Around the release of James' solo album Life Is Full Of Possibilities* and his pop sensation Give Up with Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard, Figurine virtually fell off the map. Fans assume they broke up, but they've never said a thing. Even their website has disappeared as did David and Meredith Figurine. The music of Figurine has now become more of a fetish to their fans, constantly scouring the internet for lost tracks and demos... always thirsting for more. Clinging to chat rooms and forums for answers of the bands whereabouts or even a come back. Still they're filled with hope thanks to those last echoing words on the final track of The Heartfelt "Don't cry, we'll be back soon". We're still waiting.
*You can also find Meredith Figurine on the Dntel track "Suddenly Is Sooner Than You Think".
and check out the JAMES FIGURINE album from jimmy on monika (EU) or plug research (US)
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Bonus
Figurine Lyrics
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I am, so lost without you
I'm me if you're there
I am, alone- so far from you
Its been so long since I last saw you
Just one kiss and you were off to
Your new career- so far from me
You were ready for a brand new life
Without me by your side
Istant Message conversations are filled with empty exclamations
Twelve point text cannot replace
Five minutes with you face to face
Geneva is such a cold cold front
I'm sorry if this comes out wrong
But I met someone new today
Long distance love is not my thing
I'm, me if you care
I am about to give up hope
I'm if you need a friend
I am still here, to type to you
If you want me to
I don't want you to
The song Bonus by Figurine is about the complexities and difficulties of long-distance relationships. The lyrics express the pain and confusion of being apart from a loved one, who has moved away for their career. The singer is struggling to cope with the separation and is finding it hard to adapt to this new reality. The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost touch with their partner and is only able to communicate through instant messages. However, the text messages cannot replace the feeling of being physically close to each other.
The singer is trying to hold on to the relationship, but it seems the distance is becoming too much. The lyrics convey the feeling that the singer is losing hope and is ready to give up. The chorus line "I'm me if you care, I am about to give up hope" is a clear indication of how lonely and vulnerable the singer is feeling. The song captures the essence of long-distance relationships and highlights the difficulty of keeping a relationship alive when two people are miles apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm me if you care
I am myself, as long as you care for me and show me that you value our relationship
I am, so lost without you
I feel unbearably lonely and aimless when I'm not with you, your presence gives me purpose and direction
I'm me if you're there
I remain true to myself even when you're present, I don't change who I am to suit your expectations
I am, alone- so far from you
I feel terribly isolated and separated from you, the distance between us makes me ache for your company
Its been so long since I last saw you
We haven't been together for a significant amount of time, it's been a while since I've seen you in person
Just one kiss and you were off to
After we shared a brief moment of intimacy, you left and pursued a new career opportunity
Your new career- so far from me
Your chosen occupation is geographically distant from where I am, your job is taking you farther away from me
I could tell deep in your eyes
I perceived from the depth of your gaze that you were ready to start a new chapter in your life
You were ready for a brand new life
You were eager to enter a new phase of your existence that did not include me as a central figure
Without me by your side
You were prepared to begin this new chapter of your life with the knowledge that I wouldn't be accompanying you forward
Instant Message conversations are filled with empty exclamations
Our discussions on chat are often shallow and insincere, they don't contain any real substance or depth
Twelve point text cannot replace
The size of the font we use to communicate through messages or emails cannot substitute for the depth and nuances we can convey through face-to-face interactions
Five minutes with you face to face
Even a brief five-minute chat with you in real life holds more value and meaning to me than hours spent typing messages to each other
Geneva is such a cold cold front
The city of Geneva presents a chilly and frosty atmosphere, a metaphorical reflection of how distant and guarded our relationship has become
I'm sorry if this comes out wrong
I apologize if the following message is not conveyed in the right tone or is not expressed correctly
But I met someone new today
I have started seeing someone else and have developed romantic feelings for them
Long distance love is not my thing
I have realized that I am not cut out for maintaining a long-distance relationship, it's not something that suits me or fulfills me
I am about to give up hope
I am about to lose the faith that we can keep our relationship alive and vibrant, as the distance makes it harder and harder for us to connect meaningfully
I'm if you need a friend
I'm still here for you, willing to listen and support you, even if we can't be together romantically
I am still here, to type to you
Despite the geographical distance between us, I am still willing to communicate with you via messages or other similar platforms
If you want me to
If you need to talk or share anything with me, I am here for you, just let me know
I don't want you to
I have to let you know that I can't be your romantic partner anymore, I have moved on and need to move forward without you too
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE ALLEN
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