Celestial Shore's debut EP California Eden clocks in at four tracks in seve… Read Full Bio ↴Celestial Shore's debut EP California Eden clocks in at four tracks in seven minutes flat. In that brief span, it shifts gears recklessly between its multithreaded, intensely melodic motifs - the collected effect is one of gunning your '41 woody straight off the pier, smack through the loop-de-loop, and out into the surf. The Brooklyn-based trio followed this EP with the Place Aux Dames 7" on Double Denim Records, and late last year released a four-song all-analog split tape with Shopping Spree on Prison Art.

Celestial Shore will release their debut full-length record entitled 10x on Brad Oberhofer's Local Singles Records on April 23. Mixed by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), 10x expands on the band's earlier outings with more fully-developed song structures, offering more room to employ its growing bag of tricks – the odd beat dropped here or there, muscly breakneck spazzouts, and ecstatic wind-up reveries that immediately distinguish their sound and feel.

Valerie
Celestial Shore Lyrics

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Let's get in the wagon, let's drive far away
Let's go to the beach, on tonight or today
Let's get in the water, let's go for a swim
But you dont't want me, girl you clearly want him

I got places to go, I got people to see
Buy you'd never know you think I'm always free
Cause your always it's free

Valerie says she's a fire dancer so step back
Before you get bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt
bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt, bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt
she's queen of the scene like a 10th grade dream
But she's a waste of your time
She'll just f--k with your mind
She thinks I'm a bore I'm not cool like her friends
I can't say I mind I guess thats how it ends
The beach in no fun in New York when its fall.
And I wish I never had met you at all

Valerie is superduperficial I think I need a new shirt
Valerie gets wasted at a party let's leave now before she gets worse.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Celestial Shore's "Valerie" depict a desire for adventure and escapism, but also carry an undertone of unrequited love and frustration. The lines "Let's get in the wagon, let's drive far away/Let's go to the beach, on tonight or today" evoke a longing to leave behind the mundane and experience something new and exciting. The singer suggests going for a swim, but acknowledges that the person they are addressing doesn't want them - they want someone else. The chorus speaks of the character Valerie, who presents herself as a fire dancer and queen of the scene, but is deemed to be superficial and a waste of time by the singer. The bridge emphasizes the idea of the singer's uncoolness and boredom in comparison to Valerie's friends, and ultimately concludes with the regretful admission that meeting Valerie was ultimately a mistake.

Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of discontentment, unrequited love, and societal expectations of coolness and superficiality. The singer is seeking an escape from their reality, but is thwarted by their own feelings and the perceived superiority of those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's get in the wagon, let's drive far away
Let's leave this place behind and escape somewhere far

Let's go to the beach, on tonight or today
Let's go to the beach, whether it's during the day or night

Let's get in the water, let's go for a swim
Let's get in the water and swim together

But you dont't want me, girl you clearly want him
You're not interested in me, you want someone else

I got places to go, I got people to see
I have places to be and people to meet, so I can't always be available

Buy you'd never know you think I'm always free
Despite my busy schedule, you assume I'm always available for you

Cause your always it's free
You're always available and expect me to be the same

Valerie says she's a fire dancer so step back
Valerie claims to be skilled at fire dancing, so be careful around her

Before you get bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt, bu-bu-bu-bu-burnt
Don't get burned by Valerie's attitude or actions

She's queen of the scene like a 10th grade dream
Valerie is popular and well-liked among her peers, like a high school dream

But she's a waste of your time
Despite her popularity, Valerie is not worth your time or attention

She'll just f--k with your mind
Valerie will manipulate and confuse you emotionally

She thinks I'm a bore I'm not cool like her friends
Valerie believes I'm not interesting or popular like her friends

I can't say I mind I guess thats how it ends
I'm not bothered by Valerie's opinion and accept that the relationship is over

The beach in no fun in New York when its fall.
Going to the beach in New York during the fall season isn't enjoyable

And I wish I never had met you at all
I regret meeting you and getting involved with you

Valerie is superduperficial I think I need a new shirt
Valerie is very shallow and materialistic, which makes me feel like I need to change myself to fit in with her

Valerie gets wasted at a party let's leave now before she gets worse.
Valerie often drinks too much at parties and it's best to leave before things escalate

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