In bed your body burns just like a fire. And your eyes they … Read Full Bio ↴Lyrics:
In bed your body burns just like a fire. And your eyes they twitch under lids from side to side.
And my ego can’t seem to get a grip
I’ll simplify the terms I’m leaving until my body lays under leaves and green-green grass
By then my ego might finally get a grip
So I’ll let my lover lie and in absence I’ll drink tonight
With tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar’s bones
I could patiently seek another chance
Or I could cut you deep with a simple glance
I loathe your hesitance
I’ll let my lover lie and in absence I’ll drink tonight
With tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar’s bones
So lay like a monument to poise and indifference
Betrayed by retreating lips to baring teeth
I’ll trade my vindictive sigh for quarter of witless spite
Til I, like my lover, lie with beggar’s bones
Til I let my lover
Lay like you know I swallowed my hungry pride
And let it all go for the sake of a better life
Bear
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And my ego can’t seem to get a grip
I’ll simplify the terms I’m leaving until my body lays under leaves and green-green grass
By then my ego might finally get a grip
So I’ll let my lover lie and in absence I’ll drink tonight
With tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar’s bones
Or I could cut you deep with a simple glance
I loathe your hesitance
I’ll let my lover lie and in absence I’ll drink tonight
With tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar’s bones
So lay like a monument to poise and indifference
Betrayed by retreating lips to baring teeth
I’ll trade my vindictive sigh for quarter of witless spite
Til I, like my lover, lie with beggar’s bones
Til I let my lover
Lay like you know I swallowed my hungry pride
And let it all go for the sake of a better life
The lyrics in O'Brother's song "Bear" express the frustrations and struggles of a failing relationship. The first verse starts with a vivid image of the singer's partner in bed, burning with fever and experiencing restless dreams. This metaphorical image of the partner's inner turmoil is paralleled with the singer's own emotional state as they struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship. They are unable to control their ego, which prevents them from fully letting go of the situation.
The second verse presents a choice between seeking reconciliation or seeking revenge. The line "I loathe your hesitance" indicates that the partner may be indecisive or hesitant in their feelings. The singer ultimately decides to let go of the relationship and drown their sorrows in alcohol, symbolizing their attempt to numb their pain and ignore the gravity of the situation. They describe themselves as having "tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar's bones," adding to the overall theme of feeling depleted and broken.
Line by Line Meaning
In bed your body burns just like a fire. And your eyes they twitch under lids from side to side.
Your body is burning with passion while you sleep but your restless eyes suggest a troubled mind.
And my ego can’t seem to get a grip
My ego is out of control and I can't seem to manage it.
I’ll simplify the terms I’m leaving until my body lays under leaves and green-green grass
I'll make it easy to understand why I am leaving until I pass away and join the earth.
By then my ego might finally get a grip
By then I may have learnt to control my ego.
So I’ll let my lover lie and in absence I’ll drink tonight
So I'll let my partner rest and drink alone tonight.
With tired limbs, indecent mind, and beggar’s bones
My exhausted body, corrupted mind, and poor soul will accompany me.
I could patiently seek another chance
I could try again with patience and understanding.
Or I could cut you deep with a simple glance
Or I could hurt you deeply without words, just with my eyes.
I loathe your hesitance
I have strong dislike for the way you hold back.
So lay like a monument to poise and indifference
Lay there like a symbol of composed and distant behavior.
Betrayed by retreating lips to baring teeth
Your smile hides your inner discomfort and pain.
I’ll trade my vindictive sigh for quarter of witless spite
I'll give up my hateful sigh for a fraction of unwise criticism.
Til I, like my lover, lie with beggar’s bones
Until I, like my partner will end up with nothing but a poor soul.
Til I let my lover
Until I let my partner rest in peace.
Lay like you know I swallowed my hungry pride
Lay like you understand the pride I kept aside to put an end to this.
And let it all go for the sake of a better life
And let everything go for the sake of a brighter future.
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on Oblivion
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