Embarking on a solo career in 2015, Pearl is set to solidify her own name and place by releasing a 6 song debut EP on Burger Records this summer. Pearl recorded her self-titled EP track by track with a select group of producers and a little help from her friends, many of whom are notable L.A. musicians in their own right including Joel Jerome (La Sera, Cherry Glazerr) and Taylor Locke (Rooney). Though she draws inspiration from the legendary scenes of the 60's and 70's, from Laurel Canyon to The Factory, from Haight-Ashbury to Muscle Shoals, she also counts contemporary artists amongst her influences such as Tame Impala, Mac DeMarco, Sharon Van Etten and Jenny Lewis, to name a few. Pearl Charles writes and sings songs with a distinctly unique voice, creating a sound that is both timeless yet undeniably here, now.
All The Boys
Pearl Charles Lyrics
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Still going nowhere, everytime I can't say when it started, and I don't know if it ends All the boys with your name, they all act the same as you
All the boys with your name, they all act the same it's true All the boys with your name, they all act the same as you All the boys with your name, they all act the same it's true You know it's true, yes, they do
In Pearl Charles's song "All the Boys," the lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and frustration in a relationship that feels repetitive and unfulfilling. The singer expresses their inability to escape from this cycle, as if they are constantly being pursued and affected by the same type of person. The line "Couldn't lose you, if I tried, wherever I go, you're close behind" suggests a feeling of being trapped and unable to break free from this pattern. The weariness is further emphasized in the lyrics "So baby, if I seem tired, it's 'cause you ran me, down to the wire."
The repetition in the song is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "All the boys with your name, they all act the same as you." This repetition emphasizes the singer's frustration and perception of a monotonous cycle of relationships. It suggests that the singer has encountered multiple individuals with the same name who exhibit the same behavior, leading to a sense of sameness and lack of growth. The line "Baby, back on this ride, still going nowhere, every time" highlights the cyclical nature of the relationship, where they keep ending up in the same place despite their efforts.
The lyrics hint at a sense of resignation and uncertainty about the future. The lines "I can't say when it started, and I don't know if it ends" express a lack of clarity and understanding regarding the beginning and potential resolution of the repetitive relationship pattern. The repetition of the phrase "All the boys with your name, they all act the same it's true" reinforces the singer's belief that this is an inherent characteristic of people with a certain name, further adding to the frustration and weariness expressed throughout the song.
Overall, "All the Boys" reflects the singer's exasperation with a cyclical relationship that lacks growth and fulfillment. It portrays a feeling of being stuck in a pattern and unable to break free, with a sense of resignation and uncertainty hanging over the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Couldn't lose you, if I tried
I am unable to separate myself from you no matter how hard I attempt
Wherever I go, you're close behind
You are always near me regardless of my location
So baby, if I seem tired
Therefore, if I appear exhausted
It's cause you ran me, down to the wire
It is because you pushed me to my limits
It all feels so familiar, like we've lived this life before
Everything seems so familiar, as if we have experienced this existence previously
All the boys with your name, they all act the same as you
Every male individual bearing your name exhibits identical behavior to yours
All the boys with your name, they all act the same it's true
Indeed, every male individual sharing your name behaves in the same manner
Baby, back on this ride
Darling, here we are once again on this journey
Still going nowhere, everytime
Continuously progressing towards no destination on every occasion
I can't say when it started, and I don't know if it ends
I cannot determine the exact moment it commenced, and I am uncertain if it will ever conclude
You know it's true, yes, they do
You are aware of its veracity, and indeed, others acknowledge it too
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Pearl Charles, Kenny Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danny.waterson
Love this song - what a chorus!! Pearl Charles is such a huge talent x
@thomastommy1192
Sounding great. An awesome video also. Thanks for sharing it.
@joseesquivel3512
Great song, i caught your performance in Laredo. It was great and really unique.
@miguelgalvan6136
Great video and song!
@markcolegrove2360
Pearl is what I need.dont care if you like her or not.She is an amazing woman.And she is very humble and kind.I Love Her Music!
@ghostbuster44452
Mark Colegrove hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂
@checkurbrainfly
great song ,the kind to be a must it w/top down while driving towards the beach coming spring /summer on the pch . the video is also done in good taste ,evocative without being tacky
@naomielefebvre3940
I love you so much girl omg
@NathanEdge
Catchy song! I love all the cut scenes, and how it transitions to a dark theme. If you don't like this, you must have a screw loose!
@NanciMWalker
I love the song, I love the video, I love Pearl's voice and I love Pearl's lyrics. The video is amazing. The video is 'Gone With The Wind' gone wild, fantastic!