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.”
External links
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http://facebook.com/eve6official - Eve 6's current Facebook page
http://www.myspace.com/eve6 - Eve 6's current myspace.
Think Twice
EVE 6 Lyrics
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And dead does he love you
The way that I do
Beathing in lighting
Tonight's fighting
I feel the hurt so physical
Think twice before you touch my girl
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
Wait till the day you finally see
I've been here waiting patiently
Crossing my fingers and my t's
You crying on my shoulder begging please
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
What is it you really want
I'm tired of asking
You gone, I'm wasted
When I showed up and he was there
I tried my best to grin and bear
And took the stairs but didn't stop at the street
And as we speak I'm going down
Cause she spread her love
And burnt me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
The lyrics of EVE 6’s ‘Think Twice’ reflect the feelings of a person who has been hurt by his girlfriend’s infidelity. The singer warns her new lover to think twice before touching his girl, or he will face the consequences. The chorus, which is repeated several times, emphasizes the intensity of his emotions, and he threatens to retaliate if provoked. The singer senses the physical and emotional pain of his lover’s betrayal, and he cannot let go of his love for her, despite the pain. The song’s bridge describes the singer’s frustration with his girlfriend’s ambiguity and inability to be honest with him about her feelings, leading him to question what she really wants.
The lyrics suggest a deeply personal reflection of heartbreak and betrayal, and they capture the raw emotion of the singer. The lyrics’ vivid imagery, the sense of urgency, and the repetitions of the chorus help convey the message effectively. The song’s tone is melancholic and emotional, and it reflects the pain that the singer is enduring. Ultimately the message is clear, do not get between the singer and his love.
Line by Line Meaning
When all is said and done
After everything is over
And dead does he love you
When he no longer loves you
The way that I do
The way I love you
Breathing in lighting
Taking in the emotional intensity
Tonight's fighting
The conflict is happening tonight
I feel the hurt so physical
The pain is so intense that it feels physical
Think twice before you touch my girl
Consider the consequences before you touch my girlfriend
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
If you come around, you'll regret it
Come around come around no more
Don't come around again
She spreads her love
She shares her affection with others
She burns me up
Her actions hurt me emotionally
I can't let go
I'm unable to move on from this relationship
I can't get out
I feel trapped in this situation
I've said enough
I've expressed my thoughts and feelings enough
Enough by now
I've had enough of this situation
Wait till the day you finally see
One day, you will realize
I've been here waiting patiently
I've been waiting for you
Crossing my fingers and my t's
Hoping for the best outcome
You crying on my shoulder begging please
You will come back to me and beg for my forgiveness
What is it you really want
What is your true desire?
I'm tired of asking
I'm frustrated by asking this question repeatedly
You gone, I'm wasted
I'm drunk and upset because you're gone
When I showed up and he was there
When I arrived and saw him with you
I tried my best to grin and bear
I attempted to hide my discomfort and pain
And took the stairs but didn't stop at the street
I left quickly and without hesitation
And as we speak I'm going down
I'm becoming more upset as I speak
Think twice before you touch my girl
Reiterating the warning
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
I'll make sure you regret it
Come around come around no more
Don't come back again
Think twice before you touch my girl
Another warning
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
You'll regret it if you come around
Come around no more
Don't come back ever again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES MAXWELL STUART COLLINS, JON SIEBELS, TONY FAGENSON
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When all is said and done
And dead does he love you
The way that I do
Beathing in lighting
Tonight's fighting
I feel the hurt so physical
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
Wait till the day you finally see
I've been here waiting patiently
Crossing my fingers and my t's
You crying on my shoulder begging please
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
What is it you really want
I'm tired of asking
You gone, I'm wasted
When I showed up and he was there
I tried my best to grin and bear
And took the stairs but didn't stop at the street
And as we speak I'm going down
Cause she spread her love
And burnt me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more
@jonathananthony1901
I was 19 when this song came out. 38 years old now and this hits harder than ever. Life can hurt worse with time.
@agesago528
Sad but true. I would give anything for easier and happier times.
@Edubbs111
Hope you are doing good brother. 35 myself, this song hits.
@derekreynolds8682
Same here man, and ironically, its the same fucking girl I decided to try again after years apart.
@ChristopherMichael-dw4wt
38 as well bro. 80's babies right here.
@jonathananthony1901
@user-jt8bx6wv7z we all had the privilege of being , in my opinion, the last free youth! NO social media, NO internet, NO economic challenges, we were FREE to be kids and teenagers and just have fun. Campfires, sleepovers, slip n slides, hide n seek, weekend movies, and real friendships. Then on to first cars, girlfriends, and bits and pieces of REAL life that kids these days will never know.
@Lester.M
I miss this era of music.
@thaistomp
It was the best era tbh.
@JohnnyCTSV
Just me and a bunch of other people in their 30’s in here 😂
@rebeccamcfalls681
30s and 40s. LOL