I'm still her
Bear Quartet · Angry Brigade [2003]
You are seventeen, twentythree, you belong
you're not something to own
Glow, can't you see life glow
unremarkable and slow
It pushes us all relentlessly on
There's happiness where and when I least expect
It's such a rare thing but it's happening
There's happiness and of course yes there is death
loneliness and regrets, one fire less
Live, so repetitive
Now I've locked myself out and you can't be reached
yet, but it's allright
Slow, can't you see them glow
every room outside, one day we are all found
one day we're those who died
There's happiness where and when I least expect
everything that I see will outlive me
There's happiness and of course fear and death
loneliness hard regrets, one fire less
We'll never ride into the sun with the end
hung above our hardships and our love
I didn't cry not until we lowered you
down into the cold ground the cold cold ground
About I'm still her
"I'm Still Her" by Bear Quartet stands as a defining track from their 2003 album *Angry Brigade*, a work that solidified their reputation as pioneers of the queer indie scene. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of raw, confessional lyrics and driving, rhythmic instrumentation, capturing the emotional turbulence of early 2000s gay male identity with unflinching honesty. Released during a pivotal era for LGBTQ+ representation in independent music, the recording reflects the band's commitment to authentic storytelling and their refusal to conform to mainstream pop structures. As a cornerstone of their discography, the track remains a powerful testament to the group's ability to translate personal experience into universal anthems, influencing a generation of artists who sought to merge political urgency with melodic accessibility.