Ex-Boyfriends won the Best Indie Band award for the Guardian's annual readers' poll in 2008.
P.S.
Ex-Boyfriends Lyrics
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I hate to be the one who said, "I told you so."
You don't know what I have been through.
You don't know a thing at all.
If self-esteem is your issue then we were meant to be.
We're just a couple of rejects on the mend
Seeing how far we can bend.
How did you think that you would get away with it?
Pretend, my friend, that we could be the perfect fit.
You don't know what I have been through.
You don't know a thing at all.
If desperation's a turn-on then come and get with me.
If self-esteem is your issue then we were meant to be.
We're just a couple of rejects on the mend
Seeing how far we can bend.
You and I see eye to eye.
We stand out in the crowd. There's no one else around.
You don't know what I have been through.
You don't know a thing at all.
If desperation's a turn-on then come and get with me.
If self-esteem is your issue then we were meant to be.
We're just a couple of rejects on the mend
Seeing how far we can bend.
The song "P.S." by Ex-Boyfriends is a catchy pop-rock track that speaks to the feeling of being rejected, the desire to fit in, and the temptation to be with someone who isn't good for us. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a lot and that the listener doesn't know what they've been through. There's a sense of bitterness when the singer says, "I hate to be the one who said, 'I told you so,'" indicating that the listener has made mistakes in the past.
The chorus is particularly catchy, with the lines "If desperation's a turn-on then come and get with me. If self-esteem is your issue then we were meant to be." This suggests that the singer has a low self-esteem and is drawn to people who are like them.
The bridge section adds a bit of positivity to the song, with the lines "You and I see eye to eye. We stand out in the crowd. There's no one else around." It suggests that while the singer and listener may be rejects, they have found each other and can stand out as a pair.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat song that speaks to the universal feelings of rejection and wanting to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
You seem to be the one who's always in the know.
It appears that you always have the latest news.
I hate to be the one who said, "I told you so."
I don't like to say "I warned you" but I did.
You don't know what I have been through.
You have no idea of my experiences and struggles.
You don't know a thing at all.
You know absolutely nothing.
If desperation's a turn-on then come and get with me.
If being desperate is attractive to you, then let's be together.
If self-esteem is your issue then we were meant to be.
If you struggle with self-worth, then we are a good match.
We're just a couple of rejects on the mend
We are both recovering from failures and mistakes.
Seeing how far we can bend.
We are testing our limits and pushing ourselves to the extreme.
How did you think that you would get away with it?
What made you believe that you could escape the consequences?
Pretend, my friend, that we could be the perfect fit.
Imagine, my friend, that we are the ideal match.
You and I see eye to eye.
You and I agree on many things.
We stand out in the crowd. There's no one else around.
We are unique and different from everyone else.
Contributed by Lauren N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.