Philmore was a Christian rock band that formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the la… Read Full Bio ↴Philmore was a Christian rock band that formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the late 1990s. At one point they were known for their t-shirts that said “Philmore is an OK band.” The lead singer, Justin Greiman, was also the lead guitarist; his guitar had the Union Jack on it. His brother Kayle played bass and sang harmony. The drummer, Brett Schoneman, was the only other member of the band.

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."

In My Boat
Philmore Lyrics

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Peaceful day
Peaceful lake
Frank is drowning in my wake
Mary Jane, just hit the prop
I don't have the time to stop
Riding in my boat
Riding in my boat
Hidey Ho, Land ahoy

Almost missed that group of boys
But I ran em over,
Smashed em good
Guess I'll head to land and get some food
Riding in my boat
Riding in my boat
When I am in my boat I'm always having fun
Compared to other boats, my boat is number 1
If you are very nice and ask me with a please,
Maybe Someday you can come and boat with me

Riding in my boat
Riding in my boat.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Philmore's "In My Boat" may initially sound like a peaceful and happy tune about enjoying a day out on the lake. However, beneath the surface, the lyrics reveal a darker undertone where people are getting hurt as the singer carelessly speeds around in his boat. The first verse mentions Frank drowning in the singer's wake, indicating that the singer is moving too quickly and causing trouble for others around him. The second verse continues with Mary Jane hitting the propeller, and the singer not stopping because he doesn't have time. The third verse takes a truly dark turn where the singer runs over a group of boys and smashes into them. Although he doesn't seem too upset about it, it is a disturbing event.

Despite these unsettling events, the singer continues to sing about how much fun he has in his boat and how it's the best boat around. He also invites others to join him if they ask nicely. The contrast between the upbeat tone and the disturbing events creates a sense of unease, and the song might be interpreted as a commentary on how people often disregard the consequences of their actions as long as they are having fun.

Overall, "In My Boat" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to consider the implications of their actions and the impact they might have on others.

Line by Line Meaning

Peaceful day
It's a calm and quiet day

Peaceful lake
The lake is calm and tranquil

Frank is drowning in my wake
Frank is struggling to keep up with my boat's speed and movement

Mary Jane, just hit the prop
Mary Jane accidentally came in contact with the boat's propeller

I don't have the time to stop
I cannot afford to pause or halt the boat's motion

Riding in my boat
I'm enjoying the experience of being on my boat

Hidey Ho, Land ahoy
An exclamation implying the sighting of land ahead

Almost missed that group of boys
I nearly failed to avoid hitting a crowd of boys

But I ran em over, Smashed em good
Unfortunately, I ended up hitting and injuring the boys

Guess I'll head to land and get some food
I plan on heading to shore to have some food

When I am in my boat I'm always having fun
I always have an enjoyable time while sailing my boat

Compared to other boats, my boat is number 1
My boat stands out and is the best among others

If you are very nice and ask me with a please, Maybe Someday you can come and boat with me
If you are polite and request kindly, you might get a chance to sail with me someday

Riding in my boat
I'm still enjoying my boating experience

Riding in my boat.
The song ends with a repetition of the refrain

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