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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Good For You
EVE 6 Lyrics
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liquors not good for you
I could be good for you
get you in bed by two
read you tolkien and hume
under the watermelon moon
I could be good for you
I just got out a relationship
I should have dual citizenship
a passport for heaven and hell
I see the mistakes I made
how it got wrecked along the way
I promise to be good for
in a world where everything kills
saccharine and vitamin pills
and stay in place active shooter drills
I'm gonna love you til my time is done
The lyrics of EVE 6's song "Good For You" convey a mixture of vulnerability, self-reflection, and a desire to be a positive influence in someone's life. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the unhealthy aspects of indulgence, such as sugar and liquor, but contrasts that by suggesting that they themselves could be a beneficial presence for someone. They propose staying up until 2 AM, reading Tolkien and Hume, and enjoying a romantic moment under a "watermelon moon."
The repetition of "I could be good for you" in the chorus reinforces the singer's conviction that they have the potential to positively impact someone's life. However, in the second verse, they admit to recently ending a relationship and acknowledge their own faults and mistakes. The idea of having a passport for both heaven and hell indicates that they have experienced both highs and lows in their past, and have learned from those experiences.
The line "I promise to be good for" is left open-ended, leaving the listener to imagine what the singer will be good for. It implies a sense of responsibility and a willingness to make amends or change for the better. The following lines introduce a sense of contrast and danger in the world, mentioning how everything seems to have the potential to harm, from unhealthy sweeteners to the need for active shooter drills. Despite this bleak outlook, the singer affirms their commitment to love their partner until the end of their own existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Good For You" suggest a desire for redemption and a willingness to be a positive force in someone's life, despite acknowledging personal flaws and the harsh realities of the world. The song hints at the potential for healing and growth, as well as a commitment to love and support another person.
Line by Line Meaning
sugar's not good for you
Consuming sugar is not beneficial for your health
liquors not good for you
Drinking alcohol is not good for your well-being
I could be good for you
I have the potential to positively impact your life
get you in bed by two
I can spend intimate time with you until late at night
read you tolkien and hume
I will read the works of authors like Tolkien and Hume to you
under the watermelon moon
In a whimsical setting, like under a moonlit sky, we can share moments together
I just got out a relationship
I recently ended a romantic connection with someone
I should have dual citizenship
Metaphorically, I should have experience and knowledge in both positive and negative aspects of life
a passport for heaven and hell
I acknowledge and understand the mistakes I've made and the consequences they had
I see the mistakes I made
I recognize the errors I committed in my past relationship
how it got wrecked along the way
I understand the factors that led to the destruction of that relationship
I promise to be good for
I sincerely commit to being beneficial and supportive to you
in a world where everything kills
In a world filled with dangers and harmful influences
saccharine and vitamin pills
Even artificial sweetness and supplements have their negative effects
and stay in place active shooter drills
We live in a society where we must constantly prepare for dangerous situations
I'm gonna love you til my time is done
I will love you wholeheartedly until the end of my existence
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID DEVAUL, ROBYN COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jemstarindustries
Watermelon emoji.
@jaronmillan9951
This is a fake version, post one of the real versions plz
@TheRomagus
What do you mean? I just found this song and I don't understand. Is it a copy?
@jaronmillan9951
@Zenobia Gabidia just a joke. Search "Good for You Virginity" on Twitter to hear their version of this song endorsed by Eve 6. Both amazing
@SS-nb8tt
Y’all used to be my favorite band. I can’t even listen to this shit. Can’t even get though one song lol