There are at least two bands called The Bears.

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.

Waiting Room
The Bears Lyrics

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When will I ever grow up
When will today be enough
When will I learn to be here now?
It's on the other side of the door - that's what I'm looking for
I have what I need - why do I want more? more?
Put a lot of pavement on my shoes
Made a lot of payments on my dues
I'm running out of patience just like you

I'll be in the waiting room tomorrow just like today and yesterday
Why am I still waiting my life away?
Where will I find the will to stop running and just stand still
And take a look at the bird in my hand?

How can I find the faith to drop out of the human race
And let the future crawl back to its cage?

Overall Meaning

The Bears' song "Waiting Room" is a reflective piece that touches on the theme of inner turmoil, confusion, and the constant feeling of being stuck in the same place. The singer begins by questioning when they will finally grow up and be content with what they have. They also ask themselves when they will learn to live in the present and be content with what they have. The singer is aware that the answers to their questions lie beyond the door, but they still feel the need to keep searching for more.

The lyrics "I have what I need - why do I want more, more?" shows us that the singer is aware of the abundance in their life but still feels unfulfilled. “Put a lot of pavement on my shoes, made a lot of payments on my dues, I'm running out of patience just like you” are echoes of the struggles that the singer has been through and how it has gotten tiring, causing them to lose patience with the waiting room. The song ends with the singer asking how they can find the faith to drop out of the human race and let the future crawl back into its cage. Here, the singer is asking for a break or a chance to take a breath, to let go of the future and find peace in their present.

Overall, "Waiting Room" is a poignant and melancholic song that navigates the timeless feeling of uncertainty and the desire for something more.

Line by Line Meaning

When will I ever grow up
I'm feeling like I'm not quite adult enough

When will today be enough
I'm unsatisfied with what's going on today

When will I learn to be here now?
I want to be more present in the moment

It's on the other side of the door - that's what I'm looking for
I'm searching for something that I can't quite reach

I have what I need - why do I want more? more?
I already have what I need, but I still want more

Put a lot of pavement on my shoes
I've been walking around a lot

Made a lot of payments on my dues
I've been paying my debts and working hard

I'm running out of patience just like you
I'm getting frustrated, just like everyone else

I'll be in the waiting room tomorrow just like today and yesterday
I feel like I'm stuck in the same place, waiting for something to happen

Why am I still waiting my life away?
I feel like I'm wasting my time by waiting