Bear Cage

Davey Payne, Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson, The Stranglers, Optimo, Mathieu Hartley

About Bear Cage

"Bear Cage" is a 1980 single by The Stranglers. The non-album track (although later released on reissues of The Raven) reached number 36 in the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1995
4:43
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I work hard, I'm saving my marks 
Watch what I do when I swim with the sharks 
A new race and a new way to race 
Feel ashamed as I live a disgrace 

Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage

They never told me what was the truth 
Just a young man losing his youth 
Sell cars, sell meat, selling anything 
Save up just to live like a king 

Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage

Bear cage
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Bear cage

You can keep your Brussels and Amsterdam 
Give me back my summer in Dresden, man 
But they still got peace police over there 
Drawing lines on a map just to show I'm there 

Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage

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Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage
Gee, (G) I'm (M) living (B-H) in a bear cage

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The Stranglers

The Stranglers are an English punk rock music group. more »

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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Bear Cage" is a song from the album of the same name by The Stranglers, released in 1980 as their seventh studio album.
Band Lineup
The band members during the making of the "Bear Cage" album were Hugh Cornwell (vocals, guitar), Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass, vocals), Dave Greenfield (keyboards, vocals), and Jet Black (drums).
Song Popularity
Though not a standalone single, "Bear Cage" is notable as the title track and a fan favorite from the album.
Label
The "Bear Cage" album was originally released under United Artists, a label that had a major contribution to The Strangler's early career.
Genre Classification
Like much of The Stranglers' music, "Bear Cage" falls into the new wave or punk genre, with additional elements of rock.
Production
The album "Bear Cage" was produced by The Stranglers and Alan Winstanley, who had previously worked with bands like Madness and Elvis Costello.
Songwriting
The Stranglers members Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black were credited as the songwriters for "Bear Cage."
Song Theme
The song "Bear Cage" and its album are known for their themes of isolation and entrapment, common in punk and new wave music of the era.
Album Chart Performance
The "Bear Cage" album achieved modest success, peaking at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
Band Controversy
The release of "Bear Cage" coincided with a period of significant controversy for The Stranglers, due to their outspoken interviews and provocative performances. This contributed to the album's thematic content and the band's later work.
Album Design
The album cover features a painting by artist Robert Heindel, further enforcing the thematic undercurrent of entrapment depicted in songs like Bear Cage.
Promotion
Notably, the album’s promotion was heavily impaired due to a ban imposed on The Stranglers by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), limiting the impact and reach of songs like "Bear Cage."
Musical Style
The track "Bear Cage" can be characterized by its distinct punk rock sound, featuring prominent bass lines from Jean-Jacques Burnel and keyboard melodies from Dave Greenfield, which played a significant role in defining The Stranglers' unique musical style.

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