In 2007, the band released their sophomore album, Lose All Time, which received even greater critical acclaim and topped the Earshot charts for an extended period. The band's relentless touring and positive reviews helped establish them as one of the leading acts in Vancouver's burgeoning indie music scene, alongside other notable bands such as Ladyhawk, Black Mountain, and The New Pornographers.
However, the band's constant touring would take its toll, leading to a public dustup between band members and eventually causing the band to go on hiatus in 2010. Despite this, the band's music has continued to be celebrated by fans and critics alike and their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary indie and dance-punk bands.
You Did It!
You Say Party! We Say Die! Lyrics
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Make yourself twist and try to get out of it,
Make up a lie now try and control it,
Make yourself die and try to wake out of it,
You did it,
I can see that you're alive,
You did it,
I live in a house that's not my own,
Oh goodness sake, you've got to build to your own home,
You've got to catch up with the train,
And throw all those heavy bags away,
You did it,
I can see that you're alright,
You did it,
Oh you did it,
You did it,
Oh you did it,
Make up a list and now try and catch up with it,
Make yourself twist and try to get out of it,
Make up a lie now try and control it,
Make yourself die and try to wake out of it,
(x3)
Make yourself alive and know that you did it
The lyrics to You Say Party! We Say Die!'s song You Did It! are somewhat open to interpretation, as there is no clear narrative or storyline. However, the overall message seems to be one of perseverance and self-improvement. The first verse encourages the listener to set goals for themselves and work towards them, even if it is difficult or uncomfortable. The repetition of "make up" throughout the verse suggests that the singer is urging themselves to take control of their life and not simply float through it.
The chorus provides the triumphant payoff to this effort, with the repeated phrase "You did it!" serving as an affirmation of success. The final verse introduces the idea that the singer is adrift or unsettled in their living situation, but suggests that they can improve their circumstances by taking action, whether that be catching up with a metaphorical train or letting go of emotional baggage.
Line by Line Meaning
Make up a list and now try and catch up with it,
Create a plan and try to keep up with it.
Make yourself twist and try to get out of it,
Challenge yourself and try to overcome any obstacles.
Make up a lie now try and control it,
Deceive others and try to maintain the deception.
Make yourself die and try to wake out of it,
Experience something hard and try to overcome it.
You did it,
You succeeded.
I can see that you're alive,
I can tell that you have made it through.
Now throw away your pack of lies,
Now reveal the truth and let go of any deception.
I live in a house that's not my own,
I exist in a space that I don't truly belong to.
Oh goodness sake, you've got to build to your own home,
It's important to find your own place to belong and build it.
You've got to catch up with the train,
You need to keep up with the pace of life.
And throw all those heavy bags away,
And let go of any negative emotions or past experiences that weigh you down.
Oh you did it,
Oh, you succeeded.
Make yourself alive and know that you did it
Regain energy and embrace the fact that you succeeded.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.