The Drums were formed in late 2006. Relocating to New York, The Drums added former Elkland guitarist Adam Kessler on second guitar and NYC born drummer Connor Hanwick (formerly of lo-fi teen pop duo Cape of No Hope) to the line up and set up a month long residency at a small club on the lower east side of Manhattan. They released their debut single Let's Go Surfing on on 15 September 2009, which the Let's Go Surfing Songfacts reports was inspired by Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 presidential election.
In September 2010, guitarist Adam Kessler left the band, Followed by Connor Hanwick in 2012 and Jacob Graham in 2016.
Jonny Pierce is the only remaining member.
2) The Drums is an American experimental band from San Francisco featuring John Dwyer (of Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, Thee Oh Sees) on drums and Anthony Petrovic (Ezee Tiger, Gay Barbarians) on drums.
Book Of Stories
The Drums Lyrics
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And if I know you you're ok
I don't wanna dance anymore
I don't wanna sing anymore
I don't wanna dance anymore we used to sing
I thought I'd be ok till I hit that floor
I thought I'd be fine till I needed more
I thought I'd be okay till I hit that floor
Oh, I need more I need more I need more
I thought my life would get easier
Instead its getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier,
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
My life's a book of short stories,
And we wrote a new one everyday
I don't understand anymore
You don't love me anymore
I don't understand anymore and I can't think
Why can't I let you go?
Why can't I let you go?
Hate you I wanted to hate you
The lyrics of "Book of Stories" by The Drums are about the aftermath of a break-up as the singer navigates a new reality without their former partner. The song is filled with conflicting emotions as the singer reminisces on their past with the ex-lover and their struggles to move on. The opening lines reference photographs on the wall, perhaps alluding to a happy time in the relationship before everything fell apart. The following lyrics suggest that the singer doesn't want to dance or sing anymore, likely due to the fact that doing those things brings back memories of their time together. The repetition of the phrase "I thought I'd be okay till I hit that floor" speaks to the unexpected pain that can come up when trying to move on from a past love.
The chorus is a reflection on how the singer's life has changed since the break-up. They thought it would get easier, but instead, it has become darker and colder without the presence of their loved one. The metaphor of "my life's a book of short stories, and we wrote a new one every day" speaks to how their life and relationship were constantly evolving, but now, they're stuck in a new chapter without their partner. The song ends with the singer expressing their frustration and confusion over why they can't let go of their ex-lover, even though they know they should.
Line by Line Meaning
You're perfect photographs on the wall
Your pictures on my wall look flawless.
And if I know you you're ok
I believe you are doing well, if I know you at all.
I don't wanna dance anymore
I am not interested in dancing anymore.
I don't wanna sing anymore
I am not interested in singing anymore.
I don't wanna dance anymore we used to sing
I do not wish to participate in the activities we used to enjoy.
I thought I'd be ok till I hit that floor
I believed I would be fine until I reached a breaking point.
I thought I'd be fine till I needed more
I thought I would manage until I required more than I currently have.
I thought I'd be okay till I hit that floor
I believed I would be alright until I reached a point of desperation.
Oh, I need more I need more I need more
I require additional support, more than I initially anticipated.
I thought my life would get easier
I anticipated life becoming simpler.
Instead its getting harder, instead it's getting harder
However, life is becoming increasingly challenging.
I thought my life would get easier,
I anticipated life becoming less complicated.
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Unfortunately, life seems to be getting bleaker and colder.
Without you
I am experiencing these challenges alone.
My life's a book of short stories,
My life is like an anthology of brief narratives.
And we wrote a new one everyday
Every day, we added a new story to the collection.
I don't understand anymore
I am confused about my situation now.
You don't love me anymore
I am aware that you no longer have romantic feelings toward me.
I don't understand anymore and I can't think
I am too overwhelmed to comprehend the situation or to focus on anything else.
Why can't I let you go?
I am struggling to move on from our relationship.
Why can't I let you go?
I am unable to detach myself from you.
Hate you I wanted to hate you
I had hoped that I would feel hate towards you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ze Amador
[Verse 1]
Your perfect photographs on the wall
And if I know you, you're okay
I don't wanna dance anymore
I don't wanna sing anymore
I don't wanna dance anymore
We used to sing
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
I thought I'd be fine 'til I needed more
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
Oh, I need more, I need more, I need more, I need more
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
[Verse 2]
My life's a book of short stories
And we wrote a new one everyday
I don't understand anymore
You don't love me anymore
I don't understand anymore and I can't think
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
I thought I'd be fine 'til I needed more
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
Oh, I need more, I need more, I need more, I need more
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
[Outro]
Why can't I let you go?
Why can't I let you go?
Hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you
Hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
Without you
Without you
Without you
Without you
signor parrish
this sounds better than the mastered one
Gabriela Salles
A música deles é ainda mais agradável ao vivo
Matheus Martins
exatamente
Aldebaran Hikari No Musukõ
Banda fenomenal, que apesar de curtir Metal, Psicodélico e progressivo.
Eles me pegaram pelo calcanhar.
Nota 10
Ze Amador
[Verse 1]
Your perfect photographs on the wall
And if I know you, you're okay
I don't wanna dance anymore
I don't wanna sing anymore
I don't wanna dance anymore
We used to sing
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
I thought I'd be fine 'til I needed more
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
Oh, I need more, I need more, I need more, I need more
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
[Verse 2]
My life's a book of short stories
And we wrote a new one everyday
I don't understand anymore
You don't love me anymore
I don't understand anymore and I can't think
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
I thought I'd be fine 'til I needed more
I thought I'd be okay 'til I hit that floor
Oh, I need more, I need more, I need more, I need more
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
[Outro]
Why can't I let you go?
Why can't I let you go?
Hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you
Hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you, I wanted to hate you
[Chorus]
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's getting harder, instead it's getting harder
I thought my life would get easier
Instead it's darker, instead it's getting colder
Without you
Without you
Without you
Without you
Without you
Ana Katryna Cabrini
It seems he´s getting confident every time this song is sung. I thank so much.... !!!!!!!
azul tóxico
Me gusta mas que la versión de estudio ✨🌼
Jesus Aguilar
Cuando va terminando es ese duelo nostálgico que más pega
Daniel Jeffery
I think these guys sound better here (2017) than when I saw them which was I think 2012. They were still very good then but here they seem even more refined
Charlie Conneely
Prob because these guys are legit session musicians. Some of the original drums weren't that experienced with the instruments they played