Both Ian and Lara had a love for music from a very early age. Lara chose the piano, Ian the guitar.
After studying music and sound engineering at Rome, writing and recording with the ambient project Ex Machina and alternative electro pop group Otero, Lara became a partner and A&R of Dune Records, an independent Italian label based in Florence.
Ian had always played in local bands while in the U.K. and after finally finding like minded musicians the electro-rock band ‘Pukromo' was born.
In late 1999 Pukromo signed to Dune Records recording their debut album ‘Promise Me Kill Me' in Florence during 2000.
Unfortunately, the album was never released, the band split and Dune Records closed down, but Lara and Ian got together.
Ian moved to Italy in 2002 and the two got married in 2004. After a couple of years, some old impulses to make music creeped back and they started writing what would become their first album '14 Days', released independently in 2006. ''A pure and natural record in a world of ipods and samples,14 Days achieves that rare objective of having just the right balance between emotion and good tunes. Message with melody.''
2008 sees the release of Plunkett’s second album ‘Folk Songs’. Contrasting its predecessor, although still remaining alternative contemporary folk rock, the sound and feeling of the album is much more direct with as much emphasis on the lyrics as on the music showing the maturity of the duo. “Plunkett’s second album is an 'important' work. A record of simple appearance and direct delivery, which hides much more that what can be tasted at first glance..''
With a desire to only write songs and move people, Plunkett choose to remain independent artists and work outside of the mainstream music business making their albums available to their audience with the support of online independent distributors.
The third album of the duo will be released in 2011.
Official band's site: www.plunkett-music.com
(2) Plunkett is an indie/punk band from the Quad City area.Meeting in their freshmen P.E. class, Jake Messman, Jacob Beck and Timothy Yates quickly found a common interest in music. Later that year they formed a band that would eventually become Plunkett. Plunkett has a wide range of influences ranging from Van Halen to Pavement, writing melodic, guitar driven songs. listen here: https://plunkett.bandcamp.com/
Give in Give out
Plunkett Lyrics
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I've nowhere to go to anyway
And it don't matter what I do
I'll feel like this until I'm through
My hair's a mess my clothes are old
My car don't always work but that's not why
It's not me who's feeling scared
Watch what you're saying
Somebody might hear
And I'm ok if you can't see
These sentiments inside of me
Just let it go now
They're not what you think
I'm alright if it don't work
My hopes are high but I'll be fine
What are you saying
You know you'll go down
And it's ok if I never know why
I had a go at least I tried
You did it again
That's one half a lie
So smoke the smoke and drink the drink
Float to that far off place and you'll feel fine
Think of the things you'd like to do
And forget this feeling only lasts a while
I know I'm just a little too shy
But it's not like that behind these eyes
While it's within
Only you see this truth
Perhaps it's that I'm paranoid
But that's all tucked up deep inside
Think what you want
But are you so sure
So think the thoughts and analyze
Work out what to change before you die
Think of how you'd like to be
And wonder if this block will go away
So smoke some more and raise your glass
Go further than before then you can try
Think of how you'd like to be
Then work out all the things to put in place
I know now what I have to do
Take out some parts let others shine through
Once we give in
We can start to give out
The question is when the moment comes
Will all this work or just come undone
So throw yourself in
And you won't have a choice
Till your time you'll have to wait
But make sure when it comes you don't fall down
Give in give out
In Plunkett's song "Give in Give out," the lyrics express a sense of apathy and acceptance towards the world around the singer. They proclaim that they do not care if it rains, as they have nowhere to go to anyway. The singer is resigned to their current state, with messy hair, clothes, and a car that does not always work. They urge others to be careful with their words, as someone may hear what they say. Despite feeling scared, the singer is okay with not being understood by others. They encourage listeners to take control of their own lives by engaging in self-reflection and making changes before one's time runs out. The song ultimately advocates for giving in to the moment and starting to give out one's best effort.
