The three were subsequently joined by Steve LaFolette (bass & vocals), Pat Noel (keyboards & guitar), Steve St. Cin (drums), and Ana Pitchon, who toured as Beulah in 1998, before recording When Your Heartstrings Break. Bill Evans (keyboards) then joined the band to play live. Steve St. Cin left the band to be replaced by Danny Sullivan, before The Coast is Never Clear was released in 2000. Bill Evans and Steve LaFolette then left, to be replaced by Pat Abernathy and Eli Crews respectively. Beulah went on to record 2003's Yoko, then toured North America and Europe before a goodbye show on August 5th 2004, in New York.
A DVD, A Good Band is Easy to Kill was released in 2005 and features documentary footage from Beulah's 2003 tour.
Silver
Beulah Lyrics
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Was my first girl
She left me a scar
So I have her still
She's not young
But she's not old yet
We share the same sun
You want it
Silver lining shining for you
You got it
Dark cloud always waiting for you
Weightless
You're tumbling through space
I remember her voice
But not her face
Floating
But she's always near
She wants to stay
But she can't stay here
You want it
Silver lining shining for you
You got it
Dark cloud always waiting for you
Frozen
In window displays
Where did you hide
All those days we'd waste?
Fading
But I see her still
She'll always be
My punk rock girl
The song "Silver" by Beulah is a nostalgic and poignant depiction of a past lover who remains relevant to the singer even after she has moved on. The opening lines introduce us to the singer's first love - punk rock - the genre that marked their youth and shaped their identity. But, like many first loves, it wasn't meant to last, and although the singer has moved on, punk rock has left a deep and indelible impression on them, as represented by the scar that they still carry.
The song then shifts to a description of the singer's more recent past lover, whose name and face they have forgotten. Despite this, the singer can still hear her voice, and she remains a significant presence in their life. The lyric "She's not young, but she's not old yet / We share the same sun, but hers never sets" captures the idea that although both the singer and their past lover are living in the same world, they are in different phases of their lives and on different trajectories.
The chorus provides a contrast between the silver lining, representing hope and positivity, and the dark cloud, representing negativity and difficulty. It is clear that the singer has experienced both sides of this dichotomy in their relationships and in life in general, and the repetition of "You want it / You got it" serves to emphasize the point that life is full of both good and bad experiences.
Overall, "Silver" is a song about the lasting impact of past relationships and the bittersweet nature of memory. It speaks to the ways in which we carry our past with us and how those memories shape the present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Punk rock
I was once deeply in love with the punk rock genre.
Was my first girl
It was more than just a genre, it was my first love.
She left me a scar
Although I still love punk rock, it has wounded me in some way.
So I have her still
Despite the scar, I still hold onto and cherish that love for punk rock.
She's not young
Punk rock is not new or trendy anymore.
But she's not old yet
However, punk rock still has relevance and life.
We share the same sun
Like everyone else, punk rock and I are connected to the same world.
But hers never sets
Punk rock will always have a place in the world.
You want it
You desire something positive in your life.
Silver lining shining for you
You are seeking a positive outcome or outlook.
You got it
But ultimately, something negative or difficult will always be present in your life.
Dark cloud always waiting for you
Hardships or challenges will always exist, no matter what.
Weightless
Feeling unburdened or free.
You're tumbling through space
Life feels chaotic and uncertain.
I remember her voice
The memory of my first love still echoes within me.
But not her face
Her physical appearance is hazy or forgotten.
Floating
Feeling disconnected or ungrounded.
But she's always near
My love for punk rock still surrounds and comforts me.
She wants to stay
Punk rock still has relevance and wants to be a part of my life.
But she can't stay here
Yet, punk rock cannot fully occupy my life anymore, it is just a cherished part of it.
Frozen
Stuck or static.
In window displays
Surrounded by consumerism and commercialization.
Where did you hide
Looking for something that has been misplaced or lost.
All those days we'd waste?
Reminiscing about the carefree days of youth.
Fading
Slowly disappearing over time.
But I see her still
Although punk rock is not as prominent in my life, I still recognize its importance and value to me.
She'll always be
Punk rock will always be a part of me, even as time passes and my life evolves.
My punk rock girl
Punk rock will always hold a special place in my heart, like a longtime love and companion.
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