1. The most well… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups called The Perishers.
1. The most well-known group is a Swedish indie rock band. The band began in 1997 composed of six members, since 2001 it has consisted of Ola Klüft (vocals, guitar), Martin Gustafson (keyboards, backing vocals), Pehr Åström (bass), and Thomas Hedlund (drums).
Although they have not had a major commercial breakthrough yet, they do have a fanbase that stretches across Europe and North America. They've had several songs appear in episodes of some popular American television programs: Grey's Anatomy, The OC, Veronica Mars, One Tree Hill, 16 and Pregnant, and Greek. Their song Sway also plays on the "College rock" station in the Sims 2. Also of note is the fact that Sarah Isaksson (Klüft's former vocal teacher) is a featured artist on their song Pills.
Since 2011, Ola Klüft has been performing solo under the name A Lanky Swede. Thomas Hedlund has been seen playing drums for Phoenix during their North American Tour.
2. The Perishers were a beat band of the 1960s, based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Previously known as The Seftons, they released just one single, in 1968: 'How Does It Feel' b/w 'Bye Bye Baby'.
3. The Perishers are a British that has released two albums as of 2007. The band is a four-piece originally from Basingstoke but now based in London. The Perishers are: Paul Osbourne (vocals, bass), Torquil Pagdin (guitar), Spencer Chisholm (guitar) and Diff (drums).
8am Departure
The Perishers Lyrics
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You could call in sick
We could make out all day
Or maybe take the dog for a walk
Have a picnic by the water
Just sit there and talk
But not a word about the future
No, I don't wanna go home
I wish I didn't have to go home
I guess I could miss my flight
And say my cab got stuck in traffic
And couldn't make it on time
That I got left behind
I wish I didn't have to go home
I wish I could stay if just for a day
I wish I could stay
No, I don't wanna go home
When I've left, we'll both be alone
And can't be closer than over the phone
But the worst part of it all
I don't know when I'll see you again
Will I see you again?
No, I don't wanna go home
I wish I didn't have to go home
No, I don't wanna go home
"8am Departure" by The Perishers is a heart-wrenching song that expresses the pain of leaving someone you love behind. The lyrics reveal a desire to stay with the person and spend as much time as possible with them, but the reality of life makes it impossible. The singer wishes that they could call in sick and spend the day making out or walking the dog, or simply sitting by the water and talking. However, the reality of the situation is that the singer has to catch a flight and can't stay any longer. The pain of leaving is expressed in the line "When I've left, we'll both be alone," highlighting the fact that they will miss each other terribly and will have to resort to phone calls to keep the connection alive. The uncertainty of whether they will see each other again only adds to the pain.
The lyrics capture a feeling that many people can relate to – the pain of loving someone who is far away or who can't be with you all the time. It's a bittersweet experience, where the joy of spending time together is tempered by the knowledge that it won't last forever. The lyrics also capture the idea of living in the present moment and enjoying what you have, even if it's only for a short time. The singer knows that they can't change the fact that they have to leave, but they still want to make the most of the time they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay, I wish I could stay
The singer wishes to stay and spend more time with their partner
You could call in sick
The singer suggests that their partner should fake being sick to spend more time together
We could make out all day
The singer suggests they could spend the day kissing
Or maybe take the dog for a walk
The artist suggests taking their dog for a walk together
Have a picnic by the water
The artist suggests having a picnic together next to the water
Just sit there and talk
The singer suggests having a conversation without any particular agenda or topic
But not a word about the future
The singer does not want to discuss their future plans with their partner at this moment
No, I don't wanna go home
The artist does not want to leave
I wish I didn't have to go home
The artist wishes they could stay longer
I guess I could miss my flight
The artist is considering skipping their flight to stay longer
And say my cab got stuck in traffic
The singer suggests an excuse to use if they skip their flight
And couldn't make it on time
The artist suggests that their cab got stuck on the way to the airport
That I got left behind
The singer suggests that they missed their flight and got stranded
When I've left, we'll both be alone
The singer anticipates feeling lonely when they leave their partner
And can't be closer than over the phone
The singer recognizes that distance will hinder their relationship
But the worst part of it all
The artist believes the hardest part is not knowing when they'll see their partner again
I don't know when I'll see you again
The artist is uncertain about when they will be reunited with their partner
Will I see you again?
The singer poses a question to their partner about their future
No, I don't wanna go home
The singer reiterates their desire to stay with their partner
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura Sanjic
Stay, I wish I could stay
You could call in sick
We could makeout all day
Or maybe take the dog for a walk
Have a picnic by the water
Just sit there and talk
But not a word about the future
No I don't wanna go home
Wish I didn't have to go home
I guess I could miss my flight
Say my cab got stuck in traffic
Couldn't make it on time
But I got left behind
I wish I didn't have to go home
I wish I could stay
If just for a day
I wish I could stay
No I don't wanna go home
When I've left?
we'll both be alone
can't be closer than over the phone
but the worst part of it all
I don't know when I'll see you again
will I see you again?
No I don't wanna go home
I wish I didn't have to go home
ChampangeSuperNovaz
This needs to play at my Wedding, Funeral and Dance with the girl of my Dreams!
Laura Sanjic
Stay, I wish I could stay
You could call in sick
We could makeout all day
Or maybe take the dog for a walk
Have a picnic by the water
Just sit there and talk
But not a word about the future
No I don't wanna go home
Wish I didn't have to go home
I guess I could miss my flight
Say my cab got stuck in traffic
Couldn't make it on time
But I got left behind
I wish I didn't have to go home
I wish I could stay
If just for a day
I wish I could stay
No I don't wanna go home
When I've left?
we'll both be alone
can't be closer than over the phone
but the worst part of it all
I don't know when I'll see you again
will I see you again?
No I don't wanna go home
I wish I didn't have to go home
MAC72GT
J'adore cette chanson, tout simplement !!!!!!!!
SleepingAngel2
Best band ever!! I love every single one of their songs. They have a tune that's so melancolic and sweet that it makes me want to listen it again and again. And their lyrics are just so true... I came across them about a month ago when my life was being turned upside down and I immediately fell in love with them.
thomasnasl
I wish I could have stayed on this part of YouTube forever :(
Marty R
I just love this song. I just discovered this band not too long ago, and I just can't get enoough...
indahna
i am their new fan...i love all their song...really match with what i am feeling now..
Mr. Curiosity
The Perishers is one of the most underrated bands I've ever seen... =,=
Manel Lea
Lovely song makes remember someone who's very far of me
Michael Jenkins
Godly is there any song that is bad from them? They are amazing, thier songs has so much meaning, it so soothing and soft. They have become one of my favorite bands, I love thier sound.