All Of A Sudden This Idiot Appears
Bear Quartet · Before The Trenches [1997]
was about to tell the truth
but it turned into something different
that made all my pursuits lead down
scape routes I never wanted
from the first ticket to the last
rejected would equal haunted
always wanted to be
a hole without the ass
a glow without a past
could've been a long ago afternoon
could've been
someone who came close enough
to bring misfortune
did I hear a sigh
Well, I don't mind
don't we all pull, drag a darkening
bored past behind
from the first ticket to the last
I always knew you'd manage
to trace some of the damage
back to this
back to me
could've been a long, low humming out of tune
moving slowly across the room
could be the best and worst in me
agreed to follow, to take it on
could've been a long, low humming out of tune
moving slowly from room to room
could be the best and worst in me
agreed to follow, to take it on
but it turned into something different
that made all my pursuits lead down
scape routes I never wanted
from the first ticket to the last
rejected would equal haunted
always wanted to be
a hole without the ass
a glow without a past
could've been a long ago afternoon
could've been
someone who came close enough
to bring misfortune
did I hear a sigh
Well, I don't mind
don't we all pull, drag a darkening
bored past behind
from the first ticket to the last
I always knew you'd manage
to trace some of the damage
back to this
back to me
could've been a long, low humming out of tune
moving slowly across the room
could be the best and worst in me
agreed to follow, to take it on
could've been a long, low humming out of tune
moving slowly from room to room
could be the best and worst in me
agreed to follow, to take it on
All Of A Sudden This Idiot Appears
Released on the 1997 album Before The Trenches, this track by Bear Quartet exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and theatrical storytelling. The song features the group's characteristic vocal harmonies and driving rhythms, capturing the chaotic spirit of their early work. It stands as a testament to their ability to merge aggressive instrumentation with narrative-driven lyrics that often explore themes of absurdity and social commentary. As part of their discography from the mid-90s, the recording reflects the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined the era of underground punk and contributed to the band's lasting reputation for high-energy performances.