Hunchback
Bear Quartet · Gay Icon [2001]
went to congratulate
my dear friend
and then you came
didn't know what to say
every thought was DOA
can't come back into my life,
no, you can't
it took me years to switch off
all the parts that you've touched
all the red, all the black
puny ants they oh so small
sun is gone, suits still on
what's the worth of the worst
in my head
in my head
it's all in my head
and my heart
it is also in my heart
let me go
and my heart
it is also in my heart
let me go
my dear friend
and then you came
didn't know what to say
every thought was DOA
can't come back into my life,
no, you can't
it took me years to switch off
all the parts that you've touched
all the red, all the black
puny ants they oh so small
sun is gone, suits still on
what's the worth of the worst
in my head
in my head
it's all in my head
and my heart
it is also in my heart
let me go
and my heart
it is also in my heart
let me go
Hunchback - Bear Quartet
Released on the 2001 album Gay Icon, "Hunchback" is a standout track by the British indie rock band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics that often explore themes of identity and social observation. As part of their broader discography, the recording reflects the band's commitment to a melodic yet gritty sound that resonated with audiences during the early 2000s. The track stands as a testament to their ability to craft memorable songs that balance catchy hooks with deeper emotional resonance, cementing their place in the indie rock canon of that era.