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."

Smile At Me
Philmore Lyrics

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I love you more than anything I do I want to be
With you in the twinkle of an eye we'll meet you
In the sky then we'll come home with you then we'll come
Home with you woah then we'll come home with you woah then
We'll come home with you I love you more than anyting
I do I want to be with you. in the twinkle of an eye
We'll meet you in the sky then we'll come home with
You then we'll come home with you

I want to look into your eyes and see you smile
At me I want to hear you say well done, well done , well done
I love you more than anything I do I want to be
With you in the twinkle of an eye we'll meet you

In the sky then we'll come home with you then we'll come
Home with you then we'll come home with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Philmore's "Smile At Me" convey a deep sense of love and devotion towards someone, possibly a significant other, and a desire to spend eternity with them. The repetition of "I love you more than anything I do" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions and their yearning to be with this person. The phrase "in the twinkle of an eye we'll meet you in the sky" can be interpreted as a reference to the afterlife or a higher power, as the singer believes that they will reunite with their loved one in heaven. The repetition of "then we'll come home with you" further emphasizes their longing for spiritual connection and unity with the person they love.

The second part of the lyrics suggests that the singer wants their loved one to acknowledge their achievements and see them as someone who has done well. The phrase "I want to look into your eyes and see you smile at me" conveys a desire for validation and approval from the person they love, which is further emphasized by the repetition of "well done, well done, well done". This may suggest that the singer is trying to show their worth and prove themselves to their loved one. The repetition of the chorus towards the end of the song reinforces the singer's deep love and desire to be with their loved one, both in this life and the next.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you more than anything I do I want to be with you
My love for you surpasses everything else, and I desire to always be with you.

In the twinkle of an eye we'll meet you in the sky then we'll come home with you
Our reunion will happen so fast, we'll be caught up in the clouds together and return home together as well.

Woah then we'll come home with you woah then we'll come home with you
I'm so excited to be with you that it's worth mentioning again. We'll come home together, and it will be amazing.

I want to look into your eyes and see you smile at me
One of my greatest desires is to gaze into your eyes and see you happy because of me.

I want to hear you say well done, well done , well done
I crave hearing you congratulate me on my successes, and I desire to make you proud through my achievements.

Then we'll come home with you then we'll come home with you
I can't wait to emphasize how much we'll return home side by side, ready for anything that comes our way.

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