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"The recordings present a unique musical vision, with Xander Singh and Luc Laurent displaying an impressive mastery of their twisted but tasty pop...A treat-filled introduction to a duo unafraid to pound around on a variety of instruments such as trumpet, banjo, and piano...Singh and Laurent seamlessly blend their influences into a unified sound."
- UNDER THE RADAR
Rose Mary Stretch
Pepper Rabbit Lyrics
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If I feel it coming round I'll see it go
Oh stop worrying about it
The mortgage is paid
Yeah the money's well spent
And I will watch you
Go down to the dark place of the party
For your face to perspire
Go on telling me
That I don't need a job
Or a college degree
Throw up your caps and your gowns
Your shit out of luck
Your never leaving this town
Hang on to your family tree
They've given you everything you'll ever need
Don't take care and don't even write
You'll never see my face again after tonight
And I will watch you
Go down to the dark place of the party
And stop there watch out
For your face to perspire
And take everything that
I ever lent to your closet
I burned all your hangings around
And threw out the locket
Pepper Rabbit's song "Rose Mary Stretch" seems to be about a relationship that has come to an end. The first stanza mentions the closure of a kitchen, which could be read as the end of the nourishment the relationship provided. The singer then says if they feel the relationship returning, they'll let it go, suggesting they don't want to rekindle the romance. The next line of this stanza, "Oh stop worrying about it," could be directed towards the ex-partner, who might still be invested in the relationship.
The second stanza seems to be a conversation directed at the ex-partner. The singer tells them not to worry about them, as the mortgage is paid and the money is well spent. The ex is said to be going to "the dark place of the party," which could signify they're moving on and having a good time, but the singer notes they should watch out for their face to perspire, indicating they might be struggling or not as happy as they seem.
The third stanza could be taken as the singer telling the ex not to give up on their dreams and ambitions, urging them to not throw away their cap and gown or family history. It's unclear if the singer is also talking about themselves, but they suggest the ex has everything they need to succeed. The final line of this stanza, "you'll never see my face again after tonight," reinforces the idea that the relationship has ended and the singer is moving on.
The final stanza seems to be the singer's rejection of the ex-partner. They say to take everything that they've lent them and to never write to them again. They've burned the hangings around (perhaps meaning old photos or keepsakes) and thrown out a locket, implying that they're done with the memories and mementos of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no the kitchen is closed
I am disappointed that the kitchen is closed
If I feel it coming round I'll see it go
If I sense negative emotions coming, I will let them pass
Oh stop worrying about it
Please stop worrying, it's unnecessary
The mortgage is paid
The mortgage payment has been fulfilled
Yeah the money's well spent
The money has been spent wisely
And I will watch you
I will observe you
Go down to the dark place of the party
Descend to the gloomy area of the party
And stop there watch out
Stay there and be cautious
For your face to perspire
To look out for your face sweating
Go on telling me
Continue to say to me
That I don't need a job
Suggesting that I don't require a job
Or a college degree
Or a degree from college
Throw up your caps and your gowns
Throw your caps and gowns
Your shit out of luck
You are out of luck
Your never leaving this town
You will never leave this town
Hang on to your family tree
Hold onto your family's heritage
They've given you everything you'll ever need
They have provided you with all of your necessities
Don't take care and don't even write
Don't take care of yourself and don't bother writing
You'll never see my face again after tonight
I will not see you again after tonight
And take everything that
Take all of the things that
I ever lent to your closet
I lent to your closet
I burned all your hangings around
I burned all the things hanging around
And threw out the locket
And got rid of the locket
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Horsemology
These guys were a part of my formative years, so it's a little sad to see they don't have much of a following to this day. Great song for getting into the band!
William Unger
I first heard this on Trendland and I fell in love! this song is so spiritually invoking. it's awesome!
Aaron F
This is such a great song. I think about it random years later. Sounds like it should be in an Apple ad.
Juan Saavedra
The lyrics are great. I told my parents I dropped out of college after hearing this song.
MrMickeybitzko
"Rose Mary Stretch" reminds me of backyard parties in La Mesa, CA where they serve Kool-Aid and burgers on paper plates under corrugated green plastic awnings and everyone is feeling real, real nice. There's an art to that.
Vindrag
@silverstatic Do you mean that you don't like the new material or that they'll stop releasing music? Both of their albums are 5/5 records in my opinion! Could become one of my absolute favourite groups if they continue making music like this!
stinkie95
i literally listen to this every day <3
Ruby J
love it! x
Bryan Johnson
This song was crazy underrated
Calum Young
Absolutely brilliant.