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.
Hard To Love
The Drums Lyrics
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Tell me why when you look me in the eye
Why do I feel like I want to die
I've been at work all day in the pouring rain
Just to give you something you'll forget
And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love
And I would never leave you, but you're hard to love
And I don't know why after all this time
Every single song I sing is about you
And you walk away, you just walk away
But I still make your bed
And you still leave me for dead
And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love
And I would never leave you, but you're hard to love
And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love
And I would never leave you, but you're hard to love
The lyrics to The Drums's song Hard To Love express the complexity of a relationship that is difficult to handle. The singer expresses his frustration with his partner's indifference towards him even though he has put in a great deal of effort in the relationship. The first verse refers to the singer's feeling of hopelessness despite putting in all the hard work for someone who does not appreciate or value him. He wonders why he still feels so strongly towards this person who seems to take him for granted.
The singer's frustration is further evident in the second verse. He sings about how every song he writes is about this person, even though they continue to walk away from him. He expresses his disappointment in how little they appreciate what he does for them, making him feel like he is always at their disposal. The chorus of the song is a repetition of the statement, "And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love, and I would never leave you, but you're hard to love." This indicates the singer's conflicting emotions - he loves this person but is also fed up with how they treat him.
Overall, the song talks about a relationship that is beyond repair, where one person's indifference has resulted in frustration and resentment. It is an honest and heartbreaking portrayal of a relationship that is no longer worth holding on to.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha ha
The singer begins the song with a sarcastic laugh, almost as if to mask his pain and frustration.
Tell me why when you look me in the eye
The singer is questioning why he feels such inner turmoil when he looks into the eyes of the person he loves.
Why do I feel like I want to die
The singer's emotions are so intense that he feels overwhelmed and as if he would rather not exist.
I've been at work all day in the pouring rain
The singer has worked hard to provide for his loved one, even in difficult circumstances like being out in the rain.
Just to give you something you'll forget
Despite his efforts, the singer feels that his loved one does not appreciate or remember what he does for them.
And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love
The singer wants to make it clear that he does not hate the person he loves, but acknowledges that it is difficult to love them when their actions cause him so much pain.
And I would never leave you, but you're hard to love
The singer desires to stay committed to his loved one, even though they make it challenging for him to do so.
And I don't know why after all this time
Despite being in a relationship for a significant amount of time, the singer still struggles to understand his emotions towards his loved one.
Every single song I sing is about you
The singer's emotions towards his loved one permeate every aspect of his life, even his music.
And you walk away, you just walk away
The singer's loved one has a tendency to leave and abandon him.
But I still make your bed
Even though the singer's loved one leaves him, he continues to make their bed as a symbol of his commitment.
And you still leave me for dead
Despite the singer's efforts, his loved one's actions leave him feeling emotionally empty and devastated.
And I would never hate you, but you're hard to love
The singer reiterates that he does not hate his loved one, but they make it incredibly difficult for him to show them love.
And I would never leave you, but you're hard to love
The singer reaffirms his commitment to stay with his loved one despite their challenging behavior.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE
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