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.
Skippin
The Drums Lyrics
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I know you're trying to kill me
'Cuz you're chasing me around town
Until I turn around
Yeah, you're chasing me around town
Until I turn around
I cannot take anymore
Do you want me to come 'round
I know you're trying to kiss me
I know you're really trying to kill me
Cuz' you're driving me around town
In your car
You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground
You're following me 'round town until I turn around
The lyrics of The Drums's song "Skippin" depict a feeling of being chased and trapped by someone. The first verse of the song suggests that the singer is aware that someone is after them with the intention of killing them. The lines "I know you're trying to kill me/Cuz you're chasing me around town/Until I turn around" illustrate this. The chorus emphasizes the singer's inability to endure the situation any further, and the implication that they might need to escape as a means of survival. The lines "I cannot take anymore/Do you want me to skip town/Do you want me to come 'round" bring across this desperation.
The second verse of the song suggests that the person after the singer is someone they're intimate with. The line "I know you're trying to kiss me/I know you're really trying to kill me" bring up the idea of a relationship being suffocating. This is reinforced by the image of the car crash in the following lines, which suggest that the person after the singer is willing to harm themself as well. The final line "You're following me 'round town until I turn around" underscores the idea of the singer being unable to escape.
Overall, the song "Skippin'" is a commentary on toxic relationships and the need to escape them. The lyrics are sung over an upbeat melody, which is an interesting contrast that adds another layer to the song's meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're trying to kill me
The singer feels like their actions might lead to their demise.
'Cuz you're chasing me around town
The singer has a sense of being pursued.
Until I turn around
The act of turning around allows the singer to confront their pursuer.
I cannot take anymore
The artist has reached their limit with whatever situation they're in.
Do you want me to skip town
The artist feels like they might have to leave town in order to escape their pursuer.
Do you want me to come 'round
The singer is considering the idea of returning to their pursuer.
I know you're trying to kiss me
There's a sense of danger or fear associated with this action.
Cuz' you're driving me around town
The artist is being controlled by their pursuer through their movement.
In your car
The car is a symbol of the control that the artist's pursuer has over them.
You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground
The pursuer's actions are becoming increasingly reckless, and could lead to disaster for both of them.
You're following me 'round town until I turn around
The pursuer's actions are relentless, and the singer cannot escape them without confronting them directly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE
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