The group formed in March 2000 from the ashes of a previous musical effort - Ghistor - formed by Shawn, Amanda, and Arthur while studying art and design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. A few years later, after a chance meeting with Michael, who had recently relocated to Brooklyn from his hometown Philadelphia, the former classmates reunited, this time with Shawn on vocals.
Stellastarr* played their first gig at the Luna Lounge on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in July 2000 and began releasing a limited series of independent/homemade CDEPs shortly after. To date, they have toured with Jane's Addiction, The Raveonettes, Placebo, The Killers and The Subways, among others.
Stellastarr*'s second album, entitled Harmonies for the Haunted, was released in America on September 13, 2005. Their third album Civlized was released in 2009 and proved to be their last.
graffiti eyes
stellastarr* Lyrics
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No you just got dealt the low blow, in your forbidden craze
Oh you need a smack, subtract the facts your knack for always looking back
About your doubts of what your criminal loves about.
hey, stay, you can embrace the sea, change if you feel the wave
ohhh you got some moves come down to the new forbidden craze
And say whoaaa whoaaa, your screaming louder and you don't know what to say
Whoaaa whoaaa, one more chance, one more chance to tear apart your brain.
And say whoaaa whoaaa
oh please, please, please, please don't you ever say goodbye, child
you've got potential, you've got graffiti eyes
Hey, stay, bring it on down the line child
You see color when there's only gray
ohhh you got some moves come down to the new forbidden craze
And say whoaaa whoaaa, you know its bad news but you do it anyway
And say whoaaa whoaaa, your screaming louder and you don't know what to say
Whoaaa whoaaa, one more chance, one more chance to tear apart your brain.
And say whoaaa whoaaa
ohhh girl come on tell me what's your name, say whoaaa whoaa
And say whoaaa whoaaa, you know its bad news but you do it anyway
The song "Graffiti Eyes" by stellastarr* has a strong sense of rebellion against hypocrisy and the status quo. The lyrics suggest that the singer finds fault with someone's "forbidden craze" that is based on lies and doubts. The singer urges the subject to embrace change and not look back at their mistakes or criminal choices. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics as the subject seems to be on a destructive path, yet they still have the chance to turn their life around. The chorus repeats the phrase "whoaaa whoaaa" and suggests a sense of pleading or desperation on the part of the singer.
The second verse continues with the theme of rebellion and individuality. The singer encourages the subject to embrace their unique perspective and not conform to the "gray" world around them. The "forbidden craze" mentioned throughout the song can be interpreted as any behavior or choice that goes against societal norms. The repeated phrase "whoaaa whoaaa" takes on a more ominous tone in this verse, perhaps suggesting that the subject is in deep trouble.
Overall, "Graffiti Eyes" is a song that urges listeners to break free from the constraints of society and be true to themselves. The repeated use of the phrase "whoaaa whoaaa" suggests a sense of desperation or pleading, as if the singer is urging the subject not to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, your children are never gonna be safe from the reeds of your hypocrisy, oh
Your hypocritical actions will always haunt your children and they will never be safe from that.
No you just got dealt the low blow, in your forbidden craze
You received a harsh punishment for your actions that were forbidden but you kept doing them anyway.
Oh you need a smack, subtract the facts your knack for always looking back
You need a wake-up call to stop dwelling on the past and ignoring the facts that should guide your future.
About your doubts of what your criminal loves about.
You are unsure about what your criminal partner truly loves about you.
hey, stay, you can embrace the sea, change if you feel the wave
Stay and face the challenges, and you might discover something new about yourself.
ohhh you got some moves come down to the new forbidden craze
You are good at something that is not allowed, and you should join the new craze for that.
And say whoaaa whoaaa, you know its bad news but you do it anyway
Even though you know it's not good for you, you still do it and enjoy it.
And say whoaaa whoaaa, your screaming louder and you don't know what to say
You are showing your excitement and energy even though you don't know what to say or do next.
Whoaaa whoaaa, one more chance, one more chance to tear apart your brain.
You are asking for one more chance to do what you know is bad for you even though it will hurt you mentally.
oh please, please, please, please don't you ever say goodbye, child
Please don't leave me, for I need you to stay and to grow in the right direction.
you've got potential, you've got graffiti eyes
You have great potential and your eyes show your colorful and unique spirit, despite the surrounding grayness.
Hey, stay, bring it on down the line child
Stay and continue down the path you're on, don't give up or lose hope.
You see color when there's only gray
You see the beauty and color in life even when everything seems dull and gray.
ohhh girl come on tell me what's your name, say whoaaa whoaa
You are intrigued by this girl and want to know her name and more about her.
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Nico Pópez
i´m so diggin this band :)
Dimitar Nikolov
good sound
John Clouse
Jesus !
fernand0
sounds really crappy compared to the original song