Carsick
Bear Quartet · Family Affair [1993]
Where lonely people go to meet
And when I'm done and I come home
Are you still waiting by the phone?
I know you don't know
But for how long can this go on?
Got no one left to talk to
It all slips through
I win and I got sick too soon
What day hides and stresses by
Bubbles up at night time
Get off the phone let yourself go
Don't waste no time on me
If I can use my feet again
I swear I'll go away
Got no one left to talk to
it all slips through
I win and I got sick too soon
In the front seat on a slow street
In the back row of a late show
Concentrated darkness
Dissolves the only part I did enjoy
I open up my mouth
I spit it out!
Carsick
Released on the 1993 album Family Affair, 'Carsick' stands as a defining track in the catalog of the English indie band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending lo-fi aesthetics with a driving, rhythmic energy that became central to their identity during the early 1990s. Produced by the band's own members, the recording captures the raw, unpolished charm characteristic of their work, distinguishing it from the more refined production of their later releases like Gay Icon. 'Carsick' remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a prime example of the era's DIY spirit and the band's ability to craft memorable, repetitive hooks that resonated deeply with listeners. Its enduring presence in their body of work highlights their commitment to a specific, gritty musical style that continues to influence similar acts today.