The Bear? Bad idea!

[LET_THE_FETUS_ROCK]

I saw them play this twice at the thrillmore on the NYE run and it really got to me.

I love interpreting songs and Jims' lyrics are some of my favorites to ponder.

It's a bad idea to go down to the pier......

Because the character might jump in and commit suicide.  Cause "THey've lost touch with their beating heart....."  " whatever killed their spark...."

But there is still time.... to change your mind.....


the ending is    "Forever ......"

What a theatrical song live!  gives me chills when I listen.

THe bear is the sacred grim reaper.  Stalking you.


Masterful, beautiful and haunting.


More songs like this please!!

[BH]

The "forevers" at the end of the acoustic citsuoca version are super chill inducing!  One of my favorite MMJ moments.

[rob]

Love the Phil Spector style music/production on this......amazing song.....yes, chill inducing here too.

[ManNamedTruth]

Love the Phil Spector style music/production on this......amazing song.....yes, chill inducing here too.

Yeah the drum beat at the beginning sounds like an oldie....what song is that?

[rob]

Love the Phil Spector style music/production on this......amazing song.....yes, chill inducing here too.

Yeah the drum beat at the beginning sounds like an oldie....what song is that?

It's like a slowed down 'Be My Baby' (Ronettes) drum sound.

[inthehollowww]

I can clearly remember hearing MMJ for the first time - and it was this song, during a magnificent winter sunset in the Sonoran desert, that blew me away.  It was almost a religious-type experience and I've been hooked ever since.  

The suicide interpretation is right on point I believe.  At first I associated the lyrics and the pier reference with this kind of homeless/vagrant-type environment ("cuz they're down on their luck").  Can't wait to listen again

[MMJ_fanatic]

I love The Bear