Before their next album, Cave In began experimenting with their sound with Creative Eclipses, a five-song EP which indicated a new space rock direction. Their next album was Jupiter, released in 2000. The album received a good deal of press including a feature in Spin Magazine, in which they were described as an "emo-metal Radiohead," which Cave In would reject. The album also caught the attention of major labels who began courting the band after its release. The band released the six-song EP Tides of Tomorrow on Hydra Head Records before accepting a deal from RCA Records.
In 2003, Cave In released their major debut album Antenna. It had more success than their previous albums and earned them a spot on the second stage of 2003's Lollapalooza tour. After Lollapalooza, they toured Europe in support of Foo Fighters and Muse. Shortly after, the band began to revisit their metal roots during concerts, and new heavy material led to a mutual agreement to cut ties with RCA Records. Cave In returned to Hydra Head Records and released Perfect Pitch Black on September 13, 2005.
Following the release of Perfect Pitch Black, Conners departed from the band due to an injury and temporarily relocating to Germany. He was replaced by Converge drummer Ben Koller. In November of 2006, Cave In announced an indefinite hiatus.
In April of 2009, Cave In announced that they had ended their hiatus. With Conners back in the band, they had recorded a four-song EP titled Planets of Old which was initially made available on vinyl at their reunion show on July 19, 2009 at Great Scott in Allston, MA. The EP was released on CD in January 2010 with a bonus DVD of the show. The band released their fifth album White Silence on May 24, 2011.
After tours in support of White Silence, Cave In entered an undeclared semi-hiatus state as all of the band members shifted focus on their other respective side-projects. Brodsky had moved to New York City and formed Mutoid Man with Ben Koller and bassist Nick Cageao, Conners and McGrath had formed Nomad Stones, and Scofield was a member of Old Man Gloom and his own band Zozobra. On December 7, 2014, they performed live for the first time in 3 years, opening for Doomriders' tenth anniversary show. They wouldn't begin formally writing new material until February 2018.
On March 28, 2018, Caleb Scofield was killed in a car accident in Bedford, New Hampshire, on his way home from jamming with Cave In in their Boston rehearsal space. The band then put the new album on hold in favor of touring in honor of him, his wife, and their two children. Major memorial performances included a Boston show with Converge, a Los Angeles show with a one-off reunion of Isis, and an acoustic performance with Brodsky and McGrath at that year's Jacob Bannon-curated Roadburn Festival. This set was recorded and released as Live at Roadburn 2018: Tribute to Caleb Scofield.
On January 2, 2019, Cave In announced plans to release their first studio album in eight years. This album was released as Final Transmission on June 7, 2019 through Hydra Head Records. Mixed by Andrew Schneider, mastered by James Plotkin, and with artwork by Aaron Turner, it consists of practice-space demos featuring Scofield on every song. Hydra Head has been mostly inactive since 2012 but, as the band's main home for the majority of its career, they worked together to release this album. Half of the proceeds will be given to his wife and children.
Penny Racer
Cave In Lyrics
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and with that alone ive said too much
cause anything a secret
is willing to be kept that way
your looking for the truths of mine
they're found in every other line
your looking for the truths of mine
many is a mood of mine
Penny Racer gone to mars in flames
ready as ever to survive
well everyones an editor
trying to get a read on me
the less complete a sentance is
the more i guess i tried to say
your looking for the truths in mine
they're found in every other line
your looking for the truths in mine
many is a mood of mine
Penny Racer gone to mars in flames
ready as ever to survive
we'll survive
Everythings a problem
is that why everybody answers all at once?
Everythings a problem in my mind
so why,so why make it any harder on me?
we'll make you make it, make you make it alright
Penny Racer gone to mars in flames
ready as ever to survive
we'll survive
The song “Penny Racer” by American rock band, Cave In, is a reflection on personal growth and self-discovery. In the opening lines, the singer acknowledges that he has learned to speak his truth, but he also admits that he may have said too much. The idea that secrets should be kept well-guarded is a recurring theme in the song, and the lyrics suggest that anything that needs to be shared will naturally come to light.
The chorus of the song features the phrase “looking for the truths of mine,” and the lyrics encourage the listener to read between the lines to uncover the singer’s true thoughts and feelings. The use of the word “many” in the line “Many is a mood, oh my” suggests that the singer’s emotions often fluctuate, but that is just a part of the human experience.
The imagery of a “Penny Racer gone to Mars in flames” is both futuristic and nostalgic, and it’s possible that it represents the singer’s journey of self-discovery. The repeated phrase “ready as ever to survive” suggests that even though the journey may be challenging, the singer is prepared to face whatever obstacles come his way.
Overall, “Penny Racer” is a song about the complexities of the human experience and the ongoing struggle for self-discovery. The lyrics suggest that there is no single truth or secret to uncover, but that our thoughts and emotions are constantly evolving and changing.
Line by Line Meaning
I finally learned to spit it out
After keeping a secret for a long time, I finally found the courage to speak up
And with that alone I've said too much
By revealing the secret, I may have shared more than I intended
'Cause anything a secret
It's better to keep some things a secret, as it prevents them from being revealed or used against you
Is willing to be kept that way
Secrets are kept because the person holding them chooses not to share them
Looking for the truths of mine?
Are you searching for my true thoughts or feelings?
They're found in every other line
My true thoughts and feelings are hidden throughout this song
Still looking for the truths of mine?
Are you persistent in finding my true thoughts or feelings?
Many is a mood, oh my
My emotions are varied and complex
Penny racer gone to Mars in flames
I am moving on from my past, leaving it behind like a toy car that's been set on fire and launched to space
Ready as ever to survive
I am prepared to face whatever comes next
Everyone is an editor
People always try to interpret my words and actions, often putting their own spin on them
Trying to get a read on me
They're attempting to understand who I am as a person
The less complete a sentence is
The shorter and simpler my words are, the more they reveal
The more I guess I tried to say
Even though I may not be using many words, my message is clear
Everything is a problem
I see obstacles and challenges in all aspects of my life
Is that why everybody answers all at once?
Because everyone is trying to solve their own problems and deal with their own struggles, it can be overwhelming for everyone to express their thoughts and feelings at the same time
Everything is a problem in my mind
My mind often fixates on negative aspects of life, making it difficult to focus on anything else
So why make it any harder on me?
Because of the constant problems and negativity in my mind, I struggle to find joy or optimism in life. Please don't add to my struggle
They'll make you make it all right
Others may try to offer help or support in my struggles, but ultimately it is up to me to make it through
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM MARC MCGRATH, CALEB MARK SCOFIELD, JOHN ROBERT CONNERS, STEPHEN BRODSKY
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