Black Tambourine were one of the earliest Slumberland groups, consisting of… Read Full Bio ↴Black Tambourine were one of the earliest Slumberland groups, consisting of members of Whorl and Velocity Girl, plus their pal Pam Berry on vocals. Conceived as an explicitly pop band at a time when pop bands were pretty rare in America, Black Tambourine wore their influences on their sleeves: The Jesus & Mary Chain, of course, but also folks like Phil Spector, Smokey Robinson, Love, The Ramones, Shop Assistants, The Pastels, 14 Iced Bears, Orange Juice and the list goes on. Though they only played a handful of gigs in their brief career, their two singles on Slumberland and Audrey's Diary wielded a large influence, and were key artifacts in the birth of US indie pop.

Pack You Up
Black Tambourine Lyrics

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I might aswell revise the number
Darkness states a riding answer
Safe to say I have you nothing
Now it's time to pack you up
I didn't mean it, you did
And now we've half-remembered it
It's past the time for breaking up
Just fuck your lies

And pack you up
Get on no stain
'Cause you're too slow
You'll never change
'Cause you don't know
Don't wanna be
Yours tear they'll grow
I've packed you up
And out you go
I didn't mean it, you did
And now we've half-remembered it
It's past the time for breaking up
Just fuck your lies
And pack you up
You're such a whore
At acting tough
Now see you leaving
Said enough
Your trunks are ...
But time is gonna fuck you up
I didn't mean it, you did
And now we've half-remembered it
It's past the time for breaking up

Just fuck your lies
And pack you up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Pack You Up" by Black Tambourine depict a relationship that has reached the breaking point. The singer has realized that they have given their all to the other person, but the other person has left them with nothing. It's time for the singer to move on and pack up the other person. However, the singer didn't want to break up, but it's too late now. It's clear that the other person has been lying, and the singer is fed up with it. The singer urges the other person to leave, saying that they are too slow and will never change. The other person is equated with a whore who acts tough, but now it's time for them to go. The singer ends by saying that time will ultimately catch up with the other person, and they will have to face the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I might aswell revise the number
I should probably reassess my situation

Darkness states a riding answer
The unknown future holds the solution

Safe to say I have you nothing
I have nothing left to give to you

Now it's time to pack you up
It's time for you to leave

I didn't mean it, you did
You caused this, not me

And now we've half-remembered it
Our memory of the past is hazy

It's past the time for breaking up
Our relationship is well beyond repair

Just fuck your lies
I don't believe anything you say

And pack you up
It's time for you to leave

Get on no stain
Leave without a trace

'Cause you're too slow
You can't keep up with me