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.
Little Friends
The Ponys Lyrics
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i saw your face
and i think i fell
oh
i fell completely
do do do do
in a stupid way
i tried to tell you
i cared but then you laughed
and turned away
do do do do
all you know it's so good
all you know it's so nice
when you're falling
when you're falling down
completely
well on the third day
we went to that movie place
and we, we brought in someone
it was more than okay
do do do do
well on the fourth day
oh i was late
i'm sorry
foxy brown
it won't happen again
do do do do
all you know it's so good
all you know it's so nice
when you're falling
when you're falling down
completely
oh on the fifth day
you said some things
i wanna hear it
again, again, and again
do do do do
well on the sixth day
we had our way
we lived happily ever after
all at the end
do do do do
all you know it's so good
all you know it's so nice
when you're falling
when you're falling down
completely
completely
completely
completely]
The Ponys' song "Little Friends" is a classic love ballad that tells the story of falling in love over six days. The first verse establishes the singer's immediate attraction and infatuation with their partner. They describe falling completely, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. In the second verse, the singer tries to express their feelings to their partner, but it results in rejection. This rejection, however, does not deter the singer from pursuing the relationship.
The chorus reinforces the idea of falling completely and how good it feels, even when falling down. As the song progresses, the partnership becomes more serious. On the third day, they go to the movies with someone else and it is more than okay. The fourth day sees an apology for being late and a reference to Foxy Brown, possibly indicating that the singer's partner was upset but forgave them. On the fifth day, the partner says something that the singer wants to hear again and again, a pivotal moment in the relationship. Finally, on the sixth day, they are happy and in love, living happily ever after.
Overall, the song presents a lighthearted and carefree view of love, fully embracing the joy of falling completely in love over a mere six days.
Line by Line Meaning
oh on the first day
The singer saw the subject's face for the first time.
i saw your face
The singer noticed the subject's appearance.
and i think i fell
The singer began to have romantic feelings for the subject.
oh
An exclamation of the artist's strong emotions.
i fell completely
The artist's romantic feelings for the subject were intense and all-consuming.
do do do do
A musical interlude.
and on the second day
The second day of the singer's relationship with the subject.
in a stupid way
The artist's attempt to express their feelings to the subject was foolish or ill-conceived.
i tried to tell you
The artist attempted to communicate their feelings to the subject.
i cared but then you laughed
The subject did not take the artist's confession of feelings seriously and responded with laughter.
and turned away
The subject rejected the singer's advance or ignored their feelings.
all you know it's so good
Describing the positive feelings associated with falling in love.
all you know it's so nice
Describing the pleasurable emotions that accompany romantic attachment.
when you're falling
The experience of falling in love is being described.
when you're falling down
The intensity of the singer's romantic feelings.
completely
The all-consuming nature of the artist's love.
well on the third day
Continuation of time within the story told by the song.
we went to that movie place
The singer and subject went to a movie theater together.
and we, we brought in someone
The singer and subject brought another person with them to the movies.
it was more than okay
The artist enjoyed their time at the movies with the subject and third person, suggesting a flirtatious or romantic encounter.
well on the fourth day
Continuation of time within the story told by the song.
oh i was late
The artist was late for a planned event or date with the subject.
i'm sorry
The singer expresses regret or remorse for being late.
foxy brown
A playful nickname for the subject or possibly a reference to a popular cultural figure at the time.
it won't happen again
The singer is promising to be punctual in the future in order to avoid upsetting the subject.
oh on the fifth day
Continuation of time within the story told by the song.
you said some things
The subject said something to the singer.
i wanna hear it
The artist desires to hear what the subject has to say again.
again, again, and again
The artist wants to hear the subject's words multiple times, suggesting their affection for the subject.
well on the sixth day
Continuation of time within the story told by the song.
we had our way
The singer and subject were intimate with each other.
we lived happily ever after
The artist imagines a happy future with the subject.
all at the end
The artist suggests that their story has concluded in a positive way.
completely
Reiteration of the intensity of the artist's feelings throughout the song.
completely
Reiteration of the intensity of the singer's feelings throughout the song.
completely
Reiteration of the intensity of the artist's feelings throughout the song.
completely
Reiteration of the intensity of the singer's feelings throughout the song.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LiveMusicInToronto
Digin it!
Frog Dirt
tried to get them to play this at a club in fort worth years ago and they basically told me to fuck off!! good times, great song.
Stephen Kane
lol they played it in 2009!
Gerwin Janssen
Woho yeah!
Sebastian -
THIS SONG IS ABOUT DOGS! :3
Michael Szymanski
Me and 22 other people like this band? Fucking click like if you like it. These guys are future documentary subjects. Dont be stupid. Be heard.