French musician since 2002 mr.teddybear began working in the now well-known… Read Full Bio ↴French musician since 2002 mr.teddybear began working in the now well-known french band Psykick Lyrikah in Rennes. He imposes his mark by the melancholy of his tracks. French criticist (Lesinrocks) JD Beauvallet (Les Inrockuptibles) referred to it as "symphoniques siphonnées." (crazy symphonies).

A street-tape and an album later, he took off after production of the album "Des Lumières sous la Pluie." Its production is rare, but it will come out of this long period a few meetings, an experience (Sodium Soul by Kamasoundtracks), then the meeting with the label Dezordr, who will accompany to format his first album Huis clos in 2010 .

After this first solo album, mr.teddybear continued his exploration within and released an EP with former colleagues from Dezordr Records, Shiyugosha, samuraï guitarist, and french rap band K2C : placards & cadavres.

Time to Say Goodbye
mr.teddybear Lyrics

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I hear you calling from a distance but you breaking up
And when I see you in my dreams I hate waking up
Nah this can't be real life this shit seem fake as fuck (this shit feel fake)
Hey yo this feel like a bad dream somebody wake me up (wake me up)

And I know that you gon' guide me from the other side
Man I know it hurts for you to see my mother cry
I hate to question God and sometimes wonder why

But It’s always see you later never say goodbye

Ugh, dear pops, how it’s going up there?
I know it ain’t fair, how much you suffered while you was here
This shit don’t seem real
At least you reunited with your mother
Just do me a favor tell her and Tia Reyna I love her, I can’t
Keep my composure, I'm just trying to maintain
It warms my heart when people tell me you and I are the same
Gotta stay strong for the family I be hiding the pain
So when them showers fall I go outside and cry in the rain, damn
Your wake was beautiful I know that you proud
Inspired me to go so much harder I won’t let you down
Everybody shared stories, you inspired all these people
Your life was truly a movie and I'm sure heaven’s the sequel damn
I'm breaking down as I'm writing these lyrics
But you here I could feel it, always with me in spirit
Give me strength to be fearless
And your wings so I could fly
And watch your baby boy become the illest alive

I hear you calling from a distance but you breaking up
And when I see you in my dreams I hate waking up
Nah this can't be real life this shit seem fake as fuck (this shit feel fake)
Hey yo this feel like a bad dream somebody wake me up (wake me up)

And I know that you gon' guide me from the other side
Man I know it hurts for you to see my mother cry
I hate to question God and sometimes wonder why
But It’s always see you later never say goodbye

Dear pops, every night I wish I'll wake up to your presence
January 5th, that’s the day them gates opened from Heaven,
Fast forwards five days they lighting candles on the cake,
But before I blow them out, there’s this wish I gotta make
That you had more time on earth, but it ended from the cancer
You just retired from your job and you ain’t have the chance to
Celebrate, all your work, enjoy the fruits of your labor
Lord I’m sure you understand right now my heart is filled with anger, it felt
Like yesterday they said you got a couple weeks left
And you my superhero so I was convinced you’d cheat death
The same way you did it with that heart attack and aneurysm
I thought like “no way” he most def got a chance of living
But the cancer spread everywhere it was too strong
B failing her classes, can’t get over it that you gone
Been a while, still in denial we trying to move on
I love you pops I wrote you this song
it go like

I hear you calling from a distance but you breaking up
And when I see you in my dreams I hate waking up
Nah this can't be real life this shit seem fake as fuck (this shit feel fake)
Hey yo this feel like a bad dream somebody wake me up (wake me up)

And I know that you gon' guide me from the other side
Man I know it hurts for you to see my mother cry
I hate to question God and sometimes wonder why
But It’s always see you later never say goodbye (never say goodbye)

I’m happy, I, I must say I had a happy life,

And if i had it, I would honestly go back when I was in the countryside (in DR)
Those were the best days of my life...

