1) A folk du… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands with the name Heathers.
1) A folk duo from Ireland (2007-present)
2) An indiepop band from Los Angeles (2013-present).
3) Three-piece with grunge, punk and shoegaze influences from Montreal (2012-present).
1) Heathers are twin sisters Ellie and Louise Macnamara from Dublin, Ireland.
Their debut album ‘Here, Not There‘ garnered widespread acclaim internationally amongst both fans and media alike for its unique melodic hooks and extraordinary vocals.
The success of the album resulted in two summer length tours of America on the DIY scene, which developed into further invites to perform at CMJ festival in New York, Canadian Music Week in Toronto, numerous US and European Festival slots including The Great Escape, The Camden Crawl, and support touring with Kimya Dawson of ‘The Moldy Peaches’ and Paolo Nutini for UK and Irish touring.
2012 promises to be a major year for the act having just finished recording their 2nd album with White Lies’ producer Max Dingel and recently signing a deal with Universal Music Publishing UK.
Their debut album, Kingdom, has been shortlisted for the 2013 Meteor Choice Music Prize album of the year, whilst their single, Forget Me Knots, has been nominated in the Irish Song of the Year category.
"Burning, urgent poignancy, dual vocals and catchy
harmonies" - Mischa Pearlman in Music Week
“In a sense, Heathers are the Ramones of folk. Strumming that acoustic guitar with the urgency of a runaway freight train, the dual voices of Ellie & Louise MacNamara soar high” - BBC Across The Line
“An inspiringly simple and singularly brilliant record” – State Magazine
“An astounding collection of 11 acoustic guitar tracks” – Sunday Tribune
2) Heathers is a Los Angeles-based indiepop trio founded in 2013. Michael Franics plays guitar and sings, Thom Lucero plays bass and sings back up vocals, and Mikey W. plays drums.
"Contemporaries are rife, but Heathers are an LA trio with plenty more to give." - This is Fake DIY
"L.A. band Heathers [is] beautifully simple and beautifully visceral." - BlahBlahBlah Science
"With their first official track 'Teenage Clothes,' the harmonies ebb and flow and the early-Slumberland and Sarah Records adoration is beautifully-apparent. Yet nothing is passe about this track, influences are always easy to name but in this case they are mostly drowned out with the freshness of the tune." - Weekly Tape Deck
3) Formed in 2012, Heathers is a Montreal 3-piece that pulls from grunge, punk, and shoegaze to fuel its hard femme visions. Their eponymous 7-song debut is in turns fierce and vulnerable, ferocious and pleading. The contrasting guitars create tension through counterpoint: thick, sludgy riffs are cut with sinuous hooks. The propulsive, melodic drumming subtly pushes and pulls these songs, providing a steady counterbalance to their turbulence. And over all this are the voices: at times raucous, at times gentle and spare.
Remember When
Heathers Lyrics
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Digesting "nourriture" that didn't suit their eyes.
We stood our ground, and took it as a layer to our shells,
And still you laugh at me. Why?
Those are the types that you can never really lose, and when you fell into a trap,
I knew you more than you knew you.
I need to go, I need to get away from everything
I'll have to run to get away from here
I need to go, I need to get away from everything
Just for a while, I need to get away from here.
And so we slowly slowly climbed over a ladder with no other side
And so I'll plead with you one last time,
Just to consider my point of view,
The path on which you walk will never fail to keep you safe,
But it will crumble underneath me, minus you.
The song “Remember When” by Heathers begins with the singer reminiscing about a time when they were outcasts and their differences were evident from the food they ate to the way they carried themselves. Despite the societal pressure, they remained steadfast in their beliefs and took it as a layer to their shells. The singer questions why they are still being ridiculed for their past and wonders where the compassion and understanding went. The song then transitions to a bittersweet reflection on a friendship that once was, that stood the test of time until a trap upended it. The singer recognizes that they knew their friend better than they knew themselves and is saddened by the events that led to the erosion of their bond. The song ends with the singer acknowledging their need to distance themselves from everything and everyone, even if it's just for a while.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when, when we sat outside,
Recalling a past moment spent outdoors together
Digesting "nourriture" that didn't suit their eyes.
Eating food that was perceived as unappetizing while being judged by others
We stood our ground, and took it as a layer to our shells,
Facing criticism with a tough exterior, not allowing it to affect us
And still you laugh at me. Why?
Expressing confusion over continued ridicule from someone close
Remember when we thought we'd known each other, all our lives?
Reflecting on a shared belief of having a long-standing, deep connection
Those are the types that you can never really lose, and when you fell into a trap,
Recognizing that true friends are always present, even in difficult situations
I knew you more than you knew you.
Holding a deep understanding of a friend beyond their own self-awareness
I need to go, I need to get away from everything
Feeling a strong desire to escape and distance oneself from current circumstances
I'll have to run to get away from here
Knowing that physical distance is necessary to find solace
Just for a while, I need to get away from here.
Seeking temporary relief from an overwhelming situation
And so we slowly slowly climbed over a ladder with no other side
Working towards a goal with an uncertain outcome, but still striving forward
And so I'll plead with you one last time,
Begging for understanding or support before leaving
Just to consider my point of view,
Asking for empathy and perspective-taking
The path on which you walk will never fail to keep you safe,
Acknowledging a friend's secure, predictable path
But it will crumble underneath me, minus you.
Admitting that this path is unsuitable for oneself and will be difficult to navigate alone
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@psychedelhic
It's been 13 years since I first heard this. I still listen to this every now and then when a wave of nostalgia about the good ol days hits me :)
@SN3V
All that from two singers and one guitar? It's ridiculous how much talent some people have! Wow, I'm impressed :)
@selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192
The Corona Virus brought me here in search of simpler times ♥️.
@Grassmeasuring
10 years, where did it all go...
@shaneharrington3655
Same here. And I’m a limerick lad too 😆
@lepreconvict3606
One year later, its still feckin here!!
@selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192
@Gen A Negative Crazy isn't it?
@lepreconvict3606
@Limerick Lad 1 year and 11 months later and it's still not bleedin gone!
@Kieran84ire
When I hear this song, I suddenly want to go on holiday in West Clare for some inexplicable reason.
@fe5018
That's not inexplicable. It's that bloody Bord Fáilte tv ad seeping out of your subconscious and compelling you to support Irish tourism.