The You were Josh Verbanets on guitars, vocals and songwriting duty, Adam R… Read Full Bio ↴The You were Josh Verbanets on guitars, vocals and songwriting duty, Adam Rousseau on bass and Rich Kawood on drums, although the band was primarily Josh’s solo project, with him sometimes recording demo’s in his basement and playing all the instruments himself or playing with session musicians.

The band’s sound has been described as alternative folk with some 60s pop and rock influence in there too.

The band first came to the attention of the Pure Tone record label after impressing talent scouts from the label at an audition in Pittsburgh.

They were signed to the label where they were assigned producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine) to help compile their debut album. Josh was at this point relocated to various states and holed up in studios with Brian, where along with various session musicians they recorded a batch of songs for inclusion on the album.

The album was eventually released, using Josh's basement recordings and various studio recordings to make up a whole album.

Josh decided to disband the group soon after the album was released after artistic differences with the label.

He now plays with his new band Meeting Of Important People and plays bass for Lohio.

I'm Going To Kill Myself
The You Lyrics

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I watch it down the drain
I watch it down the drain

And if your lonely I could come for you
My eyes make up different ways, but thats all they do

I watch it down the drain
I watch it down the drain

I've got the whole thing in my line of sight
Poor boy can't get it up on his wedding night
And he don't believe it but he tries and tries to beat his brain

I want to succeed in this life
I want to succeed in this life

Oh baby you'll never take me back
Let's thank the friends that know exactly how to act
And don't wait

I'm pissing down the drain
I'm pissing down the drain

Oh baby these writings are a chore
Let's thank the people that we thanked before
It's what I'm thinking they're the best for anymore

You'll never succeed in this life
You'll never succeed in this life
Let's have a gathering on the fields outside
Let's thank the friends that helped us have a better time
All the while

You'll never succeed at this life
You'll never succeed at this life
Let's have a gathering on the fields outside

Let's thank the friends that helped us have a better time
All the while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The You's song "I'm Going To Kill Myself" are haunting and melancholic, capturing feelings of despair and hopelessness. The repetitive phrase "I watch it down the drain" speaks to a sense of loss and futility as the singer watches their dreams and ambitions slip away. They express a desire for success in life but seem resigned to failure, acknowledging "You'll never succeed in this life" both for themselves and their vague reference to someone else.

The mention of a "poor boy" unable to perform on his wedding night adds an additional layer of sadness and disappointment. The singer also makes references to thanking friends for their support but admits that these relationships may not hold the same value anymore. The line "I'm pissing down the drain" further reinforces the idea of things going to waste or being meaningless.

Overall, the tone of the song is one of resignation and despair, with a sense of giving up on oneself and others. The haunting melody and sparse instrumentation add to the eerie and melancholic quality of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I watch it down the drain
I am letting my life go to waste, just like how I am watching it wash away down the drain.

And if your lonely I could come for you My eyes make up different ways, but thats all they do
I am willing to help you out in your lonely times, but deep inside, I have different thoughts and I just imagine doing things differently.

I've got the whole thing in my line of sight Poor boy can't get it up on his wedding night And he don't believe it but he tries and tries to beat his brain
I know what I want in life, but it seems that achieving it is difficult just like how that poor boy struggled with his erectile problem on his wedding night, but he tries his best and doesn't give up.

I want to succeed in this life
I have the desire to be successful in my life.

Oh baby you'll never take me back Let's thank the friends that know exactly how to act And don't wait
I don't want to go back to the past, but instead cherish the friends who know how to act and be grateful for them without delay.

I'm pissing down the drain
I am wasting my potential and my talents, just like how I am wasting my urine down the drain.

Oh baby these writings are a chore Let's thank the people that we thanked before It's what I'm thinking they're the best for anymore
Writing has become tiresome for me, let's just be grateful for the people we already thanked before, as I don't think anyone else is worth the effort.

You'll never succeed in this life
You have no chance of being successful in this life.

Let's have a gathering on the fields outside Let's thank the friends that helped us have a better time All the while
Let's come together and celebrate the friends who helped us have a good time throughout our lives, even though success may seem out of reach.

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