Phantom Planet are: Alex Greenwald on vocals, Sam Farrar on bass, Darren Robinson and Jeff Conrad, who replaced original drummer Jason Schwartzman after he left to continue pursuing his acting career.
They played their first show ever in 1995 at The Dragonfly in Hollywood. Most of their friends couldn't attend because they were still in high school, while the Dragonfly only serves customers that are 21 and over. Two of the songs they played are featured on the bonus material of the Chicago, Chicagogoing, Chicagogone DVD. Among the songs performed were "My Friend Liz's Dad" (misprinted as "My Friend Liz Is Dead on the DVD), and a cover of the Beastie Boys' 1994 song "Sabotage".
Phantom Planet has appeared on the televison programs "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", Performing So I Fall Again, and "American Dreams", playing British rock band The Zombies. They have appeared in the remake of the feature film The Bad News Bears, playing a band called The Bloodfarts. In 2005 they covered the CSNY track, Our House for the movie The Chumscrubber.
The band is named after the theme song of a 1961 b-movie called The Phantom Planet. They decided on the name in 1994 in a Pizza Hut.
The band has opened for many well-known artists, including Sting, Elvis Costello, Incubus, Guided By Voices, The Hives, American Hi-Fi, Maroon 5, and even Ludacris.
Lead singer and song writer Alex Greenwald became a popular model and the familiar face of many commercials for clothing retailer Gap. Greenwald also played a sociopath in the 2001 film Donnie Darko. Bassist Sam Farrar is the son of John Farrar, the singer/songwriter known best for notable songs from the movie Grease ("You're the One That I Want" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You") and other hits sung by Olivia Newton-John.
Ex-drummer Jason Schwartzman is the son of actress Talia Shire, brother of Rooney singer Robert Schwartzman and nephew of famed director Francis Ford Coppola. Schwartzman is now an acclaimed actor. He starred in Rushmore, I Heart Huckabees, Shopgirl, Roman Coppola's CQ, Bewitched, and appeared in his cousin Sofia Coppola's film Marie-Antoinette.
The band released their fourth and most recent album in April 2008 called Raise the Dead.
They announced, on November 25th, 2008, that they are on an indefinite hiatus.
On November 4, 2011, an official Phantom Planet reunion Twitter account was created which stated they would be reuniting in 2012. Since then, they have held their first practice in 3 years. In late January 2012, Phantom Planet announced their first reunion show, June 13, at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. On January 31, they announced the addition of a second Troubadour show to be played June 14, 2012. Former member of the band, Jacques Brautbar, joined them for songs at the June 13th show.
Also on January 31, guitarist Darren Robinson hinted at a Phantom Planet tour with the following Facebook status update: "Preparing for June shows for 5 months, in a huge positive way." No tour was announced.
In Augusts of 2013, the band, under Alex Greenwald & Phriends, performed a new song titled Balisong, which ended up being on Greenwald's solo album. This performance did not have bassist Sam Farrar because he was touring with Maroon 5. He was replaced by Jamiroquai bassist Stuart Zender.
A Phantom Planet Instagram account was created on January 19, 2019, indicating that the band could be reforming. Additionally, band members posted the logo on their personal social media accounts. It was confirmed that the band played a small secret private show January 19, 2019, at No Name on Fairfax in Los Angeles.
On March 18, 2019, the band officially announced "Hiatus. Over." They announced their first "public" show in over 7 years at Hanson's "Hop Jam" Music and Beer Festival in Tulsa, OK on May 19, 2019. Before that event, they scheduled three shows across Southern California.
Dropped
Phantom Planet Lyrics
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Or there's a chill, 'cause it's showing through your clothing
And as far as I can tell
There's nothing underneath your v-neck tee
I'm begging I'm begging
I'm begging you please now
Tell me that you want me
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
Won't you stop teasing me
Won't you take it easy
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
[Chorus]
You're never gonna go
Drop
What'cha
Got
Now
Everybody knows the way the eye goe
Moving like a curtain closes over the finale
From your head down to your toes
Up and down checking you out now beyond a doubt
Make a copy in the office for the desk with the windows
In the ivory dome
You've made it your home
See you in the sills
Smiling ear to ear
Never gonna go
Do you want me
Tell me that you need me
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
Won't you stop teasing me
Won't you take it easy
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
[Chorus]
Tell me that you want me
Phantom Planet - Dropped
Tell me that you need me
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
Won't you stop teasing me
Won't you take it easy
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
[Chorus]
Tell me that you want me
Tell me that you need me
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
Now!
