Backstory:
Formed in a small town in New Hampshire, Profitable Bedroom is an ensemble of four high school friends who discovered their shared passion for music through their love for punk rock. The band’s name references a time when they would play jam sessions in a small, cramped bedroom which they ironically described as “profitable” due to the invaluable memories and music that were born there. Their journey took a positive turn when their self-recorded EP, using nothing but a laptop and borrowed instruments, gained traction on a local radio station, leading to a recording contract and national recognition.
Genre:
Punk Rock / Indie Rock
Title:
“Unprofitable Memories”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Dusty pictures on the wall, [Em] Forgotten dreams we can’t recall
[C] Broken strings and[Am] worn out shoes, [D] Echoes of our[Em] wild youth
[G] The place where our hearts took flight, [Em] In the profitable bedroom every night
[C] Strumming chords on our[Am] old guitars, [D] Dreaming of reaching the[Em] stars
(Chorus)
[G] Unprofitable memories, [D] In our heart’s treasury
[C] No amount of gold could[Am] buy, [Em] The times that have[D] flown by
[G] Unprofitable memories, [D] More precious than any treasury
[C] Here we stand in[Am] the spotlight’s glare, [Em] Still dreaming of[D] what we shared
(Verse 2)
[G] The profitable bedroom’s gone, [Em] But the music plays on
[C] We’ve traded our[Am] worn out shoes, [D] For a stage and[Em] a mic to use
[G] We play the chords, we tell the tales, [Em] Of four guys who dared to sail
[C] From a small bedroom to[Am] a roaring crowd, [D] With the echoes of youth[Em] ringing loud
(Chorus)
[G] Unprofitable memories, [D] In our heart’s treasury
[C] No amount of gold could[Am] buy, [Em] The times that have[D] flown by
[G] Unprofitable memories, [D] More precious than any treasury
[C] Here we stand in[Am] the spotlight’s glare, [Em] Still dreaming of[D] what we shared
Fan’s Testimonial:
Name: Julie Green
Julie Green, an ardent fan of Profitable Bedroom since their first EP, says, “Their music speaks to my soul. It reminds me of my own youth, of friendships, dreams, and the courage to chase them. Every time they play ‘Unprofitable Memories,’ I’m transported to those golden days. The raw energy of their punk rock combined with the indie vibes makes their music addictive. Profitable Bedroom is my favorite band because I see in them my own journey. The transition from the comfortable familiarity of youth to the daunting yet exciting world of adulthood. Their music is a reminder that memories, no matter how ‘unprofitable,’ are priceless.”