The band formed in 2006, and appeared on a compilation, The Kids At The Club, later that year. In April 2007, Pocketbooks played the first ever Indietracks event on a 1950s steam railway in Derbyshire. This show coincided with the release of the band's debut single, Cross The Line, on Atomic Beat Records. A year later, Pocketbooks released an EP Waking UP on Make Do And Mend Records.
The band's first album, Flight Paths, was released in July 2009 on How Does it Feel To be Loved?. The album contains the single Footsteps and the track Fleeting Moments, which appears on the Rough Trade Shops Indiepop '09 compilation.
The second Pocketbooks album, Carousel, was released in September 2011 on Odd Box Records, preceeded by the single Promises, Promises. The band were joined for the album recording by violin players from A Little Orchestra.
Pocketbooks have played live shows across the UK, Europe and the United States, including festival appearances at Offset, Indietracks and Rip It Up, and popfests in London, Edinburgh, New York and San Francisco.
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Every Good Time We Ever Had
Pocketbooks Lyrics
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Queuing outside for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soft toys, Beach Boys, corduroy flares
Kissing for hours
Up on Crystal Drive
Well I wrote down all the good times
Crystal Drive
As the years go by, I won't change my mind
We got a motorboat lost in a land-locked harbour
Did a karaoke turn you regretted after
Left your gran and granddad in fits of laughter
And you said at the time
That I'd just forget everything
And you'd never understand
But I wrote this list down
Every good time we ever had
We did a politics course in the last semester
They threw you in the lake in my favourite sweater
You wrote you loved me in your final letter
But in the very next line
You said I'd just forget everthing
And you'd never understand
But I wrote this list down
Every good time we ever had
The song, "Every Good Time We Ever Had" by Pocketbooks, is nostalgic and reflective. It takes the listener on a trip down memory lane, documenting the memorable experiences the singer shared with their loved one. The first verse refers to their wild youth, the second verse touching on their college days.
In the first verse, the lyrics mention "Hilltops, snowdrops, late night dares/Queuing outside for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs/Soft toys, Beach Boys, corduroy flares/Kissing for hours up on Crystal Drive." "Hilltops" and "snowdrops" may allude to the beauty of the surroundings and experiencing life to the fullest. "Late-night dares" convey the reckless spirit of their youth. "Queuing outside for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs" suggests a shared love of music, and "Soft toys, Beach Boys, corduroy flares" paint a picture of the style and trends of their time. The chorus comes in, and the singer shares that they have written all their good times on Crystal Drive down, and they won't forget them as life goes on.
The second verse tells of their college days. The lyrics read, "We got a motorboat lost in a land-locked harbor/Did a karaoke turn you regretted after/Left your gran and granddad in fits of laughter." These are three separate incidents that were memorable, even though they were not life-changing. The singer reassures their loved one that they have written them all down in a list, every good time they shared.
In conclusion, "Every Good Time We Ever Had" is a song about the small moments that create happiness in life. The singer has taken the time to recognize the importance of cherishing every good memory and writes them down to never forget.
Line by Line Meaning
Hilltops, snowdrops, late night dares
Memorable, adventurous moments that happened during the late hours of the day amidst some natural scenery.
Queuing outside for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Waiting in line for a popular band to start playing, anticipating a memorable performance.
Soft toys, Beach Boys, corduroy flares
Relaxing with some plush, cuddly objects and listening to some classic tunes in comfortable, vintage clothing.
Kissing for hours up on Crystal Drive
Passionate, long-lasting physical contact between two individuals, taking place in a particular location called Crystal Drive.
Well I wrote down all the good times
Recording all the memorable experiences that are worth remembering and cherishing.
Crystal Drive as the years go by, I won't change my mind
As time passes, the value and importance of the experiences and memories associated with Crystal Drive would remain unchanged and constant.
We got a motorboat lost in a land-locked harbour
Getting lost or stuck in an unexpected location with a specific type of watercraft which is not suitable in that area.
Did a karaoke turn you regretted after
Performing a particular act, in this case singing at a karaoke, which was not well-received or generated regret later on.
Left your gran and granddad in fits of laughter
Leaving one's grandparents in a state of uncontrollable and hysterical laughter, probably due to an event or situation that is goofy or comedic in nature.
And you said at the time that I'd just forget everything
Expressing a concern or fear that the other person would eventually forget about the good times they shared and the memories they had made together.
And you'd never understand but I wrote this list down
Feeling that the other person may not fully appreciate or comprehend the significance of the experience, therefore documenting the events and emotions on a list for future reference.
We did a politics course in the last semester
Attending a course or module related to studying the government, public policies, or other related subjects, prior to graduation.
They threw you in the lake in my favourite sweater
Engaging in a playful or humorous physical act of throwing someone into a body of water while wearing their favourite article of clothing.
You wrote you loved me in your final letter
Expressing a deep and genuine feeling of affection towards the other person, via a letter sent at the conclusion of a certain phase or stage.
But in the very next line you said I'd just forget everything
Contrasting the previous statement with a note of pessimism or negativity, suggesting that the other person's caring or loving sentiments may be forgotten or disregarded.
And you'd never understand but I wrote this list down
Reiterating the importance of documenting the memories and experiences shared, as the other person may not be able to fully appreciate or understand their significance.
Every good time we ever had
Collecting and preserving all of the positive, fun, or meaningful experiences shared with the other person.
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.