1 - E's real name is… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:
1 - E's real name is Mark Oliver Everett and he is the driving force behind the band Eels. He released two solo albums under the moniker "E": Broken Toy Shop and A Man Called E.
2- E is a new project from American alt rocker Thalia Zedek (Come/Live Skull), a new power trio of experimental rock troubadours w/ Jason Sanford of Neptune and Gavin McCarthy of Karate.
https://www.facebook.com/ABandCalledE/
https://abandcallede.bandcamp.com/music
http://abandcallede.com/
3 - E is a Finnish/Portuguese Experimental Black metal project. ShadoW (Portugal) and MTYM (Finland) are the only members of this band.
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/E/168957753128955?v=wall
Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/edimension
4 - E is also the name of a Chinese alternative rock band.
5 - E was also a punk rock band from Caracas, Venezuela that existed around mid 2002-mid 2003 that featured Archi from ATTE and IL from Boom Boom Clan, Las Américas, La Fiera Del Vinil, Ulises Hadjis' live band and Elaine.
6 - E is also a Czech progressive rock-alternative band from Brno.
Visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/E/49547237061 for the Czech band E (CZ).
7 - E was also the name of the lead singer of early 1990s UK alternative rock band Mass.
8 - E was the name of an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia in the early 1990s.
9 - An alias of Andy Bullock, a London-based experimental/noise musician.
"E" is also a common, often accidental, mistag. If the song you are scrobbling is not by one of these artists, you should change your tags to the correct artist.
Shine_It_All_On
E Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Said I'm already dead
Crystal ball
Fell down onto my head
Tenderness
If I want it I pay
My true love
Well she threw it away
CHORUS
But I can shine it all on
I can shine it all on
I can shine it all on
And still be amazed
Had some money
And a hole in my pocket
Had a house
But I forgot to lock it
Took a drag
From a smoke that may kill me
What a drag
How the winter wind chills me
CHORUS
I'll shine it on just like MacBeth
In the face of certain death
Of a salesman or a king
And when the palm trees are on fire
I'll take my boat out on the sea
Had a face
But I never could save it
Had a kid
But I never would name it
Have a life
Well, that's what they call it
It's a road
But I guess I could crawl it
CHORUS
The lyrics to E's song "Shine It All On" convey a sense of resilience and determination in the face of hardship and adversity. The first two lines refer to a spiritual practice of divination, with tarot cards and a crystal ball suggesting a search for answers and insight in one's life. However, the message that comes back is one of fatalism, as the cards indicate the singer is already dead. The image of the crystal ball falling onto their head could suggest a shock or realization that they are facing something inevitable, and they're trying to process it.
The tone shifts in the second verse, as the singer describes their past successes and mistakes. Money didn't bring happiness, and neither did material possessions. Instead, the emphasis is on the present moment and the small pleasures that make life worth living ("took a drag from a smoke that may kill me/ what a drag how the winter wind chills me"). The use of the metaphor of "shining on" builds on this theme, with the singer asserting their ability to weather any storm and still marvel at the wonder of life. They reference Macbeth, a tragic figure who faced his own inevitable death with courage, as well as a salesman or a king, suggesting that these are roles that we take on in life, but that ultimately don't define us.
The final verse is reflective, with the singer acknowledging their mistakes ("had a face/ but I never could save it/ had a kid/ but I never would name it"). They seem to be searching for meaning or purpose in their life ("it's a road/ but I guess I could crawl it"), but the chorus drives home the idea that, no matter what happens, they will continue to shine on and be amazed. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tarot cards
Even the magic of the tarot predicts a gloomy future.
Said I'm already dead
The tarot tells me that my life will be a failure and I will be dead inside.
Crystal ball
I was hoping for a miracle or some positive outcome, but the crystal ball fell on my head.
Fell down onto my head
The hope for any good fortune in my life shattered and hit me hard.
Tenderness
The one thing I crave is the most elusive, and if I desire it, I must pay for it.
If I want it I pay
Love or caring is something that can't be bought even if I desire it.
My true love
The person who was everything for me, who I cared for, now threw me away like a trash bag.
Well she threw it away
My true love betrayed me, dumped me, and shattered my heart.
CHORUS
No matter what happens, I can still amaze others by shining on brightly.
Had some money
I was wealthy, but that didn't make me happy but instead created a hole in my pocket.
And a hole in my pocket
I was comfortable in my dwelling, but I forgot or didn't care to take precautions to ensure its safety.
Had a house
I had a place to live but failed to secure it properly endangering the things I had.
But I forgot to lock it
Smoking could and perhaps will kill me, but the addiction associated is something challenging to quit.
Took a drag
Smoking is detrimental to my health but I still indulge myself.
From a smoke that may kill me
The winter hasn't been kind and has brought a lot of misery and hopelessness my way.
What a drag
The cold weather has made me feel lonely, tired, and unmotivated.
How the winter wind chills me
I will put a disguise and will pretend that everything is okay, even if it's not.
I'll shine it on just like MacBeth
I will maintain my facade and pretend that everything is okay, no matter how deceiving I may find it.
In the face of certain death
I pretend everything is perfect, just as the salesmen or kings in stories, even though I know it's not.
Of a salesman or a king
In the event of a disaster, such as a wildfire, I will not be moved and instead will take to the sea to be alone with my thoughts.
And when the palm trees are on fire
I had potential, but it was all for nought as I failed to capitalize on opportunities.
I'll take my boat out on the sea
I will accept my destiny on this journey through life but will do so at my own pace.
Had a face
I was once powerful but failed to sustain it over time.
But I never could save it
I had progeny but was reluctant to name them, indicating hesitation, doubt, or cowardice.
Had a kid
Life is a journey with its ups and downs and various terrain to navigate.
But I never would name it
It's called life, but it's a bumpy journey that requires a lot of effort and endurance.
Have a life
All my actions, reactions, feelings and everything that happens in my life is what we all call life.
Well, that's what they call it
I might not be moving ahead in my life as I planned, but I'm still moving forward, no matter how slow.
It's a road
No matter the obstacles, I will shine on and not let fate define me.
But I guess I could crawl it
Life can be tough, but I can still struggle and fight my way through it without giving up.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT, PARTHENON HUXLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind