They released 'Missent To Thailand' in 2006, and 'The Keys To Cat Heaven' in 2009. They also have a few EPs out, and Joe has a solo album and EP available on Bandcamp. They are releasing a free EP titled "Four, The Birds" in 2011.
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Me and You
This Is My Suitcase Lyrics
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Our teeth were lined with rows of braces
Cuttin' up each other's lips
Every February
I lay my heart out on the line
With a valentine that reads:
Do you like me too?
So forge your signature on your permission slip
Board the bus already
The museum's a drag without you
One day, we'll raise some kids
We'll name 'em after your favorite singers
They'll get my teeth
They'll bear your lips
Someday, they'll (??)
We'll pray for times
They'll be singing songs about us to their kids
Ooh, I like you
Do you like me too?
So call a doctor in
Grab my hand
Kiss my forehead
'Cause dying's a drag without you
The lyrics of "Me and You" by This Is My Suitcase paint a picture of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. The opening lines take us back to childhood memories of having braces and playfully hurting each other. The singer then talks about a recurring pattern of confessing their affections to someone each February with a Valentine's Day card that reads "Ooh, I like you, do you like me too?" This is a universal feeling that most people can relate to, as we have all felt that flutter in our chest, hoping that the person we like feels the same way about us.
The second verse jumps ahead, expressing a desire to grow old and have children with the one they love. The idea of naming their children after their favorite singers is a playful touch and shows that the singer is looking forward to a future with this person. The line "they'll get my teeth, they'll bear your lips" further emphasizes the idea of growing old together and sharing physical traits. The final line of the verse is left unfinished, which could indicate that the singer is unsure of what the future holds and is simply holding onto hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back when we were kids
Reminiscing about our childhood and how we have grown up since.
Our teeth were lined with rows of braces
Recalling our awkward teenage years filled with orthodontic appliances.
Cuttin' up each other's lips
Remembering the silly games we played with each other.
Every February
Acknowledging the annual celebration of love on Valentine's Day.
I lay my heart out on the line
Expressing vulnerability by opening up about feelings of affection.
With a valentine that reads:
Writing a note to express love and admiration.
Ooh, I like you
Admitting a romantic interest in the other person.
Do you like me too?
Asking if the other person feels the same way.
So forge your signature on your permission slip
Encouraging the other person to take a risk and break the rules for the sake of adventure.
Board the bus already
Urging the other person to take action and seize the moment.
The museum's a drag without you
Acknowledging that anything is more enjoyable when shared with the person you love.
One day, we'll raise some kids
Dreaming of a future together as a family.
We'll name 'em after your favorite singers
Showing affection by naming children after someone special to the other person.
They'll get my teeth
Passing down traits to future generations, both physical and emotional.
They'll bear your lips
Sharing a connection that is deeper than just physical attraction.
Someday, they'll (?)
Anticipating a life together filled with love and happiness.
We'll pray for times
Expressing hope and gratitude for the blessings in our lives.
They'll be singing songs about us to their kids
Leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
So call a doctor in
Expressing vulnerability and the need for comfort from the other person.
Grab my hand
Seeking physical and emotional support from the other person.
Kiss my forehead
Showing affection and care for the other person.
'Cause dying's a drag without you
Acknowledging the fear of losing the other person and the desire to spend eternity together.
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.