Count Me In
Bear Quartet · Mom And Dad Ep [1998]
Boy on steroids wants to grow
Into his own say so
Girl enters her diet
Dream overloaded can she fly it
Everybody wants to wear
The suitable ideals
Boy wants to be
Modern and out of bed
Girl wants to be
In the right revival and ahead
Everybody claims to care
It's fashionable oh yeah
Boy wants a slice
Of rough street life
Shining at the bottom of his rad and
Self-glorifying eyes
Girl wants her downfall
To be the most tragic and beautiful
Everyone deserves to burn
Who's next in turn
Boy wants his share
Of the ozone layer
Girl screams instructions from the backseat
Wants to go everywhere
Into his own say so
Girl enters her diet
Dream overloaded can she fly it
Everybody wants to wear
The suitable ideals
Boy wants to be
Modern and out of bed
Girl wants to be
In the right revival and ahead
Everybody claims to care
It's fashionable oh yeah
Boy wants a slice
Of rough street life
Shining at the bottom of his rad and
Self-glorifying eyes
Girl wants her downfall
To be the most tragic and beautiful
Everyone deserves to burn
Who's next in turn
Boy wants his share
Of the ozone layer
Girl screams instructions from the backseat
Wants to go everywhere
Count Me In
Released on the 1998 Mom And Dad Ep, "Count Me In" by Bear Quartet stands as a defining track of the early internet punk and queercore scene. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of aggressive, lo-fi production and raw, emotional vocals that became central to their identity. As part of their broader discography, which includes the seminal 2001 Gay Icon album, this recording captures the specific energy of the mid-90s DIY music movement. The track reflects the band's commitment to unfiltered expression and their role in shaping a distinct sonic landscape for marginalized communities during that era.