The Soviettes were a four-person stripped down and straight up punk band fr… Read Full Bio ↴The Soviettes were a four-person stripped down and straight up punk band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2001. The group was composed of Annie (guitar), Sturgeon (guitar), Susy (bass guitar), and the sole male in the band, Danny (drums), all of whom switched off singing duties. They named the band "The Soviettes" when Annie was serving coffee in a previous job; one of her customers suggested "Your band should be called The Soviettes".

In 2003, The Soviettes released the first album, entitled LP, on Adeline Records of Oakland, California. The album's sound was described as "fuzzy, punky, stripped, and ballsy." In 2004, the band released their second album, entitled LP II, again on Adeline Records. LP II was described as having "more bratty, fast-action" songs. The band was then noticed by Fat Wreck Chords in San Francisco, California and was shortly after signed with the label. The band released the song Paranoia! Cha-Cha-Cha for the Fat Wreck Chords compilation album Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1. On June 28, 2005, the band's third and final album, entitled LP III, was released on Fat Wreck Chords. On November 15, 2005, LP was re-released by Crustacean Records.

In the last half of 2005, The Soviettes toured with Against Me!, The Epoxies, and Smoke or Fire on their first tour under the Fat Wreck Chords label.

The Soviettes have been on haitus since early 2006 due to the stress of touring constantly. Susy has since moved to California while Annie and Danny formed the band Awesome Snakes who played their last show on March 19, 2010 in St. Paul, Minesota.

Thinking Of You
The Soviettes Lyrics

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Sometimes I look at you
Making five out of two and two
And I wonder how far will you go
Across this frequent mile
My heart breaks and I force a smile
How I love you, you will never know
And if you find it, what you're looking for,
How will you know? (I'm thinkin' how will you know?)

And when I'm dying, could I have loved you more?
Can I let you go?

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking
I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?
I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking
I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?

It hurts to be so close
To such pain, and so much hope
You're too young to be so broken
And so we spend each day
Our eyes meet and we look away
Some things are too bad to be spoken
And if you find it, this heart you're looking for,
(Will you go alone?)
Will you go alone?
Can you rise up, and keep looking forward?
(And still have hope?)
Will you still have hope?

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking
I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?
I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking
I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking
I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?
I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking

I'm always thinking of you
Where will you go?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of The Soviettes' song "Thinking of You" describes the paradoxical emotions of watching a loved one succeed and grow, while simultaneously feeling the pain of distance and heartbreak. The singer watches the subject of the song "make five out of two and two," suggesting that they are building something great out of relatively small resources. However, the singer's heart breaks as they force a smile, unable to express the depth of their love. The second half of the verse poses a series of difficult questions: if the subject of the song finds what they are looking for, how will they know? And will the singer have loved them enough? Can they let go?

The second verse introduces a new layer of complexity to the singer's feelings. They describe the subject of the song as "too young to be so broken," and allude to some unnamed tragedy that they both share. The singer implies that some things are too painful to be spoken aloud, and instead they spend their time together in silent acknowledgement of each other's pain. The questions posed in the chorus return, asking whether the subject of the song can endure the challenges and maintain hope.

Overall, "Thinking of You" is a bittersweet ode to a complicated love that is marked by separation, heartbreak, and the weight of shared trauma. The verses depict a tension between growth and pain, hope and loss, and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I look at you Making five out of two and two And I wonder how far will you go Across this frequent mile
At times I gaze at you and admire how you can make something out of nothing. I ponder what you'll accomplish despite the constant obstacles you may face.

My heart breaks and I force a smile How I love you, you will never know
My heart aches as I feign happiness, wishing I could express how deeply I care for you, but I can't.

And if you find it, what you're looking for, How will you know? (I'm thinkin' how will you know?) And when I'm dying, could I have loved you more? Can I let you go?
If you discover the thing you long for, how will you be sure it's what you want? When I'm on my deathbed, will I be able to say that I loved you enough? Could I ever allow myself to move on from you?

It hurts to be so close To such pain, and so much hope You're too young to be so broken And so we spend each day Our eyes meet and we look away Some things are too bad to be spoken
It's painful to be near someone who's hurting, yet there's still so much to hope for. You're too young to be so damaged. We spend our days avoiding eye contact and staying silent on certain topics.

And if you find it, this heart you're looking for, (Will you go alone?) Will you go alone? Can you rise up, and keep looking forward? (And still have hope?) Will you still have hope?
Suppose you get what you're searching for (will you be alone)? Will you be able to pick yourself up and continue searching for more regardless of the hurdles? Will hope always remain a part of your life?

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking I'm always thinking of you Where will you go?
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you, ever-wondering what direction your life will take.

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking I'm always thinking of you Where will you go?
Once again, I can't stop contemplating where your journey will lead you.

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking I'm always thinking of you Where will you go?
As usual, my mind is preoccupied with you and where you may end up.

I'm thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking I'm always thinking of you Where will you go?
My thoughts are constantly occupied by you- where your path in life might take you.

Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL ASH, WALTER DONALDSON

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