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the artist expresses their feelings of disconnection and disbelief after losing someone close to them. They hear their loved one's voice from a distance, but it's breaking up, symbolizing their struggle to hold onto their memory. The mention of seeing them in dreams and hating to wake up emphasizes their desire to continue feeling connected to that person. Despite feeling like it's all a bad dream, they acknowledge that it's difficult for their mother to grieve, and they question why such pain is present. However, they believe that even though it's not a final goodbye, they will always remember and honor the departed.

Moving onto the second verse, the artist addresses their father. They express their awareness of the suffering he endured while being alive, and how his passing still feels surreal to them. They find comfort in the thought of him being reunited with his mother in the afterlife and request to send love to other cherished individuals in heaven. The artist admits to struggling to keep their emotions in check, but they find solace in the fact that they and their father are seen as similar by others. They hide their pain for the sake of the family and release it in anonymity by crying in the rain. The artist praises their father's wake, as it was a beautiful celebration of his life that inspired him to work harder and not let his father down. They acknowledge the impact he had on others and describe his life as a movie, with heaven being the continuation. Despite the grief and tears, the artist feels their father's presence and draws strength and inspiration from it.

In the third verse, the artist continues addressing their father directly. They express their longing for him every night and mention the day the gates of heaven opened for him. Although there was a five-day period with birthday celebrations, the artist feels it was too short and wishes their father had more time on earth, especially as he had just retired. They express anger and frustration at the circumstances, feeling that their father deserved to enjoy the fruits of his labor. The artist recollects the moment they were told their father's prognosis, believing that he could defy death due to his previous triumph over a heart attack and aneurysm. However, the spreading cancer proved to be stronger, and the artist struggles to accept that he's gone. They mention the impacts on the family, such as their sister's academic decline, and confess that they are still in denial while trying to move forward. The verse concludes with the artist's declaration of love to their father by dedicating the song to him.

Returning to the chorus, the artist repeats the sentiments expressed in the first verse. They still hear their loved one's voice, but it's distant and breaking up, and the feeling of it all being an unreal, bad dream persists. They acknowledge that it's painful for their mother to grieve and question why such losses occur. However, they find comfort in the idea that this is not a permanent goodbye but rather a "see you later."

The song concludes with a spoken section where the artist expresses gratitude for having had a happy life, especially during their time in the countryside back in the Dominican Republic. They reflect on those days as the best of their life, cherishing the memories and experiences from that time.

Overall, this song delves into the artist's deep emotions following the loss of their father. It encapsulates their struggle to accept reality, their desire to maintain a connection with their father, and the love they continue to hold for him despite his absence. The lyrics also touch on the impact of their father's life, their family's grief, and their strength to move forward while still honoring their father's memory.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear you calling from a distance but you breaking up
I can sense your presence, but our connection is fading

And when I see you in my dreams I hate waking up
The moments when I feel close to you, I dread returning to reality

Nah this can't be real life this shit seem fake as fuck (this shit feel fake)
I struggle to believe that this is my actual existence, it feels incredibly unreal

Hey yo this feel like a bad dream somebody wake me up (wake me up)
This experience resembles a nightmare, I desperately wish to be shaken awake

And I know that you gon' guide me from the other side
I have faith that you will continue to provide guidance and support from beyond

Man I know it hurts for you to see my mother cry
I am aware of the pain you feel when witnessing my mother's sorrow

I hate to question God and sometimes wonder why
Though it is difficult, I struggle not to question God's plans and understand the purpose behind it

But It’s always see you later never say goodbye
Our parting may be temporary, but we will never truly bid farewell

Ugh, dear pops, how it’s going up there?
Oh, dear father, how are things in the afterlife?

