Oleander was formed by Fred Nelson Jr. (drums), Doug Eldridge (bass guitar), Ric Ivanisevich (guitar) and Thomas Flowers (vocals, guitar) in the mid-90s. Their debut was Oleander, an EP released on Fine Records in 1996, which they followed with the full-length album Shrinking the Blob in 1997. The song "Down When I'm Loaded" became a regional hit, and Oleander signed with Universal Records.
During this time, Nelson left the band and was replaced with Scott Devours. Their major label debut was 1999's February Son which featured the hit singles "Why I'm Here" and "I Walk Alone." After supporting the album with a tour, they released Unwind in 2001. The song "Champion" became a hit, and a symbol of the sacrifice of firefighters during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York.
Some time later, the band parted ways with Universal Records and moved to Sanctuary, where they released Joyride in 2003.
In November, 2003, drummer Scott Devours issued a statement announcing he was leaving the band to join Ima Robot. The decision was amicable.
The band is on an unofficial hiatus. No statement has been released by the band, however vocalist Thomas Flowers is currently collaborating with the band The Black Summer Crush. The Black Summer Crush have parted ways with front-man Thomas Flowers (ex-Oleander). As a result, the band will now be fronted by Jay Buchanan and have changed the band name to The Pleasant Return. Flowers is rumored to be reuniting with his former Oleander band-mates.
Hello I Love You
Oleander Lyrics
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Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
Hello, I love you
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
She's walking down the street
Blind to every eye she meets
Do you think you'll be the guy
To make the queen of the angels sigh?
Hello, I love you
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
Hello, I love you
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
She holds her head so high
Like a statue in the sky
Her arms are wicked and her legs are long
When she moves my brain screams out this song
Sidewalk crouches at her feet
Like a dog that begs for something sweet
Do you hope to make her see, you fool?
Do you hope to pluck this dusky jewel?
Hello, hello, hello
Hello, hello, hello, hello
I want you, hello, I need my baby
Hello, hello, hello, hello
The lyrics to the song "Hello, I Love You" by Oleander are about a man who sees a beautiful woman walking down the street and becomes infatuated with her. He repeatedly asks her for her name and wants to be a part of her life. The chorus is a simple but straightforward declaration of love, hoping to gain her attention and affection. The lyrics describe the woman as being aloof and hard to approach, but the man is still captivated by her.
The song speaks to the universal feeling of love at first sight and the desire to be with someone you find attractive. The lyrics suggest that the woman is unattainable, but the man is undeterred. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make her notice him and have her in his life. The lines, "She holds her head so high, like a statue in the sky" suggest that the woman is unapproachable and perhaps not interested in any romantic advances. However, the man's persistence and desire for love drive him to keep trying.
Overall, the song is an expression of love and desire, but also notes the challenges that come with pursuing someone you are attracted to. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it takes more than just a charming introduction to win someone's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, I love you
The singer is expressing their affection for someone they see on the street and is hoping to engage them in conversation
Won't you tell me your name?
The singer is asking the person for their name
Let me jump in your game
The singer is asking to be a part of the person's life and to play the same game as them
She's walking down the street
The singer is watching the woman walk down the street
Blind to every eye she meets
The woman is not paying attention to anyone around her
Do you think you'll be the guy
The singer is questioning if he can be the one to catch her attention
To make the queen of the angels sigh?
The woman is being portrayed as an angel and the singer is hoping to impress her
She holds her head so high
The woman is confident and proud
Like a statue in the sky
She is being compared to a statue, something that is beautiful and commanding
Her arms are wicked and her legs are long
The woman has striking features
When she moves my brain screams out this song
The singer is strongly attracted to her and cannot help but feel the need to express it
Sidewalk crouches at her feet
The surroundings seem small compared to her
Like a dog that begs for something sweet
The surroundings are begging for her attention
Do you hope to make her see, you fool?
The singer is questioning if someone really thinks they can impress her
Do you hope to pluck this dusky jewel?
The singer is anticipating the possibility of catching her attention
I want you, hello, I need my baby
The singer is reaffirming their desire for her
Hello, hello, hello
The singer is repeating his initial greeting of affection
Hello, hello, hello, hello
The singer is expressing his excitement to engage with the woman
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antonamigo
Yo encuentro la raja el cover. Abrazos y saludos desde Chile.
@fab7l111
Cool ....
Grand fan des doors ....
Enfin une cover qui le fait 👍
@AlastorLi
Кайф 🔥😌
@phineasbenamori333
Genius..
@metromancer
Mr. Moustache by Nirvana??
@komando8365
This is unfortunate.
@fernandomilan8754
this is weird. like a passive-agressive gay rage version.
@MrM0j0Risin27
Elaborate more on that!!?