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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
Satellite
Merchandise Lyrics
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a satellite so long gone
like the love letters i wrote you
that you lost when you moved
the fruit of desire
stuffed right in my mouth
i'm drunk in your old room
i'm sinning out loud
no, you'll never escape my mind
to stand divined
entwined
no, you'll never escape my mind
no, you can't, and you never will
The lyrics to Merchandise's song "Satellite" can be interpreted as a lamentation over lost love and the lingering effects it has on the singer's psyche. The opening line, "we say things we don't mean," suggests that there was some kind of argument or disagreement between the two lovers that resulted in hurtful words being exchanged. The metaphor of a "satellite so long gone" can be seen as a symbol of the distance and separation that exists between the two individuals. Despite the fact that they may have once been close and connected, they have now drifted apart and cannot communicate with one another.
The next lines, "like the love letters I wrote you/that you lost when you moved," further emphasize the theme of distance and loss. The love letters that were once cherished and valued by the singer have now been lost or discarded, leaving them feeling abandoned and forgotten. The line "the fruit of desire/stuffed right in my mouth" can be interpreted as a reference to the physical aspects of the relationship, and the fact that the singer cannot let go of their desire for their former lover.
The final refrain, "no, you'll never escape my mind/to stand divined/entwined/no, you'll never escape my mind/no, you can't, and you never will" is a desperate cry for connection and reconciliation. The singer is unable to let go of their feelings for their former lover and is haunted by the memory of what they once had. Overall, the lyrics of "Satellite" are a poignant representation of the pain and longing that can result from lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
we say things we don't mean
We often speak carelessly and without real intention behind our words.
a satellite so long gone
A metaphorical representation of the emotional distance between us.
like the love letters i wrote you
The intimate messages I wrote to you, which were lost or discarded upon your departure.
that you lost when you moved
The things of emotional value that were left behind, forgotten, or displaced in your absence.
the fruit of desire
A metaphor for the objects of our longing and our willingness to indulge in them.
stuffed right in my mouth
Our indulgence in the objects of our desire comes so easily and without much thought.
i'm drunk in your old room
The lingering traces of you and your presence intoxicate me when I'm alone in your former space.
i'm sinning out loud
My most visceral emotions and desires are exposed for all to see and hear, with little restraint.
no, you'll never escape my mind
The memory of you will haunt me forever and pervade my every thought.
to stand divined
The ideal desire for us to be together, to stand without shame, judgment or fear.
entwined
Beyond just standing together, the ideal is to be inextricably interwoven with one another.
no, you can't, and you never will
Despite our longing and desire, the reality is that we will never truly be together.
Contributed by Kennedy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RUIN
This whole album is lovely.
Radio Free Leonard Peltier
This song is a masterpiece. Bring on the views already.
Radiofred
I can't stop listening to this.
Anhoi Polloi
Immensa