Michael Kotch and his twin brother Ben Kotch had been looking to start a band and needed a singer and bassist. After Colleen Fitzpatrick met Michael while both were in school at New York University, she eventually became the group's singer; Fitzpatrick, who had studied dance previously, had recently had some success with a leading role in John Waters' 1988 film, Hairspray, which went on to become a cult classic. The band went through several bass players. The name "Eve's Plum" was derived from Eve Plumb, the actress who most notably portrayed Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch.
The group was signed to Sony Records in 1992, and in 1993, their debut album, "Envy", was released. Its first single (arguably its most popular) was "Blue", which had the good fortune to have its music video appear in an episode of Beavis and Butt-Head. Two additional singles were released from Envy, "Die Like Someone" and "I Want It All". After some difficulty locating the right bass player, Theo Mack joined the group. Another single, "Eye", appeared on the soundtrack to "Higher Learning".
The band's second album, "Cherry Alive", was released in 1995. While developing the album, the band recorded a cover version of "If I Can't Have You" which found its way onto a compilation album, "Spirit Of 73 Rock for Choice". Two singles were promoted from Cherry Alive, though not very well: "Wishing the Day Away" and "Jesus Loves You".
Not successful commercially, the band did not receive further support from their label and were subsequently dropped. They performed for some time thereafter, but this was the beginning of the end. They recorded "Save a Prayer" for a Duran Duran tribute album in 1998, but the band was not really viable. Its members moved on to other projects. Fitzpatrick has had some success with solo albums under the name Vitamin C, as well as acting parts in several films.
Envy
Eve's Plum Lyrics
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Trying hard to think
You came over and whispered to me
"You look pretty in pink"
"Pink", I said, "I never wear"
"It clashes with my hair"
If I'm green with envy
I could kill
Oh, my envy
Oh, envy
Oh, my envy
Dreaming of that covergirl
Trying hard to be
Like that pretty covergirl
I wish that was me...
The song Envy by Eve's Plum explores the theme of jealousy and envy. The singer of the song is sitting on the corner, lost in thought when someone approaches her and compliments her on the color of her dress. She responds by saying that she never wears pink, as it clashes with her hair. This interaction triggers a feeling of envy in her, and she expresses it through the chorus of the song. In the chorus, she repeats the word 'envy' multiple times, indicating the intensity of her emotion. She also expresses her desire to be like a covergirl, who represents everything she wishes she could be.
The song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling envious of others. Although envy is often considered a negative emotion, the song shows that it can also be a motivator for change. The singer's envy of the covergirl can push her to strive for self-improvement and upliftment. At the same time, the song also exposes the pitfalls of envy, where the singer's emotions threaten to spiral out of control and turn violent.
Overall, Envy is a poignant commentary on the complexity of human emotions and a testament to Eve's Plum's talent for crafting compelling lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on the corner
I am sitting on the street corner
Trying hard to think
I am making an effort to think
You came over and whispered to me
You approached me and whispered something to me
"You look pretty in pink"
You complimented my appearance in pink attire
"Pink", I said, "I never wear"
I replied that I do not wear pink
"It clashes with my hair"
I explained that wearing pink does not match my hair color
If I'm green with envy
If I feel envious
I could kill
I could experience an overwhelming desire to harm someone
Oh, envy
Oh, the feeling of envy
Oh, my envy
Oh, the envy that I have
Oh, envy
Oh, the feeling of envy
Oh, my envy
Oh, the envy that I have
Dreaming of that covergirl
I am daydreaming about a model on a magazine cover
Trying hard to be
I am making an effort to become like the covergirl
Like that pretty covergirl
Like the beautiful model on the cover
I wish that was me...
I wish that I could be like her
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.