Jessica Charlotte Poland, also known as "Charlotte Sometimes" is a female s… Read Full Bio ↴Jessica Charlotte Poland, also known as "Charlotte Sometimes" is a female singer-songwriter originating from New Jersey, United States, Her first release, an eponymous 3 song EP released on March 18, 2008 featured the breakout track "How I Could Just Kill a Man", also included on her début album, Waves And The Both of Us released on 6 May, 2008.

On May 14th 2010 Charlotte independently released an EP entitled "Sideways", which was digitally released online for free.

Before becoming a pop singer, Charlotte was involved in dance for 13 years until her early teens when she finished her involvement with the art due to pressures on being thin, "ditching her leotard for a guitar"; citing that she would much rather create her own art than portray that of someone else.

Although her name itself bears resemblance to The Cure's song of the same name, it is in actuality based on the 1969 children's novel of the same name written by Penelope Farmer, which portrays a young girl named Charlotte who exchanges places in time with another girl from 1918. The conceit of the story being they must find how to live each other's lives whilst remaining undiscovered in that time. The reason for Charlotte choosing the name aside from the book was that it represents the struggle with her self-perception and perception by others.

Official site: http://www.charlottesometimesmusic.com/

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Army Men
Charlotte Sometimes Lyrics

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In the death of the atmosphere they all stood in a row
Kicking one another, calling out names
And crying about the don't know

Oh, I'm alone if I know it
I'm alone if I, I show it

So army men pick up your feet

We cannot settle for a quick defeat
Oh, don't dare cry

So lose some battles but win out the war
'Cause tears are selfish and you aren't anymore
Oh, don't dare cry

In the absence of gratitude, we all feel alone
And we all become prisoners
And that disgusting formidable road

Oh, don't dare cry
Oh, I'm alone if I know it
I'm alone if I show it

So army men pick up your feet
We cannot settle for a quick defeat
Oh, don't dare cry

So lose some battles but win out the war
'Cause tears are selfish and you aren't anymore
Oh, don't dare cry, cry, oh cry, oh cry
Oh, don't dare cry

So army men pick up your feet
We cannot settle for a quick defeat
Oh, don't dare cry

So lose some battles but win out the war

'Cause tears are selfish and you aren't anymore
Oh, don't dare cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Army Men" by Charlotte Sometimes is an anthem for the lonely and disheartened. The lyrics express a sense of isolation and despair, as if the world is against the singer and her army of fellow outcasts. In the first verse, we see this army standing in a row, kicking and calling names, while crying about the unknown. The absence of gratitude and support is palpable, and it feels as if the world is a terrible and unjust place. However, in the chorus, the singer encourages the army to pick up their feet, to not settle for defeat, and to refuse to cry. Instead, they should lose some battles but win the war, because tears are selfish and do not help anyone.

The second verse further elaborates on the theme of isolation and loneliness, as the singer once again emphasizes the importance of not crying. Tears are selfish and only serve to keep people apart. However, the army must keep moving forward, even when things are difficult. They must persevere and win the war, no matter how many battles they lose. Overall, "Army Men" is a powerful and uplifting song about the strength that can be found in community, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

In the death of the atmosphere they all stood in a row
When the emotional environment dies, they all stand in a line without showing any emotion.

Kicking one another, calling out names
They resort to hurting each other verbally and physically.

And crying about the don't know
They cry about their uncertainties and lack of understanding.

Oh, I'm alone if I know it
Feeling alone is a given if one is aware of it.

I'm alone if I, I show it
Letting others know you're alone only emphasizes the feeling of loneliness.

So army men pick up your feet
Let's keep moving and not get stuck.

We cannot settle for a quick defeat
We shouldn't give up too easily.

Oh, don't dare cry
Don't let your emotions get the best of you.

So lose some battles but win out the war
It's okay to fail sometimes as long as we eventually succeed.

'Cause tears are selfish and you aren't anymore
Crying is self-centered and we should act for the benefit of others.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSICA POLAND

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