Their self-titled debut album was released on Five Minute Walk Records in June of 2000. It was fairly successful – their biggest hit from that album, arguably, was a song called “Our Finest Hour.” Also noteworthy on it was their cover of Bon Jovi's “Living on a Prayer.” The inside cover features a photograph of the band wearing mirror sunglasses and jeans with holes in them.
Philmore could be somewhat described as punk. In live performance they appeared entirely to be a punk rock band. Their music indicates that they were heavily influenced by MXPX. The band's music also had an '80s edge of both pop and glam metal. Their reputation as a punk band was further reinforced by the fact that they were performing music that was not well accepted in their time. Justin’s vocals were unusually high for a male, causing comparisons to be drawn between him and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Philmore did extensive touring in the United States after the release of their first album. They toured with Relient K, Bleach, Holland in the Back to the Few Tour and Watashi Wa, among numerous other bands. At times they played to sold-out crowds of hundreds of people, but they refused to cancel a show: they once played for a total of five fans, all of whom they took out for dinner before the show.
In July of 2002, their second album, The Bare Truth About Philmore, was released. It was considerably more “mellow” than their first. Many fans expected it to be equally hard-hitting, but as a consequence were disappointed. At the same time, there was nothing explicitly Christian about the record, unlike the first, and so many stricter “Christian music only” fans stopped listening to Philmore at that point. After that, they kept touring, but their fame began to fade. Brett "BDB" left the band in 2001 and is currently a realtor in Iowa. Brett was later replaced by a drummer named Sean Donnelly in 2003. The band made a third CD in April 2005 called Demolition, some of which can still be heard at Pure Volume. After Sean left the band in August of 2005, there have been no updates at the band's website.
Contact through the bands webpage has given some users the personal reply of "We are still a band, we are just not doing anything at the moment."
Dragnet
Philmore Lyrics
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If this continues I may never find a mate
Well I'm not serious, so please don't get me wrong
All I want's a date with you
That's why I took the time to write this song
Life is a blast and I am really having fun
But things are always better when there's two instead of one
But until He brings a girl along I guess that I'll just have to wait
[Chorus:]
So come into my house
And sit down on my couch
My couch is made of orange vinyl
Why don't you stay a while?
I like to see you smile
I don't believe it but my friends all say it's true
They say you should sit back and let the women come to you
I'm on the lookout but I haven't found her yet
I'm an only lonely Romeo and I can't find my Juliet
That's not the way this story ends
This song is mostly just a joke
I'll watch the want ads on TV
I'll find a girl that's right for me
I'll find a girl for me
[Chorus]
But if you are suspicious, if you are paranoid
Just be forewanrned that these are traits that I try to avoid
If you are sweet and caring, if you're successful too
If you've got money in the bank
Hey baby, I'm the man for you
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Philmore's song 'Dragnet' revolve around the singer's humorous take on his dating life. He begins by questioning how long it has been since he went on a real date and expresses his desire to find a mate someday. However, he assures his listeners that he's not in a hurry and just wants a date with a special someone.
The singer goes on to talk about how life is enjoyable, but the fun is doubled when shared with someone. He also acknowledges that God's timing is perfect, and he'll wait until the right girl comes along. The chorus invites the girl to come and sit on his orange vinyl couch and make him happy.
The song concludes with a disclaimer that the lyrics were just meant to be funny, and the singer is optimistic that he'll find the right girl someday. He even lays out some traits he desires in a partner, such as being sweet and caring, successful, and financially stable. The overall tone of the song is lighthearted, and it portrays the singer as a romantic dude with a good sense of humor.
Line by Line Meaning
How long has it been since I've been on a real date?
I haven't had a real date with anyone for a while and it's making me anxious about finding a partner.
If this continues I may never find a mate
If I don't go on any dates, I might never find someone to be in a relationship with.
Well I'm not serious, so please don't get me wrong
I'm not being too serious about not finding a partner, this is just a lighthearted song.
All I want's a date with you
The purpose of this song is to ask you out on a date.
That's why I took the time to write this song
I wrote this song as a way to express my interest in you and to ask you out on a date.
Life is a blast and I am really having fun
I'm enjoying life, but having a partner to share it with would make it even better.
But things are always better when there's two instead of one
Life is more enjoyable when lived with a partner rather than alone.
I know God has a plan, His timing's never late
I believe in a higher power and trust that I will find a partner when the time is right.
But until He brings a girl along I guess that I'll just have to wait
I'll have to wait for the right person to come along until I get into a relationship.
So come into my house
I'm inviting you into my life and into a potential relationship.
And sit down on my couch
I'm inviting you to sit down and spend some time with me.
My couch is made of orange vinyl
I have a distinctive orange vinyl couch that I want you to see and sit on.
Why don't you stay a while?
I'm asking you to spend more than just a few minutes with me.
I like to see you smile
I'm attracted to you and want to see you happy.
I don't believe it but my friends all say it's true
Although I don't really believe in it, my friends think women should approach men more often.
They say you should sit back and let the women come to you
My friends are advising me to wait for women to approach me instead of trying to approach them myself.
I'm on the lookout but I haven't found her yet
I'm actively searching for a partner, but haven't found the right person yet.
I'm an only lonely Romeo and I can't find my Juliet
I feel like I'm alone and searching for my perfect match, like Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare's play.
That's not the way this story ends
I'm not giving up just because I haven't found a partner yet.
This song is mostly just a joke
This song is meant to be lighthearted and playful.
I'll watch the want ads on TV
I'll look for potential partners in television ads and classifieds.
I'll find a girl that's right for me
I'm confident that I'll find a partner who is a good match for me.
If you are suspicious, if you are paranoid
If you have trust issues, this may not be the best relationship for you.
Just be forewarned that these are traits that I try to avoid
While I try to avoid being suspicious or paranoid, it may still be a potential issue in a relationship with me.
If you are sweet and caring, if you're successful too
I value partners who are sweet and caring, and who also have a successful and fulfilling life.
If you've got money in the bank
Financial stability is also important to me in a partner.
Hey baby, I'm the man for you
If you fit all of these traits, then we might be a good match and I'm interested in pursuing a relationship with you.
Chorus
This part of the song describes my invitation for you to come spend time with me on my orange vinyl couch.
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