Dressy Bessy's first full-length release, Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons (1999) was a mixture of beat group drums, infectious songs, and the odd burst of harmonium. Further releases include California EP (2000), Sound Go Round (2002), and 2003's Dressy Bessy, which incorporated a harder guitar sound. 2003 also brought the compilation, Little Music: Singles 1997-2002. These albums were initially released on Kindercore Records of Athens, Georgia. Their songs, If You Should Try to Kiss Her and Just Like Henry were featured in the 1999 film But I'm A Cheerleader.
In late 2004, drummer Darren Albert left the band and was replaced in 2005 by Craig Gilbert. Later that year, the band signed to Transdreamer Records and recorded their fourth album, Electrified, which was released in June 2005. The band released their fifth album, HOLLERandSTOMP, on September 16, 2008.
Rob Greene died in January 2018.
Tag
Dressy Bessy Lyrics
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About the girl whos seen it all
She was seventeen comin up on eighty
Let me tell you from the start
Im gonna try to do my part
But this big old world does nothing but escape me
With parting gifts and childish fits
My rubber soul is made of this
Have made me cover up the dull inside
Become the apple of an eye
Im gasping at the sight of eyes adoring me
In Dressy Bessy's song "Tag," the lyrics paint a picture of a young girl who has experienced a lot in her short life. The opening line "Let's hear another song about the girl who's seen it all" sets the tone for what's to come. The girl in question is only seventeen but has a world-weary energy that suggests she's lived several lifetimes.
The lines "She was seventeen comin up on eighty" drive home the idea that this girl has been through more than most people twice her age. But despite this, the singer admits that they still struggle to understand the world around them. The lyric "But this big old world does nothing but escape me" hints at a feeling of disconnection from the world and those around them.
As the song progresses, we learn more about the singer's inner turmoil. They describe their "rubber soul" which is made up of "parting gifts and childish fits." These gifts and fits, it seems, are attempts to cope with and make sense of the world. But ultimately, they feel that they are covering up their "dull inside."
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has found validation and self-worth in the adoration of others. "I'm gasping at the sight of eyes adoring me" is a poignant reminder that validation is a powerful thing, but it's easy to become addicted to it. Overall, Dressy Bessy's "Tag" is a beautifully written and introspective song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets hear another song
The singer is requesting to listen to another song
About the girl whos seen it all
The song is about a girl who has experienced a lot in her life
She was seventeen comin up on eighty
The girl has endured so much that, even though she is still young, she seems older than she is
Let me tell you from the start
The artist is giving a warning that the story will be starting from the beginning
Im gonna try to do my part
The artist is going to contribute their part to the story being told in the song
But this big old world does nothing but escape me
The world is complex, and the singer has a hard time understanding it
With parting gifts and childish fits
The singer has been given gifts but has also acted childish
My rubber soul is made of this
The artist's emotions are malleable and adaptable
The comfort of my childhood bliss
The artist finds comfort in memories of their childhood happiness
Have made me cover up the dull inside
The artist has hidden their inner unhappiness with the happiness of their childhood memories
Become the apple of an eye
The singer has become the center of attention
Im gasping at the sight of eyes adoring me
The artist is overwhelmed by the attention they are receiving from those who admire them
Contributed by Gianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeyli Maldonado
Hola Bessy. Me gustaria que tu hermana haga videos cocinando me gustaria mucho ya que se espresa muy bien..
Manito arriba si les gustaria.
Sobeida Idalisis Rivera Merino
Buena idea tambien persibi lo mismo que se expresa muy bien ante las cámaras para ser primera ves
Y también quiero que haga vídeos cocinando🙋jajaja😀
Bessy Dressy
Tenemos que convencerla 😘
Lola Silva
Yo creo que todos podemos notar cuan’ grande es el amor y admiración que tú sientes por tu hermana, en las primeras palabras que dijiste, eso es demasiado hermoso! 💕
Bessy Dressy
Tan bella 😘💕
yoss Salazar
Que bellas parecen gemelas 😍 me encanta la relación tan bonita que tienen las dos, que Dios las tenga siempre unidas 🌺
Saludos desde COSTA RICA BENDICIÓNES ❤
yoss Salazar
@Bessy Dressy 😘❤
Bessy Dressy
Muchísimas gracias mi bonita 🥰🥰
luz de luna
Ay Bessy,que belleza esa mama/hermana que tienes y habla de vos con tanta admiracion y cariño💖💐😘
Bessy Dressy
Muchísimas gracias mi bonita 🥰🥰