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.
Lets Kill Ourselves
The Ponys Lyrics
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A black cloud is coming down to be my guide
And it will tell me things
About the facts of life and how to survive
Sometimes I feel like killing myself
Let's get together, we'll kill ourselves
The song of violence sings inside of my mind
And it will tell me things
About the pain of life and how the sad will die
Sometimes I feel like killing myself
Let's get together, we'll kill ourselves
We'll kill ourselves
A tragic tale
How the devil laid his hands over my eyes
And he will tell me things
About the afterlife and all the hidden cries
Sometimes I feel like killing myself
Let's get together, we'll kill ourselves
We'll kill ourselves, we'll kill ourselves
We'll kill ourselves, we'll kill ourselves
The lyrics to The Ponys's song "Let's Kill Ourselves" present a stark and uncomfortable exploration of the darker side of the human experience. The first verse describes a sense of exhaustion and hopelessness, as the singer feels emotionally drained and haunted by a foreboding black cloud. This cloud represents a source of guidance, but one that offers only a bleak understanding of the "facts of life" and how to "survive." The chorus is disturbingly direct, with the singer expressing a desire to kill themselves and inviting others to join in.
In the second verse, the tone shifts to one of anger and violence. The singer is full of rage and hears a "song of violence" in his mind, one that speaks to the pain of life and the inevitability of suffering. Once again, the chorus repeats the invitation to kill themselves, suggesting a kind of camaraderie in this darkest of impulses.
Finally, the third verse introduces a supernatural element, as the devil himself appears to have taken hold of the singer's mind. The devil offers insights into the afterlife and hidden pain, but the message ultimately remains one of despair and resignation. Throughout the song, the band's heavy guitars and driving beat underscore the intensity of these emotions, creating a powerful and unsettling listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Emotionally drained
Feeling empty and exhausted
A black cloud is coming down to be my guide
I feel like I'm surrounded by negativity
And it will tell me things
These feelings guide me and affect my thoughts
About the facts of life and how to survive
I'm struggling to cope with the challenges of life
Sometimes I feel like killing myself
I am deeply depressed and contemplating suicide
Let's get together, we'll kill ourselves
I feel comforted by the idea of not being alone in my despair
I'm full of rage
I'm consumed by anger and frustration
The song of violence sings inside of my mind
My thoughts are filled with violent and dark ideas
And it will tell me things
These thoughts control and influence my actions
About the pain of life and how the sad will die
I'm focused on the pain and suffering in life and how it can all end
We'll kill ourselves
I feel resolved in ending my life
A tragic tale
My life feels ruined and hopeless
How the devil laid his hands over my eyes
I feel like I'm under some kind of demonic influence
About the afterlife and all the hidden cries
I obsess over the unknown and the possibility of an afterlife, and the pain that may be involved.
We'll kill ourselves, we'll kill ourselves
The idea of suicide feels like the only way out and a real option
We'll kill ourselves, we'll kill ourselves
I am still grappling with the decision of whether or not I am actually going to go through with suicide
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