The band has released four albums, "Eve 6" (1998), "Horrorscope" (2000),It's All In Your Head (2003), and Speak in Code (2012). Two of the band's singles, "Inside Out" and "Here's To the Night", reached the Top 40 in the United States.
Reunited and re-energized, the band returned with a new album called Speak In Code eight years after parting ways in 2004. As the fourth full-length release for Eve 6 and their debut on new label Fearless Records, the album heralds not just a return to form for the threesome, but a new chapter in a book that had ended all too abruptly.
“Overall I'm really proud of it, and I think we're doing right by our fans, who’ve waited a long time for us to make another record. I think we're giving them something they'll enjoy,” says singer/bassist Max Collins. “Once we got in the studio there was a lot of energy. There aren't any filler moments; each song has its purpose. This is the strongest collection of songs we've ever had on one record.”
In many ways, Speak In Code is a work with deep personal significance for Collins, who has weathered his share of personal adversity. The album is a testament to coming out okay on the other side, with friendships still intact, but it’s within the journey that the story truly lies. Whether it’s romantic relationships or dealings with his bandmates, communication—and its barriers—is a central theme underpinning the release.
“In some of the songs frustration is a theme. I was sort of looking at difficult personal relationships with a humorous spin in some places, and with more earnestness in others,” explains Collins. “The title [Speak In Code] is a lyric from ‘Curtain,’ and there was something kind of evocative about it. In that song, I'm referring to being newly sober and just feeling like an open nerve, feeling freaked out, having people and life being sort of overwhelming. It's almost like people are speaking a language you don't understand.”
First single “Victoria” lyrically weaves a tale that draws the listener into a hook-laden, 80‘s-influenced anthem, putting a contemporary spin on the classic Eve 6 sound. “[‘Victoria’] indulges this paranoid what-if fantasy that kind of has a foot in the truth: My wife went on this girls’ vacation to Mexico, and when I was looking through the photos, I saw my imagination start to go, and wrote that song,” Collins recalls. “I'm convinced in my mind that something’s going on that really isn't.”
Far from being just some nefarious nostalgia cash-in, Speak In Code is a genuine example of triumphing over one’s obstacles, both professionally and personally, seven years in the making. Eve 6 say the time rebuilding was essential to regaining their footing, which seems more solid in 2012 than ever. "In a lot of ways, the years leading up to this album release was a bit of a ‘paying our dues’ situation. We certainly had to earn the right to have this opportunity again,” says Fagenson. “This time around I think we realized just how hard it is to really get a rock band going and just when you think you're near the finish line you realize there's another hundred miles to go. But all that work and time simply strengthened our belief in what we were doing, and it was a crucial aspect of our development. It really taught us about stick-with-it-ness and perseverance."
"The time we spent apart really made us appreciate what we have in each other. It's a chemistry you can't manufacture,” adds Collins. “We literally grew up playing music together. The bond that we have as a result of so much shared experience infuses the sound of the band."
With Speak In Code slated for an April 24th release, the band is gearing up for their much-awaited reintroduction to fans. Now part of the Fearless Records family, it’s a guarantee Eve 6’s music will reach a wide, eager audience of potential devotees, and a full slate of touring behind the release is slated for 2012. Diehards who caught the band live in prior years will undoubtedly be thrilled to see the trio once again on stage, but it will be a somewhat older, definitely wiser group that greets them. According to Collins, it’s all good.
“We’re looking forward to playing new songs, and reconnecting to the fans with new material,” says Collins. “I feel this profound gratitude to the other two guys in my band. We've been through a lot—we've had the mountaintop moments and the Death Valley moments—and we're still here today, we all get along, and we made this thing together. It's almost miraculous, to me. There's this convergence that goes on for something that's bigger than the sum of its parts, and that's such a joyful, cool fucking thing.”
