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).
VCR 666
Charmer Lyrics
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Feeling vulnerable all the time
Really didn't mean to
Tell you what you've been through
Are you where you wanna be
Or are you frozen in your lease?
Acting off emotion
Count your days
With razor blades
Stuck inside your sun-bleached haze
Jadded red all over again
Sorrow bled straight throught
Why'd you let me in?
Lie and say I'm fine
Selfish state of mind
Old postcards
Hanging all along my fridge
You won't get too far
If you got my scars still on your wrist
Count your days
With razor blades
Stuck inside your sun-bleached haze
Jaded red all over again
Sorrow bled straight through
Why'd you let me in?
The lyrics of Charmer's song VCR 666 delve into themes of self-deception, vulnerability, emotional numbness, and the weight of past experiences. The opening lines "Convince myself to lie / Feeling vulnerable all the time" suggest a desire to create a facade of strength and composure while being consumed by a sense of fragility. The guilt of burdening others with one's emotional baggage is also implied with "Really didn't mean to / Tell you what you've been through."
The chorus of "Count your days / With razor blades / Stuck inside your sun-bleached haze" is a powerful, visceral description of the pain and despair that can come with feeling trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. This is reinforced in the lines "Jaded red all over again / Sorrow bled straight through / Why'd you let me in?" which touch on feelings of betrayal and hopelessness.
The song also touches on the idea of holding onto past experiences and the toll it can take, as seen in the lines "Old postcards / Hanging all along my fridge / You won't get too far / If you got my scars still on your wrist." The last line suggests that the scars of past traumas are still present and that they can affect not only the person who has experienced them but also those around them.
Overall, VCR 666 is a haunting, introspective exploration of the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which we try to cope with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Convince myself to lie
I am trying to deceive myself in order to avoid facing the truth
Feeling vulnerable all the time
I constantly feel emotionally exposed and in danger
Really didn't mean to
I didn't intend for my actions to cause harm
Tell you what you've been through
I want to share your pain and emotions, but I may not be equipped to do so
Are you where you wanna be
Are you satisfied with where you are in life?
Or are you frozen in your lease?
Are you trapped in a situation you can't escape from?
Acting off emotion
Making decisions based on feelings rather than rational thought
Stripped of serotonin
I feel psychologically depleted and unable to experience joy
Count your days
Be aware of the passing of time
With razor blades
Using self-harm to cope with pain
Stuck inside your sun-bleached haze
Feeling trapped in a state of confusion and disorientation
Jaded red all over again
Feeling cynical and disenchanted, like I've been through this before
Sorrow bled straight throught
My inner pain and sadness is visible and palpable
Why'd you let me in?
Why did you allow me to become a part of your life and experience your pain?
Lie and say I'm fine
I pretend to be okay even when I'm not
Selfish state of mind
I am focused on my own desires and needs, often at the expense of others
Old postcards
Remnants of my past that I cling to
Hanging all along my fridge
A visible reminder of my memories and experiences
You won't get too far
You cannot move on and grow if you continue to hold onto the past
If you got my scars still on your wrist
If you continue to carry my emotional pain and trauma with you
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@palsimon_
Convince myself to lie
Feeling vulnerable all the time
Really didn't mean to tell you what you've been through
Are you where you want to be or are you frozen in your lease?
Acting off emotion, stripped of serotonin
You count your days with razor blades
Stuck inside your sun-bleached hands
Shaded red (all over again)
The sorrow bled straight through
Would you let me in?
Along the state of fine
A selfish state of mind
Your old postcards
Hanging all along my fridge
You won't get too far
If you've got my scars still on your wrist
You count your days with razor blades
Stuck inside your sun-bleached hands
Shaded red (all over again)
The sorrow bled straight through
Would you let me in?
@dfrindt
Got the whole Zoom call bumping this
@uniivs
I can't tell you how thankful i am for you keeping this genre alive
@ginothenose7268
Hey this is Joey from the band, stfu
@NateTheMateForever
Charmer is the future of emo
@truth8761
Charmer 100% and Origami Angel
@naomik5722
and macseal
@truth8761
@@naomik5722 yes yes yes... I was *this close to adding Macseal there and should have.
@FabulousKilljoy
agreed mate, love you my dude
@strawberrywigz1658
yesoo
@jacobvaughn7350
Such an underrated band🖤