Bear Song
minimalistic, scary, tambourine and tuba Vocal: Big Choir of Drunken Male vocals deep, gravelly, smoky, half-speaking half-singing, close-mic'd, intimate, cynical yet melancholic, with a sigh, very relaxed and conversational
Bear Song
minimalistic, scary, tambourine and tuba Vocal: Big Choir of Drunken Male vocals deep, gravelly, smoky, half-speaking half-singing, close-mic'd, intimate, cynical yet melancholic, with a sigh, very relaxed and conversational
Lyrics
Of course! They say every country has its soul, its guardian.
Ours is old, strong, and walks on four paws... In our tales, the bear is not just an animal. He is the master of the forest, a symbol of motherRussia herself.
We sing this song for him.
(Verse 1) Deep in the taiga where the tall pine grows, Where the winter wind bites and the cold river flows, There's a rustle and snap,a great huffing sound, The mightiest footsteps on the frozen ground. He's covered in fur,a great shaggy coat, With a powerful rumble deep in his throat. He'll climb a tall tree or swim in the stream, The king of the forest,the master of dreams!
(Refrain) Oh,have you ever ever ever met a real Russian bear? With a glint in his eye and a coat of brown hair! Have you ever ever ever looked him right in the face? You'll know all of Russia,her spirit and grace!
(Verse 2) He might look a bit clumsy,a slow, gentle soul, But he dances with power and loses control! He'll gather the berries,he'll catch a fresh fish, And grant a small rabbit a fortunate wish. Don't mistake his good nature for weakness or fear, For the strength of the mountains is hiding right here. He'll sleep through the blizzard,the snow and the storm, In a den that is fuzzy and ragged and warm.
(Refrain) Oh,have you ever ever ever met a real Russian bear? With a glint in his eye and a coat of brown hair! Have you ever ever ever looked him right in the face? You'll know all of Russia,her spirit and grace!
(Bridge) Some speak his name in a whisper,a fright, A creature of darkness,a force of the night. But they don't understand the true heart of the beast, Who throws a great party and hosts a great feast! He’s strong and he’s proud,with a warmth and a soul, That’s wild and untamed,yet completely in control.
(Instrumental Break) (A lively accordion or balalaika solo)
(Refrain - Big and Loud) Oh,HAVE you ever ever EVER met a real RUSSIAN BEAR?! With a GLINT in his eye and a coat of brown HAIR! HAVE you ever ever EVER looked him right in the FACE? You'll know ALL of Russia,her spirit and GRACE!
(Outro) So if you go wandering,out there somewhere... Remember my question,and you take good care. For you might be the one,so lucky and rare, To have ever,ever, ever met... the real Russian bear!
Final chord and a low, friendly growl.