Their full-length album Broom, independently released in 2005, received good reviews from Spin Magazine and they are now signed with Polyvinyl Record Co..
Spin Magazine praised SSLYBY in an October issue, and recently, SSLYBY released a split record with Michael Holt of San Francisco cult band the Mommyheads on Catbird Records.
In February 2006, the band went on tour with Secretly Canadian band Catfish Haven.
The band's second LP, Pershing, was released in April 2008 on Polyvinyl. Its third album, Let It Sway, was released in August 2010 by Polyvinyl. A fourth album, a collection of 26 songs both new and old, is expected to be released in October 2011
Back in the Saddle
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Lyrics
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I got sixteen friends down, let's ride
We're gonna bomb the battlefield mall,
we're gonna take you down
We're gonna build a street that's perfect,
we're gonna make it last
We're comin' around
Up from the ground
from my mouth
We've got the sound
Gonna give it out
And when we die the world won't end
Just keep on drinkin' 'til it spins
Colors abound
Gonna sell 'em out
Just wanna know you, what's wrong with that
We'll take you anywhere, but you know we're coming back
Just wanna know what's wrong with you
You're right across the street and I don't know what to do
I never told you what I want to do
that I always knew you always knew
I wanna show you what we're gonna do
that I always knew you always knew
Just wanna show you what I know, I know it's right
If I touch you once tonight it could turn to everytime
Now that I told you, gonna make it right
Gonna start tonight
We're comin' around, we got the sound, be on our side
Everytime!
The song "Back in the Saddle" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin seems to be about a group of friends who are determined to make a change or a statement of some kind. The lyrics suggest that they are willing to take action and fight against popular consumerist culture, as they plan to "bomb the battlefield mall." However, they also have a positive intention to create something beautiful and lasting with their combined efforts - "We're gonna build a street that's perfect, we're gonna make it last."
The song also touches on the theme of unrequited love, as the singer yearns to be noticed by someone across the street, but is uncertain of how to approach them. The line "I never told you what I want to do… I wanna show you what we're gonna do" suggests that the singer has big plans for their future and they want to share those dreams with this person.
Overall, the song is a mix of rebellion, hope, and longing. The upbeat and catchy melody paired with the insightful and relatable lyrics create a memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the Saddle, White Nights
Let's get started, it's time to ride and take on the night.
I got sixteen friends down, let's ride
I have a group of supportive friends with me, let's go ahead and do what we plan.
We're gonna bomb the battlefield mall, we're gonna take you down
We're going to destroy the symbol of consumerism and ideologies that are against us.
We're gonna build a street that's perfect, we're gonna make it last
We will create a perfect world for ourselves and ensure that it lasts forever.
We're comin' around, Up from the ground, Straight to your heart now, from my mouth
We are coming to express ourselves directly, with all our hearts.
We've got the sound, Gonna give it out
We have the music and energy that we will spread among the people.
And when we die the world won't end, Just keep on drinkin' 'til it spins
The world will continue even after we're gone, so don't stop enjoying and living life.
Colors abound, Gonna sell 'em out
We have so many different ideas and expressions, we're going to spread them and share them with others.
Just wanna know you, what's wrong with that
We want to connect with you and get to know you, there's nothing wrong with that.
We'll take you anywhere, but you know we're coming back
We're open to exploring and showing you different experiences, but we'll always come back to our roots.
Just wanna know what's wrong with you
We're curious about why you think and act the way you do, can we talk about it?
You're right across the street and I don't know what to do
We're close and yet so far away, what can we do to bridge the gap?
I never told you what I want to do, that I always knew you always knew
I never expressed what I wanted to do, but I believe you always knew and understood me.
I wanna show you what we're gonna do, that I always knew you always knew
I want to demonstrate and share with you what we're planning to do, because I believe you already know and support us.
Just wanna show you what I know, I know it's right
I want to prove to you that what I know and believe is right and has value.
If I touch you once tonight it could turn to everytime
If we have a meaningful connection tonight, it could turn into something long-lasting and impactful.
Now that I told you, gonna make it right, Gonna start tonight
Now that I've expressed myself, I'm going to make things right and start working towards our goals.
We're comin' around, we got the sound, be on our side, Everytime!
We're coming with our music and energy, and we hope you'll join us and support us every time we come around.
Writer(s): John Cardwell, William Knauer, Philip Dickey Copyright: Little Fiasco
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.