Regarding the band's name, Adams stated that he "suggested the Cardinals because it was my high school football team". Initially, The Cardinals consisted of Ryan Adams, Brad Pemberton, JP Bowersock, Catherine Popper, and Cindy Cashdollar. The band toured in 2004 and recorded Cold Roses. Cashdollar left in 2005 and was replaced by Jon Graboff.
The band toured worldwide without Cashdollar to promote Cold Roses, and during this period returned to the studio to record their second album, Jacksonville City Nights. Bowersock left after the album was recorded, and was replaced by Neal Casal.
In 2006, Popper left the band and was replaced by Chris Feinstein prior to a European tour in 2006. In 2007, The Cardinals joined Ryan Adams to record his new album, Easy Tiger, and the album's producer, Jamie Candiloro, was added to the lineup on piano. Follow the Lights appeared later in the year, once again produced by Candiloro. The album, Cardinology, was released in October 28, 2008; III/IV followed in 2010.
On December 15, 2009, bassist Chris Feinstein died. A posthumous EP, Class Mythology, featuring Feinstein was released on April 16, 2011
Band members:
Ryan Adams – vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica and banjo (2004–2009)
Brad Pemberton – drums and percussion (2004–2009)
Neal Casal – guitar, piano and vocals (2005–2009)
Jon Graboff – pedal steel, mandolin, guitar and vocals (2005–2009)
Chris Feinstein – bass guitar and vocals (2006–2009); died December 15, 2009
Catherine Popper – bass guitar, vocals and piano (2004–2006)
J. P. Bowersock – guitar (2004–2005)
Cindy Cashdollar – steel guitar, lap steel, guitar and vocals (2004–2005)
Jamie Candiloro – piano and keyboards (2006-2007)
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P.S
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Lyrics
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I ain't never comin' back here again
It's over we're through
Don't ask someone to change,
Don't ask someone to change
Again until you know what you want them to change into
Backed up against the wall,
Somehow you're still shining through
And by the way,
I'm so sorry that I let you down
By the way, it's true
But anyway, someone's always gonna let you down
If not me, then who?
P.S. I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I'm so sorry that I let you down
This is gonna haunt your dreams,
This is gonna haunt your dreams
When you sleep to me
Don't ask someone to change,
Don't ask someone to change
Until you want to around
That mirror back on your own face
Backed up against the wall,
Somehow you're still shining through
And by the way, I'm so sorry that I let you down
By the way, it's true
But anyway, someone's always gonna let you down
Anyway, if not me, then who?
P.S. I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I'm so sorry that I let you down
P.S. I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I'm so sorry that I let you down again
The song "P.S." by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals is about a relationship that has reached its end. The singer declares that he is never coming back and that he and his partner are through. He advises not to ask someone to change until you know what you want them to change into. The singer admits that he has let his partner down and apologizes for it. He also acknowledges that someone is always going to let you down, but he is sorry that he has done it again. The lyrics suggest that the end of a relationship can be a haunting experience, but that there is still something shining through even when backed up against the wall.
The song seems to be about personal responsibility and self-awareness. The singer advises not to ask someone else to change until you know what you want them to change into, implying that we must know ourselves and our desires before trying to shape someone else. He also encourages looking at ourselves in the mirror before asking others to change. Ultimately, the song suggests that while disappointment and letdowns are inevitable in relationships, we must take responsibility for our actions and strive to improve ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
P.S. I ain't never comin' back,
I am never going to return or come back again.
I ain't never comin' back here again
I'm never going to return to this place again.
It's over we're through
Our relationship or whatever we had together is finished.
Don't ask someone to change,
Do not request someone to change.
Don't ask someone to change
Do not ask someone to change their behavior or habits.
Again until you know what you want them to change into
Wait until you are sure what you want them to change to before saying anything.
Backed up against the wall,
Feeling cornered or stuck in a difficult situation.
Somehow you're still shining through
But despite the adversity, you're still managing to look positive or hopeful.
And by the way,
By the way or incidentally,
I'm so sorry that I let you down
I apologize for disappointing you or not meeting your expectations.
By the way, it's true
What I said earlier is correct or true.
But anyway, someone's always gonna let you down
No matter what, someone is bound to let you down or disappoint you.
If not me, then who?
If I am not the one to disappoint you, then who will?
This is gonna haunt your dreams,
This experience or situation will continue to bother or disturb you even when you're sleeping.
When you sleep to me
When you go to bed and think about me or this situation.
Until you want to around
Don't request someone to change their behavior until you're prepared to change yourself.
That mirror back on your own face
Reflect on your behavior or actions first before criticizing others.
P.S. I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I apologize for letting you down another time.
I'm so sorry that I let you down
I apologize for not meeting your expectations.
P.S. I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I apologize for letting you down again.
I'm so sorry that I let you down again
I apologize for not fulfilling your expectations another time.
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Written by: RYAN ADAMS
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