1) Padme (sometimes stylized as Padmé) is a melodic punk band from Istanbu… Read Full Bio ↴1) Padme (sometimes stylized as Padmé) is a melodic punk band from Istanbul, Turkey, formed in 2015. They were formed in 2015 and released their debut EP “Re-Vizyon” in 2016, band's first LP album “Bugün” was released in 2017, and the second LP “IBAN TR75 0006 2000 7170 0006 6006 13”, in 2018. They continue to play shows around the globe while contaminating everything they touch.

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Experimental drone project by german Sisto Rossi. Released so far one tape on SicSic label.

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5-piece Post-Hardcore/Pop band from Essex, United Kingdom.

They were formed in 2009 after the demise of a previous band, and another member leaving his band. The lineup were originally formed as a 4-piece with Vocal roles being filled by the guitarist and the bassist. The band later introduced a synth player into the mix, and now the band are complete.

The bands name derives from the Star Wars character, "Princess Padmé" and a lot of the band songs derive from movie quotes and trivia. The songs are not Star Wars themed however.

The band are set to record an EP in December, and are looking to start playing a lot of shows from September onwards.

Members:

Jazz Caruana - Guitars/Vocals
Ben Shewan - Bass/Vocals
Danny Masson - Guitar Master
Alex Cribs - Synths/Electrics
Chris Hemmings - Drums

My Feet Hurt
Padme Lyrics

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I don't wanna clean any table,
I just wanna go home to sleep, tonight
Well I was feeling a bit off today.
If you look into my eyes again
You can see that I'm in decay.
But a spark of hope is on its way.

You can tell me that things will be worse,

But it doesn't really matter to me,
Because I was never meant to be.

The bones you throw will be bit,
By a dog that you've never bet,
That it knew how to fly your jets.

I don't wanna feel like I'm rising from death
When I'm dying.
I don't wanna catch bullets for your self consciousness.
Time flies when they stick their fingers in my eyes.
But when I'm crying,
I got no tear left to spare to them.

You can say that I'll be blamed,
But it really doesn't matter to me,
I'm not searching for a secondhand dignity.

I don't care about who I am,
This place doesn't matter to me,
These flags don't fly for me.

I don't wanna feel like I'm rising from death
When I'm dying.
I don't wanna catch bullets for your self consciousness.
Time flies when they stick their fingers in my eyes.
But when I'm crying,
I got no tear left to spare to them.

I don't wanna clean any table,
I just wanna go home to sleep

Overall Meaning

Padme's song "My Feet Hurt" is a deeply introspective piece that reflects on the singer's disillusionment with mundane tasks and their dissatisfaction with their current situation. The opening lines express a desire to escape from the drudgery of everyday life, as the singer longs to go home and sleep instead of cleaning tables. This sense of weariness is further emphasized in the next lines, where the singer admits to feeling "a bit off" and "in decay."

However, the song also holds a glimmer of hope amidst this despair. The singer acknowledges that "a spark of hope is on its way," suggesting that they are not entirely resigned to their circumstances. In the verses that follow, the singer appears to reject the idea that their worth is tied to their productivity or success, refusing to care about their identity or the flags that surround them.

The chorus offers a powerful condemnation of societal pressure and the toll it takes on an individual. The singer refuses to be a martyr for others' self-consciousness, rejecting the idea that they should put themselves in harm's way to fulfill others' expectations. The repetition of the line "I don't wanna feel like I'm rising from death when I'm dying" carries a sense of desperation and exhaustion, as the singer attempts to assert their right to rest and self-preservation.

"My Feet Hurt" appears to carry a message of resistance and self-assertion, as Padme's voice rises above the monotony of everyday life to advocate for personal autonomy and self-care.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna clean any table.
I'm tired of menial work and want to do something more fulfilling.

I just wanna go home to sleep, tonight.
I want to rest and escape from the pressures of the outside world.

Well I was feeling a bit off today.
I'm not feeling my best and something is bothering me.

If you look into my eyes again, You can see that I'm in decay.
I'm struggling emotionally and it shows in my eyes.

But a spark of hope is on its way.
Despite my struggles, I still have some hope for the future.

You can tell me that things will be worse, But it doesn't really matter to me.
I'm already feeling low and negative comments won't make a difference.

Because I was never meant to be.
It feels like I don't belong or fit in anywhere.

The bones you throw will be bit, By a dog that you've never bet, That it knew how to fly your jets.
You may try to bring me down, but I will surprise you with my unexpected abilities and successes.

I don't wanna feel like I'm rising from death When I'm dying.
I don't want to be pushed to my limits and exhausted for the sake of others.

I don't wanna catch bullets for your self consciousness.
I am tired of being the target of someone's insecurities or fears.

Time flies when they stick their fingers in my eyes.
It feels like time is passing by quickly while I am being burdened and held back by others.

But when I'm crying, I got no tear left to spare to them.
I am emotionally drained and have nothing left to give to those who have hurt me.

You can say that I'll be blamed, But it really doesn't matter to me.
I am comfortable with who I am and don't need validation or approval from others.

I'm not searching for a secondhand dignity.
I don't need someone else's approval or recognition to feel good about myself.

I don't care about who I am, This place doesn't matter to me, These flags don't fly for me.
I don't define myself by my surroundings or nationality and need to find my own identity.

Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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