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At Least We're Dreaming
EVE 6 Lyrics
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Been hiding inside the jungle gym for way too long
Wiatin for someone to come along and find me
Live in an apartment that bums me out
It don't get better when the lights go out
Wiatin for someone to come along and find me
Swimin through the isles at the grocery store
I don't even know what I'm lookin for
At least I'm breathin
At least I'm alive
As long as I'm dreamin
Everythings gonna be alright
To the corner to call collect
Your mother wants to know are you happy yet
Wiatin for someone to come along and find you
Goin out at night lookin for distractions
Sleepin through the day there's no redemption
Wiatin for someone to come along and find you
At least I'm breathin
At least I'm alive
As long as I'm dreamin
Everythings gonna be alright
I'm alright, I tell myself twice
In the mirror before I can't go to sleep at night
I need a lullaby I need some time
I need to get a dime bag from my guy
I need to get a dime bag from my guy
At least I'm breathin
At least I'm alive
As long as I'm dreamin
Everythings gonna be alright
I'm alright, I tell myself twice
In the mirror before I can't go to sleep at night
I need a lullaby I need some time
I need to get a dime bag from my guy
I need to get a dime bag from my guy
The lyrics of "At Least We're Dreaming" by EVE 6 showcase themes of loneliness, frustration, and a desire for escapism. The singer feels trapped and dissatisfied with their life, spending much of their time waiting for someone or something to rescue them from their current predicament. The references to hiding in a jungle gym and waiting for someone to find them hint at a desire for someone to rescue them, while the apartment that "bums me out" and "swimmin through the isles at the grocery store" suggest a sense of aimlessness and dissatisfaction.
The repeated refrain of "At least I'm breathin, at least I'm alive" captures a sense of resigned acceptance, paired with a glimmer of hope - as long as the singer can continue dreaming, things will eventually be okay. However, the need to "get a dime bag" highlights the problematic nature of their chosen escapism, further emphasizing the tough situation that the singer is in.
Overall, the lyrics of "At Least We're Dreaming" paint a portrait of someone who is struggling but holding on to a thread of hope that things will get better. The references to hiding, waiting, and seeking distractions emphasize the singer's discomfort with their current reality, but the repeated assertion that as long as they can keep dreaming, everything will be alright, suggests a glimmer of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
When do we get to the part where I can go home
I feel lost and want to find my way back to a comfortable place.
Been hiding inside the jungle gym for way too long
I've been avoiding my problems for far too long.
Wiatin for someone to come along and find me
I'm hoping someone will come save me from my situation.
Live in an apartment that bums me out
My living situation is bringing me down.
It don't get better when the lights go out
Even in the dark, my situation still sucks.
Swimin through the isles at the grocery store
I feel lost in life and don't know what I want or need.
I don't even know what I'm lookin for
I'm unsure of what I want in life.
At least I'm breathin
Despite my struggles, I am still alive.
At least I'm alive
I am grateful to be alive despite my difficulties.
As long as I'm dreamin
My dreams give me hope and keep me going.
Everythings gonna be alright
I have faith that things will eventually work out for me.
To the corner to call collect
I'm reaching out for help and support.
Your mother wants to know are you happy yet
My loved ones are concerned for my well-being and want me to find happiness.
Goin out at night lookin for distractions
I'm trying to avoid my problems by distracting myself.
Sleepin through the day there's no redemption
I'm sleeping to escape my problems, but it's not helping.
I'm alright, I tell myself twice
I'm trying to convince myself that everything is okay, but I'm struggling.
In the mirror before I can't go to sleep at night
I'm reflecting on my situation and it's keeping me up at night.
I need a lullaby I need some time
I need comfort and time to heal from my struggles.
I need to get a dime bag from my guy
I'm turning to drugs to cope with my problems.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Anthony Fagenson, James Collins, Jonathan Siebels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dramasbomin
Everytime I feel like my life is going to shit I listen to this song. No matter what happens, at least I'm breathing. I'm still dreaming I can make it.
GaLaPhObIa 4654
QueerReligion I can't I suck at hard times I hide all my emotions
Anthony Hund
dramasbomin Every time my life is going to shit lately I come for the song and this comment ha.
Aidan Dean-Jones
In terms of influence on my life there's no band I feel a stronger connection to than Eve 6. Back in high school their songs helped me through some really heavy shit.
Incendiary Agenda
Same here man. I love them so much
dOrY wAz HeRe
Aidan Dean-Jones same here
Manny Aguinaga
Wish we has more bands like this in today's world :(
Atif Matc
AmazIng album, so underrated.
vincent clyde Burgos
Blasting this while playing Diablo 2, damn, just can't believe it has been years, hail for those people in their 30's who jammed this song way back
Allie
I have a feeling I'm going to "over-play" this song.