From the recording Imperfection - The Album
There are people that one encounters in life and work who appear to be supportive and caring whilst their intentions are entirely self-serving and even malicious. The Bad Bear is a metaphor for such characters.
Written by Jeff Patch
Lead Vocals: Joshua Sangster
Background Vocals: Susan Thompson, Amanda L. Moss
Fiddle: Don Rigley
Acoustic Guitar and Rainstick: Jeff Patch
Electric and “Silent” Guitar: Joseph Bonnell
Bass: Larry LeBlanc
Drums: James Rooney
Lyrics
© Jeff Patch, February 16, 2002
Black sky, dark thunder
Nice try, you wonder
If Bad Bear’s got you down
Self serve, self centre
I got your number
Bad Bear you won’t get me down
Bad Bear won’t get me down
Bad Bear won’t get me down
Look around, stay ready
‘cause that’s no Teddy
Bad Bears can always pounce
Cold eyes, croc smiles
They change their styles
But Bad Bears stay bad inside
Bad Bears stay bad inside
Bad Bears stay bad inside
Instrumental Bridge
Black sky, dark thunder
Nice try, you wonder
If Bad Bear’s got you down
Self serve, self centre
I got your number
Bad Bear you won’t get me down, no
Bad Bear won’t get me down
Bad Bear won’t get me down
Instrumental Break as per intro
Bad Bear