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1) Post punk from Tampa, Florida.
Merchandise is a band fighting against the easy categorization reserved for abbreviated biographies. The project is equal parts punk misanthropy, maudlin balladeering, fine art, low humor, classical study, psychedelic spacecasing, mad science and pop genius.
Formed as a trio in Tampa, Florida in 2008, the band has undergone ceaseless revision and reinvention. After putting out numerous records and tapes on independent punk labels and touring the underground, the band truly hit its stride with the release of their second LP Children of Desire in April 2012. In addition to a very warm reception from fans, the record received praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NME, Spin, and numerous other critics and journals.
2013 saw the band releasing Totale Nite on Iowa City’s Night People label and touring extensively throughout America and Europe.
They are currently working on their 4AD debut.
Discography:
-S/T CD-R (Self-Released, 2009)
-Terminal Jagger Jane's Addiction Boxset (Drugged Conscience, 2009)
-Miami CS (Self-Released, 2009)
-S/T CS (Drugged Conscience, 2009)
-Merchandise/Deluxin' Split CS (Stay Away From Ghosts, 2010)
-(Strange Songs) In The Dark LP (Drugged Conscience/Katorga Works, 2010)
-Gone Are The Silk Gardens Of Youth CS (Cult Maternal, 2010)
-Schoolyard [Club Mix] 7" single (Katorga Works, 2011)
-Es Muerte 7" lathe (Drugged Conscience, 2011)
-Children of Desire LP (Katorga Works, 2012)
-Tour CD-R (Self-Released, 2012)
-Totale Nite (Night People, 2013)
-BBC Sessions (Strange Songs, 2013)
The band also now has a web presence: http://merchandisetheband.wordpress.com/
2) Merchandise are a folky indie pop band from Bolton, Greater Manchester in the UK. They've been releasing music for 10 years now and their third album For the Masses is just being released on Cityscape Records. Merchandise's last two albums and past two singles are available from itunes, Amazon etc and their physical releases are distributed through Universal. Coming soon in 2010 are the singles Listen Up! Sam Flanagan Rework and Enemy EP.
More info is available from
http://www.merchandisetheband.co.uk or from
http://www.cityscaperecords.co.uk
I Get Lost
Merchandise Lyrics
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Missing pieces are always out there
Sex makes me a mess
Know no one
Just people
You're perfect
I can't stand to be alone
It's hard to figure out all that I did for you
(My body tells the truth)
To find you here where we both (walked along?)
Where was I last year?
Oh, now that makes sense
I get lost
The lyrics of Merchandise's song 'I Get Lost' seem to express a sense of loneliness and a longing for human connection. The opening line, "How come without someone to talk to my voice don't sound the same?" speaks to the idea that our interactions with others shape who we are and how we present ourselves. Without that interaction, we may feel incomplete and struggle to find our voice.
The line "Missing pieces are always out there" suggests a sense of longing or a feeling that something is missing from the singer's life. This sentiment is echoed in the later line "I can't stand to be alone," which speaks to a fear of isolation or abandonment.
The line "Sex makes me a mess" adds an interesting layer to the song, suggesting a potential self-destructive tendency or a complicated relationship with intimacy. The line "Just people/You're perfect" speaks to the idea that we may have an idealized version of others in our minds, or that the singer is searching for perfection in their relationships.
The final lines of the song, "Oh, now that makes sense/I get lost" suggest a moment of clarity or understanding, but also a sense of confusion and perhaps resignation. The repetition of the phrase "I get lost" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being adrift or disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
How come without someone to talk to my voice don't sound the same?
I feel like I'm missing a part of myself when I'm alone because my voice gets quieter and I struggle to express myself.
Missing pieces are always out there
I constantly feel like there's something missing or incomplete in my life, and it's frustrating to not know what it is.
Sex makes me a mess
Intimacy and physical connection with others brings up complicated emotions and leaves me feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Know no one
I feel isolated and disconnected from others, and it seems like I don't have any meaningful relationships in my life.
Just people
Even though I don't feel a strong connection to anyone, I still crave human connection and companionship.
You're perfect
I have moments of idealizing others and wishing that they could fill the void of loneliness in my life because they seem to have everything together.
I can't stand to be alone
Being alone for extended periods of time feels unbearable and exacerbates my feelings of emptiness and sadness.
It's hard to figure out all that I did for you
I'm struggling to come to terms with the fact that I may have put a lot of effort into a past relationship that ended without any tangible reward or benefit.
You've probably heard that old line
I worry that my thoughts and feelings are unoriginal or predictable, and that others have probably heard it all before.
(My body tells the truth)
Even if I try to suppress or ignore my emotions, my physical reactions reveal the true depth of my feelings.
To find you here where we both (walked along?)
Encountering someone from my past in a familiar setting feels disorienting and confusing, especially if we once shared meaningful memories in that place.
Where was I last year?
Reflecting on the past and trying to piece together memories and experiences is challenging, especially when I feel like I've lost track of time and it all feels like a blur.
Oh, now that makes sense
Moments of clarity and understanding about my past experiences are rare, but when they happen, it feels like a weight has been lifted and everything finally makes sense.
I get lost
Overall, I feel lost and aimless in life, struggling to find meaning or purpose and to connect with other people in a meaningful way.
Contributed by Skyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ciro (from Brazil)
on True Monument
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Ciro (from Brazil)
on True Monument
I live this song and would love to hear more about where the lyrics came from