Zammuto and de Jong met through a friend in New York City. Sharing similar interests but different backgrounds in acoustic music and found sound, Zammuto and de Jong took their sonic experiments to the studio. Eventually, with some urging by Tom Steinle of Tomlab Records, they created what would become their debut record, 'Thought for Food', in 2002. Within a year, the Books relocated to Hot Springs, NC, and recorded and released 'The Lemon of Pink'. With a lot of favorable word of mouth and critical buzz from the first two records, the Books relocated again in winter of 2004 and recorded in an old Victorian home in North Adams, MA. With the release of 'Lost and Safe' in April of 2005, the Books prepared to tour with their unique blend of samples and acoustic music. All three Books albums were released on Tomlab Records.
One of the most unique aspects of the band was the video compositions which play during their live performances. Video was synched with the music and provide visuals to coincide with the many found-sounds the band employs. According to the band, much of the video was pulled from home movies and ephemeral films bought from thrift stores. For example, on the track entitled 'A Cold Freezin' Night', the many audio samples were pulled from Tiger Electronics Talkboy tapes also acquired from thrift stores.
In the late 2000s, The Books announced the addition of a third member of the band, who plays violin, guitar, and electronics. In August 2010, their final album entitled 'The Way Out' was released on Temporary Residence. 2012 saw a compilation release 'A Dot in Time.'
In early 2012, Nick Zammuto announced the end of the duo and the beginning of his solo project Zammuto. Subsequently, Paul de Jong released two solo albums.
P.S
The Books Lyrics
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Remember that I'll always be in love with you
Treasure these few words till we're together
Keep all my love forever
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
As I write this letter, send my love to you
Remember that I'll always be in love with you
I'll be coming home again to you, love
And till the day I do, love, you, you, you, you
The Books' song PS is a beautiful and heartfelt love letter sung in the form of a song. The lyrics convey a deep and abiding love for someone who is far away, expressing longing and the promise of future reunion. The first stanza speaks of writing a letter and sending love, with the singer promising to always love the recipient. The second stanza reiterates this promise, while also expressing a desire to be reunited with the beloved. The repetition of "you, you, you" at the end of each stanza underscores the singular focus of the singer's love and devotion.
The song is notable for its simple and direct lyrical style, which conveys a powerful message of love and longing without resorting to overt sentimentality. The use of repetition throughout the song is also effective in reinforcing the central theme of the song. The stripped-down production and use of acoustic guitar augment the emotional resonance of the lyrics, creating a poignant and affecting love song.
Line by Line Meaning
As I write this letter, send my love to you
As I put my feelings into writing and convey my emotions through this letter, I want you to feel my love and know how much I care for you.
Remember that I'll always be in love with you
I want you to remember that my love for you will never fade away no matter what happens in the future.
Treasure these few words till we're together
I hope these few heartfelt words will bring you comfort and happiness until we meet again.
Keep all my love forever
Please hold onto all the love I have for you and keep it with you forever.
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
As an additional note, I want to emphasize that I love you with all my heart and soul, repeatedly and continuously.
I'll be coming home again to you, love
I promise to come back to you, my love, to be by your side again and make our love stronger.
And till the day I do, love, you, you, you, you
Until the day I return to you, my love, my heart will always belong to you, and my love will never diminish.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Jenkins, Johnny Mercer
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