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Bear

by Armstrong

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"Bear, drives the band way past the Glendale EP and straight into the future of their own distinct sound - and we love it. Elevated by an atmospheric soundscape and bejewelled with sweet sax and silky layered vocals, it dives deep with meaningful lyrics." - (ROCK COVEN, 2021)

BEAR OUT NOW.

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“Bear" is about the lifelong friendship between Tom’s Dad and “Bear", who was diagnosed with leukaemia. The song captures the emotional anguish of discovering Bear's illness, reminiscing their youth and precious friendship. "Bear" encapsulates the determination of a friend, doing whatever is needed to help someone you care about. Tom's Dad took up a strict lifestyle for months so that if it was needed, he could give Bear bone marrow, hence the core lyric "Take all you need to keep on, 'cause I need you more than my bones."

lyrics

Cut me open, and take what you need
We've been smoking, since seventeen

Two hearts broken, won’t let you bleed
Out of focus, out of reach

Take all you need to keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones

And all of the fights, we got into
You always had my back

It's like you ripped out my spine
To let it face you, and it’s tying back my hands

Take all you need to keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones

Take all you need to keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones

My bones, my bones, my bones, my bones, my

Keep on

Take all you need to keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones
My bones

Take all you need to keep on
Keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones
My bones

Take all you need to keep on
Cause I need you more than my bones

credits

released December 11, 2020
Composer: Tom Leadbetter
Arrangement: Tom Leadbetter, Will Collins, Ollie Woods
Vocals: Tom Leadbetter
Rhythm Guitar: Tom Leadbetter
Lead Guitar: Tom Leadbetter
Bass: Will Collins
Keys/Synth: Will Collins
Drums: Ollie Woods
Saxophones: Thomas Fletcher
Mixing/Mastering: Scott Barnett

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Armstrong Farnborough, UK

Armstrong are a 4 piece, independent band from South East England. Their anthemic indie rock is infused with emotionally driven lyrics, catchy pop melodies and a driving rhythm section. Singer Tom and Bassist Will, have been playing music together since they were 8 years old, but it wasn't until they met drummer Ollie they began to develop their sound, eventually emerging as Armstrong in 2018. ... more

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