Tahita & Andy formed the band in 2005. Mutual friends introduced vocalist Tahita Bulmer and producer Andy Spence, who shared a love of punk rock and dance music. The founding pair began writing together, originally only for Bulmer to perform. Spence later assumed a larger role when they decided to form a proper band, and the duo recruited Lou Hayter (keyboards), Igor Volk (bass) and Sarah Jones (drums). The band released two limited edition 7" singles ("The Get Go" and "Ice Cream") on indie label Tirk Recordings before being discovered by more established Australian label Modular Recordings, and signing a worldwide deal.
The band's name came from lead singer Bulmer's desire to be a part of a club or team at school. Her original idea for the band name was the more concise "Pony Club", which she describes as "quirky and kinky and fun". A pre-existing Irish band had already claimed the name, and the prefix "New Young" was added to reflect that the band are "a newer, younger and kinkier Pony Club"
In 2013 Tahita & Andy continued on without Lou & Sarah as NYPC.
Chaos
New Young Pony Club Lyrics
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The world is in your wake
Revving up for your snow white side show
That never deviates
You've got the people singing
La la la
Strung out on your Midas moment
La la la
Whitewash on your life as the lights go down
Oh no
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
Oh no
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
You like a little chaos
We like a little thrill
Don't take the breaks that were meant to save us
Make life a bitter pill
You've got us lining up, line on line
You've got us lining up, line on line
For the answers you wake up with
Oh no
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
Oh no
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
Line on line
You've got us lining up (line on line)
You've got us lining up, line on line
You've got us lining up (line on line)
You've got us lining up
You've got us lining up
Oh noooo
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
Oh noooooooo
The things you'll never know
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
Oh no
Oh no
The things you'll never know
The lyrics of New Young Pony Club's "Chaos" seem to be addressing an individual who is living life on the edge, constantly seeking thrills and excitement. The song starts by describing this person's love for their motor, and the fact that the world seems to be at their feet. They are constantly revving up for their next big adventure, never deviating from their snow-white side show. This person has a strong allure and charisma, illustrated by the fact that they have crowds of people singing and strung out on their "Midas moment."
The chorus of the song then takes a darker turn, with the repeated phrase "Oh no, the things you'll never know." The person being addressed may be living life in the fast lane, but there are some things they will never be able to understand or experience. The song is urging them to take a step back and consider what they are really looking for out of life. The repetitive questioning of what the answer is suggests a sense of desperation and confusion, as if the person in question is unsure of what they are truly seeking.
The second verse continues the theme of the chorus, with the person being addressed being told that they like a little chaos and that they are making life a bitter pill for others. They are encouraged to take the brakes that were meant to save them and instead embrace the thrill of the moment. The repeated line "You've got us lining up" suggests that this person has a certain amount of power over others, whether it be their charisma or their recklessness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Chaos" seem to be a commentary on the allure of living life dangerously, and the potential consequences that come with it. The repeated questioning of what the answer is suggests a sense of confusion and searching for something more meaningful, while also acknowledging the thrill of living life on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
You like your motor on
You enjoy the rush and excitement of life.
The world is in your wake
You leave an impact on everything around you.
Revving up for your snow white side show
You're preparing for your performance, with everything pristine and perfect.
That never deviates
You stick to your plan and never deviate from it.
You've got the people singing
You have a magnetic charm that draws people towards you.
La la la
Your charm is so strong that people are speechless.
Strung out on your Midas moment
People are addicted to the high point of your life.
Whitewash on your life as the lights go down
As you're losing your grip on life's high points, you try to cover up the truth.
Oh no
This is bad.
The things you'll never know
There are countless things you will never understand.
You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer
You're living in the moment and don't know how to handle the future.
You've got the instinct, tell me what's the answer
You follow your gut feelings, but aren't sure of the outcome.
You like a little chaos
You thrive on a bit of disorder and unpredictability.
We like a little thrill
The rest of us also enjoy a bit of excitement.
Don't take the breaks that were meant to save us
Don't ruin the things that were built to help us when things get out of control.
Make life a bitter pill
You're causing pain and discomfort in our lives.
You've got us lining up, line on line
We're following your lead and forming a queue because of you.
Oh noooooooo
This is even worse.
You've got us lining up
You've created a crowd that's following blindly.
Contributed by Aubrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IntoTheMindlessAbyss
So god damn underrated! Holy shit! I fucking love the album 'The Optimist'! I feel insanely privileged having to hear this in its entirety. There are so much more songs that are as awesome as this, like 'Dolls' for a more upbeat song, 'Oh Cherie', a slower paced song to unwind to and my favorite touching track 'Before the Light.' That song alone is very haunting in it's own beautiful way. If you liked this song, check out the others I've mentioned.
Speely 76
Things I need to know: How the outfits were so good, how Tahita's moves are so perfect, whether Andy Spence matched his outfit to his Telecaster or vice-versa, and why this band didn't blow up bigger. (The things I'll never know.)
landoman1604
Great song! Reminds me of the good old independent days...
La La
Such a shame they disbanded after this album. I loved this sound. They really had something special that they lost when they split into only two.
Ty Bulmer
We were always two in terms of the songwriting. Everything was always Tahita and Andy if you like at the credits. 🤷🏽♀️
SlowDIIV
@Ty Bulmer maybe, but Lou Hayter and Sarah Jones were an important part of the band's stage presence and sound. And Sarah is a good damn drummer ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
leogrl25
love this song!!!
Leocadia Joanna
me too!
dysko_lija
finally i found it, love this song!!!
José A. Marín
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