Here’s what stands out about ‘Two Bears’ by Josh Raines: it’s tender, melodic, and instantly inviting. The track radiates warmth, built around a sense of intimacy that feels both genuine and deliberately crafted.
And yes, I said huggable. I’m talking cardigan weather, snowed-in-at-the-farm energy — which, fun fact, is exactly how and where the song was born. Josh wrote it about his wife during a snowstorm in Tennessee, and you can hear all that affection baked into the track. It’s got that cozy Americana glaze on top, but with a pop heartbeat keeping everything moving.
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But let’s talk about the real MVP here: the chorus. It’s one of those “oh damn” choruses. Sticky in a good way. Like, eat-some-honey-while-wearing-a-flannel kind of sticky. It’s a hug and a hook in one. And once it lands, you get it. That’s the moment the song really takes off — not in a “fireworks and drama” kind of way, but in that “yup, I’m adding this to my ‘feels good’ playlist” way.
Josh Raines opens the door to a warm house deep in a snowy forest, where the fireplace crackles, the air smells of wood, and beside him is the one this song is all about. He’s head over heels in love, and this track is a confession — quiet and gentle, like a morning where nothing interrupts the two of you.
SCORE 9/10
Bears approved.
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