I know it ain’t fair, how much you suffered while you was here
I acknowledge the injustice of the pain you endured during your time on Earth

This shit don’t seem real
This situation feels incredibly surreal

At least you reunited with your mother
At the very least, you have been reunited with your own mother

Just do me a favor tell her and Tia Reyna I love her, I can’t
Please pass on my love to her and our aunt Reyna, as I am unable to do it myself

Keep my composure, I'm just trying to maintain
I strive to stay composed and hold myself together, aiming to maintain stability

It warms my heart when people tell me you and I are the same
I find solace and comfort when others acknowledge the similarities between you and me

Gotta stay strong for the family I be hiding the pain
I must remain strong for our family, concealing the agony within

So when them showers fall I go outside and cry in the rain, damn
Therefore, when tears pour down, I venture outside to weep amidst the rain, feeling overwhelmed

Your wake was beautiful I know that you proud
The gathering celebrating your life was truly meaningful, and I believe it brought you pride

Inspired me to go so much harder I won’t let you down
Your life and memory have motivated me to push myself further, ensuring I never disappoint you

Everybody shared stories, you inspired all these people
Everyone recounted stories, demonstrating how profoundly you inspired and impacted others

Your life was truly a movie and I'm sure heaven’s the sequel damn
Your life was like an extraordinary movie, and I strongly believe that heaven serves as the continuation

I'm breaking down as I'm writing these lyrics
While composing these lyrics, I am crumbling emotionally and mentally

But you here I could feel it, always with me in spirit
However, I sense your presence, knowing that you are always by my side in spirit

Give me strength to be fearless
Grant me the fortitude to be brave and face challenges without fear

And your wings so I could fly
Bestow upon me your metaphorical wings, enabling me to soar and achieve greatness

And watch your baby boy become the illest alive
Observe as your beloved son blossoms into an exceptionally skilled and remarkable individual

Dear pops, every night I wish I'll wake up to your presence
Oh, beloved father, each night I hope to awaken to your comforting presence

January 5th, that’s the day them gates opened from Heaven
On January 5th, the gates of Heaven welcomed you into its embrace

Fast forwards five days they lighting candles on the cake
Merely five days later, candles are being lit atop a cake in your honor

But before I blow them out, there’s this wish I gotta make
Before extinguishing those candles, there is a crucial wish I must express

That you had more time on earth, but it ended from the cancer
I yearn for your presence on Earth to have been prolonged, but cancer cut your journey short

You just retired from your job and you ain’t have the chance to
You had recently retired from your job, and unfortunately, you were not given the opportunity to

Celebrate, all your work, enjoy the fruits of your labor
Revel in the celebration of your achievements and savor the rewards of your hard work

Lord I’m sure you understand right now my heart is filled with anger, it felt
My Lord, I believe you comprehend the overwhelming anger that currently resides within my heart

Like yesterday they said you got a couple weeks left
It feels as though it was just yesterday when we were informed that you only had a few weeks remaining

And you my superhero so I was convinced you’d cheat death
Being my superhero, I was convinced that you would defy death's grasp

The same way you did it with that heart attack and aneurysm
Just as you triumphed over that heart attack and aneurysm

I thought like “no way” he most def got a chance of living
I firmly believed that there was no way you wouldn't be given a chance to keep living

But the cancer spread everywhere it was too strong
Unfortunately, the cancer had spread extensively and proved too formidable

B failing her classes, can’t get over it that you gone
Your absence weighs heavily on B, as she struggles academically and finds it difficult to accept that you are no longer with us

Been a while, still in denial we trying to move on
It has been some time, yet we are still grappling with disbelief as we attempt to progress forward

I love you pops I wrote you this song
Dearest father, I express my love for you through this heartfelt song

it go like
It unfolds like this

I’m happy, I, I must say I had a happy life
I must acknowledge that I had a joyful life, filled with happiness

And if i had it, I would honestly go back when I was in the countryside (in DR)
And if given the chance, I would genuinely choose to revisit the time I spent in the countryside of the Dominican Republic

Those were the best days of my life...
For they were the most remarkable days I ever experienced...

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