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1) Evergreen is an emo band out of the bay area from the early 1990s.
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band 1) They had several releases over their lifespan but have very few left in print. They still have a 7" out on San Diego's Gravity Records. They are notorious amongst emo record collectors due to the rarity of their self-titled LP. Band members include Aaron Calvert (cousin of Todd Calvert, drummer/percussionist of Gertie Fox) on guitar (now in Winfred E. Eye), Andy Ward on bass (also of Antioch Arrow), and Jason Boesel on drums (now in Rilo Kiley).
band 2) Evergreen was formed as Cinderblock by Troy Cox and Dave Pollard. The band featured a revolving lineup whose mainstay through all lineups was guitarist Tim Ruth. They released one 7" (1994) and one LP/CD (1995) (both on Hi-Ball Records). The LP was later reissued by Temporary Residence Records in 2005 and included drummer Britt Walford (Slint, Squirrel Bait), along with vocalist Sean McLoughlin. The LP was recorded by future LCD Soundsystem frontman, Speedking drummer, and DFA co-founder James Murphy.
In 2009, a twenty-one song CD retrospective titled Wholeness of the Soul was released by Noise Pollution with remastered tracks along with early unreleased demo and live recordings. Founding members Troy Cox and Dave Pollard reformed as Cinderblock Redux for the CD's release party.
Moustache
Evergreen Lyrics
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Closet where i hear they suck
It up my friends are here and
This closet shows no cover up,
Heart and mind is cold friend
Needs no cover up friend no
Matter why..my friend no matter
Why. the demolition drivers are
Think i feel the same
The lyrics of "Moustache" by Evergreen talk about the concept of hiding one's insecurities, symbolized by the stretch mark cover up. The closet referred to in the song acts as a metaphorical space, safe from the opinions of others, where the singer feels free to open up about their vulnerabilities. However, the closet brings no cover-up, as the heart and the mind remain cold and distant. The support of a true friend is invaluable in difficult situations, and the singer acknowledges that the person they trust needs no cover-up, no pretending, no matter why.
The second part of the song introduces the demolition drivers as numb, which can represent society's cold and disconnected approach to dealing with insecurities, personal struggles, and difficult emotions. Society has constructed a mask of indifference that people use to cope with their shortcomings, avoiding to engage with their true selves. However, even in this context, there is a glimmer of hope, embodied by the smile from the singer's friend. The final line indicates that the singer is hopeful that the smile represents reciprocity, revealing that the singer feels the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
A stretch mark cover up. the
Trying to hide physical imperfections with cosmetics or clothing
Closet where i hear they suck
The space where people joke about and criticize others
It up my friends are here and
Even when surrounded by friends, the negative atmosphere is present
This closet shows no cover up,
The negativity cannot be hidden, even if one tries
Heart and mind is cold friend
The artist's emotions and thoughts have been affected by the negativity
Needs no cover up friend no
The singer has accepted themselves as they are, without the need for cover-ups
Matter why..my friend no matter
No matter the reason or circumstance, the singer's acceptance of self remains
Why. the demolition drivers are
The people causing the negativity and destruction are numb to its effect
Numb. he smiled at me and i
The artist is unsure if the numbness is genuine or just a façade
Think i feel the same
The artist can relate to the numbness and its effect on emotions
Contributed by Xavier G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.