My Bear's In Captivity

from Posthaste (2001-2012) by Val Emmich

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Category: Studio Recording
Written: 2007
Recorded: 2007

lyrics

My bear’s in captivity
He begs me to set him free

When he's not here
I'm filled with fear
Cuz ever since he got captured
I'm no longer a threat

I was a child with animal thirst
Now second guessing instead comes first
I try
Yes I try
But the fear keeps coming
Fear keeps coming
Fear keeps coming back

My bear keeps gnashing his teeth
Tries to appear threatening

But it’s never real
No it’s never real
It's like a cow in a pasture
I'm no longer a threat

My passivity’s hindering me
Today my bear will again be set free
I try
Yes I try
But the fear keeps coming
Fear keeps coming
Fear keeps coming back

My bear's in captivity
He begs me to set him free
My bear's in captivity
My bear keeps gnashing his teeth
My bear's in captivity
Tries to appear threatening
He begs me to set him free

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from Posthaste (2001-2012), released December 4, 2012
Credits: Produced & Recorded by Jason Cupp in Eagle Rock, CA. Additional production by V.E. & Eric Micali in Manalapan, NJ. Mixed & Written by V.E. Musicians: V.E.: vocals, guitars, bass, percussion / Jason Cupp: percussion / Eric Micali: percussion

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