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"
Last of the Summer Wine
Palma Violets Lyrics
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That's just where it goes
Well, I'm loving the high road
I'll never ride alone again!
I'm searching for something
Something I love!
We'll be searching through and right over we go
I'm going again
Over and over and over again
Under and under and under again
Over and over and over again
I'm going again!
Over and over and over again
Over and over and over again
Go, I'm going again!
On my day, fade all the way
Fade on my day
Fade all the way!
What's going on, what's going on?
The lyrics of Palma Violets' song “Last of the Summer Wine” speak to the theme of searching and the struggles of love. The opening lines “But love isn't easy, That's just where it goes” convey the challenges that come with being in love. However, the singer seems determined to take the high road in this love journey, promising never to ride alone again. The line “I'm searching for something, Something I love!” underscores the idea of searching for something that makes one happy, perhaps a kindred spirit, with whom to share life's ups and downs. This search is an ongoing process, as the singer states that they will be “searching through and right over we go.”
Repetition is a prominent feature of the lyrics. The chorus of the song repeats the phrases “Over and over and over again” and “Under and under and under again,” perhaps indicating the cyclical nature of life's challenges. The lines “On my day, fade all the way, fade on my day” could be interpreted as a lament for days gone by or a desire to escape into a state of numbness. The song ends with the question “What's going on, what's going on?” which could be a plea for clarity or an expression of bewilderment at the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
But love isn't easy
Love is not a simple thing, it can be complicated and difficult to navigate.
That's just where it goes
This is just the nature of love, it is not always easy and straightforward.
Well, I'm loving the high road
I am choosing to take the high road in this situation and to approach it with a positive attitude.
I'll never ride alone again!
I will never have to go through this on my own again, I will always have someone by my side.
I'm searching for something
I am looking for something, searching for a deeper meaning or purpose.
Something I love!
Something that I truly enjoy and am passionate about.
We'll be searching through and right over we go
We will keep searching until we find what we are looking for, we will not give up.
I'm going again
I am starting over, trying again.
Over and over and over again
Continuing to repeat the same actions or mistakes.
Under and under and under again
Feeling weighed down or buried by the same issues or problems.
Go, I'm going again!
I am determined and motivated to try again, to overcome the obstacles in my way.
On my day, fade all the way
On my best day, everything falls into place and fades away.
Fade on my day
Everything else fades away on my best days.
Fade all the way!
All of the other distractions and problems fade away completely.
What's going on, what's going on?
Asking what is happening or trying to understand a confusing or chaotic situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JESSON, JEFFREY PETER MAYHEW, SAMUEL FRYER, WILLIAM DOYLE
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Gerhard
Ten years on, and I still track this album from beginning to end quite frequently. Saw you live a couple of times in Southern California. I'm glad I was able to catch you while you were together. Best to all in your current ventures.
Alberto Fortin
Listening to this "over and over and over again". Just pre-ordered the vinyl, hope all the songs are amazing as this one
charl wood
went for drinks with them after a gig, they are such lovely lads, i feel really lucky to have seen them, they're mental on stage and absolutely brilliant live. x
Ponch
That's great! They seem like a band you'd want to have beer with. Which is for some how we relate to a band or celebrity isn't it.
Historywizzzz900
This is one of the tracks I kept listening to before I went to Britain, and even once I was there, to keep my spirits up in the hard times. Even when I was starving and living off of just one small can of soup a day, tracks like this pulled me through. Love you guys.
Danny65743
Top music this for when its a cold autumn Sunday and your just sat relaxing in your house, love it!
Prince Far Cry Tuff
this song grows on you the more you listen
Haydn West
They were so impressive at the T Wells Forum last night I'm going again in Brighton tomorrow. They are passionate and on it so it is irrelevant to talk about fashion etc, just go and see them live.
devtherevLS
I'm intrigued by this band. Their personality and attitude reminds me of The Libertines, but their music is so much tighter, and doesn't feel like it could all fall apart at any time.
Samantha Morales
I'm glad I found you boys. I love everything your doing. You inspire me.