A high-energy tech-trance rework often featured in modern DJ sets.
If you are looking for an MP3 download, several iconic versions and modern reworks are available: The definitive 1981 version by Grauzone . Modern Electronic Reworks:
A Spanish indie-pop cover titled "Osa Polar" that reimagines the song with a female perspective.
"Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein / Im kalten Polar / Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n / Alles wär' so klar."
A raw, alternative take available on Bandcamp . Osa Polar | Melenas - Ahora Remixes - Bandcamp
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:
"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
A recent 2024 "Extended Mix" that brings a contemporary electronic feel to the classic. Alternative Covers: