They released several eps & singles, but only one full studio album. Sadly, when finishing up their second album, which is said to have cost about $ 200 000, their record label Almo Sounds went down, leaving "LP 2" unreleased.
In 2007 the Trumfio brothers reunited and started to work on the Pulsars again, do gigs and promised to release a new record soon!
Suffocation
Pulsars Lyrics
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it takes you under makes you dizzy
is not love for everyone
how dare i say
it's what she said to me
it was so typical
like in the magazine
and that was the first mistake
it went right to my brain
love's like suffocation
it takes you under
makes you dizzy
is not love for everyone
how dare i say
and as the story goes
it was so typical
i thought i was in vogue
it was so obvious
that was my fifth mistake
i guess i'm just a first-rate flake
love's like suffocation
it takes you under
makes you dizzy
is not love for everyone
how dare i say
is it the jet set that gets us off
how dare i say
prepare for suffocation
In Pulsars' song Suffocation, the artist describes love as a feeling that takes one under and makes one feel dizzy. The lyrics suggest that love is not for everyone despite society's expectations of it being a universal experience. The artist reflects on a conversation with a lover who uttered phrases so typical of what one would expect to read in a magazine. This conversation, which appears to have been rehearsed, went straight to the artist's brain and left an indelible impression. It appears that the artist was trying to say that love should be genuine and not conform to norms perpetuated by mass media.
As the story continued, the artist thought that they were in vogue and thought that the relationship seemed obvious. However, this was the artist's fifth mistake, indicating that they had made similar mistakes in the past. It seems that the artist was already accustomed to making errors in judging their romantic partners. The climax appears to be a warning that being enamored with the jet-setting culture may end up suffocating one. The ending phrase, "prepare for suffocation," could be interpreted as a cautionary note that the feeling of love could end in disappointment.
Overall, the song appears to be a critique of mainstream culture's perceptions of love and relationships. The lyrics suggest that society's expectations of love may not be inherently genuine and that the media should not dictate what constitutes a successful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Love's like suffocation
Love can be overwhelming and consuming.
it takes you under makes you dizzy
Love can be so intense that it can be hard to breathe or focus.
is not love for everyone
Love is not experienced in the same way by everyone - it can be complicated and confusing.
how dare i say
The singer feels hesitant to express their thoughts on love, perhaps due to fear of being judged or misunderstood.
it's what she said to me
The singer is reflecting on something a past love interest said to them - something that seemed cliche or insincere.
it was so typical
The words spoken to the singer were not unique, and similar to what might be found in a popular magazine for relationship advice.
like in the magazine
The singer is emphasizing the unoriginal nature of what was said to them.
and that was the first mistake
The singer realizes that they should have taken note of the lack of originality in the love interest's words as a red flag at the start of the relationship.
it went right to my brain
The singer was initially taken with the love interest, despite the warning signs.
and as the story goes
The singer is continuing to reflect on a past relationship, indicating that it has not yet left their mind completely.
i thought i was in vogue
The singer felt that they were part of something trendy or cool in the relationship, but realized later that it was not as exciting as it seemed.
it was so obvious
The singer realizes now that they should have seen the problems in the relationship more clearly.
that was my fifth mistake
The singer is admitting that they made repeated errors in the relationship, indicating a pattern of making poor choices in love.
i guess i'm just a first-rate flake
The singer is being self-deprecating, perhaps indicating a lack of confidence in their ability to make good choices in love.
is it the jet set that gets us off
The singer is questioning whether popular or affluent people are more likely to experience the excitement of love, and if it is something they are missing out on.
prepare for suffocation
The singer is warning the listener that love can be overwhelming and even unpleasant at times, using a metaphor of suffocation.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Nieto
Another example of a label going under and taking a talented act with them. I still have a promo copy of their cd and the single for Submission song which I picked up after seeing them as an opening act in Chicago. That was a great time for music in Chicago so many good bands and great people. Triple Fast Action being one of my favorite acts among them. Midwest Power Pop Rules
David Evans
Great retro synthpop band. This song got a lot of airplay in Chicago in 1997. To bad the band could not stick it out for the long haul. It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
Josh
Can just listen to this over and over...
Elena Milito Pingitore
i can't get enough of the PULSARS
Richard Michael
Best song on the album.
Hamish Myers
i like it, sounds like kinda 90's music all over again
matadorelov
Suffocation...Love is not for everyone, thats what I know
OnePulsar
Thanks for clearing that up, GeneW3!! I have been searching for the song and artist for a while.
OnePulsar
What's the name of their song that has lyrics- " I can hear you singing to me in my sleep" ?
oatmeal5001
Well it's on the pulsars album...