As with many songs written by Maynard James Keenan, Polar Bear is a song that seems to have its meaning diverged into two possible interpretations. On one hand, MJK seems to be describing an experience of mania, hence the “Polar” experience of emotional extremes that a person with BPD must bear. B...
[Intro]
I see you chippin' away again
Your old icicle island
[Verse]
Haulin' alone
The lies and the bones
Hopin' to fade and disappear into the white
A polar bear
[Chorus]
A moat of icy water
No end in sight, save your own
I know that look of fear, I'm well aware
No need to brave it all alone
I'll be there
I'll be there
[Chorus]
I see you chippin' away again
Your old icicle island
I know that look of fear, I'm well aware
No need to brave it all alone
I'll be there
I'll be there
[Outro]
Hopin' to fade and disappear into the white
A polar—
Polar Bear was written by Tanya O’Callaghan & Mat Mitchell & Joshua Eustis & Maynard James Keenan.
Polar Bear was produced by Maynard James Keenan & Mat Mitchell.
Puscifer released Polar Bear on Mon Nov 17 2008.