gun in his hand
The man still has a large gun in his hand.

Got a sledge hammer
The man now has a sledgehammer.

All he needs is one head
He is only looking to kill one thing.

Just one sledge hammer baby and all
With just one swing, he can kill everything in the area.

All them animals is dead
If he uses the sledgehammer, he will kill all the animals.

But why not keep the little animals alive?
The stream is wondering why the man doesn't try to protect the animals.

Why not?
The stream is questioning the man's motives and lack of compassion.

I say why not?
The stream repeats the question and emphasizes its confusion and anger.

And don't you worry 'bout being sentimental honey
The stream is advising the man not to worry about being too emotional or empathetic.

They're just an animal you want to keep alive
The stream is explaining that the animals are worth saving and protecting.

Keep alive
The stream is urging the man to keep the animals alive.

And give it to you what I have
The stream is giving something back to the man.

Give it to me
The stream wants the man to return something back to it.

Give to you yeah
The stream is willing to share something with the man.

And give it to me
The stream is requesting something from the man.

Oh
The stream is getting more excited and energized.

You know how good it feels when somebody gives it to you
The stream is reminding the man how good it feels to receive something.

Yeah, it feels good when somebody gives it to you.
The stream reiterates how pleasurable it is to receive something.

Gives it to you right here.
The stream is indicating that it can give the man something right now.

Tell me how it feels.
The stream is asking the man to describe how it feels when he receives something.

When somebody gives it to you good.
The stream is emphasizing how important it is to receive something good from someone.

Oh you could listen
The stream is aware that other people may not agree with its point of view.

To a thousand different reasons
There are many arguments and excuses for why something cannot be done.

Why you can't go.
Despite many reasons not to, the stream is determined to keep moving forward.