Referred to by some as ”19th Century Indie pop”, The Brobecks began in Clearfield, Utah. They have released 4 studio albums, their most popular being Violent Things.
SPIN Magazine has referred to them as ”Adorable, intelligent indie-pop.”
BAND MEMBERS INCLUDE:
2003- Present
Dallon Weekes (Frontman/Bass/Songwriting)
2003-2007
Michael Gross (Frontman/Guitar/Songwriting)
2003-2005
Matt Glass (Drums/Production)
Bryan Szymanski (Keyboard)
2003-2004
Casey Durrans (Guitar)
2003-2003
Scott Jones (Frontman/Guitar)
2005-2007
Dave Chisholm (Keyboard/Songwriting)
Nate Leslie (Drums)
2008-2009
Josh Rheault (Keyboard)
Conner Doyle (Guitar)
Drew Davidson (Drums)
2009-2009
Ryan Seaman (Drums)
All of the Drugs
The Brobecks Lyrics
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Keep her awake, Give me a fright,
I don't know what goes through her mind,
When she takes drugs.
All of the lies she tells herself,
Won't be believed by anybody else.
And I can't buy just what she sells,
And she takes her pills, And she tells her lies,
And she breaks my heart, and breaks her word,
But I still act sur-, surprised.
Every kiss she gives away, might be a good time,
But you know, the sad thing is the boys all say,
She's something of a slut.
And she takes her pills, and she tells her lies,
And she breaks my heart, and breaks her word,
But I still act surprised.
The lyrics of The Brobecks's song "All of the Drugs" delve into the experience of being in a relationship with a person who abuses drugs and lies to themselves and their loved ones. The singer is deeply concerned about their partner's drug abuse, which keeps them awake at night and scares them. They cannot understand why their partner would continue this habit despite the harm it causes. The partner's lies are also a source of frustration for the singer because they know that no one else believes them. The singer cannot reconcile their feelings for their partner with their actions, feeling both heartbroken and surprised by their behavior.
The song's theme of drug abuse and its impact on relationships is a common one in music. However, The Brobecks's treatment of it is unique in its frankness and emotional depth. The lyrics convey a sense of genuine concern for the partner's well-being, even as the singer struggles with anger and frustration. The chorus, which repeats the lines "And she takes her pills, and she tells her lies, And she breaks my heart, and breaks her word, But I still act surprised" emphasizes the conflict between the singer's love for their partner and their need for honesty and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
All of the drugs, she takes at night,
The person takes drugs every night, which causes concern for the singer.
Keep her awake, Give me a fright,
The drugs keep the person awake, but it scares the singer.
I don't know what goes through her mind,
The singer is unsure of what the person is thinking when taking the drugs.
When she takes drugs.
The act of taking drugs is concerning for the artist.
All of the lies she tells herself,
The person tells themselves multiple lies.
Won't be believed by anybody else.
No one else believes or is convinced by the person's lies.
And I can't buy just what she sells,
The singer doesn't believe the lies told by the person.
When she tells lies.
The act of telling lies is concerning for the artist.
And she takes her pills, And she tells her lies,
The person takes pills and lies, which hurts the artist.
And she breaks my heart, and breaks her word,
The person's actions betray the artist's trust and hurt them emotionally.
But I still act sur-, surprised.
Even though the singer is aware of the person's actions, they still act surprised, possibly due to denial or hope.
Every kiss she gives away, might be a good time,
The person enjoys kissing multiple people, but it may not mean anything significant.
But you know, the sad thing is the boys all say,
Despite the person enjoying kissing multiple people, others view them negatively.
She's something of a slut.
Others view the person as promiscuous, which is sad for the singer.
Contributed by Parker S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.