Load It
Bear Quartet · Gay Icon [2001]
run down the stairs
who will you be today?
a little dance
not too advanced
you try to embarrass me
every day is an empty click
in case my friend
you forget to load it
I make things up
I make them mine
the saint-bugs are back in town
spring is here
accelerates
logic does not apply
the warehouse no
don't stop let's go
it's locked we'll come back tonight
every day is an empty click
in case my friend
you forget to load it
there go our sisters
so young and cool
out with their friends
and there own set of rules
when you smile
you sometimes look
endangered almost exstinct
it helps to feel
alive and well
there's breath on the mirror still
every day is an empty click
in case my friend
you forget to load it
you could ask the kids
fresh out of the swings
but the knowledge is silent
as it's always been
the writing stays up on the wall
although it has been said before
nothing lasts but look I was here
the name and the date
a short message the year
Load It - Bear Quartet
Released on the 2001 album Gay Icon, "Load It" stands as a defining track in the discography of the British indie band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility, characterized by driving rhythms and a distinct vocal delivery that became a hallmark of their sound during the early 2000s. As part of the album's cohesive narrative, the recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that resonated with fans of the genre, contributing to the band's reputation for energetic live performances and a dedicated following. Its inclusion in the catalogue highlights the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a gritty, authentic atmosphere that distinguished them from contemporaries.