THE PONYS' debut LP, Laced With Romance, was recorded with Jim Diamond in Detroit and released in February 2004 to great acclaim, NME calling it "a dirty-sounding mess of post-punk choppiness, ear-searing Farfisa organ and timeless teenage snarling."
After months of constant touring, they slipped into Chicago's Electrical Studios with Steve Albini for Celebration Castle, released in May 2005. Even more varied than their debut, Celebration Castle seemed to accentuate the band's physical power and precise dynamics. Rolling Stone said, "While other indie bands fuss themselves into a lather straining to redefine the templates of 'garage rock' or 'post-punk,' The Ponys just get it the hell done."
Just before the release of Celebration Castle, however, Ian decided that touring life was not for him, and he was replaced by guitarist and local charmer Brian Case. His addition reinvigorated the band and led them towards a more ballsy sound; indeed, some of the artier forays that Ian brought to past records have been replaced on Turn The Lights Out by pure sonic density.
Matador finally got their hands on THE PONYS and, dragging them off the road for a while, got them in Electrical Studios and Brooklyn's Headgear Studios in September 2006 with John Agnello (http://www.johnagnello.com) to record Turn The Lights Out. With their most brilliant batch of songs to date, plus the luxury of being able to take their time in the studio, THE PONYS turned in an ambitious, but wholly addictive, record. Sexy and exuberant, this is a sound which references so many of the great twin-guitar bands of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, but resists definition.
Double Vision
The Ponys Lyrics
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my precious time, I spend it with you
...
And all the press I take, I'm always on the go
and my oldest friend, that everybody knowns
Let me take you round to another place
'cause all those pictures on the wall, they're gonna be erased
my affliction now, what you wanna hear
what you have you better say, 'cause it's ok
...
My heart's on the brink, I thought you should know
my body shakes, everytime you show
...
Well I know what's bait, I have a little know
deep down inside, I know that's how it goes
Let me take you round to another place
'cause all those pictures on the wall, they're gonna be erased
my affliction now, what you wanna hear
what you have you better say, 'cause it's ok
(Guittar Solo)
...
The lyrics to The Ponys' "Double Vision" depict the singer's tumultuous thoughts and emotions as they navigate a complicated and potentially toxic relationship. The opening lines describe the singer's struggle to keep up with their partner's fast-paced lifestyle, sacrificing their own time and energy in the process. The second verse mentions the pressure of public scrutiny and the weight of maintaining a certain image, despite the singer's personal struggles. The chorus suggests a desire to escape and start anew, erasing the old memories and afflictions associated with the relationship. The bridge reveals the singer's vulnerability, as they confess to being deeply affected by their partner's actions and presence, despite knowing that the relationship is unhealthy. Overall, the lyrics capture the conflicting feelings of love, codependency, and dissatisfaction in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You're running around, the way that you do
You are always busy and active, which is your natural way of being.
my precious time, I spend it with you
I value and prioritize the time I spend with you above other things.
And all the press I take, I'm always on the go
Despite a hectic and demanding schedule, I am always on the move and handling everything that comes my way.
and my oldest friend, that everybody knowns
My oldest friend, who is well-known and familiar to everyone.
Let me take you round to another place
I want to take you somewhere else, to a different location.
'cause all those pictures on the wall, they're gonna be erased
All the pictures on the wall will eventually disappear or be removed.
my affliction now, what you wanna hear
My current struggle or problem is what you want to hear about, or what you are interested in.
what you have you better say, 'cause it's ok
Whatever you have to say or reveal, it is acceptable and will be received positively.
My heart's on the brink, I thought you should know
I want you to know that my heart is in a precarious or challenging state.
my body shakes, everytime you show
Whenever you appear, my body reacts physically and I feel a tremble or shaking sensation.
Well I know what's bait, I have a little know
I know what is enticing or tempting, I have a small bit of knowledge about it.
deep down inside, I know that's how it goes
I know deep down that this is how things work or operate, and I accept it.
(Guittar Solo)
Instrumental music played on a guitar with no lyrics.
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