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.
Get Black
The Ponys Lyrics
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But that's the way I gotta live
And there's a girl sitting on the bus bench
Yelling at the pigeons as the children chase the sun
It's like a movie but there's never any ending
Summer in the city, world is ending this way
That's why I stay so close to the action
'Cause no one knows the reason for giving us
Summer in the city
You better move, you better dance all night long
'Cause I ain't coming home until the crack of dawn
You better get back, get back
'Cause I can feel my blood pumping all night strong
And I can love the way you wanna live
And I can feel your heart beating next to mine
And I can feel the heat coming up the seat
And it's taking me away
Into a place where nobody else is
And we can be and be together at last
And that boy, well, he done lost his old ball
He'll never be right, he's got no hope at all
That's why I pray that the summer never ends
And we can stay here and walk the city forever
'Cause no one knows the reason for giving us
Summer in the city
You better move, you better dance all night long
'Cause I ain't coming home until the crack of dawn
You better get back, get back
'Cause I can feel my blood pumping all night strong
And I can love the way you wanna live
And I can feel your heart beating next to mine
Saving all my pennies up, trying to get some cigarettes
But that's the way I gotta live
And there's a girl sitting on the bus bench
Yelling at the pigeons as the children chase the sun
It's like a movie but there's never any ending
Summer in the city, world is ending this way
That's why I stay so close to the action
A parade just for my satisfaction
'Cause no one knows the reason for giving us
Summer in the city
You better move, you better dance all night long
'Cause I ain't coming home until the crack of dawn
You better get back, get back
'Cause I can feel my blood pumping all night strong
And I can know the way you're gonna learn
And I can feel your heart beating next to mine
You better get back, get back, get back, get back
You better get back, get back, get back, get back
You better get back, get back, get back, get back
You better get back, get back, get back, get back
The Ponys' song "Get Black" tells a story of a person who, despite their financial struggles, wants to have a good time amidst the chaos of the world around them. The song starts with the singer trying to scrape together enough money for cigarettes, a small pleasure that they can afford. They observe a girl on a bus bench and take note of the children playing in the sun. The world feels like a movie with no ending, and it seems like it's spiraling towards destruction. But the singer wants to stay close to the action, to be part of the parade happening around them.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The lyrics encourage the listener to move and dance all night long and never stop until the crack of dawn. The singer feels their blood pumping all night long, and they want to love life the way they want to live it. They feel connected to those around them, feeling the warmth of their heartbeats next to theirs.
The final verse of the song tells the story of a boy who has lost his ball and has no hope left. Despite this, the singer wants to hold onto the summer and stay in the city forever. To them, there's something about the city and its chaos that fulfills them. And while the reasons for this summer in the city may be unknown, the singer is holding onto it for as long as they can.
Line by Line Meaning
Saving all my pennies up, trying to get some cigarettes
I'm saving up for small pleasures, but my lifestyle requires me to scrape by
But that's the way I gotta live
Living in poverty is my only option
And there's a girl sitting on the bus bench
Observing random people and events as they happen
Yelling at the pigeons as the children chase the sun
Watching an eccentric person act out while young people are playful and carefree
It's like a movie but there's never any ending
The city is a never-ending stage where drama and action unfold without closure
Summer in the city, world is ending this way
The setting is a city that symbolizes the end of the world
That's why I stay so close to the action
I'm intrigued by the drama and excitement around me
A parade just for my satisfaction
I'm enjoying the spectacle of the city's chaos
'Cause no one knows the reason for giving us summer in the city
The rationale for experiencing the city's intense summer is unknown
You better move, you better dance all night long
Take advantage of the moment and dance all night
'Cause I ain't coming home until the crack of dawn
I'm staying out until the early hours of the morning
You better get back, get back
Step aside, let me through
'Cause I can feel my blood pumping all night strong
I'm energized and pumped up
And I can love the way you wanna live
I accept and appreciate your way of life
And I can feel your heart beating next to mine
I feel close to you and connected
And I can feel the heat coming up the seat
I'm feeling the heat of the moment
And it's taking me away
I'm being swept up in the atmosphere
Into a place where nobody else is
A unique and private space, away from the crowd
And we can be and be together at last
We can finally be together without any distractions or interruptions
And that boy, well, he done lost his old ball
A boy has lost his prized possession
He'll never be right, he's got no hope at all
The boy is shattered and hopeless
That's why I pray that the summer never ends
I don't want to lose the excitement and energy of the city
And we can stay here and walk the city forever
I want to stay in the city and explore it indefinitely
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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alex alex
does anybody knows where I can hear a full album here on Internet? thanks!
alex alex
does anybody knows where I can hear a full album here on Internet? thanks!
ChristalynChaos
Thanks for the Upload. "Uncover The Rock" Forever!
simpledood
good song
Rodion Romanovich
Holy shit! I took a bag of pennies, nickels and dimes to Coinstar earlier today so I could get a pack of cigarettes. Didn't think I would have enough (not a single damn quarter) but ended up with extra. Got a Snickers ice cream bar to go with my Newports. That was dinner. All and all a good day for my junkie ass lol
Valentine Mekalick
I bet the Rolling Stones wished they sounded like this...
PlaygroundPolitician
good shit
freredegore
THE LOST <3