After losing a demo contest on belgian alternative national radio Pure FM and receiving a true enthusiastic response, the two boys got more sure of themselves and decided to show the people what they are up to. In october 2005 they opened shyly for Saint Thomas at Brussels Botanique Club. A few month later, they are back as a support act for Belgian band Venus and The Tellers are truly another group, Ben and Charles show the arrogant talent of the ones that come from nowhere. Okay from nowhere indeed, but you have to reckon that they don’t show up holding anything in their hands...
Ben has a voice that gives you thrills as
Charles is taking care of all subtle acoustic arrangments, the Tellers fire at you with laidback ballads, melancholy tunes,...beauty.
Their third gig was at the Nuits Botanique festival in Brussels, they’ll play the Dour festival and a couple summer gigs around Europe.
They’ll have a 7-track-mini album available in june, lend them your ear... or even both...
(2) There is at least one pre-existing artist with this name, a power-pop/ pub rock group from Brisbane, Australia fronted by Damien Garvey. They released 2 albums, a cassette-only release in 1991, and CD "Flex" in 1992, and enjoyed a loyal local following.
Prince Charly
The Tellers Lyrics
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'Cause darling I'm ephemeral, darling I'm ephemeral,
You can, you can call me James Dean,
'Cause darling I'm fleating, darling I'm fleating,
I was born yesterday it was 6 in the morning,
And I'll have to be brave because tonight I'll be losing my wings,
I was born yesterday it was 6 in the morning,
The Tellers' song "Prince Charly" tells the story of a character who is like a butterfly that is ephemeral and fleeting. The first two lines of each verse feature comparisons to iconic figures (a butterfly and James Dean), emphasizing the transitory nature of life. The lyrics "I was born yesterday it was 6 in the morning, and I'll have to be brave because tonight I'll be losing my wings" speak to the idea of not having much time, and having to make the most of it. This sentiment is reinforced in the final line of the chorus, "Don't try to catch me, I'll fly away," which suggests that the singer is aware of his limited time and is determined to make the most of it.
The lyrics of "Prince Charly" suggest that life is short, quick, and often unexpected. The use of metaphors and symbolism throughout the song communicates a sense of urgency and ephemerality that is central to the human experience. The line "You can call me your butterfly" is particularly poignant, as butterflies are often associated with transformation, rebirth, and new beginnings. The idea of losing one's wings can be interpreted both literally and metaphorically: it could refer to the physical wings of a butterfly, or it could represent the loss of one's freedom or ability to experience joy.
Line by Line Meaning
You can, you can call me your butterfly,
You may choose to refer to me as your butterfly
'Cause darling I'm ephemeral, darling I'm ephemeral,
This is because, my dear, I have a transient nature
You can, you can call me James Dean,
Alternatively, you may decide to address me as James Dean
'Cause darling I'm fleating, darling I'm fleating,
For I possess the same fleeting qualities as he did
I was born yesterday it was 6 in the morning,
My existence recently began at a specific moment in time
And I'll have to be brave because tonight I'll be losing my wings,
However, I must prepare myself to confront the inevitable loss of my freedom and independence
I was born yesterday it was 6 in the morning,
I reiterate that I am a young, inexperienced being
And I'll have to be brave because tonight I'll be losing my wings.
Once again, I acknowledge that I must steel myself to face the forthcoming loss of my ability to fly
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.