Raf Rundell, a former press officer, and Joe Goddard, one fith of electronic music band Hot Chip, met while working together at the Greco-Roman soundsystem parties. Joe has told how the band originated from the suggestion of a friend who proposed that he, Raf and Joe Mount (from the band Metronomy) form a band called 'The 3 Bears'. The band ultimately formed as a two piece without Joe Mount. During their formative studio sessions Raf & Joe created the tracks 'Mercy Time' and 'Be Strong', which went on to appear on their first EP 'Follow The Bears', released by Southern Fried Records in early 2010. 'Follow The Bears' was supported by a subsequent remix EP featuring contributions from Derrick Carter & Supabeatz. The Bears went on to release a further two EPs on Southern Fried Records, 'Curious Nature EP' in the latter part of 2010 and 'Bearhug EP' in early 2011. Both were accompanied by further remix EPs with contributors including Maxxi Soundsystem and Midland. The 2 Bears first complete album Be Strong was released on January 29, 2012, and was preceded by the single 'Work' on January 2. The single was included on the XFM playlist. They also made a mix album, 2 Bears 1 Love which featured Wiley, Toddla T, and remixes from the 2 Bears. They also announced a second LP titled 'The Night is Young' was to be released in September 2014 on Southern Fried Records.
Not This Time
The 2 Bears Lyrics
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The memories expand and fill the space and time
I was living in a world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
I can't believe I caught you out there playing games
It's no more living in the world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
Yeah I was only trying to mind my own business
Baby I was lonely in our bed so many nights
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
You come strolling in the sunlight and I listen to your lies
Well not this time
Not this time, well
Smoking cigarettes at night waiting for you to come
So silent in our home that I was bouncing off the walls
Tell me who is he and does he mean anything at all to you this time
Ooh this time well
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time whoa
Baby I ain't no fool so I cannot understand
How I gave it up and trusted you with everything I had
No more living in the world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
Yeah I was only trying to mind my own business
Baby I was lonely in our bed so many nights
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
You come strolling in the sunlight and I listen to your lies
Well not this time
Not this time, well
Smoking cigarettes at night waiting for you to come
So silent in our home that I was bouncing off the walls
Tell me who is he and does he mean anything at all to you this time
Ooh this time well
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
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The song "Not This Time" by The 2 Bears is a heartfelt and powerful ballad about betrayal and heartbreak. The lyrics talk about a broken heart that has taken time to heal and the pain of discovering that someone you trusted was playing games behind your back. The singer of the song is someone who has been trying to mind their own business and live in a world where they don't have to worry about deceit and lies, but they were brought back to reality when they caught their significant other cheating.
The first stanza sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that it took a while to heal from heartbreak and trying to move on. However, when they caught their lover cheating, they faced the betrayal head-on and refused to be deceived again. They go further and demand to know who the other person is and if they mean anything at all to their lover. The song's title "Not This Time" makes it clear that the singer is done allowing themselves to be vulnerable and hurt by their lover's actions.
The song's melody and production also add to the powerful and poignant feel of the lyrics. The slow and melancholic beat creates a sense of sadness and longing that complements the lyrics' emotional depth. As the song progresses, there is a sense of determination and strength that makes it clear that the singer is moving on and leaving the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
It took a while to mend this broken heart of mine
It took some time to recover from the emotional pain inflicted on me by you.
The memories expand and fill the space and time
I am haunted by the memories of the times we spent together, making it difficult for me to move on.
I was living in a world dressed in disguise
I was living in a world where I was unaware of your true intentions and the reality of the situation.
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
Once I found out about your deceit, you could no longer continue hiding and pretending.
And I was only trying to mind my own business
I was not actively seeking out your mistakes, but merely living my life without interference from you.
I can't believe I caught you out there playing games
I am surprised and disappointed that you were engaging in malicious behavior behind my back.
The more you try denying the more you fan the flames
By denying your wrongdoing, you are only making things worse and adding fuel to the fire of our conflict.
Baby I was lonely in our bed so many nights
I felt lonely and neglected while lying in our bed, longing for your love and attention.
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
I was under the impression that you were out working hard for our future, but instead you were betraying me.
