They are often associated with Australian labelmates The Lucksmiths and twee pop band Tullycraft, and Pitchfork Media described their work as "music to hold hands to."
Both Charles and James were raised in Olympia, Washington, home of K Records and Kill Rock Stars, and they soaked up a thriving indie music scene. Before convening Math and Physics Club they were in a band called Drive Car Girl (named after a Beat Happening song). Kevin played in a number of bands in Connecticut and Massachusetts before moving to Seattle, including a stint with a soul band called Soulwork. Kevin is the singer and co-leader of the band Central Services. Violinist Saundrah Humphrey left Math and Physics Club in December 2007, though it is reported on the band's unofficial myspace site that she may record with the band in the future.
Math and Physics Club can be seen as musical descendants of C86 and Sarah Records although no formal connection exists.
Holidays and Saturdays
Math and Physics Club Lyrics
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We can lift this weight above our head
I can come and visit you up there
Holidays and Saturdays
Afternoons with picnics in the park
Swimming pools and croquet on the lawn
Staying up and talking until dawn
We can bear this burden, I'm not scared
We can lift this weight above our head
I can come and visit you up there
Holidays and Saturdays
The lyrics of Holidays and Saturdays by Math and Physics Club are about the beauty of companionship and the joy of spending time with friends. The opening lines, "We can bear this burden, I'm not scared, We can lift this weight above our head" signify that life can sometimes be challenging, but with the support of loved ones, one can overcome any obstacle. The singer then goes on to say, "I can come and visit you up there, Holidays and Saturdays." This line suggests that the person being referred to is not someone who lives close by, but the two friends value their time together so much that they make an effort to see each other on holidays and weekends.
The following lines describe the activities they indulge in when they do get together. "Afternoons with picnics in the park, Swimming pools and croquet on the lawn, Staying up and talking until dawn" are indicative of carefree days that are filled with merriment and laughter. The fact that the singer wants to spend time with their friend doing these leisurely activities highlights the importance of such experiences in life. The last verse echoes the first, emphasizing their willingness to face any difficulty as long as they have each other and the promise of spending Holidays and Saturdays together.
Line by Line Meaning
We can bear this burden, I'm not scared
We can handle the difficulties we are facing and I'm not afraid to face them.
We can lift this weight above our head
We can overcome this challenge easily.
I can come and visit you up there
I can come and spend time with you in a happier place.
Holidays and Saturdays
These are the times when we can relax and enjoy life.
Afternoons with picnics in the park
We spend our afternoons enjoying picnics in the park.
Swimming pools and croquet on the lawn
We have fun swimming and playing croquet on the lawn.
Staying up and talking until dawn
We enjoy each other's company so much that we stay up talking until dawn.
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