Bear Cage
The Stranglers
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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 Bear cage Bear cage 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 Bear cage Bear cage Bear cage Bear cage G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. G.M.B.H. 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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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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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.
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Band LineupThe 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).
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Song PopularityThough not a standalone single, "Bear Cage" is notable as the title track and a fan favorite from the album.
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LabelThe "Bear Cage" album was originally released under United Artists, a label that had a major contribution to The Strangler's early career.
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Genre ClassificationLike much of The Stranglers' music, "Bear Cage" falls into the new wave or punk genre, with additional elements of rock.
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ProductionThe album "Bear Cage" was produced by The Stranglers and Alan Winstanley, who had previously worked with bands like Madness and Elvis Costello.
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SongwritingThe Stranglers members Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black were credited as the songwriters for "Bear Cage."
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Album Chart PerformanceThe "Bear Cage" album achieved modest success, peaking at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Band ControversyThe 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.
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Album DesignThe album cover features a painting by artist Robert Heindel, further enforcing the thematic undercurrent of entrapment depicted in songs like Bear Cage.
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PromotionNotably, 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."
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Musical StyleThe 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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