One of Scarling.'s many definitions is the smallest mark left on your heart - yet after hearing Scarling. the band, you'll agree their sound is anything but small. With the release of 2004's critically acclaimed "Sweet Heart Dealer" (Produced by Chris Vrenna), an album that ultimately led them to a Short List Award Nomination, Scarling. has been capturing the hearts of their steadily growing cult fanbase, with their knack of redefining noise and chaos within the context of pop songs and expanding the ventricles of gloomsters and fey indie rockers alike. In 2004, Robert Smith handpicked Scarling. as one of the seven acts to tour with his Curiosa Festival, along with Interpol and Mogwai. When asked about how she felt being able to play with one of her long time favorites, Jessicka simply replied: "The Cure has always been one of the only bands I found worthy of surrendering everything in exchange for nothing. They have yet to break my heart."
Although The Cure's influence is evident, it's the collision of their collective diverse influences as well as the ability to properly utilize feedback and noise that gives Scarling. their signature sound. A sound created roughly six years ago in Los Angeles, when noise theorist Christian Hejnal and surname-free singer Jessicka bonded over an unbridled hatred of the legion of clinging parasites and soulless zombies choking the life out of music. After a series of 7" singles on Sympathy, Scarling. announced in early 2005 that their second album "So Long, Scarecrow" would appear later that year; it was preceded by the single "We Are the Music Makers", and was released on October 23, 2005.
The critical reception for Scarecrow was generally strong: Alternative Press gave the album a [5/5] rating and described Hejnal as a "guitar physicist who holds court over these atmospheric rockers’ second album, approximating everything from space-station climates to sperm whales rollin’ on E, all the while delivering solid songs."
The Independent noted “Scarling. work up a wonderfully hazy guitar swirl, reminiscent of post-My Bloody Valentine noise-pop from the Britain of the early nineties.”
And Bust (magazine) described the album as "the musical equivalent of an Edward Gorey illustration: ominous and shadowy, but not without a certain sense of morbid joy. Sly lyrics and sarcastic insights pepper Scarecrow’s dystopian soundscape."
SLS's first single "City Noise/Staring To The Sun" was released on 6-6-06 and is featured on the compilation "Alright, This Time Just the Girls Vol. 2" and in the documentary The Treasures Of Long Gone John. Scarling.'s music has been featured on Showtime's The L Word television series, and an episode of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy is entitled Band Aid Covers The Bullet Hole. In 2006 Scarling. continue to tour in the US and Europe and are expected to begin working on their third full length album in 2008.
On February 2, 2021, Jessicka announced on Twitter that she was no longer a part of the music industry, stating that she was now "finding other ways to release my negative emotions while trying to be kinder to myself."
Manorexic
Scarling. Lyrics
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He tells me I'm bombastic I want to be his muse
An ordinary person who peeked into his void
Would only wake up bitter and deeply paranoid
Chorus
He's unenthusiastic. Emotionally abused
He's thinks that it's fantastic- I'd walk ten miles in his shoes
I love him completely – At least for tonight
Do do do….
There's a lack of understanding a mutual malaise
He thinks I'm reprimanding with my uncertain gaze
Though -I can't conceal my feelings …Like he can't purge his
pain
Cause once he sees a mirror…. logic goes down the drain
He's unenthusiastic. Emotionally abused
He's thinks that it's fantastic I'd walk ten miles in his shoes
As I watch him disappearing. I know that it's not right
I love him completely – At least for tonight
There's a roughness to our romance- A sadness to his step
And though he won't admit it… I know he's often wept
Perhaps it's just frustration, at stars he'll never reach
Reflecting his self image…. Bleeding poetry in the sheets
He's unenthusiastic. Emotionally abused
If I wrap him up in plastic, I'll save the part he'll never use
I watch him disappearing. I try to hold on tight
Can't love him completely – At least not tonight
The lyrics to Scarling.'s song "Manorexic" are about a troubled, emotionally damaged man whom the singer is in love with. The man is described as sarcastic, confused, and emotionally abused. The singer seems to understand the man's pain to some extent, but there is a lack of true understanding and communication between them. The man sees himself as flawed and unappealing, and this perception makes it hard for him to connect with others. The singer, however, wants to be his muse and save him from his inner turmoil.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the man's emotional state and how it affects their relationship. She knows that it's not healthy for her to love someone who is hurting so much, but she can't help it. The singer seems to be struggling with her own feelings and doubts about whether she should stay with the man or not.
The lyrics portray a complex and difficult relationship between two people, one of whom is dealing with deep emotional trauma. The singer is trying to navigate this tricky situation and support the man she loves, but it's clear that there are no easy answers or simple solutions.
Line by Line Meaning
He's utterly sarcastic- aesthetically confused
He has a mocking attitude, but is unsure of his own sense of style and beauty.
He tells me I'm bombastic I want to be his muse
He criticizes me for being too enthusiastic, but I still want to inspire him.
An ordinary person who peeked into his void
Would only wake up bitter and deeply paranoid
If someone were to explore his inner emptiness, they would become cynical and insecure.
There's a lack of understanding a mutual malaise
He thinks I'm reprimanding with my uncertain gaze
We have trouble communicating and both feel a sense of unease. He interprets my uncertain expression as criticism.
Though -I can't conceal my feelings …Like he can't purge his
pain
Cause once he sees a mirror…. logic goes down the drain
I can't hide my emotions, just as he can't get rid of his emotional turmoil. When he sees himself in a mirror, he loses his sense of reason.
There's a roughness to our romance- A sadness to his step
And though he won't admit it… I know he's often wept
Our relationship is not smooth, and he often seems depressed. He doesn't acknowledge his sadness, but I am aware of it.
Perhaps it's just frustration, at stars he'll never reach
Reflecting his self image…. Bleeding poetry in the sheets
Maybe he's just frustrated that he can't achieve his goals. He expresses his innermost feelings and thoughts through writing poetry.
If I wrap him up in plastic, I'll save the part he'll never use
I watch him disappearing. I try to hold on tight
Can't love him completely – At least not tonight
If I protect him from harm, I can preserve the parts of him that he doesn't share with others. I see him slipping away, but I try to hold onto him. However, I can't fully love him right now.
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