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
You Could Write a Book
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Lyrics
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How'd you get so smart?
Wax and candles and burning cobwebs.
I guess you broke my heart
But then sometimes I think that's all it's there for.
Oooh, Oooh
It's goodnight to the sunlight,
To the fruit trees.
I'm alright.
We need to proof read,
So the publisher agrees
That you could write a novel
Tonight.
When you get that look,
It makes me know you're really thinking.
About to read your book,
But first I think I need to learn how to read you.
Oooh, Oooh
It's goodnight to the sunlight,
To the fruit trees.
I'm alright.
We need to proof read,
So the publisher agrees
That you could write a novel
You could write a novel.
You could write a novel,
Tonight.
Woah-oowoah
Woah-oowoah
Tonight
The lyrics of You Could Write a Book by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin seem to be about a person struggling to understand their love interest. The song opens with the line "How'd you get so smart?" which suggests that the singer is awed by the intellect of their partner. However, as the song progresses, the singer admits that they sometimes feel that their heart has been broken by this person.
The lyrics also mention "wax and candles and burning cobwebs" which adds a mysterious and romantic undertone to the song. This could be interpreted as the singer being enchanted by their partner, even though they don't fully understand them. The chorus talks about the ability of the love interest to write a book, suggesting that they have a complex and interesting personality.
Ultimately, the song seems to be a tribute to the complexity of human relationships. The singer is in awe of their partner's intellect but is struggling to fully understand them, which adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How'd you get so smart?
Your intelligence is a mystery to me, but I am impressed
Wax and candles and burning cobwebs.
You have unusual and unconventional methods for gaining knowledge
I guess you broke my heart
You've hurt me emotionally
But then sometimes I think that's all it's there for.
I wonder if my heart only exists for me to feel heartache
It's goodnight to the sunlight, To the fruit trees.
The day is over and nature is settling down for the night
I'm alright.
I am content with the current state of things
We need to proof read, So the publisher agrees
We need to refine our work so it can be published successfully
That you could write a novel Tonight.
You have the talent and potential to create something great even in a short amount of time
When you get that look, It makes me know you're really thinking.
Your expression indicates that you are deeply reflective
About to read your book, But first I think I need to learn how to read you.
I want to understand you better before trying to interpret your thoughts
You could write a novel.
You have the capability to produce a substantial piece of writing
You could write a novel, Tonight.
Your potential for creativity knows no bounds and you could accomplish it in a brief time frame
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.