Owen Ashworth started to make music on a small casio keyboard back in 1997. His first two albums, "Answering Machine Music" and "Pocket Symphonies for Lonely Subway Cars," were made using nothing but small, battery-operated keyboards and Ashworth's own voice (along with occasional accompaniment by guest musicians). These early albums are now available on one CD, appropriately titled "The First Two Albums by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone."
Ashworth has released numerous EPs and full-length albums, with a trademark austere lyrical style that conveys emotions through its simplicity and directness.
CFTPA expanded its sound in 2006 with Ashworth's release 'Etiquette,' now using more instruments and effects (as well as more professional production and vocals from Jenny Herbinson). This album has given Ashworth room for experimentation and thinking space.
In 2009, CFTPA's newest album, titled 'Vs. Children,' was released. Although vocally very similar to his earlier work, the album features a greater variety of acoustic instruments and further demonstrates Ashworth's interest in pursuing more complex arrangements for his songs. His live shows reflect this as on his most recent tour he is joined by a full band.
In 2010 Ashworth announced that he was retiring the "Casiotone for the Painfully Alone" name, as well as the songs he wrote under that name. He now performs as Advance Base and a producer.
I Love Creedence
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone Lyrics
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Best friend of Elodie Eye
We've been tight since Percy Elementary
Class of 1985
We moved together out to Philly after college
Took a two bedroom at South & 9th
I sold my violin so we could have it easy
El got her grandmother's money when she died
we laughed like we were queens
& split our ballgowns at the seams
& every single time I'd dream
It was only El & me
But then she slipped away from me
She met a boy from New Jersey
& they fell fast in love of course
I swear it felt like a divorce
this September I'll be 26 years old
& El's the only one besides my dad
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
took got a job downtown
It's an hour on the bus each way
Typing letters for a lawyer in a bad toupee
It's dumb I know but it pays okay
& did I mention I moved out
I got my own place off of South
& I've been living hand to mouth
For going on a year by now
& yes I still see El around
It's different but I can't say how
She cut her hair it's back to brown
She's living with her boyfriend now
& since September I've been 26 years old
She's still the only one besides my dad
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
The song "I Love Creedence" by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone is a melancholy tune that tells the story of two friends Elodie and Creedence, who are best friends and confidants since elementary school. The song is narrated by Creedence, who talks about how they moved together from their hometown to Philadelphia after college and rented an apartment. They had a great time together, laughing and being silly, but things took a sour turn when Elodie met a boy from New Jersey and fell in love with him. The singer felt like he was going through a divorce because his best friend was slipping away from him.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he has moved on and has his own place, but he still sees Elodie around. He mentions that she has cut her hair and is living with her boyfriend. However, he still feels a close bond with her and cherishes the fact that she is the only person, besides his dad, who has ever said "I love you, Creedence" to him.
The song touches on the themes of friendship, love, and loss. It portrays the singer's struggle to come to terms with the fact that his best friend has moved on with her life, while he is still struggling to make ends meet. It is a poignant and heartfelt song that captures the bittersweet moments of growing up and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Creedence Clearwater Wright
The singer identifies themselves as Creedence Clearwater Wright.
Best friend of Elodie Eye
Creedence's best friend is Elodie Eye.
We've been tight since Percy Elementary
Creedence and Elodie have been close friends since attending Percy Elementary school together.
Class of 1985
Creedence and Elodie graduated from Percy Elementary in 1985.
We moved together out to Philly after college
After finishing college, Creedence and Elodie moved together to Philadelphia.
Took a two bedroom at South & 9th
They rented a two bedroom apartment at the intersection of South and 9th streets in Philadelphia.
I sold my violin so we could have it easy
Creedence sold their violin to make life easier for themself and Elodie.
El got her grandmother's money when she died
When Elodie's grandmother passed away, she inherited some money.
we laughed like we were queens
Creedence and Elodie laughed together as if they were royalty.
& split our ballgowns at the seams
They split their ballgowns apart at the seams, possibly to have more fun.
& every single time I'd dream
The singer frequently dreamed about Elodie and themself.
