The Bear Quartet are Mattias Alkberg on vocals and guitar, Jari Haapalainen on guitar, Peter Nuottaniemi on bass guitar, Jejo Perkovic on drums and Carl Olsson on keyboards. Peter and Mattias write the lyrics, Mattias, Jari and Carl write the music.
The Bear Quartet have spawned many side projects, they can almost be seen as the "hub" of Swedish pop music. Mattias sings and plays in Mattias Alkberg BD, whose debut album Tunaskolan released in 2004 was very well received by the critics and audience. Punk in Swedish. Jari produces lots of other artists, such as Nicolai Dunger, Ed Harcourt, Kristofer Γ strΓΆm, The Concretes and Frida HyvΓΆnen, and plays with Maria from The Concretes in Heikki. Carl has Paddington DC, some kind of noise electro pop.
The name "Bear Quartet" is taken from Klas Γstergrens book Gentlemen.
The album titles follow an interesting naming scheme: every title is two words, of which the first ends with a "y".
All albums are released on SkellefteΓ₯-based independent label A West Side Fabrication.
Broken Heart
The Bear Quartet Lyrics
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what snowing in summer
break broken heart
break broken heart
smell of people burning rubber
not the rubber smelling brother
broken heart
broken heart
broken herat
The lyrics to The Bear Quartet's song Broken Heart entail a sense of despair, hopelessness, and sadness. The reference to stars falling like snowflakes in summer signifies an unexpected and unfortunate event that causes heartbreak. This impossibly impossible scenario highlights the paradoxical nature of the pain and hurt that love and loss can cause. The repetition of "break broken heart" accentuates the brokenness and vulnerability that the singer feels after their heart has been shattered.
The next stanza starts with a smell of burning rubber, a jarring and stark contrast to the previous lines. The aromatic memory of burning rubber could represent the feeling of being stuck or trapped, unable to move forward or escape the pain. However, the singer swiftly clarifies that it is not the smell of a "brother" but still a dolorous and sad aroma. The final line repeats, reinforcing the sense of a broken heart.
Overall, The Bear Quartet's song Broken Heart is a haunting and poignant listen, showcasing the feelings of loss and heartbreak that are immensely relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars fall to the ground like snowflakes
The feeling of betrayal is overwhelming, as if the stars themselves are falling from the sky like snowflakes.
what snowing in summer
The pain is so intense that it feels like an impossible occurrence, as if it were snowing in the middle of summer.
break broken heart
The heart has already been broken, but the emotional pain continues to intensify.
smell of people burning rubber
The scent of rubber burning implies that something is wrong, and the oppressive smell serves as a reminder of the brokenness that surrounds us.
not the rubber smelling brother
Although the smell of burning rubber is present, it is not the fault of the people around us; it is rather a sign of the brokenness of the world itself.
broken heart
The heart is shattered and there seems to be no hope of it ever being repaired.
broken heart
The pain of a broken heart is so intense that it is hard to describe, but it is a feeling that stays with us forever.
Contributed by Michael F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.