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
Dead Right
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Lyrics
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I just wanna get stuck
I don't wanna get drunk
I just wanna get some
You're gonna lose it
If you don't choose it
You're gonna lose it
Yeah, you're right
But you'll be dead right
Yeah, you look all right
But you're dead right
Yeah, I know we're on a collision course
I know it sucks, and it just gets worse
I know, I know, I know
You're gonna lose it
If you don't choose it
You're gonna lose it
If you don't choose it
You're gonna lose it
If you don't choose it
You're gonna lose it
If you don't choose it
I don't wanna keep up
I just wanna get stuck
The lyrics of "Dead Right" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of an inevitable outcome. The singer of the song is giving up on trying to keep up with the demands of life and instead just wants to get stuck in a moment. They don't want to get drunk, but they do want to get lost in something that makes them feel alive.
The repeated refrain of "you're gonna lose it if you don't choose it" emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's life and making conscious decisions. The singer acknowledges that the choices they make will lead to a specific outcome, and they seem to accept that they may not always make the right choice. The line "yeah, you're right, but you'll be dead right" suggests that being right isn't always worth it if it means sacrificing the joy and passion that make life worth living.
The final lines of the song, "I know we're on a collision course, I know it sucks, and it just gets worse, I know, I know, I know," add a sense of longing and melancholy to the song. The singer is resigned to their fate and knows that things will only continue to get harder from here on out. Overall, "Dead Right" is a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna keep up
I don't want to put in the effort to keep pace with others or society
I just wanna get stuck
I want to find contentment in a stagnant or comfortable state
I don't wanna get drunk
I don't want to escape reality through alcohol or any other substance
I just wanna get some
I just want to enjoy life's simple pleasures without unnecessary complications
You're gonna lose it
If you don't take action or make a decision, you will miss out or suffer consequences
If you don't choose it
If you don't make a decision for yourself, someone or something else will make it for you
Yeah, you're right
I acknowledge and agree with your statement or opinion
But you'll be dead right
Although you may be correct, your lack of action or unwillingness to change will result in undesirable outcomes
Yeah, you look all right
You may appear to be fine on the surface
But you're dead right
But your refusal to take action or make changes is ultimately going to negatively affect you
Yeah, I know we're on a collision course
I am fully aware that our current trajectory will lead to conflict or disaster
I know it sucks, and it just gets worse
I acknowledge that our situation is not ideal and will likely continue to deteriorate
I know, I know, I know
I am fully aware of the reality of the situation
Contributed by Muhammad Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.