Backstory:
Repentant Classroom, the provocative art-rock quartet, originated from the bustling streets of Los Angeles. The band was formed in 2015 when lead vocalist and guitarist, Benny Granger, met drummer, Izzy Kline, at a local open mic night. The two instantly bonded over their shared disaffection with the educational system and the urgent need for mental health awareness. They recruited synth player, Avery Lillard, and bassist, Milo Greaves, completing the line-up. The band’s name, Repentant Classroom, comes from their shared desire to redeem their negative educational experiences through their music and engage in a constructive dialogue around mental health.
Genre:
Indie Rock/Art Rock
Song Title:
“Chalk Dust Whispers”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Am
In the corner of a classroom, silent as a ghost,
G
Reaching out to the blackboard, teacher’s fading boast,
F
Chalk dust whispers fill the air, secrets hard to share,
C
Beneath the fluorescent lights, the truth laid bare.
(Chorus)
Am
We are the Repentant Classroom, hear our silent plea,
G
Lost in the echoes of the bell, longing to be free.
F
Counting the empty hours, beneath the weight we cower,
C
We are the Repentant Classroom, in the midnight hour.
(Verse 2)
Am
Arithmetics and alphabets, stains on our soul,
G
Through the window, dreams escape, we pay the toll.
F
A symphony of scribbles, a sonnet of despair,
C
Captive in the four-walled cell, gasping for air.
(Chorus)
Am
We are the Repentant Classroom, hear our silent plea,
G
Lost in the echoes of the bell, longing to be free.
F
Counting the empty hours, beneath the weight we cower,
C
We are the Repentant Classroom, in the midnight hour.
Favorite Fan Testimonial:
“My name is Jenna Mathers and I am, without a doubt, Repentant Classroom’s biggest fan. Their music touched my soul in ways I never thought possible. I was a misfit in high school, struggling with anxiety and depression. Their song, ‘Chalk Dust Whispers’, gave a voice to my feelings. It’s like they took my experience, put it to a spellbinding melody, and made me feel seen. Their music has been a beacon of hope in my darkest times and I am forever grateful for that.”