They signed with Murderecords, the label of fellow Haligonians Sloan, in 1994 in time to release their Smart Bomb EP, which featured songs such as Benvie's "French Inhale" and Plaskett's "Hated It". The former would get some rotation on MuchMusic, which then held a reputation for more "alternative" programming, while the latter would end up in the Kevin Smith film Mallrats.
Following the release of the band's second EP, The Great Pacific Ocean, in 1996 the group signed with Elektra Entertainment which released their first full-length album in 1997, Sweet Homewrecker. The Memphis recorded album features many great tracks showcasing the maturing songwriting talents of Plaskett, Benvie and McGettigan. The album proved a disappointment from Elektra's standpoint however, and Thrush Hermit were bought out of their contract.
After their foray into the United States market, Thrush Hermit returned north to release their final album Clayton Park on Sonic Unyon Records in 1999. While indisputably the band's best record, Thrush Hermit amicably disbanded in 1999. Plaskett is now a solo artist. Benvie released a solo record under the moniker "Tigre Benvie", and McGettigan began producing records by such acts as his old band mate Plaskett, and other Canadian rock acts such as The Flashing Lights. Benvie and McGettigan are now the main members of Camouflage Nights, which features a revolving door cast of musicians.
Darling Don't Worry
Thrush Hermit Lyrics
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I am alone but within your possession
I will be rejected when I get to heaven
You know that I worry when I am alone
I pray for the moment you'll answer the phone
I hear your voice inside of my headphones
I am the one who will love you evermore
Don't worry, darling, you've made your decision
You've taken my heart and left the incision
Though I'll never heal I admire your precision
Darling, don't worry, ignore my depression
We'll roll around but you'll roll eleven
You will be rewarded when you get to heaven
I am the one who will love you evermore
You'll be the one who'll be showing me the door
The lyrics to Thrush Hermit's song "Darling Don't Worry" express the feeling of being possessed by love. The singer tells his lover not to worry, as his love is not an obsession, but rather it is a possession. He also mentions his fear of rejection when he goes to heaven, implying that he is not sure of his own worthiness. He prays for his lover to answer the phone, as he craves her presence in his life. The singer also mentions that he is the one who will love her evermore, while she will be the one showing him the door.
The singer assures his lover that he understands that she has made her decision to leave him and that he admires her precision. He mentions that even though he will never heal from the heartbreak, he will still roll around with her, but she will always roll eleven, indicating that she will always come out on top. He tells her that she will be rewarded when she gets to heaven.
Overall, the song portrays the feeling of being possessed by love and the pain and heartbreak that comes with it. The singer's love for his lover is all-consuming, but he knows that he cannot hold on to her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, don't worry, it's not an obsession
I understand if you think I am obsessed with you, but I assure you I'm not.
I am alone but within your possession
Although I am currently alone, I still feel like you possess me in some way.
I will be rejected when I get to heaven
I don't think I will be accepted into heaven, and that is a fear of mine.
You know that I worry when I am alone
I tend to worry a lot when I am alone.
I pray for the moment you'll answer the phone
I eagerly anticipate the times when you will call me back.
I hear your voice inside of my headphones
When I listen to music, I imagine your voice singing along.
I am the one who will love you evermore
I promise to love you forever and always.
You'll be the one who'll be showing me the door
You will be the one to end our relationship and leave me behind.
Don't worry, darling, you've made your decision
I am not trying to change your mind or make you feel guilty for leaving me.
You've taken my heart and left the incision
You have deeply hurt me by breaking my heart.
Though I'll never heal I admire your precision
Even though I may never fully recover from the pain, I can appreciate the way you ended things cleanly.
Darling, don't worry, ignore my depression
Please don't worry about my mental state and focus on yourself.
We'll roll around but you'll roll eleven
I may be clumsy and awkward, but you always seem to effortlessly succeed.
You will be rewarded when you get to heaven
I believe good things will come to you in the afterlife.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL PLASKETT
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