Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band f… Read Full Bio ↴Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band from a small town south of Sydney. Taking influences from The Black Keys, The Rolling Stones and the Jimi Hendrix Experience among others, the band consists of three brothers and a childhood friend. Over time the band has evolved from their blues roots and have shifted their sound firmly into indie rock.
Members include Zaac Margin on lead guitar, Elliott Margin on keys/vocals, Sam Margin on guitar/vocals and Scott Baldwin on drums.

Thank You
The Rubens Lyrics

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I'll leave it on the table, thank you
I'd rather not know what makes you
Act like you do, it's disgraceful
The keys are on the table thank you
Looking back it's not the first or last time
It's feeling just like last time
Long before you were mine

Thank you, I thought you were so good
I'm a sucker for a bitter taste
Damn you, you almost had me fooled
Getting out before it's too late
I'll tell them we're not anymore
I'll call it all off, drop a bomb

You can tell your friends I'm scummy
Tell them that you never loved me
And that what we had meant nothing
Pretty but acting ugly
Tell me bout all the others
Cause you wanna see me suffer
But I'm happy all of a sudden

Thank you, I thought you were so good
I'm a sucker for a bitter taste
Damn you, you almost had me fooled
Getting out before it's too late
I'll tell them we're not anymore
I'll call it all off, drop a bomb

Thank you, I thought you were so good
I'm a sucker for a bitter taste
Damn you, you almost had me fooled
Thank you, I thought you were so good
I'm a sucker for a bitter taste
Damn you, you almost had me fooled
Getting out before it's too late
I'll tell them we're not anymore

I'll call it all off, drop a bomb
Thank you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thank You" by The Rubens convey a sense of betrayal and strength in letting go of a toxic relationship. The singer leaves a message on the table, expressing gratitude for something unspecified, which could be a metaphor for leaving the past behind and moving forward. The lines "I'd rather not know what makes you act like you do, it's disgraceful" suggest a realization of the negative behavior of the other person, prompting the singer to distance themselves. The repetition of "thank you" throughout the song could symbolize a sense of closure and acceptance of the situation.

The chorus of the song highlights the singer's vulnerability and tendency to be drawn to destructive relationships, as they acknowledge being a "sucker for a bitter taste." Despite almost being fooled by the other person's facade, the singer decides to walk away before it's too late, showing resilience in protecting themselves from further harm. The decision to end the relationship is portrayed as a definitive action, with the singer declaring that they will inform others about the breakup and move on without hesitation.

In the following verses, the singer addresses the other person's attempts to tarnish their reputation by calling them "scummy" and suggesting that their love was never genuine. The contrast between external appearances ("pretty") and internal behavior ("acting ugly") reflects the themes of deception and disillusionment present in the relationship. The singer, however, rises above the negativity and expresses a sudden sense of happiness, indicating a liberation from the toxic dynamics of the past.

The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's conflicting emotions of gratitude for the lessons learned and bitterness over being deceived. The resolve to end the relationship and "drop a bomb" suggests a desire to make a clean break and move forward without looking back. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Thank You" by The Rubens encapsulate a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and the cathartic process of letting go of a harmful connection to embrace a brighter future.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elliott Margin, Izaac Margin, Luke Fitton, Samuel Margin

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