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.
Submarine
The Drums Lyrics
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And push it into the sea
Let it sink down
Down, down
I remember everything
Racing you across the bridge
I was running, I was sweating, I was falling
And then you kissed me, it was crazy
That was not today
But that was yesterday
That was not today
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
And I remember everything
I even loved your family
All I've ever given you was love
And your heart has two sides
And I can't stick around to lie anymore
I'm laughing and I'm crying
I'm laughing and I'm crying and I sink down
Down, Down
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
And I'll always miss you
And I'll always miss you, oh
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
I did not want to let you go
But I knew I had to
And I'll always miss you, oh
The Drums's song "Submarine" tells the story of a person who has come to terms with the reality that a relationship they were once in had to end. The lyrics vividly describe the feeling of being lost and sinking down into the depths of the ocean. The imagery used throughout the song is powerful and allows the listener to feel the weight of the emotions being expressed.
The opening line, "Put me in the submarine, and push it into the sea, let it sink down, down, down," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The submarine represents the isolation and loneliness that the singer feels after the end of the relationship. They have retreated into themselves, and the only way to cope with the pain is to sink down and hold onto the memories.
The lyrics "I did not want to let you go, but I knew I had to" express the difficulty of moving on from a past love. The singer acknowledges that they still have feelings for their former partner, but they know that they cannot continue to hold onto something that is no longer there. The repeated line "That was yesterday, that was not today," serves as a reminder that change is inevitable and that the singer must accept the reality of the situation in order to move forward.
Overall, "Submarine" is a deeply emotional song that explores the complexities of love and loss. The powerful imagery and honest lyrics make it a standout track on The Drums's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Put me in the submarine
I want to escape from this world and its problems
And push it into the sea
I want to be completely isolated from the world
Let it sink down
I want to feel like I'm disappearing and becoming weightless
I remember everything
I have vivid and raw memories of our past experiences
Racing you across the bridge
Our relationship was often defined by competition and excitement
I was running, I was sweating, I was falling
I put a lot of effort and intensity into our relationship, even when it was difficult
And then you kissed me, it was crazy
Our relationship was filled with sudden and intense moments of passion
But that was yesterday
Our relationship is now in the past and cannot be changed
That was not today
Our relationship dynamics have shifted and things are different now
I did not want to let you go, But I knew I had to
I didn't want our relationship to end, but I knew it was necessary
And I even loved your family
I had positive connections with the people in your life
All I've ever given you was love
I put a lot of love and effort into our relationship
And your heart has two sides
You have conflicting emotions and desires that can be hard to reconcile
And I can't stick around to lie anymore
I can no longer pretend that things are okay between us
I'm laughing and I'm crying
I have mixed emotions and am experiencing both happiness and sadness
And I'll always miss you
Even though our relationship is over, I will always remember and miss you
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelica Pastidio
i just discovered this band hours ago and damn their songs hit hard
Rawkustic
"i did not want to let u go, but i knew i had to. and i'll always miss u." can't stop listening and sing along to it ~_~
DoomBlazerFatVirgin
The Drums always make a good time out of something broken and lost.
DJRevan
Thank you for the recommendation. I've never heard of Grant Miller, but now I love him!
DoomBlazerFatVirgin
FrakNews Creepy feeling. I'm scared now.
FrakNews
+Granted Miller Suede was similar with really upbeat melodies but when you listen to the lyrics, they were completely depressing.
NoCaptainMatt
After a 7 year long relationship, this hits way different now than when I first listened to it
XXIVVIXCIII
My favourite drums song by a mile.
XXIVVIXCIII
From me to you in the future. This song is still great
Rich j
This band should make millions. Some real talent. I can't believe this band just came out.