Mat Brooke and Jenn Champion formed Carissa's Wierd out of Seattle in 1995, and released three albums before their 2003 breakup. Their plaintive, melancholy, beautiful music won over many who were exposed to it. The band's lineup changed throughout the band's existence. Mainstays in the band included violinist Sarah Standard, drummer (and later bassist) Ben Bridwell, drummer Sera Cahoone, drummer Creighton Barrett, and keyboard/accordian player Jeff Hellis. Their final album, Songs About Leaving, was a modest success in the Northwest, topping many critics charts and leaving fans hungry for more. Sadly, the band decided to go their separate ways in September of 2003. Jenn is now performing under the name S and Brooke and Bridwell went on to create Band of Horses. Brooke has since moved on to become part of Grand Archives and Sera Cahoone has launched her solo career. As of April 2007, both Grand Archives and Sera Cahoone have been signed to Sub Pop Records. In March 2010, Hardly Art announced that it would release a compilation of Carissa's Wierd material, with songs picked by Brooke and Champion, followed by reissues of the group's first three full-length records. The band played a reunion show on July 9, 2010 to support the compilation.
On August 2, 2011, Hardly Art announced pre-orders for a new 7", called 'Tucson,' and would include two new songs, the band's first recordings in over seven years featuring the original lineup. The 7" would include the songs 'Tucson' and 'Meredith & Iris,' and on August 4, 2011, Meredith & Iris was put up for stream on soundcloud. It was also announced that the band would be playing another reunion show in Seattle on September 24, 2011.
Ignorant Piece of Shit
Carissa's Wierd Lyrics
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And how will I know
when you'll decide to jump
Jump out of a window
falling faster
I can imagine
The ways you'd roll your eyes
Before you hit the ground
Telling everyone you know
Maybe I'll be bad for you
Maybe you're too good for me
Everyone is getting screwed
Well if the shoe fits then put it on
Wear it like a crown
I cant believe you called
Just to say that you were coming down
I like the way you roll your eyes
Right before you fall down
I like the way you rolled your eyes
Right before you fall down
On bended knee
Will you marry me
And on November 16
Everything was buried down
The lyrics of Carissa's Wierd's song "Ignorant Piece of Shit" are dark and melancholic, and they paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, and is contemplating suicide. The opening lines "Looking right around you, and how will I know when you'll decide to jump" suggest that the singer is watching the person closely, waiting to see if they will take their own life. The repetition of the phrase "falling faster" adds to the sense of urgency and desperation.
The second verse seems to be addressing the person directly, as though they are having a conversation. The singer tells them that they might not be good for each other, but there is a sense of resignation and acceptance, as though they are both resigned to their fate. The line "Everyone is getting screwed" suggests that the situation is beyond their control and that things are simply falling apart around them.
The final verse of the song takes a sudden turn, as the singer proposes to the person they have been watching. The line "And on November 16, everything was buried down" adds to the sense of ambiguity and unease, leaving the listener wondering what happened on that day.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ignorant Piece of Shit" are a powerful exploration of complex emotions such as despair, regret, and resignation. The use of repetition and dark imagery adds to the sense of foreboding and unease, making for a haunting and unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking right around you
Observing your surroundings
And how will I know
Questioning how to predict your actions
when you'll decide to jump
Anticipating your suicidal behavior
Jump out of a window
Comitting suicide by jumping out of a window
falling faster
Falling quickly towards death
I can imagine
Visualizing the scene
The ways you'd roll your eyes
Anticipating your snarky reaction before death
Before you hit the ground
Before your death
Telling everyone you know
Gossiping about our relationship
Maybe I'll be bad for you
Acknowledging the possibility of being a harmful partner
Maybe you're too good for me
Acknowledging the possibility of not being worthy of your love
Everyone is getting screwed
Everyone is being hurt by love
Well if the shoe fits then put it on
If the accusation is true, accept it
Wear it like a crown
Embracing the accusation
I cant believe you called
Surprised by your call
Just to say that you were coming down
Surprised by your visit
I like the way you roll your eyes
Amused by your snarky reaction
Right before you fall down
Just before your death
I like the way you rolled your eyes
Amused by your snarky reaction
Right before you fall down
Just before your death
On bended knee
Proposing marriage
Will you marry me
Requesting your hand in marriage
And on November 16
Specifying the date of an event
Everything was buried down
A significant event that led to emotional damage
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mia-8396
Looking right around you
And how will I know
when you'll decide to jump
Jump out of a window
falling faster
I can imagine
The ways you'd roll your eyes
Before you hit the ground
Telling everyone you know
Maybe I'll be bad for you
Maybe you're too good for me
Everyone is getting screwed
Well if the shoe fits then put it on
Wear it like a crown
I cant believe you called
Just to say that you were coming down
I like the way you roll your eyes
Right before you fall down
I like the way you rolled your eyes
Right before you fall down
On bended knee
Will you marry me
And on November 16
Everything was buried down
@KatDatura
I genuinely consider listening to this album to be self-destructive behavior. It's near impossible not to feel like crap after listening to it in it's entirety. That being said, it's a fucking masterpiece and deserves every bit of recognition it gets, however little that may be.
@walymelia
I listen to this album when I feel down. This is not an album to feel like crap -- this is an album you listen to when you feel like crap.
@carjay7
this album makes me lose appetite for many days.
@walymelia
@@carjay7 why
@carjay7
@@walymeliacause it's depressing as shit
@walymelia
@@carjay7 When I'm taking a shit, I'm relieved...
@itsyeaboi5333
the cadence of the voice and the guitar is too perfect. the violin is the teardrawer. and the acoustic guitar is just straight butter. the drums pits and pats filling the space and is especially beautiful in each sort of little crescendo or building movement.
@itmyowninvention
hey man, that lion needs to see a doctor
@lickmyballs3914
Haha ok that made me laugh thank you
@alfobootidir2474
He saw a Wizard instead