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
Pangea
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Lyrics
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It's always something
You told a lie, just aside of feeling nothing
You spend yr Sundays, avoiding trouble
While underground there's a whirlpool humming
Don't say I never, you know it's nothing
I've seen your hands man they couldn't be whiter
Let me know if your there and if your hearts still thumping
Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart
Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart
Get up, and get out
Don't say I never, you know it's nothing
I've seen your hands man they couldn't be whiter
Send a wire, write a letter,
Let me know if your there and if your hearts still thumping
Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart
Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart
Oh oh, and it sounds much better, when sound comes together
If you get this letter, keep it in a box
With all my sox you lost and you found
You used to be around,
Tell me why'd we have to drift apart
(1, 2, 3, 4..)
The song "Pangea" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin portrays a feeling of sadness and confusion over a lost connection between two people who used to be together. The lyrics suggest that the singer had discovered a lie, but didn't confront the person about it. Instead, they avoided trouble and hoped to maintain their relationship. However, the two eventually drifted apart, and now the singer is left wondering why.
The chorus of the song references the ancient supercontinent Pangea, which was comprised of all of the Earth's landmasses. The use of this metaphor emphasizes the idea that the two people were once united, but have since separated. The repetition of the phrase "Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart" highlights the pain and frustration that comes with losing a valuable relationship.
The last verse of the song offers an image of hope that the two people might be able to reconnect. The lyrics reference a box containing lost socks and hint that the person who received the letter used to be around. This suggests that there is still a chance to rekindle the lost connection but acknowledges that it may require effort and communication from both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
It's always something
Life is full of constant challenges and obstacles
It's always something
No matter what, there always seems to be some issue or problem to deal with
You told a lie, just aside of feeling nothing
You were dishonest out of apathy or lack of concern
You spend yr Sundays, avoiding trouble
On weekends, you try to keep away from conflict or issues
While underground there's a whirlpool humming
Beneath the surface, there's tension and pressure building up
Don't say I never, you know it's nothing
I have no problem doing this for you, it's not a big deal
I've seen your hands man they couldn't be whiter
I know you're not guilty, and you're innocent
So send a wire, write a letter,
Reach out to me however you can
Let me know if your there and if your hearts still thumping
Tell me if you're still alive and doing well
Pangea we used to be together, why'd we have to drift apart
We used to be so close, what happened to our friendship?
Get up, and get out
Stop being stagnant and make a change
Oh oh, and it sounds much better, when sound comes together
Things work out best when we're in harmony and united
If you get this letter, keep it in a box
Save this message, treasure our communication
With all my sox you lost and you found
Along with all the socks you misplaced and retrieved
You used to be around,
We used to spend time together
Tell me why'd we have to drift apart
Explain why we grew distant from each other
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Robert Cardwell, Philip Abram Dickey, William Lincoln Knauer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CooKidMcRib
The mid 2000's were the golden days of indie in my opinion
@starshot5172
Not simply an opinion, it's a fact. Today, indie is just a term for music with some vibrato to the guitar. Very little of it is good, and none of it like it used to be.
@knicksfanatic4eva
First heard this song in the mid 2000’s while working at my college’s radio station importing/logging CDs into the computer database. It’s been on my iPod ever since and I still f*cks wit it. I’m a Puerto Rican from NYC whose first love is basketball and Hip-Hop/R&B. I only mention this to emphasize that any aspiring artist should make the music they love. You never know who it will reach and what speakers it’ll be bumpin' from years later!
@tobyclarkthomson8443
Sick video
@bratatat
This is just one of those songs that makes me dance around my room with a hair brush in my hand as a mic, and i dont care if i look like a complete idiot. This song is just too much fun! :D SSLYBY<333
@ssaaiissaann
Let me know that your there and that your heart 's still bumpin' (:
@lookwhatidid312
There's no such thing as "too much music" when it comes to SSLYBY. Love these guys, and the video was more awesome than it should have been.
@loganplourde886
they make great music and they are such cool guys, I asked for chords for step brother city on twitter and they responded the next day. what more could you ask for from a band?
@567eight9
best album in the world
@spaceshipone333
=) Springfield, Missouri. <3