Palma Violets was an English band from London, formed in 2011, based on the… Read Full Bio ↴Palma Violets was an English band from London, formed in 2011, based on the musical partnership of frontmen Sam Fryer and Chilli Jesson. After splitting, three band members, Sam Fryer, Pete Mayhew and Will Doyle, went on to form Gently Tender.

With a lineup composed of Sam Fryer (vocals, guitar), Chilli Jesson (vocals, bass), Pete Mayhew (keyboards) and Will Doyle (drums), the band's musical output was primarily based around the rock genre, with some Garage rock and psychedelic influences. Their first single 'Best of Friends' was voted NME's song of the year for 2012. Palma Violets second single 'Step Up For The Cool Cats' was announced and released on 9th February. Palma Violets' debut album 180 was released on the 25 February 2013.

Following the release of their 2015 album Danger in the Club, there was a noted silence from the band on social media leading to speculation that the band had split up. This was confirmed in an interview by Matt Wilkinson with guitarist Sam Fryer on 11 July 2018. All the members of Palma Violets bar Alexander "Chilli" Jesson are currently in a new band called Gently Tender with Celia Archer of The Big Moon. Of the affair he noted "We didn't fall out or anything like that. We just changed as people. We were 18 when we started the band and everything is quite easy to get on the same page, write the same kind of music all the time. Whereas when you hit 24 after 5 years of touring, I think you just become different people and we naturally just moved on"

Johnny Bagga' Donuts
Palma Violets Lyrics

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I will rock it your life and the beat of your breathing
I’m going down to the sea
You don’t know just what I feel
I fake my hell on the sealing
I’m turning back saying something

And we are here looking for the rip feed
Too long

Ooh you
Ooh yeah

Say it out
Say it out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Palma Violets' song "Johnny Bagga' Donuts" are both mesmerizing and somewhat cryptic. The opening line, "I will rock it your life and the beat of your breathing," paints an intense and almost religious picture, as if the singer is some kind of deity that controls the rhythm of someone's very existence. This imagery is further underscored by the line "I'm going down to the sea," which could be seen as a metaphorical journey into the depths of one's soul. However, the sense of control and power that the singer initially exudes begins to crumble as they admit, "You don't know just what I feel/I fake my hell on the sealing," revealing a vulnerability and a lack of authenticity. The final line, "Say it out," is almost a plea for honesty and emotional openness, a desire to connect and relate to someone on a genuine level.

Line by Line Meaning

I will rock it your life and the beat of your breathing
I will be a significant part of your existence and become an integral rhythm of your life

I’m going down to the sea
I'm venturing towards the vastness of the ocean

You don’t know just what I feel
You have no comprehension of my emotions

I fake my hell on the sealing
I pretend to suffer silently and bear my pain within myself

I’m turning back saying something
I'm retreating but still trying to convey a message

And we are here looking for the rip feed
We're present, searching for something that will satiate us completely

Too long
It's been an extended period of time

Ooh you
An expression of adoration towards someone

Ooh yeah
A phrase of agreement and excitement

Say it out
Encouragement to voice one's thoughts and opinions

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JESSON, JEFFREY PETER MAYHEW, SAMUEL FRYER, WILLIAM DOYLE

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