Nowhere's Clearer

Bear Quartet · Everybody Else [1995]

a kind scene

I always wanted to show you

but it's too late

now lost in a state of being

and a way of seeing

that makes it hard to relax

as we both pretend you're not really

pushing yourself away

all words collapse,

untrue but meaning well

I'd say goodbye becomes you



nowhere's clearer,

I doubt nowhere's clearer tonight

I'm out of sight

and I'll turn deeply, deeply unkind

just to spare what's still alive

in my heart



I could hear you sob and moan

for someone you actually

loved to come home

or to reappear in a good dream

stayed away until morning came

saw all them stars and satellites

slowly fade into pale blue

as if ashamed

of what everyday does to you



nowhere's clearer,

I doubt nowhere's clearer tonight

I'm sorry, alright

it's me again,

me against the world against you

I will lose too



trust and betrayals

tools to delay us

getting away with all our great things

all the little evil doings

we're falling off

maps and mountains

Nowhere's Clearer

Released on the 1995 album Everybody Else, "Nowhere's Clearer" stands as a defining track in the discography of the British band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of indie rock and new wave, characterized by its driving rhythms and introspective lyricism. As part of their broader catalog from the mid-90s, the recording captures a specific moment in the evolution of UK alternative music, reflecting themes of alienation and urban isolation that became central to their artistic identity. The track remains a notable example of the era's sound, showcasing the band's ability to craft atmospheric and emotionally resonant compositions that have endured in the collective memory of fans and critics alike.