If I just could say my peace, wouldn't that be nice? If I had some clarity, wouldn't that suffice? Baby, it's been coming for a long time and it's the right time Bye bye big bear Bye bye big bear When the sirens cease to wail, will you miss the sound? When the trucks don't shake your walls, will you miss downtown? Maybe not hearing crackheads scream all night will be alright Bye bye big bear Bye bye big bear Bye bye mice and roaches, bye bye evil neighbours Bye bye powder dealers, bye bye eighteen wheelers Bye bye big bear Bye bye big bear ...