The most prominent b… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called The Bears.
The most prominent band called The Bears formed in 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and continue to create new music today. Their sound may be categorized as Power-Pop or Prog Pop, but draws from a diverse pallet of influences, and features the distinctive avant-garde guitar playing of Adrian Belew, the band's most prominent member.
In addition to guitarist, vocalist and producer Belew, The Bears consists of guitarist/vocalist Rob Fetters, drummer/vocalist Chris Arduser, and bassist Bob Nyswonger (without Belew, the three are known as the PsychoDots).
In addition, there is a twee band called Bears (without the "the") from Cleveland, Ohio.
Another band called The Bears were formed in Watford, UK, by former Wire guitarist George Gill and future Julian Cope manager Cally. They released three singles in 1979, including the excellent Insane/Decisions which appeared on the Belfast label Good Vibrations.
As You Are
The Bears Lyrics
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Don't cry
You never loved me like you think you did
And so long cold stone
There's nothing to say here, nothing will be done
I hope you find someone who loves you
For all that you are
For all that I am
I spoke with your sister
Told her I'm sorry
Told her we tried
Goodnight
Please don't cry
You never loved me like you think you did
I hope you find someone who loves you
For all that you are
I hope I find someone who loves me
For all that I am
All that I am
All that I am
All that I am
All that I am
I hope you find someone who loves you
For all that you are
I hope I find someone who loves me
For all that I am
The Bears' song "As You Are" is a poignant and bittersweet reflection on the end of a relationship. The singer addresses their former partner, bidding them goodnight and encouraging them not to cry. They acknowledge that their love was not as strong as either of them may have believed, and that there is nothing left to say or do. The singer then expresses a hope that both they and their ex will eventually find love with someone who accepts and loves them for who they truly are.
The sorrowful tone of the song is underscored by the line "You never loved me like you think you did", which suggests that the relationship was based on a kind of flawed perception, and that the emotional attachment between the couple was weaker than they had believed. The singer's message of hope for a future love that honors each partner's true self is both poetic and heartfelt, signaling a willingness to let go of the past and embrace a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight
Closing the conversation for the night
Don't cry
Requesting the other person not to cry during the goodbye
You never loved me like you think you did
Realizing that the other person's love wasn't as intense as they believed it to be
And so long cold stone
Saying farewell to a place that no longer holds any significance
There's nothing to say here, nothing will be done
The conversation has reached its end, and no resolution is possible
I hope you find someone who loves you
For all that you are
Wishing the other person finds unconditional and complete love
I hope I find someone who loves me
For all that I am
Expressing the desire to find someone who accepts them wholeheartedly, including their flaws
I spoke with your sister
Told her I'm sorry
Told her we tried
Apologizing to the other person's family and acknowledging the effort both put into the relationship
All that I am
Summing up the longing to be loved unconditionally for one's true self
All that I am
All that I am
All that I am
All that I am
Emphasizing the desire for acceptance and love for one's true self
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Donald John Davie, Johannes Egenberg Refsdal, Kevin Anthony Jones
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