"I want to be a polar bear / In the cold Arctic / Then I wouldn't have to scream anymore / Everything would be so clear." Popular Versions for Download
The song (often spelled "Eisbaer") is a legendary post-punk and New Wave anthem released in 1981 by the Swiss band Grauzone . Its haunting, minimalistic lyrics, written by Martin Eicher, express a desire to escape human emotion and "be a polar bear" in the cold, peaceful ice. Original German Lyrics & Translation The core of the song revolves around these famous lines: Eisbaer MP3 Download
"Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein / Im kalten Polar / Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n / Alles wär' so klar." "I want to be a polar bear /