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' Town
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 to The Drums' song Skippin' Town tell a story of someone who feels pursued and threatened by another person. The opening lines, "I know you're trying to kill me," set a dark and ominous tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the fear the singer feels towards their pursuer. The imagery of being chased around town and followed in a car adds to this sense of danger and unease.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has reached a breaking point and can no longer handle the situation. The line "I cannot take anymore" is a clear indication of this. The next two lines, "Do you want me to skip town/Do you want me to come 'round," show that the singer is considering leaving or trying to confront their pursuer.
Overall, the lyrics to Skippin' Town paint a picture of fear and desperation, as the singer tries to navigate a dangerous and threatening situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're trying to kill me
I understand that you have malicious intentions towards me
I know you're trying to kill me
I am aware that you are attempting to harm me
'Cuz you're chasing me around town
Because you are relentlessly following me throughout the city
Until I turn around
Until I confront you and acknowledge your presence
Yeah, you're chasing me around town
Yes, you are indeed pursuing me around the city
Until I turn around
Until I face you and address your pursuit of me
I cannot take anymore
I have reached my limit of what I can handle
Do you want me to skip town
Are you trying to force me to leave this city entirely?
Do you want me to come 'round
Are you attempting to lure me back to you?
I know you're trying to kiss me
I am aware that your supposed affection towards me is just a guise for your harmful intentions
I know you're really trying to kill me
I am fully cognizant of the fact that you are secretly plotting to cause me harm
'Cuz' you're driving me around town
Due to the fact that you are chauffeuring me aimlessly around the city
In your car
Inside the vehicle that you are operating
You drive it off a bridge and crash it to the ground
You recklessly propel the car off a steep overpass and it plummets to the earth below
You're following me 'round town until I turn around
You persist in stalking me throughout the city until I am forced to confront you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE
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James Ross
Is this just the most fun you've heard in a while! All the pop hooks done just right, and a great sound! I hear The Smiths and perhaps even Beach Boys a little, I don't know. Can they do this live? Who knows, but live is important to me; the whole live energy, musicianship, sound, everything. I can't believe I didn't hear these guys on Sirius radio, like on "Alt Nation" or something. Yay for good music!
ollie burton
they do this live. i have never seen anythin like it brother. best band in the world END OF
Aster Risk
I love this so much. Like a stereotypical 80s goth kid who surfs. It just brings up all sorts of awesome images in my head, and reminds me of all my other favorite music. I haven't found much I like to listen to from the last few years, but I love The Drums.
Eli07307
i play the drums in my car every day = )
pinkielad
I love the drums!
James Ross
Wow! Is this the most fun you've ever heard! All the pop hooks done just right! To me, I hear The Smiths and The Beach Boys, or something. Can the do this live? Who knows. (But to me, live is important.) I really am surprised I didn't hear this on Sirius, like "AAlt Nation" or something. That said, they love this band in the U.K., and there is a TON of great suff coming out of the U.K. right now. (And from Bowling Green too... who knew?)
Mgg
10 years late but good song
Alex Gomez
This is such a great vibe. This is my longboarding song when I'm at the beach! Everyone at the beach listens to it too thanks to my obnoxiously loud speaker :)
john doe
80's English Music Invasion reborn in the O'l US of A - The Drums - Simply Amazing!!!! ;)
Solvej Tolsgaard
Great!:-D<3