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
My Favorite Heart To Break
The Parlor Mob Lyrics
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And treat you how I please.
Thank you for the fun of it
And leave you on your knees
Tear your little heart out
Where everyone can see
Place it right beside you
And ask you not to bleed
And how could I care for
Not to leave you temporary
Hangouts got me feeling for no one
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
Feel to fret to bravery, don't you call my quite
Push it down a stair case
Cause what else would be right
Kiss you on your forehead
And hold your pretty hand
Leave you for the moment
I know where you stand
And how could I ask for
Taking me so seriously
And I can see you'll be waiting for hours
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
Miss is so sad
And I can tell you I need everything
You hoped I would as well
Turn it around and I can see, I can see
With everything shake of your breath you believed
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
The lyrics to The Parlor Mob's "My Favorite Heart To Break" are a testament to the singer's lack of empathy towards his lover. He admits that he cannot cut the fairy tale they have together and treat her with the respect she deserves. He thanks her for the fun they had but intends to leave her on her knees with her heart torn out for all to see. Here, we see the singer's lack of remorse as he expects his lover to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and not bleed in front of him.
He then talks about how he does not care to leave her temporarily and how his own selfish reasons prevent him from feeling anything for her. He speaks of counting her tears to stay around, indicating that he is aware that he is causing her emotional distress but chooses to stay anyway. Essentially, the singer is admitting that breaking his lover's heart is not a mistake, but rather his favorite thing to do.
Overall, the song is a chilling portrayal of a breakup from the perspective of someone who revels in their own cruelty. The lyrics are a warning to anyone who might fall in love with someone emotionally unavailable and selfish.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot cut this fairy tale,
I cannot change reality to fit my own desires like a fairy tale does.
And treat you how I please.
And I cannot manipulate you to do what I want.
Thank you for the fun of it
Thank you for letting me enjoy your company.
And leave you on your knees
And I will not leave you in a vulnerable position.
Tear your little heart out
To cause you great emotional pain.
Where everyone can see
In a way that others will be able to notice.
Place it right beside you
To put your heart where you can see it.
And ask you not to bleed
And expect you not to be hurt by my actions.
And how could I care for
How could I be concerned with your feelings?
Not to leave you temporary
To make a permanent commitment to you.
Hangouts got me feeling for no one
I am not emotionally invested in anyone.
And oh how I let you down
I have disappointed you greatly.
I could count your tears
I am aware of the emotional toll my actions have taken on you.
Just to stay around
Just to keep you in my life.
My favorite heart to break
You are my favorite person to hurt emotionally.
Feel to fret to bravery, don't you call my quite
You can feel what you want, but do not accuse me of being unresponsive.
Push it down a stair case
Ignore or dismiss your emotions.
Cause what else would be right
I believe my actions are justified.
Kiss you on your forehead
Show you affection in a superficial way.
And hold your pretty hand
Pretend to care for you.
Leave you for the moment
I will eventually abandon you.
I know where you stand
I am aware of your position in relation to me.
And how could I ask for
How could I expect you to give me anything?
Taking me so seriously
Believing my words and actions have significant meaning.
And I can see you'll be waiting for hours
I know you are waiting for me to come back, but I will not.
Miss is so sad
You are feeling sadness from my absence.
And I can tell you I need everything
I am aware of the depth of your feelings.
You hoped I would as well
You hoped I would feel the same way as you.
Turn it around and I can see, I can see
Viewing this situation from a different perspective makes me realize the harm I have caused.
With everything shake of your breath you believed
You trusted me entirely and now your belief in me is shattered.
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcela Pineda
I can not cut this fairy tale,
And treat you how I please.
Thank you for the fun of it
And leave you on your knees
Tear your little heart out
Where everyone can see
Place it right beside you
And ask you not to bleed
And how could I care for
Not to leave you temporary
Hangouts got me feeling for no one
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
Feel to fret to bravery, don't you call my quite
Push it down a stair case
Cause what else would be right
Kiss you on your forehead
And hold your pretty hand
Leave you for the moment
I know where you stand
And how could I ask for
Taking me so seriously
And I can see you'll be waiting for hours
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
Miss is so sad
And I can tell you I need everything
You hoped I would as well
Turn it around and I can see, I can see
With everything shake of your breath you believed
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
Papa Fluoride
Still one of my favorite albums. Found these guys on MySpace back in the day and been rocking it ever since.
Marcela Pineda
I can not cut this fairy tale,
And treat you how I please.
Thank you for the fun of it
And leave you on your knees
Tear your little heart out
Where everyone can see
Place it right beside you
And ask you not to bleed
And how could I care for
Not to leave you temporary
Hangouts got me feeling for no one
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
Feel to fret to bravery, don't you call my quite
Push it down a stair case
Cause what else would be right
Kiss you on your forehead
And hold your pretty hand
Leave you for the moment
I know where you stand
And how could I ask for
Taking me so seriously
And I can see you'll be waiting for hours
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
Miss is so sad
And I can tell you I need everything
You hoped I would as well
Turn it around and I can see, I can see
With everything shake of your breath you believed
And oh how I let you down
I could count your tears
Just to stay around
My favorite heart to break
My favorite heart to break
scooter1234567898765
Why aren't you ridiculously famous
Papa Fluoride
I've always wondered that myself.
POLAROID
this is so Mars volta
thinlizzy44
@Shiny Flakes Ya I've heard it. I like the Voltas live show way more than their studio stuff. Again, that experimental weird stuff isn't my thing really. Rush's first lp kicked ass. I'm not a big fan of a lot they did after that, altho I do like some of it. Meanwhile Parlor Mobs first lp rocked, and everything after that stinks.
Shiny Flakes
@thinlizzy44 The Volta def rocks harder than Parlor Mob, lol, have you heard their latest album?!?
thinlizzy44
This singer just has that sound, but they rock way harder. The Volta is more like Rush 2120 and Parlor Mob is more like Rush's first album. Ain't a dam thing wrong with that. Don't get me wrong, I love all 3 bands.
Mr Operand
TMV fanboy reporting.
KittFanNr1
Knight Rider 2008 ^^