In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Oh, baby let me be, your lovin' teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck, and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
I don't want to be your tiger
'Cause tigers play too rough
I don't want to be your lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind you love enough
I just want to be, your teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
Baby, let me be, around you every night
Run your fingers through my hair
And cuddle me real tight
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
I don't want to be your tiger
'Cause tigers play too rough
I don't want to be your lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind you love enou-ou-ou-ough
Just want to be, your teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be) your teddy bear
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be) your teddy bear
I just want to be your teddy bear (ooh)
Put a chain around my neck, and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
I don't want to be your tiger
'Cause tigers play too rough
I don't want to be your lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind you love enough
I just want to be, your teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
Baby, let me be, around you every night
Run your fingers through my hair
And cuddle me real tight
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be)
Your teddy bear
I don't want to be your tiger
'Cause tigers play too rough
I don't want to be your lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind you love enou-ou-ou-ough
Just want to be, your teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be) your teddy bear
Oh, let me be (oh, let him be) your teddy bear
I just want to be your teddy bear (ooh)
Lyrics submitted by Madcappunk
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear Lyrics as written by Kal Mann Bernie Lowe
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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i love this song too....its adorable
back in the day where you didn't have to think what songs meant
I love this song i got a bear celabrating i think 100th anniversary and it sang this song and i was so happy cause I was born on Elvis' B-Day. So i love this song its sooo cute
I don't want to be a tiger... I don't want to be a lion.... I am not a monkey :0) I just want to be your teddy bear! <3
Let me be your teddy bear, and I'll scratch your back! ;)
Upbeat, fast and cute lyrics, what more could you want. Great lil love song.