Volksblues
Bear Quartet · Personality Crisis [1998]
But I almost died of shame
If you had a conscience
Wouldn't you kill yourself
You're built on standard fears
The same old vague ideas
Of being better cause you always
Get what you're after
This is your time
But it's hard on mine
Makes me wanna kill you
Make you fucking die
Not fit to exist
Am I on your list
Got so many names on mine
In this most generous time
We're not in the same boat
I am in the water
I can see your sails from here
One day I'll pull the plug I swear
This is your time
But this heart of mine
Makes me wanna kill you
Make you fucking die
Volksblues by Bear Quartet
Released on the 1998 album Personality Crisis, "Volksblues" stands as a defining track in the discography of the British punk rock band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of raw energy and melodic sensibility, characteristic of their work during the late 1990s. Often associated with the broader post-punk revival scene, the recording captures the band's ability to fuse traditional blues structures with a modern, aggressive guitar-driven sound. As a staple of their catalog, the track has become a touchstone for fans of the genre, reflecting the band's commitment to creating music that is both politically charged and musically intricate. Its enduring presence in their body of work highlights the quartet's significant impact on the landscape of alternative rock.