So far, the band has released two full length albums with FFWD Records (a Bandung based Record label) and one EP, their first album Tragicomedy. released on November 11th 2006. And the second Fake / Faker was released in May 2011.
Their EP Since Tommorow was released as a limited edition cassette by Nanaba Records in 2017.
The Answer Is No
Polyester Embassy Lyrics
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Cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed to me
Rain down, rain down, and rain down on me again
You shuffle you shivered when there is no one else to blame a cover, a cover like you never Gonne stop But you always be a star
Cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed to me Rain down, rain down, rain down on me again
You shuffle you shivered when there is no one else to blame a cover, a cover like you never Gonne stop Like you always do
And when I see those eyes Can tell me everything the question that all I've made I'll take all the answer is no
The song "The Answer Is No" by Polyester Embassy is a melancholic reflection on unrequited love and rejection. The chorus consisting of "cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed to me" and "rain down, rain down, and rain down on me again" expresses the longing and hopelessness of the singer, who desires the love of someone who is not interested in them. The lines "You shuffle you shivered when there is no one else to blame" and "a cover like you never Gonne stop" convey the singer's frustration towards the object of their affection, who they believe is putting up a front to avoid dealing with their rejection.
The bridge of the song is particularly poignant as the singer's heart is laid bare, "And when I see those eyes, can tell me everything, the question that all I've made, I'll take all the answer is no". The vulnerability and honesty of this expression is heartbreaking, highlighting the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. Overall, "The Answer Is No" is a raw depiction of unrequited love, acceptance, and the disappointment that inevitably follows.
Line by Line Meaning
Cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed to me
I feel cut-off and alone.
Rain down, rain down, and rain down on me again
I want to feel something, even if it's sadness.
You shuffle you shivered when there is no one else to blame a cover, a cover like you never Gonne stop But you always be a star
You try to hide your faults and mistakes, but you're still a great person.
Cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed, cloud burst closed to me Rain down, rain down, rain down on me again
I'm still feeling alone and isolated.
You shuffle you shivered when there is no one else to blame a cover, a cover like you never Gonne stop Like you always do
You try to protect yourself from criticism, just like always.
And when I see those eyes Can tell me everything the question that all I've made I'll take all the answer is no
I can see the truth in your eyes, and even though I want a different answer, I know the answer is no.
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.