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."
Wish You Were Here
Philmore Lyrics
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The lyrics of Philmore's song Wish You Were Here are about a person who has to bid farewell to their loved one due to various commitments but wishes they could hold them close. The lines "Wish you were here/I'd hold you near but you know I've got things to attend to" conveys that the person has to attend to important things or obligations and while they want to be with their loved one, they cannot be.
The lyrics then touch upon the memories shared between the two individuals. The lines "I remember the way you'd laugh and say that you love me and don't just pretend to" show the depth of the relationship and how the memories and feelings shared between them are still cherished. However, the person acknowledges that they will not constantly be thinking about their loved one despite their feelings.
In the end, the person leaves their loved one but remembers them fondly. The lines "now I go and leave you alone remembering I love you so" show that despite having to leave, the person has not forgotten the love they share with their partner.
Overall, the lyrics depict a bittersweet farewell and the longing for someone who is not present due to life's obligations.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish you were here
I wish you were with me right now
I'd hold you near but you know I've got things to attend to
I would embrace you if I could, but I have responsibilities to fulfill
I remember the way you'd laugh and say that you love me and don't just pretend to
I recall the times when you would express your love for me genuinely with laughter
you know I love you so but I won't be thinking about you
I have deep affection for you, but I must focus on other things and cannot dwell on thoughts of you
it won't be long you know I'm not wrong even though I'm a little afraid
I won't be gone for too long, and despite my fear, I am confident in my decision
I remember your face your warm embrace and I'll think of the memories we've made
I have fond memories of your comforting expressions and touch, and I will reflect on them
now I go and leave you alone remembering I love you so
As I depart, I know that I must leave you by yourself, yet my love for you still lingers
you know I love you so but I won't be thinking about you
Once again, I reiterate that I love you deeply, but I must focus on other things
you know I love you so but I won't be thinking about you
I conclude by acknowledging how much I love you, but reiterating that my thoughts must move elsewhere
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