A Freak Accident
Bear Quartet · Early Years [2003]
What I remember
it's too cold in the water
too hot indoors
beyond the point of remorse
what I remember
there's a bottle and it's broken
by words finally spoken
no missing links howled in the open
but I'm sure I heard you laugh
only stitches away from the past
I avoided today
a strange quality greets me here
a promise no one would notice
to come back again
if I somehow got away
a sad discovery
I can't locate the centre
of how much you meant to me
of what I once felt as alive in me
but I'm sure I heard you laugh
only stitches away from the past
I avoided today
adrenaline and awe
sharpened everything I saw
it's too cold in the water
too hot indoors
beyond the point of remorse
what I remember
there's a bottle and it's broken
by words finally spoken
no missing links howled in the open
but I'm sure I heard you laugh
only stitches away from the past
I avoided today
a strange quality greets me here
a promise no one would notice
to come back again
if I somehow got away
a sad discovery
I can't locate the centre
of how much you meant to me
of what I once felt as alive in me
but I'm sure I heard you laugh
only stitches away from the past
I avoided today
adrenaline and awe
sharpened everything I saw
A Freak Accident
Released on the Bear Quartet's 2003 album Early Years, 'A Freak Accident' stands as a defining track within their distinctive blend of indie rock and punk energy. The song captures the band's signature approach, characterized by driving rhythms and raw vocal delivery that became hallmarks of their early discography. As part of their broader catalog from the early 2000s, the recording reflects the era's independent music scene, where DIY ethos and authentic sound took precedence over polished production. The track has since become a staple for fans of the group, representing the high-energy performances that defined their live shows and cementing their reputation in the alternative rock landscape.