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.
Sad Eyes
The Ponys Lyrics
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Always feeling sad 'cause the people stare
It's just another game
You're feeling up
You're down back around again
Give me something to feel or take it all away
Write it out in blood
They came for me and you
Sad eyes and you know they lie
And I know 'cause they burn for you, sad eyes
There's nothing you can do
It's sad eyes for
Your life is bound with chains
Moving under cover thoughts filled with despair
It's just another phase
Now you know I'm back
Back from the grave, man 'cause God don't care
It's just another craze
Sad eyes I'll get down on my knees for you
Sacrifice my life
The vultures feed for you
Sad eyes and you know they lie
And I know 'cause they burn for you, sad eyes
There's nothing you can do
It's sad eyes for
I can move the walls
Feel them in your mind closing down on you
I can make them go away
You're feeling up
You're down back around again
Everyone's so mean they'll never know you're mine
Sad eyes I'm the voice crying for you
Let me hear you scream
Let me feel your pain
Sad eyes and you know they lie
And I know 'cause they burn for you, sad eyes
There's nothing you can do
It's sad eyes for
In The Ponys' song "Sad Eyes," the lyrics describe a character who is constantly feeling sad and experiencing difficulties in life because of the judgment and scrutiny of others. The opening lines, "It's not the way you look, always feeling sad 'cause the people stare," express the feeling of being judged and misunderstood by others. The chorus, "Sad eyes and you know they lie, and I know 'cause they burn for you, sad eyes, there's nothing you can do, it's sad eyes for," emphasizes the struggle of dealing with the constant judgment of others and feeling helpless to change it.
The bridge, "I can move the walls, feel them in your mind closing down on you, I can make them go away," suggests that the character is attempting to find a way to cope with the pressures and judgment of others. However, the line "Everyone's so mean they'll never know you're mine" suggests that the character may feel isolated and alone in their struggles.
The lyrics of "Sad Eyes" offer a poignant commentary on the experiences of many people who feel judged, ignored, or misunderstood by those around them. The song highlights the power of judgment and scrutiny, and how it can severely impact a person's mental and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the way you look
Your appearance is not the source of your sadness, but rather the way people treat and stare at you
Always feeling sad 'cause the people stare
The constant attention and judgment from others makes you feel sad and uncomfortable
It's just another game
These feelings of sadness and isolation are just another aspect of life, something to be endured and overcome
You're feeling up
Sometimes you feel better, happier, and more optimistic
You're down back around again
But these positive feelings don't last, and you eventually return to feeling sad and hopeless
Give me something to feel or take it all away
You want something or someone to help you feel better, or you'd rather not feel anything at all
Well, sad eyes I'll cut another arm for you
Your sadness is so deep and painful that the singer would hurt themselves to help alleviate your pain
Write it out in blood
The intensity of your sadness is so real and undeniable that it could be written in blood
They came for me and you
Both you and the singer are victims of the sadness and isolation that comes with being different or misunderstood
Sad eyes and you know they lie
Despite the attempts by others to encourage you and tell you things will get better, you know deep down that they're lying to you
And I know 'cause they burn for you, sad eyes
The pain and depth of your sadness is evident in your eyes, and this is something that the singer can relate to and empathize with
There's nothing you can do
Despite your best efforts, there seems to be no way to overcome or escape these feelings of sadness
Your life is bound with chains
You feel trapped and weighed down by the sadness and isolation you experience
Moving under cover thoughts filled with despair
Your mind is constantly consumed with sad and negative thoughts, and these feelings often go unnoticed by others
It's just another phase
The cycle of feeling sad and then better, only to return to feeling sad again, is just another part of life that you must endure
Now you know I'm back
The singer has come back from a dark place, and is able to relate to and understand what you're going through
Back from the grave, man 'cause God don't care
The singer has experienced their own struggles and hardships, and has survived despite feeling like God has abandoned them
It's just another craze
This experience of feeling sad and isolated is just another temporary aspect of life, something that will eventually pass
Sad eyes I'll get down on my knees for you
The singer is willing to humble themselves and put your needs above their own to help alleviate your pain
Sacrifice my life
The singer is willing to make great sacrifices to help you feel better and escape your sadness
The vultures feed for you
Others may take advantage of your sadness and use it to their own benefit, rather than helping you in a meaningful way
I can move the walls
The singer has the power to help you escape your feelings of sadness and isolation
Feel them in your mind closing down on you
You feel trapped and suffocated by your thoughts and feelings, and may not even realize it
I can make them go away
The singer can help you break free from this mental prison and escape the feelings of sadness that have been consuming you
Everyone's so mean they'll never know you're mine
Despite the negative attitudes of others, the singer wants you to know that you're not alone and that they care about you
Sad eyes I'm the voice crying for you
The singer is a representative of all those who empathize with your pain and are willing to help you overcome it
Let me hear you scream
The singer is urging you to express your emotions, no matter how intense, and is willing to confront them with you
Let me feel your pain
The singer wants to connect with you on a deep level, and experience your emotions alongside you
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