Skippin' Town
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I know you're trying to kill me
I know you're trying to kill me
'Cuz you're chasing me around town
Until I turn around
Yeah, you're chasing me around town
Until I turn around

I cannot take anymore
Do you want me to skip town
Do you want me to come 'round

I know you're trying to kiss me
I know you're really trying to kill me
Cuz' you're driving me around town
In your car




You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground
You're following me 'round town until I turn around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drums The's song Skippin' Town give an insight into a tumultuous relationship where the singer feels threatened by his partner. The opening lines, "I know you're trying to kill me," are a powerful admission of the intensity of the situation. The repeated chorus, "You're chasing me around town until I turn around," reinforces the sense of fear and uncertainty that the singer feels in this relationship. He feels that his partner is out to get him and there is no escape from the situation.


The second verse of the song continues to build on the sense of dread, "I cannot take anymore, do you want me to skip town, do you want me to come 'round." These lines feel like a plea for help from someone who is trapped in a relationship that is quickly spiraling out of control. In the final verse, the tone shifts again. "I know you're really trying to kill me, cuz' you're driving me around town in your car," this verse feels like the climax of the song. The tension has built to this point, and the singer feels like his life is in danger. The line, "You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground," is a haunting image of the lengths someone might go to in a toxic relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of Skippin' Town are an honest and raw portrayal of a relationship gone wrong. The singer is scared and unsure of what to do. He knows that he needs to get away, but he is also aware that his partner will not let him go without a fight.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're trying to kill me
I understand that you have ulterior motives behind your actions towards me.


I know you're trying to kill me
I am aware that you have dangerous intentions aimed at me.


'Cuz you're chasing me around town
Because you are following me all over the city.


Until I turn around
Until I confront you about it.


Yeah, you're chasing me around town
You are constantly pursuing me wherever I go.


Until I turn around
Until I stop running away from you and face you head-on.


I cannot take anymore
I have reached my limit and can no longer handle your actions.


Do you want me to skip town
Are you trying to force me to leave this place and escape from you?


Do you want me to come 'round
Do you want me to return to you and trust you.


I know you're trying to kiss me
I am aware that you have romantic intentions towards me.


I know you're really trying to kill me
I am certain that your intentions towards me are harmful and potentially deadly.


Cuz' you're driving me around town
Because you are taking me on a ride around the city.


In your car
Using your vehicle as a means of transportation.


You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground
You intentionally cause a car accident and put both of us in danger.


You're following me 'round town until I turn around
You are pursuing me relentlessly and won't stop until I confront you about your actions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE

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Comments from YouTube:

James Ross

Is this just the most fun you've heard in a while! All the pop hooks done just right, and a great sound! I hear The Smiths and perhaps even Beach Boys a little, I don't know. Can they do this live? Who knows, but live is important to me; the whole live energy, musicianship, sound, everything. I can't believe I didn't hear these guys on Sirius radio, like on "Alt Nation" or something. Yay for good music!

ollie burton

they do this live. i have never seen anythin like it brother. best band in the world END OF

Aster Risk

I love this so much. Like a stereotypical 80s goth kid who surfs. It just brings up all sorts of awesome images in my head, and reminds me of all my other favorite music. I haven't found much I like to listen to from the last few years, but I love The Drums.

Eli07307

i play the drums in my car every day = )

pinkielad

I love the drums!

James Ross

Wow! Is this the most fun you've ever heard! All the pop hooks done just right! To me, I hear The Smiths and The Beach Boys, or something. Can the do this live? Who knows. (But to me, live is important.) I really am surprised I didn't hear this on Sirius, like "AAlt Nation" or something. That said, they love this band in the U.K., and there is a TON of great suff coming out of the U.K. right now. (And from Bowling Green too... who knew?)

Mgg

10 years late but good song

Alex Gomez

This is such a great vibe. This is my longboarding song when I'm at the beach! Everyone at the beach listens to it too thanks to my obnoxiously loud speaker :)

john doe

80's English Music Invasion reborn in the O'l US of A - The Drums - Simply Amazing!!!! ;)

Solvej Tolsgaard

Great!:-D<3

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