The lyrics of Phantom Planet's "Dropped" express the desire of the singer to know if the person they are interested in feels the same way they do. The singer describes how they can feel the "beating of a cold cold heart" or a "chill" coming from the person, which suggests their apprehension or indifference towards the singer. They also mention how they have been checking the person out "up and down," implying their physical attraction towards them.
The chorus, "You're never gonna go, Drop, What'cha Got, Now," is a repetition of the phrase "dropped" that is referenced in the title. It may refer to the singer's insistence on knowing the person's true feelings, or it could be interpreted as a metaphor for the person being dropped or let go of something, such as their guardedness or apprehension towards the singer.
Overall, the song expresses the singer's desire to know where they stand with the person they are interested in and their frustration with the person's reluctance to reveal their feelings. The lyrics are delivered in an upbeat, pop-rock style that contrasts with the potentially more serious nature of the subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
I can swear I feel the beating of a cold cold heart
I sense a lack of warmth and emotion from you.
Or there's a chill, 'cause it's showing through your clothing
There is a noticeable indication of your coldness or lack of affection.
And as far as I can tell
Based on my observation
There's nothing underneath your v-neck tee
You seem emotionally and physically impenetrable.
I'm begging I'm begging
I am pleading
I'm begging you please now
Please satisfy my request.
Tell me that you want me
Express your desire for me.
Tell me that you need me
Confess your dependence on me.
Tell me 'cause I'd like to know
Because I have a strong curiosity about your feelings for me.
Won't you stop teasing me
Please refrain from playfully provoking me.
Won't you take it easy
Please control your behavior.
You're never gonna go
You'll never leave my presence.
Drop
Give in.
What'cha
What are you
Got
Possessing
Now
Immediately
Everybody knows the way the eye goes
Everyone understands how to physically observe someone.
Moving like a curtain closes over the finale
Closing like the end of a performance.
From your head down to your toes
Every inch of your body.
Up and down checking you out now beyond a doubt
Inspecting and evaluating you with confidence.
Make a copy in the office for the desk with the windows
I want to remember and contemplate you.
In the ivory dome
The physical space where you spend the most time.
You've made it your home
You have established comfortability in this location.
See you in the sills
I observe you through the windows.
Smiling ear to ear
You have a wide grin.
Never gonna go
You will be a constant presence.
Do you want me
Are you interested in me?
Now!
Immediately!
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Greenwald
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ray Raymond
This a truly great rock song. A real melody, functional lyrics, analogue instruments well played, & no auto-tune. How good can rock music be in 2021? And, this is from someone who is 72 years old, & who started playing guitar in the 1st Beatles Summer of 1964. I still play lead rock guitar today. This is good rock music. Hats off to the Phantom Planet guys, even if they are young, well, ... substantially younger than I am. Richard
Maachen
This album was released in 2008. I pretty much grew up with this band so their music is really special to me. I'm glad older generations can also appreciate this art.
dtsmz2
This has got to be one of the most well made music videos I've ever seen.
Senait Goshu Tekleyesus
That awkward moment when you are here because you watched many humor videos of your favourite tv shows and you feel weird cause you are more familiar with them than the actual music video 😒!!!!
glacialwaltz
Senait Goshu IS SUPERNATURAL ONE OF THOSE?! XD
And yeah, same case with me xD
Senait Goshu Tekleyesus
KD Paredes Oh honey!!!! Supernatural, Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries (Though I don't watch TVD, only Youtube videos) Being Human, Suits, Sherlock and many other tv shows that I started watching thanks to Multifandom humor videos. I know, I am a typical fangirl. What am I doing XD???!!!
glacialwaltz
xD MUWAHAHHAHAHAHHHA
shhhh Don't tell them we're secretly taking over the world~
Senait Goshu Tekleyesus
KD Paredes Who runs the world???? FANGIRLS~~~
glacialwaltz
Senait Goshu WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!
WE MUST CHANGE THE NORMALS!!!
091696g
its been two years since season 2 of chuck but this is still one of the awesome music played in the show!!!!. CHUCK