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."

Together
Philmore Lyrics

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Who's gonna tell me when I'm ready to go out and do
The things that I know you want me to do
Who's gonna tell me when I'm old enough or smart enough
Whatever makes the difference to you

Maybe I'm not ready

I'll live my life for you

It doesn't matter what I gotta do
I'll gladly give my life for you
'Cause I know that you love me and I'm so in love with you
As long as you're with me and I'm with you
Together there ain't nothing we can't do

Who's gonna tell me when I've grown enough to fill the shoes
That my heart tells me you want me to wear
When will I know when I'm old enough or smart enough
Does anybody really even care

Maybe I'm not ready
When will I be ready

Father I love you and it's okay with me
If you take my life and use it as you please

I don't have a lot to offer you but this one thing I know is true
If you're with me then I'm with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Philmore's song "Together" are a reflection of the inner struggle of a young person who is trying to live up to the expectations of the people they love. It speaks to the universal desire to have guidance, and to be told when we are ready to do something. The first verse of the song specifically mentions the desire for someone to tell the singer when they are old enough or smart enough to do the things that their loved ones want them to do. The uncertainty and doubt that the singer feels is evident when they say "maybe I'm not ready".

Despite this uncertainty, the singer says that they are willing to live their life for their loved ones. They are willing to do whatever it takes to show their commitment and love, and even give their life willingly. The chorus reiterates the importance of being together, and how it makes anything possible. The second verse again poses the question of when the singer will be ready to fill the shoes that their loved ones want them to wear, and whether anyone cares. The final lines of the song express the singer's love and dedication to their father, and the trust they have in him to use their life as he sees fit.

Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the importance of family and the desire to live up to their expectations while also acknowledging the inherent uncertainty and doubt that comes with growing up.

Line by Line Meaning

Who's gonna tell me when I'm ready to go out and do
Who will be the person to indicate when I possess the capability to carry out the things that you want me to do.

The things that I know you want me to do
The things that are in accordance with your desires.

Who's gonna tell me when I'm old enough or smart enough
Who is the individual who will inform me when I have reached a suitable age or level of intelligence.

Whatever makes the difference to you
Whatsoever is essential or significant to you.

Maybe I'm not ready
Perhaps I am not currently prepared.

I'll live my life for you
I will dedicate my existence for you.

It doesn't matter what I gotta do
Irrespective of what actions I must take.

I'll gladly give my life for you
I will willingly sacrifice my existence for you.

'Cause I know that you love me and I'm so in love with you
Due to the fact that I am aware of your affection towards me and I have strong feelings of love towards you.

As long as you're with me and I'm with you
As long as we are in each other's company.

Together there ain't nothing we can't do
As a united force, there is not a single task that we cannot accomplish.

Who's gonna tell me when I've grown enough to fill the shoes
Who will inform me when I have attained the required level of maturity to take on the responsibilities that you want me to pursue.

That my heart tells me you want me to wear
The obligations that my emotions inform me that you wish for me to undertake.

When will I know when I'm old enough or smart enough
How will I be aware of when I have achieved the appropriate level of age or intelligence.

Does anybody really even care
Is there anyone that shows any genuine concern or interest.

Father I love you and it's okay with me
Father, I love you and I am content with the situation.

If you take my life and use it as you please
If you choose to employ my existence in any way that you wish.

I don't have a lot to offer you but this one thing I know is true
I do not possess many things that I can present to you, but I assure you of this single point.

If you're with me then I'm with you
If you are in my company, then I am in yours.

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