“I don’t care about being compared to bands,” says bassist/vocalist Jima, who’s been called the second coming of Richard Ashcroft several times over. “I think the Verve and Galaxie 500 are great. Plus they had careers and I don’t. You can compare me to a tree if it makes people want to buy our record.”
Ah, that Jima. He’s quite a character, isn’t he? The kind of frontman you share pints and stories with, not stodgy question & answer sessions with the consistency of rice cakes. Which is a good thing. Who likes the latter anyway, right? Just don’t expect him, drummer Craig Keller or the two Jason guitarists/backup vocalists, Atkin and Milne, to get all tabloid-y on you.
“Our mentality isn’t conducive to wild stories,” explains Jima. “But I’d like some; I’d like to be like that Pete Doherty guy.”
He’s kidding. We think. Eh, the truth will come this fall, when The Purrs stage their first nationwide tour from the comfy confines of Gas Huffer’s old van. Until then, this self-titled collection of re-mastered, self-released favorites will serve as a suitable intro to The Purrs’ story. (Which is still being written, in case you’re wondering.)
“Think of this as our Greatest Hits, if we had a hit,” says Jima, adding that this Sarathan debut contains two songs from their second EP (No Particular Bar, No Particular Town, 2004) and 7 of 13 selections from their 74-minute DIY opus (The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of, 2005).
Truth be told, The Purrs have actually had several hits on the world-renowned Seattle radio station KEXP. The non-profit has also asked them to participate in numerous benefits, including the second annual “Rock Lottery” (a day-long event that randomly divides 25 area musicians into five impromptu bands; Jima was paired with Aaron Huffman of Harvey Danger, among others). Since KEXP is one of the nation’s leading streaming radio stations, the exposure has led to online orders and “when are you coming to our town?” requests from Australia, South America and Europe.
“It wasn’t like we were pimping our record to KEXP,” explains Jima. “They just heard it and liked it. Most of our songs are about drinking and playing music––pretty straightforward and hooky. That is what we do and what we know, so that’s what we sing about, right?”
Connect the Dots
The Purrs Lyrics
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So don't be late for the show
She's begging you for a dime
She's feeling so low, man
She's really let herself go
Can you remind me again
How are you and I friends?
You're fading away
And you're sleeping all day
And you've got a little stain
Right there on your cheek
She's got a sad, sad face
Before the show began for a lucky man
And out in the rows
Can you connect the dots in a parking lot?
Connect the dots, yeah, yeah, yeah
She's making love when she wants
And she's drinking a lot
It's her happy go lucky charm
'Cause that's all she's got
It's her place at the bar
Can you remind me again
How are you and I friends?
I can hardly hear what you say
You're fading away
And you're sleeping all day
And you got a little stain
Right there on your cheek
I wanted to celebrate
But now it's gone, yes, the moment's gone
And out in the rows
Can you connect the dots in the parking lot?
And she's got a sad sad face
Before the show began for a lucky man
And out in the rows
Can you connect the dots in a parking lot?
Can you connect the dots in a parking lot?
The Purrs's song "Connect the Dots" expresses a sense of melancholy, loss and desperation. The opening lines "She comes apart all the time / So don't be late for the show" depict a woman who is struggling to hold herself together and appears to have lost control over her life. Her desperation for help is expressed through "She's begging you for a dime / She's feeling so low, man," showing that she is in need of aid, but it would not take much to tip her over the edge. The lines "She's really let herself go" reveals that she has lost touch with herself, and even appearance doesn't seem important anymore.
The chorus of the song, "Can you connect the dots in a parking lot?" is a metaphor for understanding the woman's situation. The woman seems to be on the edge and the dots symbolize different aspects of her life that need to be connected to comprehend her situation.
The song portrays a person who is lost, where everything seems to be falling apart, and a friend who is struggling to understand what went wrong. The song conveys a sense of loss of a significant event or relationship, that is now gone, "I wanted to celebrate / But now it's gone, yes, the moment's gone."
Line by Line Meaning
She comes apart all the time
She struggles with her mental health and emotional stability
So don't be late for the show
Don't miss your chance to see her perform, it's important to her
She's begging you for a dime
She's in a tough financial situation and needs your help
She's feeling so low, man
She's feeling very down and could use some emotional support
She's really let herself go
She's not taking care of herself like she used to
Can you remind me again
She's forgotten something important and needs your help to remember
How are you and I friends?
She's questioning the basis of your friendship
I can hardly hear what you say
She's having trouble processing the information you're giving her
You're fading away
You're becoming less and less present in her life
And you're sleeping all day
You're not productive and she's concerned for you
And you've got a little stain
You have a minor flaw or issue that she's pointing out
Right there on your cheek
She's identifying the exact location of the flaw for you
She's making love when she wants
She's engaging in casual sex without a committed partner
And she's drinking a lot
She's using alcohol as a coping mechanism for her problems
It's her happy go lucky charm
Her carefree attitude and drinking are what keep her going
'Cause that's all she's got
She doesn't have much else in her life to find joy in
It's her place at the bar
The bar is where she feels most comfortable and in control
I wanted to celebrate
She was hoping for a reason to be happy and excited
But now it's gone, yes, the moment's gone
That reason has passed and she's disappointed
And out in the rows
People in the audience are reacting to her performance
Can you connect the dots in the parking lot?
Can you figure out what people are thinking or feeling based on their actions and responses?
Can you connect the dots in a parking lot?
She's repeating the same question and emphasizing the importance of understanding what others are thinking
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