The band was formed around 1992, after Hurst answered an ad placed by Tom Ferriss (formerly of Moev) in a Seattle-area newspaper. The band released a 5-song EP called "Purge" before their first LP, "Affliction" came out to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success in Canada.
Though it received mixed reviews, their second LP, The Devil You Know, has been the band's greatest commercial success to date. Produced by veteran producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers), the album features a more mainstream sound than "Affliction." After their success with "The Devil You Know," the band returned to the studio with another veteran producer, Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue), to create their third LP, which became "Brand New History."
While "Brand New History" was a moderate commercial success, it received mixed critical reviews. Following the release of the album's first single in 2001, "Make It Right," the band went on hiatus. During the hiatus, Trevor Hurst started a new band called "Hurst". However, in January 2007, the band got back together to tour with Hinder across Canada and most recently, with Three Days Grace and Seether. Their independently-released fourth LP, "Ignite," came out on January 15, 2008.
Econoline Crush's current lineup is:
Trevor Hurst (vocals)
Scott Whalen (bass guitar)
Kai Markus (guitar)
Brent Fitz (drums)
Former members include:
Tom Ferris (synthesizer)
Robbie Morfitt (guitar)
Hack (guitar)
Ziggy (guitar)
Bob Wagner (drums)
Gregg Leask (drums)
Johnny Haro (drums)
Ken Fleming (bass)
Daniel Yaremko (songwriter, bass and programming on "Brand New History")
You Don't Know What It's Like
Econoline Crush Lyrics
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Did get easier?
Did all those things you wanted come together in the end?
(Oh yeah)
Was I the one?
Was I even there?
Did you ever really notice how I never really cared?
(Oh yeah)
She smiled and looked at me and said:
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
I feel like nothing at all
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
Did you forget?
Did you believe in it?
Did all those things I promised come out empty in the end?
(Oh yeah)
And the regrets
And the dreams you missed
Comfort comes with patience, serenity yeah yeah
She smiled and looked at me and said:
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
I feel like nothing at all
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
I feel insignificant (yeah)
I feel nothing at all
I feel insignificant (yeah)
Did you give up
Did it get easier
Every little word that lingers slipped and fell
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
I feel like nothing at all
You don't know what it's like
(What it's like)
(What it's like)
You don't know what it's like, what it's like (oh, yeah)
You don't know what it's like, what it's like (oh, yeah)
I feel like nothing at all
I feel like nothing at all
I feel like nothing cause you don't know what it's like
The song "You Don't Know What It's Like" by Econoline Crush talks about a failed relationship where the two people involved have different perceptions of what happened between them. The opening lines are questions aimed towards the former lover. The singer asks if they gave up, if things got easier, and if all the things they wanted came together in the end. The "oh yeah" after each question is a sarcastic retort to the possibility that things turned out well for the former lover.
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is an assertion that the former lover doesn't know what it's like to feel insignificant and like nothing at all. The singer believes that the former lover never noticed or cared about their emotions, and the feelings of worthlessness and nothingness are a result of that neglect. The second verse is directed towards the singer's own regrets and missed dreams, but the focus ultimately remains on the former lover's lack of empathy.
The song has a sad and frustrated tone, as the singer feels like their experiences were invalidated and ignored. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the depth of the emotions being expressed. The final lines, where the singer says they feel like nothing because the former lover doesn't know what it's like, is a final affirmation that their emotions matter and their experiences are valid.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you give up?
Did you quit trying?
Did get easier?
Did everything finally fall into place?
Did all those things you wanted come together in the end?
Did you achieve what you set out to do?
Was I the one?
Was I the person you were looking for?
Was I even there?
Did I make myself present for you?
Did you ever really notice how I never really cared?
Did you realize that I wasn't fully invested in the relationship?
You don't know what it's like
You don't understand my pain
(What it's like)
Feeling undervalued and misunderstood
(What it's like)
Suffering in silence
I feel like nothing at all
I feel worthless
Did you forget?
Did you leave our memories behind?
Did you believe in it?
Did you have faith in our relationship?
Did all those things I promised come out empty in the end?
Did I fail to live up to my word?
And the regrets
The things we wish we hadn't done or said
And the dreams you missed
The things we didn't achieve or obtain
Comfort comes with patience, serenity yeah yeah
Being content requires patience and peace of mind
I feel insignificant (yeah)
I don't feel important
Every little word that lingers slipped and fell
Every word we hold onto eventually fades away
You don't know what it's like
You can never truly understand how I feel
I feel like nothing cause you don't know what it's like
My feelings are ignored and misunderstood
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TREVOR HAYHURST, DAVID SIGMUND, DANIEL YAREMKO
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