Concerning the reasoning behind the name of the band, its members have given little explanation. The band claims it was chosen at random because they thought it was amusing. The word crumpet may be unusual to some, as it is a traditional English food described in the Cambridge Dictionary as "a small, round type of bread with holes in one side that is eaten hot with butter".
Members:
Jack McEwan is the band's vocalist, main songwriter and the member credited with being the main pioneer behind the band. Born in the 1990s, he and the other band members are of the millennial generation. After the release of the band's record label, Jack is the member of the band who told the press that the idea for a record label had been around since the conception of the band, and that its creation was "only a matter of time".
Jack grew up in England, where his passion for music was kindled both by his father and through playing in bands from the age of nine onwards, before the family migrated to Australia at the age of thirteen. He also has a degree in graphic design, which he uses in creating the band’s artwork.
Luke Parish is the lead guitarist for the band. He is also a semi-professional skater, sponsored by Soggy Bones, having transitioned into the sport from surfing. He has been quoted stating that his biggest influence on the guitar is David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
Danny Caddy is the band’s drummer. He played with Jack McEwan in a band prior to the formation of the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.
Luke Reynolds was the band's bass player.
Chris Young plays the guitar/keyboard for the band in the songs that require the instrument.
Peter Coyne is the band's back-up drummer. He used to be lead but after a wrist injury during his NRL season with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, he was placed into back-up.
Dependant on Mary
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Lyrics
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I've been living with the internet too long
So I'm trying the bohemian life
But the panels flew off my barn roof
So now I'm lying here
In the bottles of beer
That are empty like my bank account
My broken car, broken phone
No more when I'm dependant on Mary
But she won't be with me
She's a stone headed woman
She don't notice
When I ask for her
Always crowded
By the world around
[?] emotion
She don't notice
When I ask for her
Always crowded
By the world around
And now I'm dependant on Mary
But she won't be with me
She's a stone headed woman
You rolled my head into all these problems
Rolled my head into this indulgence
Rolled my head straight off into my heart
And I can't say me
She's a stone headed woman
She's a stone headed woman
The song "Dependant on Mary" by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets explores the theme of dependency on a woman named Mary. The opening lines indicate a sense of restlessness and longing for change in the singer's life, having been living with the internet for too long. The next verse alludes to attempts at living a bohemian lifestyle, indicating a desire to break free from the mundane daily routine. However, life seems to be throwing challenges at him as the panels of his barn roof fly off, leaving him lying on the ground with empties scattered around him and no Mary to rely on. The singer's dependency on Mary is apparent, and it seems that she has become a rock of stability for him, providing support when he is alone in his barn. However, the lyrics also suggest that Mary is an elusive woman, and despite his dependence on her, she doesn't notice his struggles, always surrounded by the world around her.
The chorus repeats the phrase "she's a stone-headed woman," emphasizing Mary's unyielding nature and his inability to win her over. The following verse suggests that Mary may also be responsible for some of his problems, having "rolled his head" into indulgence and causing problems he cannot solve. The repetition of the line "she's a stone-headed woman" in the final verse emphasizes the futility of attempting to break through to Mary and the singer's continued dependency on her despite her seeming indifference.
Line by Line Meaning
Long nights in a summers sweat
I have been having lengthy and hard times recently
I've been living with the internet too long
I spend too much time online and it's affecting my life
So I'm trying the bohemian life
I'm experimenting with a more free-spirited lifestyle
But the panels flew off my barn roof
I have faced some unexpected difficulties
So now I'm lying here
I'm down and out
In the bottles of beer
I'm consuming a lot of alcohol
That are empty like my bank account
My financial situation is dire
My broken car, broken phone
My possessions are in disrepair or non-working
Don't wanna be in my barn alone
I'm feeling lonely and desire company
No more when I'm dependant on Mary
I used to rely on Mary to help me through hard times, but that's not the case anymore
But she won't be with me
Despite my reliance on her, Mary is not around
She's a stone headed woman
Mary is stubborn and won't change her ways
She don't notice
Mary doesn't pay attention
When I ask for her
When I try to communicate with Mary
Always crowded
There are too many things going on in Mary's life for her to help me
By the world around
Because of all the external distractions and influences on Mary
[?] emotion
Unable to decipher this line. It could be a reference to Mary's emotional state, but it's not clear.
You rolled my head into all these problems
Mary contributed to my current hardships
Rolled my head into this indulgence
Mary encouraged my excessive drinking
Rolled my head straight off into my heart
Mary caused me to fall in love with her
And I can't say me
I can't control my feelings for Mary
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.