The repeated line "give in give out" serves as a mantra, urging the listener to be present and focus on the present moment. The lyrics stress the importance of self-reflection and acceptance of one's current situation. The singer acknowledges that change may be necessary, but that it takes time and effort to put into place. The song emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's life, especially in a world where it is easy to become overwhelmed or discouraged.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if it rains today
The singer is indifferent to external circumstances.
I've nowhere to go to anyway
The singer is aimless and lacks direction.
And it don't matter what I do
The singer is stuck in a rut and cannot change their situation.
I'll feel like this until I'm through
The artist is resigned to their fate.
My hair's a mess my clothes are old
The artist's appearance is irrelevant and unimportant.
My car don't always work but that's not why
The singer's material possessions do not define them.
I don't mind if you don't care
The singer does not seek validation or approval from others.
It's not me who's feeling scared
The artist is not afraid of being judged or criticized.
Watch what you're saying
The artist is cautious around others.
Somebody might hear
The artist is aware of the power of words and their impact on others.
And I'm ok if you can't see
The singer is comfortable with being misunderstood and underestimated.
These sentiments inside of me
The artist's emotions and thoughts are complex and nuanced.
Just let it go now
The singer is willing to release their negative feelings.
They're not what you think
The singer is aware that others may have misconceptions about them.
I'm alright if it don't work
The singer is not afraid of failure or disappointment.
My hopes are high but I'll be fine
The artist is optimistic but realistic.
What are you saying
The artist is demanding clarification and honesty from others.
You know you'll go down
The singer is confident in their beliefs and actions.
And it's ok if I never know why
The singer is comfortable with not having all the answers.
I had a go at least I tried
The artist values effort and initiative.
You did it again
The artist is frustrated with another person's behavior.
That's one half a lie
The artist recognizes a partial truth in another person's words or actions.
So smoke the smoke and drink the drink
The singer encourages indulgence and pleasure.
Float to that far off place and you'll feel fine
The artist suggests escapism as a means of coping with problems.
Think of the things you'd like to do
The singer advises focusing on positive goals and desires.
And forget this feeling only lasts a while
The singer acknowledges the temporary nature of negative emotions.
I know I'm just a little too shy
The singer recognizes a personal flaw or weakness.
But it's not like that behind these eyes
The artist has hidden depths and complexities.
While it's within
The artist's true self is internal and not visible to others.
Only you see this truth
The singer confides in a specific person or audience.
Perhaps it's that I'm paranoid
The singer considers the possibility of a mental health issue.
But that's all tucked up deep inside
The artist suppresses their negative thoughts and feelings.
Think what you want
The artist does not feel the need to control others' perceptions of them.
But are you so sure
The artist challenges others' assumptions and beliefs.
So think the thoughts and analyze
The singer urges critical thinking and self-reflection.
Work out what to change before you die
The artist emphasizes the importance of personal growth and development.
Think of how you'd like to be
The singer advocates for envisioning and striving towards a better self.
And wonder if this block will go away
The singer acknowledges a personal obstacle or challenge.
So smoke some more and raise your glass
The singer continues to advocate for indulgence and pleasure.
Go further than before then you can try
The artist suggests expanding one's comfort zone as a means of experiencing personal growth.
Then work out all the things to put in place
The artist advises taking concrete steps towards achieving one's goals.
I know now what I have to do
The singer has achieved clarity or realization about their situation.
Take out some parts let others shine through
The singer identifies areas for personal growth and self-improvement.
Once we give in
The artist suggests surrendering negative thoughts and feelings.
We can start to give out
The artist believes that self-improvement can lead to positive impact on others.
The question is when the moment comes
The artist acknowledges the uncertainty of the future.
Will all this work or just come undone
The singer questions whether personal growth and change will be successful.
So throw yourself in
The artist encourages taking risks and embracing change.
And you won't have a choice
The singer emphasizes the inevitability of change.
Till your time you'll have to wait
The singer acknowledges the passage of time and the need for patience.
But make sure when it comes you don't fall down
The singer advises being prepared and resilient in the face of change.
Give in give out
The artist summarizes their philosophy of self-improvement leading to positive impact on others.
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