Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
Drag You Down
The Pierces Lyrics
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Then when Tuesday comes around, you better treat your body right
Or it will drag you down, it will drag you down
It will drag you down, it will drag you down
Yeah, you say you'll have another then another turns to five
So when morning rolls around, you'll be surprised you're still alive
And it will drag you down, it will drag you down
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
When I ask you for an answer that you say you already gave
You can turn into a cancer, that can take you to your grave
And it will drag you down, it will drag you down
It will drag you down, it will drag you down
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
If you're looking for a lover and you find someone you hate
If you stay with them forever, then I guess you've found your fate
And it will drag you down, it will drag you down
It will drag you down, it will drag you down
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
It's just another role that you do, that you do
The song "Drag You Down" by The Pierces talks about the consequences of addiction, bad decisions, and unhealthy relationships on an individual's life. The song highlights how certain behaviors can drag you down and ruin your life. The first verse talks about how weekends can start too soon and last too long, causing people to overindulge and harm their body. The chorus emphasizes how certain behaviors - be it drinking, smoking, taking drugs, or being in bad relationships - can slowly destroy a person's life and bring them down.
The second verse compares bad behavior to a "role" that people tend to play, indicating how repetitive and destructive these actions can be. The third verse talks about how staying in unhealthy relationships or situations can also be detrimental to one's health and wellbeing. The song overall serves as a warning to people against self-destructive behavior and encourages them to make the right choices.
Line by Line Meaning
If the weekend starts on Wednesday and it lasts till Monday night
If your lifestyle is one of constant partying, starting on Wednesday and lasting through the weekend
Then when Tuesday comes around, you better treat your body right
When it's time to go back to a more normal routine, make sure to take care of yourself
Or it will drag you down, it will drag you down
Otherwise, the excessive behavior will have negative consequences on your well-being
Yeah, you say you'll have another then another turns to five
Talking about drinking or drug use, starting with the promise of just one drink or hit, but quickly adding up to more
So when morning rolls around, you'll be surprised you're still alive
Surprised at your body's ability to handle the abuse, but not without negative side effects
And it will drag you down, it will drag you down
The continued behavior will eventually result in harm to your physical, emotional, or mental health
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
Referring to the cycle of self-destruction that some people get stuck in, over and over again
When I ask you for an answer that you say you already gave
In a relationship, asking for clarity on an issue that has already been discussed
You can turn into a cancer, that can take you to your grave
The unresolved issues can fester and grow, leading to the end of the relationship and potentially causing harm to both parties involved
If you're looking for a lover and you find someone you hate
Finding yourself in a romantic relationship with someone who brings out negative feelings and emotions in you
If you stay with them forever, then I guess you've found your fate
Choosing to stay in a toxic relationship will inevitably lead to negative consequences and unhappiness
And it will drag you down, it will drag you down
The negative impact of the relationship will take a toll on your well-being and happiness
It's just another role that you do, that you do, that you do
Referring to the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns that some people fall into, repeating the same mistakes and patterns time and time again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLISON MARGARET PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE
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