Prior to the formation of the band, the lead singer Meredith Graves led a band called Mouse and the Love & Light Orkestra, and more recently was a member of the Syracuse-based noise rock trio Shoppers. After Shoppers broke up, she was approached by the film director Scott Coffey in 2012, who asked her to perform with a band for his movie, Adult World. She assembled a "fake band" and wrote the song for the film. In the aftermath of the filming, they kept performing together.
The band gained attention with its debut demo EP, I Have Lost All Desire for Feeling, which was released independently in 2013. They performed in CMJ music festival in 2013 and in SXSW in 2014, after signing to the Brooklyn-based Captured Tracks record label. The band's debut album, Say Yes to Love, was released in March 2014.
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Driver
Perfect Pussy Lyrics
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I'll break through it before I go
And leave a hole my shape in everything you know
Death comes last to the party
Meanwhile I'm biding my time
So you can't take your own life
That's cutting in line
Fear not the big drag
It's not that you're going to be lost
It's just less likely that you'll be found
Find someone to worship now
The rest is silence, other, outside
Below, beneath, and how -
And petition against your imagination
You don't know shit about me
Focus on yourself
And the choices you make
Between your pleasure and growing up
Lovely, it's amazing
How nothing ever changes
I know that hurt can go on forever
It strips the taste from the constellations
I know nothing lasts forever
I know that hurt can go on and on
Cause I eat stress and I shit blood
And buddy, I'll tell you, it never gets better
When the ache gets too extreme, remember
That this retreat from memory is your right
And nothing's going to work
Retreat from what you've come to know as right
He steps to the dress and my skin
Hell ripped the fucking river open
To some other world they dragged me
I have a history of surrender
Part of a certain set of choices
Found among the many paths
Forged by lies I told myself
Lies like 'I will be protected'
Lies like 'death might forget me'
Like 'home is where I'm never invited'
Like 'my voice provides a light'
Like 'I can have everything I want before I die'
The song "Driver" by Perfect Pussy is a complex and layered composition that addresses themes of pain, self-harm, and personal agency. The song opens with the line "Watch me, I'm kicking the wall," which sets the tone for the song's overall message of frustration and defiance. Through its lyrics, the song suggests that the individual is the only one who has the power to control their own life and that choosing to take one's own life is akin to "cutting in line."
In the second verse, the song addresses the idea of worship and suggests that it is futile to look to others for guidance or comfort. Instead, the song encourages listeners to focus on themselves and their choices, which will ultimately determine their own path. The song's lyrics also discuss the concept of hurt and its lasting impact. The line "I know that hurt can go on forever / It strips the taste from the constellations" suggests both the depth of emotional pain and its ability to color one's perception of the world.
The song's bridge shifts the focus to the idea of memory and the power of forgetting. The line "When the ache gets too extreme, remember / That this retreat from memory is your right" suggests that the ability to ignore or forget past trauma is crucial for personal growth and survival. The song's final verse returns to the idea of personal agency, suggesting that personal choices and the lies one tells themselves ultimately shape their path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch me, I'm kicking the wall
I am breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles
I'll break through it before I go
I won't stop until I succeed in everything I want to accomplish
And leave a hole my shape in everything you know
My presence will be felt even after I am gone
Death comes last to the party
Death is inevitable and should not be feared
Meanwhile I'm biding my time
I am patiently waiting for the right moment to act
So you can't take your own life
Don't give up on life, no matter how difficult it may be
That's cutting in line
It is unfair to take your own life when others have to wait for death
Fear not the big drag
Don't be afraid of change or the unknown
It's not that you're going to be lost
Change may seem scary, but it won't lead to your downfall
It's just less likely that you'll be found
You may lose yourself, but you can find yourself again in a new light
Find someone to worship now
Put your trust in something greater than yourself
The rest is silence, other, outside
Everything else is insignificant compared to what you believe in
Below, beneath, and how -
The deepest level of your beliefs is what truly matters
And petition against your imagination
Don't limit yourself by what you can imagine
You don't know shit about me
Don't assume that you know everything about me
Focus on yourself
Pay attention to your own life rather than others'
And the choices you make
The choices you make define who you are
Between your pleasure and growing up
There's a fine line between fun and responsibility
Lovely, it's amazing
Life is beautiful and full of wonder
How nothing ever changes
Things may seem stagnant, but change is always happening underneath the surface
I know that hurt can go on forever
Pain can be long-lasting and hard to overcome
It strips the taste from the constellations
Pain can taint even the most beautiful things in life
I know nothing lasts forever
Nothing is permanent, including pain
Cause I eat stress and I shit blood
Emotional turmoil can manifest itself physically
And buddy, I'll tell you, it never gets better
Pain can be a constant in life
When the ache gets too extreme, remember
When things get tough, don't forget to take care of yourself
That this retreat from memory is your right
It's okay to forget or let go of painful memories
And nothing's going to work
Sometimes things just won't get better, no matter what you do
Retreat from what you've come to know as right
Don't be confined by what you think is right or wrong
He steps to the dress and my skin
He approaches me with sexual intentions
Hell ripped the fucking river open
Something drastic and life-changing happened
To some other world they dragged me
I was taken to a new place or environment
I have a history of surrender
I have a past of giving up or losing
Part of a certain set of choices
My life has been shaped by the choices I've made
Found among the many paths
I am just one of many people finding my way in life
Forged by lies I told myself
I have been misled by my own thoughts and beliefs
Lies like 'I will be protected'
I believed that I would always be safe
Lies like 'death might forget me'
I thought I would live forever
Like 'home is where I'm never invited'
I don't feel like I belong anywhere
Like 'my voice provides a light'
I believed that I could inspire others
Like 'I can have everything I want before I die'
I thought I could have it all in life
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Scourge
The low audio fidelity sound of this band makes the music seem like it's a lot louder than actually is, which is kinda cool.
King Yahshua
Ahhh, love these guys, their last demo was straight fire .
Third Dimensional Being
This song has stuck with me, so much raw energy
Mike McAndrew
Love the guitar riff.
darkdaxterVersionZ
Finally a track of theirs that's a but more distinguished.
Scribe Rothchild
this song fucking BANGS
billygeens
This rocks
RegrettablyRobin
This band is awesome but I can't find a clip where the vocal track isn't muddy. Maybe it's my speakers. Gonna buy this album definitely.
Vancha
Try an EQ if you already have decent speakers.
Forever Seeking
Same