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.
I Wanna
The Drums Lyrics
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And life want to give me another chance
To do what a chinese guy will never try
That's why they live a longer life
That's why they live a longer life
Veo una moto y una bicicleta
Me lanzo a un precipicio amarrado por los pies
Por ser tan idiota es que todo me pasa
Voy a intentar algo de loco
Construye una rampa, yo hago el resto
Si no caigo en el agua atravieso la pared
Y puede que muera si me equivoco
And I wanna WA, And I wanna WA
And life want to give me another chance
To do what a chinese guy will never try
That's why they live a longer life
A todo aquel que no quiera vivir
El lunes lo vamos a mandar para marte
A todo aquel que no quiera vivir
El lunes lo vamos a mandar para marte
A todo aquel que no quiera vivir
El lunes lo vamos a mandar para marte
A todo aquel que no quiera vivir
El lunes lo vamos a mandar
Let the party begin!
Don´t do it!
And I wanna WA, And I wanna WA
And life want to give me another chance
To do what a chinese guy will never try
That's why they live a longer life
Huele a costilla, clavícula rota
La hazaña sólo huele a hueso roto
Huele a yeso desde la cabeza hasta los pies
Y todo lo que pienso es peligroso
And life want to give me another chance
To do what a chinese guy will never try
That's why they live a longer life
Famoso en las redes yo no sé tú
Todo lo que invento es un desastre
Pongo mi vida en peligro solamente por un view
Dejo la piel en la calle por un like
The Drums's song I Wanna is a song about a relationship that has gone too far, and the regret one feels for letting it get to that point. The singer wishes they had never taken the relationship so far, but the other person keeps pushing and saying things they don't want to hear. The singer fears that if they stay near the other person, it will rip their head apart. The lyrics also express a desire to be something more, but feeling like they're nowhere near where they want to be. The phrase "it's never gonna be that way" is repeated throughout the song, indicating a sense of finality or acceptance that the relationship will never be the same.
Musically, the song is characterized by its upbeat tempo and hook-filled chorus. The drums and bass guitar create a driving rhythm, while the guitar and synthesizer provide a bright, poppy melody. The vocals are sung with a sense of urgency, conveying the singer's desperation to escape the situation.
Overall, I Wanna is a song about the turmoil of a relationship that has gone too far, and the longing to be something more while feeling trapped in the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a time when I wish there were no words for it
Sometimes I wish I didn't have to find the right words to express my feelings
There's a moment when I think it's gone too far
Sometimes I feel like things have gone too far and there's no turning back
When I couldn't get round to even think of it
There are times when I'm so overwhelmed that I can't even think about my feelings
I wish I hadn't taken this so far
I regret letting things escalate to this point
But you said it
But then you said something that changed everything
I never wanted to hear it
I didn't want to hear what you had to say
You knew I couldn't bear it
You knew that what you were saying would hurt me
But still you kept on sharing it
But you kept talking, even though you knew it was painful for me
I've got a fortified right to fear it
I have a right to be afraid, because I know this time it's serious
'Cause I know this time you mean it
Because I know that this time you're serious
If you ever place yourself near me
If you ever come close to me again
It's gonna rip my head apart
It's going to hurt me deeply
'Cause, it's all I want to be I realize I'm nowhere near it
Because what I want to be, I know I'm not even close to achieving
It's all I want to be but I still grab my chance
I still hope to achieve what I want, so I keep trying
It's all I want to see I see the gap but I won't clear it
I acknowledge that there's still distance between me and what I want, but I'm not doing anything to bridge that gap
It's all I want to take it's in my reach but I can't feel it
I know what I want is within my reach, but I don't feel like I can grasp it
It's never gonna be that way
Things will never be like they were before
'Cause every time I'll do it my own way
Because I will always do things in my own way, regardless of what others suggest
Today I took a look at my possessions
I took a moment to reflect on my belongings
Piled up in a room I didn't know
I realized that there were things in that room that I didn't even recognize anymore
This morning I woke up with no discretion
I woke up without any self-control
I wish you hadn't taken it so far
I regret that you allowed things to go so far
I wanted you to hear it
I wanted you to listen to what I had to say
You took it in your stride
You accepted what I said without getting upset
And now you're disappearing
But now you're distancing yourself from me
It's never gonna be the same
Things can never go back to the way they were
There's nothing I could ever say
There's nothing I can do to change the situation
You can pin me to the chair and make me stay
You can try to make me stay, but I won't be happy about it
To prove to you that it's ok
I can't prove to you that everything is alright
It doesn't matter what you say
Your words won't change how I feel
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Vladimir Pilarte Concepción
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thepunkbackdoor
This gives me old singles vibes from the early years, I love it it
Thepunkbackdoor
And mind you I love the latest stuff too, but it feels good to get this vibe back
Crystal Lucero
Yassss! I’m like 5 seconds in and I thought that too!
Løw
Im the 69th like noice
doubletimeoli
that's what I thought too
J O
My thoughts exactly wow
A
Hey Jonny I just wanted to say you’re an inspiration and your music was always there for me during the hardest times of my life. I remember hearing you on the University of Miami radio station and hearing you talk about performing Encyclopedia, which btw is still my favorite work of yours. I can’t pretend and I hope Time Doesn’t Change Him still remind me of my college years, and still give me a punch to the throat. I wanted to thank you for your music and I hope life has treated you well! Your music has meant a lot to me and helped my healing process for the last 10 years. Thank you!
Rushmore
How cool that you guys are back, and even with such a cool song! Good luck with your future tracks!
iOn wanna know
He is alone in the band now.
Rushmore
@iOn wanna know Oh, I honestly don't know how to react to this.