The initial lineup of vocalist Mark Melicia, guitarists Dave Rosen and Paul Ritchie, bassist Nick Villapiano, and drummer Sam Bey arose out of the ashes of an earlier, short-lived band named What About Frank in 2004, and quickly attracted a small following in local clubs. Early on in their career, the Parlor Mob earned critical praise for their captivating translation of classic '70s rock devices (think Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Captain Beyond, Granicus, etc.) into modern indie rock aesthetics. Inspired live performances and songwriting sessions continued apace and, before long, the band had scored a development deal with Capitol Records. But, just as the band's eponymous, four-track EP was headed for release in early 2007, the Parlor Mob became embroiled in the messy merger between Capitol and Virgin Records, watched most of their on-staff supporters laid off, and thus decided to part company with the label rather than cope with any additional fallout. Finding a new home with Roadrunner Records later that summer, the band immediately set about preparing their debut full-length, And You Were a Crow, for an early 2008 release. After touring for the album, the band settled in to work on new material, but tensions within the band resulted in the departure of Nick Villapiano, who was replaced by Anthony Chick. The Parlor Mob eventually followed up in 2011 with their second album, Dogs. The album's lead single, "Into the Sun," found some wider exposure thanks to its use in both a Pittsburgh Penguins commercial and on Monday Night Football. Following a hiatus that effectively began at the end of 2012, the Parlor Mob returned in 2015 with the self-released Cry Wolf EP, a surprisingly lengthy five-song affair that at time dipped into progressive rock territory.
Another three years passed before the band emerged with new material, this time for BMG-affiliated Brittania Row Recordings. The departure of guitarist Dave Rosen and second bassist Anthony Chick made for a reshuffled quartet lineup that included Melicia, Ritchie, Bey, and incoming bassist Gianni Scalise. Beginning with "4th of July," the Parlor Mob issued three tracks throughout 2018. In 2019, they released their fifth album, Dark Hour, which featured production by Malay and found them experimenting with synth and electronic sounds.
Biography by Eduardo Rivadavia
Bullet
The Parlor Mob Lyrics
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You ain't doing yourself no good
Now baby you better change your mind
You ain't fooling nobody round here
The only friend you ever had now baby
Has long disappeared
And i'm a mean little man
But i do the best i can
Woman i try try try try
Yet you gonna still testify, still testify, still testify
And after all is said and done
And after all is said and done
And after all baby is said and done
You cannot take the bullet out the gun
You been hurt now baby
You been used
And i can see in the way you hang your head
Darling how you been abused
Is it sad for you
Like it's sad for me
I can do the best to hold your head
Now darling but you gotta try to agree
And i'm a mean little man
But i do the best i can
Woman i try try try yeah yeah
Yet you're gonna
Still you're gonna
You know you oughta oh
And after all is said and done
And after all is said and done
And after all baby is said and done
You cannot take the bullet out the gun
Whoa now baby don't you wanna try to help me out
Whoa now baby don't you wanna try try try try try try try
Whooooa
You been hurt now baby
You been used
I can see in the way you hang your head
Darling how you been abused
Is it sad for you
Like it's sad for me
I can do the best to hold your head
Now baby but you gotta try
And after all is said and done
And after all is said and done
And after all baby is said and done
You cannot take the bullet out the...
Guuuun
The lyrics of The Parlor Mob's song "Bullet" talk about a person who is constantly getting wasted and not doing any good to themselves. The singer warns this person to change their ways before it's too late because they are not fooling anybody. The only friend they had is already gone, and the singer is doing his best to help this person. Despite that, the person will still testify, which suggests that they may be facing some legal troubles.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the damage has already been done, and there is no way to undo it. The "bullet" in the gun is a metaphor for the damage that has been done, and it can't be taken out. The singer says that he and the person have been hurt and used, and he can see the pain in their eyes. He offers to support them, but the person needs to try too.
The song highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions, making changes before it's too late, and having a support system. The Parlor Mob's powerful instrumentals and vocalist's delivery add to the intense emotional impact that the song has.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're wasted all the time
Your constant state of intoxication is detrimental to your wellbeing
You ain't doing yourself no good
Your actions are not beneficial to your own physical and mental health
Now baby you better change your mind
It is imperative that you reconsider your choices and change your behavior
You ain't fooling nobody round here
Your facade is transparent to everyone in your surroundings
The only friend you ever had now baby
Your past relationships have been severed due to your past mistakes
Has long disappeared
They are no longer present in your life for support or guidance
And i'm a mean little man
Despite my persona, I am truly dedicated in helping you
But i do the best i can
I will try my hardest to assist you
You cannot take the bullet out the gun
You cannot undo the damage that has already been done
Woman i try try try try
I make numerous attempts to help you and fix your problems
Yet you gonna still testify, still testify, still testify
Despite my efforts, you will still complain and criticize
And after all is said and done
Despite everything that has occurred
You been hurt now baby
You have experienced emotional and physical pain
You been used
You have been taken advantage of in your past
And i can see in the way you hang your head
Your body language conveys a sense of sadness and defeat
Darling how you been abused
You have been subjected to mistreatment and maltreatment
Is it sad for you
Are you affected by your past experiences in a negative way?
Like it's sad for me
Your pain and suffering also affect me deeply
Now darling but you gotta try to agree
You need to be willing to cooperate in order to heal and progress
Whoa now baby don't you wanna try to help me out
Will you consider working with me to better your life?
Still you're gonna
Regardless of my request, you may still resist
You know you oughta oh
It is important that you reconsider and take action
Guuuun
The weapon used in the metaphor cannot be taken back, just like past actions
Contributed by Juliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.