The band's status was relatively obscure prior to the Larry Clark film Kids, and its soundtrack, most of which contained original compositions by Barlow and Davis. The song "Natural One" from this soundtrack was a hit single, peaking at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Charts and #20 on the Mainstream Rock Charts.[1] Though the band attempted to duplicate the success of that song, their subsequent albums and singles were nowhere near as successful as the "Natural One" single. After Davis left the band in 2000, Barlow recruited Russ Pollard and Imaad Wasif from the band Alaska! to record The New Folk Implosion. In 2002, the band appeared as the backing musicians for the main character played by Alessandro Nivola in the film Laurel Canyon. The band has not been active since 2004.
PEARL
Folk Implosion Lyrics
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I'm about to bring it down
There are things I need to tell you that can't wait
I've been doubting in my sleep
There are secrets I keep
Maybe in the end I'll find a way to stay
Oh but pearl it don't feel that way today
Well it wasn't long ago
I was down upon my knees
Begging you to change your mind again
You were tired of trying to love me
And had put yourself above me
You try to leave a pearl I don't let go
It isn't till tonight now I know
There's a world outside our window
There's the mystery of desire
I can wait to make you happen
I can set this house on fire
Listen now, i'm about it to bring it down
"Are we meant to be?" I'll ask again
As I wait for your reply
Hear the traffic passing by
Tomorrow I'll be far away from here
Pearl I'll be far away from here
Through the world outside our window
Though you're all that I desire
I couldn't make you happen
So I set this house on fire
There's a world outside our window
There's the mystery of desire
I couldn't make you happen
So I set this house on fire
In Folk Implosion's song "Pearl," the singer speaks directly to Pearl, whom he has something important to share. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been struggling with doubts and keeping secrets, which he is now ready to reveal to Pearl. However, he is uncertain about their future together and reflects on a recent moment of desperation when he begged Pearl to change her mind about their relationship. He realizes that there is a world outside of his relationship with Pearl and acknowledges that although he desires her, he cannot force their relationship to work. In the final lines of the song, he sets their house on fire, possibly as a metaphor for ending their relationship completely.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty, confusion, and emotional turmoil. The singer is struggling with his feelings for Pearl and the state of their relationship, which is clearly in trouble. He speaks of secrets and doubts, suggesting that something is not right between them. However, he also expresses a desire to make things work and not give up on their relationship. Ultimately, the singer seems to accept that he cannot force Pearl to love him and chooses to move on by setting their house on fire. This act signifies the end of their relationship and possibly a new beginning for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Pearl, listen to me now
Addressing someone named Pearl and asking for their attention.
I'm about to bring it down
About to reveal some information.
There are things I need to tell you that can't wait
There is some urgent information to be shared.
I've been doubting in my sleep
Feeling uncertain or having doubts about something.
There are secrets I keep
Keeping some information concealed.
Maybe in the end I'll find a way to stay
Thinking about staying despite the uncertainties.
Oh but pearl it don't feel that way today
Feeling unsatisfied and unsure about the current situation.
Well it wasn't long ago
Referring to a recent event.
I was down upon my knees
Feeling helpless or desperate.
Begging you to change your mind again
Asking someone to reconsider something.
You were tired of trying to love me
Feeling exhausted from trying to love someone who might not reciprocate.
And had put yourself above me
Prioritizing oneself over others.
You try to leave a pearl I don't let go
Someone named Pearl tried to leave but is held back.
It isn't till tonight now I know
Realizing something only now, at night.
There's a world outside our window
Referring to the world beyond one's immediate surroundings.
There's the mystery of desire
Alluding to the unpredictability of human desires.
I can wait to make you happen
Eager to fulfill some desire or make something happen.
I can set this house on fire
Destroying something because of the associated troubles.
Listen now, I'm about it to bring it down
Reiterating that some information will be revealed soon.
"Are we meant to be?" I'll ask again
Asking if a relationship was destined to happen.
As I wait for your reply
Awaiting the response of someone named Pearl.
Hear the traffic passing by
Noticing some ambient noise that adds to the atmosphere.
Tomorrow I'll be far away from here
Planning to leave soon.
Pearl I'll be far away from here
Specifically addressing someone named Pearl.
Through the world outside our window
Mentioning the outside world again.
Though you're all that I desire
Despite the attractions of the outside world, Pearl is the desired person.
I couldn't make you happen
Failing to fulfill some desire or make something happen regarding Pearl.
So I set this house on fire
Destroying something because of unsatisfactory circumstances.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD MORRIS
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