You come strolling in the sunlight and I listen to your lies
You would come home, trying to act innocent and cheerful, but I knew that you were still lying to me.
Well not this time
This time, I am no longer willing to forgive and forget like I have in the past.
Smoking cigarettes at night waiting for you to come
I resorted to smoking cigarettes while waiting for you to come home, battling with the anxiety and uncertainty of the situation.
So silent in our home that I was bouncing off the walls
The silence in our home was deafening, leaving me in a state of restlessness and frustration.
Tell me who is he and does he mean anything at all to you this time
I want to know who this other person is, and if they hold any significance to you beyond just physical infidelity.
Baby I ain't no fool so I cannot understand
I am not a fool and cannot comprehend how I let you deceive and hurt me for so long.
No more living in the world dressed in disguise
I refuse to live in a world where deceit and betrayal are masked by false pretenses.
Not this time
This time, I refuse to put up with your lies and betrayal any longer.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH GODDARD, RAPHAEL KWAME RUNDELL, GO GARY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Albert
LYRICS:
It took a while to mend this broken heart of mine
The memories expand and fill the space and time
I was living in a world dressed in disguise
With your cover blonde you have no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
I don't believe I caught you out there playing games
The more you tried denying the more you fed the flames
There's no more living in a world dressed in disguise
With your cover blonde you have no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
and I was only trying to mind my own business
[Chorus]:
Baby I was lonely in a bed so many nights
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
You come strolling in a sunrise when I listen to your lies but not this time not this time
Smoking cigarrettes at night waiting for you to come
So silent in home where I was bouncing off the walls
Tell me who is he
It doesnt mean nothing at all to you this time oh this time
Not this time(repeat)
Baby I any no fool so I cannot understand
How I gave it up and trusted you with everything I had
No more living in a world dressed in disguise
With your cover blonde you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
[Chorus]
Not this time(repeat)
Jefferson Moreno
It took a while to mend this broken heart of mine
The memories expand and fill the space and time
I was living in a world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
I can't believe I caught you out there playing games
The more you try denying the more you fan the flames
It's no more living in the world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
Yeah I was only trying to mind my own business
Baby I was lonely in our bed so many nights
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
You come strolling in the sunlight and I listen to your lies
Well not this time
Not this time, well
Smoking cigarettes at night waiting for you to come
So silent in our home that I was bouncing off the walls
Tell me who is he and does he mean anything at all to you this time
Ooh this time well
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Not this time well
Not this time whoa
Baby I ain't no fool so I cannot understand
How I gave it up and trusted you with everything I had
No more living in the world dressed in disguise
With your cover blown you had no place to hide
And I was only trying to mind my own business
Yeah I was only trying to mind my own business
Baby I was lonely in our bed so many nights
Thinking you were out there working thinking you would do me right
You come strolling in the sunlight and I listen to your lies
Well not this time
Not this time, well
Smoking cigarettes at night waiting for you to come
So silent in our home that I was bouncing off the walls
Tell me who is he and does he mean anything at all to you this time
Ooh this time well
Not this time yeah
Not this time
Paul Attinello
I often rewatch this, over the years... and show it in classes to music and philosophy students. It is, frankly, wonderful - and full of life....
EvanSynth
2021 and I still dancing with this beats. 💜🦇💜
Thanks for all ur music 2 bears
Yulo
Agreed !! 2022
Ilya Wazuhiru
2023 - still delivers!
О дивный мир!
Февраль 2023 года, а я продолжаю слушать этот прекрасный трек! Not this time yeah!😍🙏
Lea
People are talking about how the video didn't relate at all to the song, but personally I think it shows amazing creativity and how unique they are
Adelaide Mackenzie
Yep
Cecilia Janulionis
Escuchaba radio como ruido de fondo hasta esta cancion... mi cabeza asiente, acompaña mi pie y subo el volumen. Me encanta.
FRANK SANTOYO
Singin' the Blues while making us want to dance. What a profound sophistication in the art of bringing us into a world of stark dynamics. Bravo
Marcos Ovalle De Moya
I still hear this song and I think is the very first time!!! I LOVE IT!!!