Cross Yawn
Bear Quartet · Family Affair [1993]
so I go out into that air
(and I smell that air)
you'd hear the trucks
you'd hear the trains
and the sirens
traffic through the silence
there's so many ways out of here
cross yawn
when will we move on
when will we move on
Cross Yawn
Released on the 1993 album Family Affair, "Cross Yawn" stands as a defining track in the discography of the British indie band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and a distinct sense of melancholic humor that characterized their work during the early 1990s. As part of their broader catalog from that era, the recording captures the band's ability to craft intimate, atmospheric pop songs that resonated deeply with listeners of the time. Its inclusion on Family Affair highlights the quartet's commitment to consistent quality and their unique voice within the English indie scene, distinguishing them from contemporaries through their specific sonic texture and lyrical approach.