On January 4, 2008, after a few months hinting at "change," Dienel announced in her blog that "for the present and foreseeable future, there won’t be any more Casey Dienel." Her blog post coincided with Dead Oceans' announcement of the forthcoming release of White Hinterland's album Phylactery Factory.
Doctor Monroe
Casey Dienel Lyrics
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But he's erased the names in his little black book, he's living alone.
Oh, you might have seen him chain-smoking on national tv,
Drinking scotch on the rocks and flipping through playboy magazines.
He will not hello, invite you to his chateau in the Pyrenees.
He's a real sharp shooter, good looker, smooth talker with the ladies.
He's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have.
Ten years ago he quit the material world.
He started speaking to the sixth dimension through public urinals.
Oh, her got curious and started wearing some of Helen's clothes.
He quit the firm and set up practice in his bathtub.
Helen said "darling, I'm concerned, do you think that you'll pull through? Or should I call the doctor?"
He said "That's what I am, you fool."
He's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have.
Like a choir boy in the wings it's the death of a ladies man.
He's got his hair slicked back and his boots laced tight and shined.
He makes a killer first impression 'cause he smells like turpentine.
Oh, he'll slide beside you and ask you for his name.
He extinguishes his cigarette in your water and then gives it a swig.
"When is your stop? Where are you getting off?"
Gee, I can't be so sure, maybe Berlin, or maybe not.
He's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have.
Like a choir boy in the wings it's the death of a ladies man.
When he comes in to see you he will look you straight in the eye.
When he says "voulez-vous couchez avec moi?"
Run for you life!
Cause he's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have.
Like a choir boy in the wings it's the death of a ladies man.
The song Doctor Monroe by Casey Dienel follows the narrative of a former ladies man who once had everything - fame, fortune, and the attention of women. Dr. Monroe was a sought-after doctor in the past, with his phone ringing off the hook, but now he is living alone with erased names in his little black book. The chorus of the song suggests that he still feels a sense of loss and is struggling to come to terms with the death of his former self.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Dr. Monroe left the material world behind and started speaking to the sixth dimension through public urinals. He began wearing some of Helen's clothes, quit his firm, and set up practice in his bathtub. His behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and he is no longer the smooth-talking ladies' man he once was. However, he still makes a killer first impression, smelling like turpentine and entertaining women on high-speed trains.
The song depicts the downfall of a once-successful and respected man who is struggling to come to terms with his new reality. Doctor Monroe represents a person who has lost everything but is still trying to hold on to his former self.
Line by Line Meaning
Years ago the phone rang off the hook for Dr. Monroe,
Dr. Monroe used to be very popular and receive a lot of calls.
But he's erased the names in his little black book, he's living alone.
Dr. Monroe has cut off all ties with people and leads a life of solitude.
Oh, you might have seen him chain-smoking on national tv, Drinking scotch on the rocks and flipping through playboy magazines.
Dr. Monroe's public image is that of a chain-smoking, scotch-drinking, playboy magazine-reading man.
He will not hello, invite you to his chateau in the Pyrenees. He's a real sharp shooter, good looker, smooth talker with the ladies.
Dr. Monroe is a charming womanizer who avoids intimacy and will not invite anyone to his home.
He's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have. Like a choir boy in the wings it's the death of a ladies man.
Dr. Monroe is haunted by his past experiences and finds it hard to accept his current state. He feels like he's past his prime.
Ten years ago he quit the material world. He started speaking to the sixth dimension through public urinals.
Dr. Monroe renounced materialistic pursuits and claims to have the ability to communicate with the supernatural world.
Oh, her got curious and started wearing some of Helen's clothes. He quit the firm and set up practice in his bathtub.
Dr. Monroe experiments with his gender identity and has stopped his professional practice to pursue unconventional methods.
Helen said 'darling, I'm concerned, do you think that you'll pull through? Or should I call the doctor?' He said 'That's what I am, you fool.'
Dr. Monroe's partner is worried about his behavior and health, but Dr. Monroe sees himself as capable of healing himself.
He's got his hair slicked back and his boots laced tight and shined. He makes a killer first impression 'cause he smells like turpentine.
Dr. Monroe presents himself as confident and sharp, but his choice of scent is unusual and possibly off-putting.
Oh, he'll slide beside you and ask you for his name. He extinguishes his cigarette in your water and then gives it a swig. 'When is your stop? Where are you getting off?' Gee, I can't be so sure, maybe Berlin, or maybe not.
Dr. Monroe is flirtatious and provocative, but also elusive and mysterious about his intentions and future plans.
When he comes in to see you he will look you straight in the eye. When he says 'voulez-vous couchez avec moi?' Run for your life!
Dr. Monroe is known for making suggestive advances towards women and should be avoided.
Cause he's running on high speed trains seeing visions of what he used to have. Like a choir boy in the wings it's the death of a ladies man.
Dr. Monroe is struggling to come to terms with his old age and realizes his reputation as a ladies' man is fading.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Casey Susan Dienel
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