The band's debut album, "Meet Me At The Muster Station" (released October 5, 2010), was reviewed favorably (8.1) by Pitchfork Media, who called it "a compact debut that nonetheless feels momentously epic". As well, their track "Facelove" received an 8 and was branded "Best New Music" by Pitchfork Media.
PS I Love You's "Meet Me at Muster Station" received Exclaim!'s No. 4 spot for Top Pop & Rock Albums of 2010. Writer Alex Hudson describes the band's debut as "fully formed." Hudson goes on to say, "this Kingston duo delivers its catchy hooks with brute force, pummelling listeners with fuzzy guitars and thundering rhythms."
Meet Me At The Muster Station Part 2
PS I Love You Lyrics
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one more chance is all that i wanted
to make things right not to make things go worse than i could have imagined
that night on the ferry blah blah blah we're living on the bottom of the lake and we split into two and if it wasn't dead i could find you again "
In these lyrics, PS I Love You captures a moment of vulnerability and regret. The singer admits to being a little drunk and feeling incredibly awkward, perhaps suggesting that they have a difficult time expressing themselves or connecting with others. Despite this, they desperately crave one more chance to make things right, implying that they have made mistakes in their relationships or interactions.
The reference to "that night on the ferry" suggests a specific event that holds significance for the singer. The exact details are not provided, as indicated by the use of "blah blah blah," but it is clear that this memory has left a lasting impact. The phrase "we're living on the bottom of the lake" creates a vivid image of being submerged in troubles or difficulties.
The line "we split into two" could signify a breaking apart or drifting away from someone important. It could refer to a fractured relationship, perhaps a friendship or romantic partnership, which has caused a sense of loss and disconnection for the singer. The mention of it not being "dead" suggests that there is still a glimmer of hope or potential for reconciliation.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of longing, regret, and the desire for redemption. The singer recognizes their own shortcomings and the potential for things to have gone even worse than anticipated. They are seeking another opportunity to make amends, to heal the divide, and to find the person or relationship they have lost. The lyrics evoke a melancholic atmosphere, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and the often messy nature of our interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
a little bit drunk and a lot awkward
I was slightly intoxicated and extremely uncomfortable
one more chance is all that i wanted
I only wished for an additional opportunity
to make things right not to make things go worse than i could have imagined
My intention was to rectify the situation without exacerbating it beyond my wildest imagination
that night on the ferry blah blah blah we're living on the bottom of the lake and we split into two
During that evening on the ferry, irrelevant details aside, we metaphorically became submerged at the lake's floor and drifted apart
and if it wasn't dead i could find you again
If our relationship wasn't completely destroyed, I would be able to locate you once more
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