Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray form Earlimart, an indie rock singer/songw… Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray form Earlimart, an indie rock singer/songwriter duo based out of Los Angeles, CA. The name comes from Earlimart, CA, a town located between Los Angeles and Fresno, CA. The punk rock style that could be heard in the band's earlier albums quickly transgressed into dreamy Lo-Fi compositions on Avenues EP. Espinoza's hushed vocals bears heavy resemblance Elliott Smith who also worked with and was a personal friend of the band's. In response to the sudden death of Smith, Earlimart's composed the 2004 album, Treble & Tremble as tribute album to the late artist. Their indie pop sound can also be compared artists like Grandaddy, Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Stars, Matt Pond PA

Other collaborators sometimes include: Jim Fairchild, Davey Latter, Joel Graves, Solon Bixler, Scotty McPherson, Brian Thornell, Suzie Vlcek (background vocals) Mike Shea (whistling)

Shame
Earlimart Lyrics

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She don't bother me, no
Doesn't rhyme with my history
There's a lie it's a part of you
That's a lie it's a part of me too

Come and spend some time
With memories on a dying vine

Cause it's the only way they grow
Grow into it back and fast

Never mind just close the door
You've heard it all before
And it's enough the break my back
I'll be happier on the floor

Next stop I hate the times
Since 98
Never mind just fall in love
Out the window
Out the window

One half is part of me
The other half just a novelty
Sit back, enjoy the show
On the overflow

Never mind just close the door
You've heard it all before
And it's enough the break my back
I'll be happier on the floor

Next stop I hate the times
Since 98
Never mind just fall in love
Out the window
Out the window

Never heard it on the radio
Can't afford it on the radio
Never heard it on the radio
Set the value on the radio
Never heard on the radio
Never past on the radio
Never heard it on the radio
Can't afford you on the radio

Never heard it on the radio
I want the past on the radio

Overall Meaning

In Earlimart's song "Shame", there appears to be a sense of detachment between the singer and the subject of the song. The opening lines suggest that the singer is not affected by the actions of the subject, and that her behavior does not align with the singer's past experiences. However, this detachment is temporary, as the chorus reveals that the singer is struggling with trying to forget memories, and escape the pain that they bring. The line "Come and spend some time with memories on a dying vine" seems to suggest that the singer is attempting to confront and deal with these memories, but ultimately finds that they cannot escape them.

The song also features a sense of nostalgia and longing, as seen in the lines "Next stop I hate the times, since '98", which suggest a yearning for the past, and a dissatisfaction with the present. The lines "Never heard it on the radio/Can't afford it on the radio/Set the value on the radio" further emphasize this longing for a time gone by, as the singer wishes to hear songs from their past, but cannot find them on the radio. The repetition of "never heard it on the radio" and "can't afford it on the radio" reinforces a sense of loss and unattainability.

Line by Line Meaning

She don't bother me, no
I'm not bothered by her

Doesn't rhyme with my history
She doesn't match my past experiences

There's a lie it's a part of you
You have a falsehood within you

That's a lie it's a part of me too
And that same falsehood is within me

Come and spend some time
Let's spend time together

With memories on a dying vine
Remembering things that are fading away

Cause it's the only way they grow
That's the only way they'll thrive

Grow into it back and fast
Quickly becoming familiar with them again

Never mind just close the door
Forget about everything else, let's focus on us

You've heard it all before
We've talked about this before

And it's enough the break my back
It's difficult for me to handle