2) The shortlived Atlanta based grind outfit Charmer unleashes sheer visceral madness. Trimming down to merely a vocalist, guitarist, and drummer, their sole release has been a self-titled 7" (of which only 150 were pressed and all were sold on Charmer's most recent tour). Due to the damage caused by their furious live shows, the members have done a helluva job keeping their identities more or less a secret, having been known to perform adorned in gas masks and under many different aliases.
Since the band's break-up, guitarist "Emmerson Longfellow" and vocalist "Pelham Winchester" began writing under the guies of End Life (http://myspace.com/endfuckinglife).
Dead Plants
Charmer Lyrics
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I know you leave in May
And now that we are both older
I've got so much to say
Let's be real, you were not that honest
I knew you never keep your promise
Now you're counting cracks in your ceeling
Laying by the window fan
With those dead plants above your head
And we both know these serves no purpose
Do you think that this was worth it?
And Sarah, tell me, am I perfect?
Fever dreams
In your red Jeep
I still think of your floral sheets
Sarah, would you please come over?
I know you leave in May
And now that we are both older
I've got so much to say
Let's be real, you're not that honest
I knew you never keep your promise
And Sarah, am I what you wanted?
Fever dreams
In your red Jeep
I still think of your floral sheets
The song "Dead Plants" by Charmer is about the regret and longing felt by the singer towards Sarah, whom they had a history with. The first verse begins by the singer asking Sarah to come over, even though they know that she is leaving in May. This line already sets the tone of desperation and urgency in the singer's voice. The next line "now that we are both older, I've got so much to say" implies that they have not spoken in a while, and it seems that the singer has been holding onto something they need to get off their chest. The chorus highlights the singer's disappointment and pain towards Sarah's lack of honesty and failure to keep promises. They question the worth of everything that has happened and seek validation from Sarah by asking if they are perfect.
The second verse continues with the same theme of disappointment and questioning. The line "Have you lost your sense of meaning with those dead plants above your head" implies that Sarah has lost her way and is stuck with no growth, much like the dead plants above her head. The line "we both know these serve no purpose, do you think that this was worth it?" highlights the singer's frustration and questioning of everything that has happened between them. The bridge of the song is a nostalgic moment where the singer reminisces about their past with Sarah through fever dreams in her red Jeep, and how they still think of her floral sheets.
Overall, "Dead Plants" by Charmer is a song that delves into the complexity of human relationships and the emotions that come along with them. It's a song about missed opportunities, regret, and wanting closure with someone who was once an important part of your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sarah, would you please come over?
Charmer is asking Sarah to visit him.
I know you leave in May
Charmer knows that Sarah is leaving in May.
And now that we are both older
Charmer and Sarah have matured since they last met.
I've got so much to say
Charmer has a lot to express to Sarah.
Let's be real, you were not that honest
Charmer knows that Sarah wasn't completely truthful.
I knew you never keep your promise
Charmer remembers that Sarah never kept her word.
Now you're counting cracks in your ceiling
Sarah is lost in thought, staring at the cracks in her ceiling.
Laying by the window fan
Sarah is lounging near the window fan.
Have you lost your sense of meaning
Charmer wonders if Sarah has lost her purpose in life.
With those dead plants above your head
Sarah has lifeless plants hanging above her head.
And we both know these serves no purpose
Charmer acknowledges that the dead plants are useless.
Do you think that this was worth it?
Charmer questions if their past relationship was worthwhile.
And Sarah, tell me, am I perfect?
Charmer seeks validation from Sarah about his imperfections.
Fever dreams
Charmer has strong, vivid dreams about Sarah.
In your red Jeep
Charmer envisions himself in Sarah's iconic red Jeep.
I still think of your floral sheets
Charmer reminisces about the floral sheets in Sarah's bedroom.
And Sarah, am I what you wanted?
Charmer wonders if he meets Sarah's expectations.
Writer(s): David Daignault, Neil Berg, Nick Erickson
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@palsimon_
Sarah, would you please come over?
I know you leave in May
And now that we're both older
I've got so much to say
And let's be real, you're not that honest
I knew you'd never keep your promise
Are you counting cracks in your ceiling
Laying by your window fan
Have you lost your sense of meaning
With those dead plants above your head
And we both know this serves no purpose
Do you think that this was worth it?
And Sarah, tell me, am I perfect?
Fever dreams
In your red Jeep
I still think of your floral sheets
Sarah, would you please come over?
I know you leave in May
And now that we're both older
I've got so much to say
Let's be real, you're not that honest
I knew you'd never keep your promise
And Sarah, am I what you wanted?
Fever dreams
In your red Jeep
I still think of your floral sheets
@StoneMehalik
Please dont breakup as a band i need to hear another charmer lp in future n see u guys live !
@nev5593
Wow i never thought id see a post here again. glad i did tho
@chillwavve
charming
@1234mandown
ive always loved you guys .fire music fr
@schizophrenicdolphinz9822
Watching this while wearing a charmer shirt , was not planned
@negativenihilist
You two sound phenomenal. Thanks for creating music and sharing it with us! Love y'all.
@brycemillerschoen8931
The frank Ocean of emo
@bradenrocha9067
I see people saying that but don’t get it lol am I dumb or something?
@xinthisdiaryx
braden rocha no the original comment was
@justsul1337
Got to meet Neil (on left) at a concert. What a great dude, I'm definitely seeing them in SA in April.