A Place to Bury Strangers was formed in 2002 by David Goffan and Tim Gregorio. Current frontman and guitarist Oliver Ackermann had moved to Brooklyn, New York, United States, following the disbanding of his previous group, Skywave to join the group and become the primary songwriter after the departure of Goffan. They played their first show at Luxx in Brooklyn in 2003. Jay Space and Jono Mofo, both from the New York City-based band MOFO, joined the band when Tim Gregorio left. In 2006, APTBS handmade three different untitled EPs with different color schemes; these later become known as the Red, Blue and Green EPs.
In 2006, the band gained some acclaim following its Webster Hall performance with The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The band returned to Webster Hall in 2007 to play with one of their major influences, The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Throughout these formative years, the band's live shows became increasingly chaotic which earned them the title of New York City's "loudest band" from various indie reviewers and bloggers, as well as "the most ear-shatteringly loud garage/shoegaze band you'll ever hear" by The Washington Post. The New York Times applauded their revival of "the ominous, feedback-drenched drones of the 1980s".
In early 2009, APTBS signed to Mute Records. The band also announced another European tour and appearances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Seaport Music Festival, Rock al Parque and Siren Music Festival. Their second album, Exploding Head, was released in October 2009. In early spring 2010, it was discovered that Jono MOFO had decided to leave the band for personal reasons (after recently getting married) rather than tour with the band during their US tour supporting The Big Pink. He was replaced for that spring tour by Dion Lunadon, formerly of the bands The D4 and The True Lovers.
On February 14, 2011, Ackermann stated that the band had begun working on their third full-length album. On January 10, 2012 A Place to Bury Strangers release the iPhone shot all Hipstamatic video for the first single So Far Away of the forthcoming Onwards to the Wall EP. On February 12, 2012, the band announced that Robi Gonzalez was taking over drumming duties for A Place to Bury Strangers. They also thanked former drummer, Jay Space, for his contribution to the band. On May 2, 2012, it was confirmed that the third album of the band, , was scheduled to be released on June 11 in the UK and Europe, and on June 26, 2012 in the US via Dead Oceans label. The band announced plans to support the release with a full North American tour in October 2012.
It was announced in early March 2013, that the band had recorded covers of songs from the Portland band, Dead Moon. They plan to release these covers on Record Store Day 2013 as an EP titled Strange Moon. In March 2013, the band began recording their 4th studio album. They recorded for several days at ABC Studios in Etne, Norway with Emil Nikolaisen of Serena Maneesh. Then, in May, APTBS released a 7" via Sweet Mistakes Productions, free with the Fractal Press Magazine, issue #135. The band also sold them without the magazine during their live shows. In late November, Ackermann and Lunadon had an interview with Drowned in Sound and said that there will likely be a tour following the 4th LP's release.
The band's fifth album, "Pinned", was released in 2018. The band also replaced Robi Gonzalez with drummer and singer Lia Simone Braswell.
In 2021, John Fedowitz (also a former member of Skywave)& his wife Sandra Fedowitz, both from Ceremony East Coast, replaced the rhythm section once again. Hologram EP was released July 16, 2021.
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Don't Think Lover
A Place to Bury Strangers Lyrics
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Realization came completely
To the pilot who was flying
Blinded by the sirens
Of the waves washing away at sunset
All the dreams to save are ones that
Keep the lightbulb burning straight ahead
So don't, don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
Hanging from a collapsing rooftop
Jumping through an open window
Driving to the endless light
Keeps the car from crashing
The reflection in the mirror's a bad day
Everything turns out the wrong way
Waiting for the storm to tear it down
Don't, don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
Don't don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
The first verse sets up the scene of someone who is literally crashing through an airport, and experiencing a moment of realization. We can assume that this person is either the singer, or the subject of the singer's thoughts. The line "blinded by the sirens of the waves washing away at sunset" is meant to be interpreted figuratively, as the person experiences a sense of being overwhelmed by a large force. The weight of trying to save dreams can be seen as an example of this force.
The chorus, "So don't, don't think lover / love it lasts forever," is a plea to someone to not overthink things, and to simply enjoy the moment. The repetition of "don't" emphasizes the importance of staying present and not getting lost in thoughts of the future or past. The use of the term "lover" could be interpreted in different ways, perhaps referring to a romantic partner, or simply a term of endearment for someone who is dear to the singer.
The second verse continues the theme of being thrust into difficult situations, using vivid imagery of hanging from a collapsing rooftop and driving towards an endless light. The line "the reflection in the mirror's a bad day / everything turns out the wrong way" reveals a sense of despair and hopelessness, as even day-to-day experiences seem to go poorly. The final line "waiting for the storm to tear it down" suggests that an external force may be responsible for the individual's struggles, yet they are resigned to their fate.
Overall, the song Don't Think Lover is about surrendering to the present moment and not getting caught up in worries about the future or past. It emphasizes the importance of being present and enjoying moments as they come. The lyrics use vivid, almost surreal imagery to convey a sense of being overwhelmed by external forces- whether these are internal emotional struggles or larger societal pressures is left to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing through the airport
Rushing through the airport hurriedly
Realization came completely
A moment of clarity struck completely
To the pilot who was flying
Directly to the pilot who was flying the plane
Blinded by the sirens
Distracted by loud noises
Of the waves washing away at sunset
The soothing sound of waves at a sunset
All the dreams to save are ones that
All the important dreams worth pursuing
Keep the lightbulb burning straight ahead
Help to stay focused and moving forward
So don't, don't think lover
Do not overthink love
Love it lasts forever
True love endures eternally
Hanging from a collapsing rooftop
Hanging on for dear life from a crumbling rooftop
Jumping through an open window
Taking a leap of faith through an open opportunity
Driving to the endless light
Driving towards a bright future
Keeps the car from crashing
Motivates and prevents failure
The reflection in the mirror's a bad day
Feeling dissatisfaction with oneself
Everything turns out the wrong way
Things continue to go awry
Waiting for the storm to tear it down
Expecting disaster to hit
Don't, don't think lover
Do not second-guess love
Love it lasts forever
True love endures eternally
Don't don't think lover
Do not complicate the feeling of love
Love it lasts forever
True love endures eternally
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Constant saupin
Crashing through the airport
Realization came completely
To the pilot who was flying
Blinded by the sirens
Of the waves washing away at sunset
All the dreams to save are ones that
Keep the lightbulb burning straight ahead
So don't, don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
Hanging from a collapsing rooftop
Jumping through an open window
Driving to the endless light
Keeps the car from crashing
The reflection in the mirror's a bad day
Everything turns out the wrong way
Waiting for the storm to tear it down
Don't, don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
Don't don't think lover
Love it lasts forever
SE H
so great
Blondie
VISTI DAL VIVO ANNI FA
INCREDIBILI !
zxy
used to listen to this on the school bus in the morning on the way to school, good times (not really! :^))
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