It was only El & me
The artist's dreams only included themself and Elodie.
But then she slipped away from me
Elodie drifted away from Creedence.
She met a boy from New Jersey
Elodie met a boy from New Jersey who she fell in love with.
& they fell fast in love of course
Elodie and the boy fell in love quickly.
I swear it felt like a divorce
Creedence felt like they were going through a divorce because they lost their close friendship with Elodie.
this September I'll be 26 years old
The artist will turn 26 in September.
& El's the only one besides my dad
Besides their father, Elodie is the only person to have told Creedence they love them.
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
Elodie has told Creedence they love them.
took got a job downtown
The artist got a job downtown.
It's an hour on the bus each way
It takes an hour to commute to work each way by bus.
Typing letters for a lawyer in a bad toupee
The artist's job involves typing letters for a lawyer who wears a bad toupee.
It's dumb I know but it pays okay
The singer acknowledges their job is not great, but it pays decently.
& did I mention I moved out
The artist moved out of the apartment they shared with Elodie.
I got my own place off of South
Creedence found their own apartment somewhere near South street.
& I've been living hand to mouth
The singer has been living paycheck to paycheck.
For going on a year by now
They've been living in their own apartment for about a year.
& yes I still see El around
Creedence still interacts with Elodie occasionally.
It's different but I can't say how
Things have changed between Creedence and Elodie, but the artist can't articulate how.
She cut her hair it's back to brown
Elodie cut her hair and dyed it brown.
She's living with her boyfriend now
Elodie is now living with her boyfriend.
& since September I've been 26 years old
The artist has been 26 years old since September.
She's still the only one besides my dad
Besides their father, Elodie is still the only person to have told Creedence they love them.
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
Elodie has told Creedence they love them.
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I'm Creedence Clearwater Wright
Best friend of Elodie Eye
We've been tight since Percy Elementary
Class of 1985
We moved together out to Philly after college
Took a two bedroom at South & 9th
I sold my violin so we could have it easy
El got her grandmother's money when she died
We laughed like we were queens
& split our ballgowns at the seams
& every single time I'd dream
It was only El & me
But then she slipped away from me
She met a boy from New Jersey
& they fell fast in love of course
I swear it felt like a divorce
This September I'll be 26 years old
& El's the only one besides my dad
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
Took got a job downtown
It's an hour on the bus each way
Typing letters for a lawyer in a bad toupee
It's dumb I know but it pays okay
& did I mention I moved out
I got my own place off of South
& I've been living hand to mouth
For going on a year by now
& yes I still see El around
It's different but I can't say how
She cut her hair it's back to brown
She's living with her boyfriend now
& since September I've been 26 years old
She's still the only one besides my dad
Who's ever said I love you Creedence
April
When I was a lonely, depressed sophomore in college I had an intro literature professor who played songs before class every day. He played this when we read "The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock"...the poem and song both resonated with me so hard it was crazy
ahmet faruk Altundal
wow. what a professor. He knew his stuff. what was his name ?
Spencer Ableman
listening to etiquette as a fourteen year old in 2006, i never expected to be so painfully alone in my young adult life...
Guerilla Welder
Spencer Ableman we're alone, collectively. reach out to reach other and feel the love
James Harkins
best comment ever
Joshua Ross
I'm 32 and from 21-27 was always single for the last 5 years keep jumping from one relationship to another now bored of that, it's all hard. Love's hard loneliness' hard it's all hard as the old testament says 'don't look back or you'll turn into a pillar of salt'
Lorraine Bowen’s YouTube!
Join a club, start a hobby, start digging in a community gardening project, join in with humanity! Good luck!
Johnny Felcher
You lucky bastard. I was sixteen in 2006.
Zercaney
This song makes me so sad. Creedence is telling us her story, we listen to her with open ears as if we were friends. But not everything is happening in the way we hoped to...
We love you, Creedence.
Jérôme Nicolas
Love this song so much, but always assumed Creedence was a guy. Doesn't matter much. Maybe he'll grow an INCEL though.