Nowhere's Clearer
Bear Quartet · Everybody Else [1995]
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.

