At only 8 months old, PEARS (all caps, no "the") is New Orleans' newest pun… Read Full Bio ↴At only 8 months old, PEARS (all caps, no "the") is New Orleans' newest punk band, and have come from deep within the voodoo juju gris gris swamps of the French Quarter to give you fleas/scabies/bedbugs. Their mixture of hardcore riffs, pop-punk melodies, and sludgy breaks creates a sound that belongs to them, only them, shut up.

PEARS released their critically acclaimed album, "Go To Prison", in June 2014, and was released on vinyl in September 2014 via Ryan Young's (Off With Their Heads) podcast/label, Anxious and Angry, and is soon being released in Europe via Gunner Records, and now they are on forever tour to support the album. So get ready, and bring them some birthday cake.

Snowflake
Pears Lyrics

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Exhume the dead decathlon
We′re running races on all fours
I am a snowflake to satiate the yearning
To whet the tongues of thirsty ne'er-do-wells
Appease the peasant
In the quarters of the puppeteers
A child that can′t wipe its own ass
But knows enough to feel ashamed

I'm stretched as thin as a fishing line
In a vessel stuck in neutral on an infinite decline

Yeah, oh what a privilege to remain submerged
Compassion's only real when it hurts
Drag your fingers ′tween my lips, please teach me how
Live in an unearned home in my heart
My love undone, I am the one celestial cockroach

Ask and receive
Hear and discard
Gather your toys
Play in the yard

Stray from our sight and immediately the
Memory′s gone, discover what we do is secret

Frail, the connection, disciple and messiah
The strings that lift my fingers to the sky
Unclear discernment
Am I god or another stock marionette
Built to believe he is unique?

Stray from our sight and immediately the
Memory's gone, discover what we do is secret

Hush darling

Overall Meaning

The song Snowflake by Pears is a mix of peculiar and introspective lyrics that portray different themes including spirituality, emotions, and self-reflection. The song opens with the lines "Exhume the dead decathlon, we're running races on all fours" implying the idea of being overwhelmed and exhausted, while the following lines reveal a yearning to satisfy the needs of others. The persona then goes ahead to describe himself as a snowflake which denotes a fragile and unique individual, yet capable of quenching the thirst of the ne'er-do-wells. The following lines seem to depict a sense of inferiority as the persona talks about a child that can't take care of itself.

In the next verse, the persona seems to be reflecting on their spiritual beliefs, as they contemplate being either a disciple, messiah or even a stock marionette playing a part, all the while unsure of their unique identity. The chorus of the song talks about compassion, the desire to learn, and the love that causes pain or even loss.

The song's theme, though dark, is metaphorical and concise, providing the listener with an opportunity to reflect on their beliefs, emotions, and what is genuinely meaningful to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Exhume the dead decathlon
Revive memories of past achievements and accomplishments

We're running races on all fours
Trying desperately to keep up in a competitive environment

I am a snowflake to satiate the yearning
I am unique and special, fulfilling the desire to feel that way

To whet the tongues of thirsty ne'er-do-wells
To impress and gain approval from people who are inherently unproductive or immoral

Appease the peasant
Satisfy the desires of those perceived to be of lower social class

In the quarters of the puppeteers
In the midst of those who manipulate and control others

A child that can't wipe its own ass
Someone unable to take care of basic tasks and responsibilities

But knows enough to feel ashamed
Awareness of shortcomings or failures, leading to feelings of guilt

I'm stretched as thin as a fishing line
Overextended and at risk of breaking under pressure

In a vessel stuck in neutral on an infinite decline
Feeling like progress and growth are impossible, trapped in a hopeless situation

Yeah, oh what a privilege to remain submerged
Sarcastically expressing the benefits of staying ignorant or hidden

Compassion's only real when it hurts
True empathy and concern only exist when it requires personal sacrifice or discomfort

Drag your fingers 'tween my lips, please teach me how
Desire to learn from others how to be desired or loved

Live in an unearned home in my heart
Having a deep emotional connection to someone or something despite not deserving it or earning it

My love undone, I am the one celestial cockroach
Despite being unwanted, rejected, or unloved, I am resilient and continue to survive

Ask and receive
Obtain what is desired by simply asking

Hear and discard
Listen to others but ultimately ignore or dismiss their ideas

Gather your toys
Collecting superficial, material possessions as a distraction from deeper issues

Play in the yard
Engaging in superficial or distracting activities instead of confronting uncomfortable realities

Stray from our sight and immediately the Memory's gone, discover what we do is secret
Once removed from a certain environment, the memories and experiences associated with it vanish, revealing the hidden, private nature of those experiences

Frail, the connection, disciple and messiah
Weak, tenuous relationships between leaders and followers

The strings that lift my fingers to the sky
Outside forces manipulating or guiding one's actions and behaviors

Unclear discernment
Lack of ability to clearly differentiate or understand certain situations or emotions

Am I god or another stock marionette
Questioning whether one has control over their life or is being controlled by a higher power or external forces

Built to believe he is unique?
Purposefully led to feel special or different by those in power

Hush darling
Expression of comfort, soothing, or reassurance

Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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