This song exhibits Brian Fallon's strength as a writer so perfectly. On a CD whose statement was a departure from the copious (and much-appreciated) throwbacks of The '59 Sound, he writes a song which simultaneously denounces pointless nostalgia and references songs on both of their old albums. Old fans of the band will have no problem figuring out who "the man who says 'if you'da known me when'" is, before the final, brief but powerful admission that it is Fallon himself. Navesink Banks from Sink or Swim Covered, Fallon also references the opener of The '59 Sound with the "like a tomb" refrain, making the song a simultaneous denunciation of wistfulness and treat for those who respect their past efforts.
This song exhibits Brian Fallon's strength as a writer so perfectly. On a CD whose statement was a departure from the copious (and much-appreciated) throwbacks of The '59 Sound, he writes a song which simultaneously denounces pointless nostalgia and references songs on both of their old albums. Old fans of the band will have no problem figuring out who "the man who says 'if you'da known me when'" is, before the final, brief but powerful admission that it is Fallon himself. Navesink Banks from Sink or Swim Covered, Fallon also references the opener of The '59 Sound with the "like a tomb" refrain, making the song a simultaneous denunciation of wistfulness and treat for those who respect their past efforts.