Egypt and Red Henry, Both based out of Washington DC, had known each other and played on many shows together. Kevin Murphy and Andy Waldeck, would join up with Chris (Crix) Reardon and Tony Lopacinski even before the dust had settled from their two previous bands breaking up.They hit the ground running, and with the help of a long residency at the famous TRAX night club in Charlottesville ,VA
Soon had a growing regional following. Word of the fledgling bands' powerful stage show, compelling look, and great song writing, reached Coran Capshaw of Red Light Management, and the band was soon under management contract and working hard.
ETA was brought to Bear Tracks recording studio to work with Producers John Alagia, and Doug Derryberry. The result was the album "Simple Machine" which brought the band to the attention of Giant records.
In the summer of 1999, EarthtoAndy signed with Giant records and went to Los Angeles to record the critically acclaimed album "Chronicle Kings".This is the work that is known best by most ETA fans. With a major label budget, The cd got into many hands,and blew many minds. While touring the country in support of CK, ETA met many people and made each and every one of them a fan, and many became friends to this day.
Its difficult to say what was the catalyst for the band deciding to split up, call it an unfortunate set of uncontrollable circumstances, call it the music industry, call it fatigue. In the summer of 2002 EarthtoAndy threw in the proverbial towel, thus ending their hard fought time,and continuing on in peoples hearts and minds. The band members are all friends. It was, without a doubt, the most friendly parting of ways the business has even known. And so their music lives on, and the possibility of re-uniting for a show now and then does as well.
Biting at My Heels
Earth to Andy Lyrics
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Shallow prints impressed into the sands of time
I could look back yo see you grinnong with desire
To turn around would bbe to walk into the fire
And I don't admire
Another with my thoughts meant to inspire
And I don't like lies
And I know why
You've been biting at my heels
Don't know how the hell this feels
Grip another as you please
Don't you just love these?
You've been biting at my heels
Bet you don't know how it feels
To be thinking for more than yourself
There has to be a place where you can be extreme
No one around to see you buildig self esteem
Are you afraid to be alone with your own mind
Or is your immitation part of your desire?
The song "Biting At My Heels" by Earth to Andy is a song about someone who is trying to step out of the shadow of another person who has influenced their life in the past. The lyrics talk about the idea of moving on and being your own person, but feeling that someone is trying to hold you back and keep you from growing. The opening lines talk about putting your feet into the steps someone else left behind, indicating that the person following was influenced by someone else's actions. The singer then questions whether this desire to copy someone else stems from fear of being alone with their own thoughts, or if it is simply part of their desire to be like someone else.
The chorus talks about the feeling of being pursued, and how it feels to be chased by someone who wants to be like you. The singer talks about how this person doesn't know how it feels to think for themselves, and how it can be frustrating to be constantly followed and imitated. The final line of the chorus, "Don't you just love these?" seems to indicate that this type of attention can be a double-edged sword - it may be nice to have someone look up to you, but it can also be overwhelming and stifling.
In conclusion, the song "Biting At My Heels" is about the struggle to be an individual in a world where it's easy to be influenced by others. The lyrics touch on themes of self-discovery, fear, imitation and the desire for independence.
Line by Line Meaning
You put your feet into the steps I left behind
You follow in my footsteps, replicating what I have done before.
Shallow prints impressed into the sands of time
Your imitations of me are only surface-level and won't last throughout history.
I could look back yo see you grinning with desire
I can see you looking up to me with a hunger to achieve what I have.
To turn around would bbe to walk into the fire
To match me would be to take on an unachievable challenge.
And I don't admire
I don't appreciate or respect
Another with my thoughts meant to inspire
Someone who copies my ideas with the intention of inspiring others.
And I don't like lies
I dislike falsehoods.
I don't believe the color of their eyes
I don't trust people based on their appearance.
And I know why
I have a clear understanding of this situation.
You've been biting at my heels
You have been relentlessly pursuing me and trying to keep up.
Don't know how the hell this feels
You don't understand how frustrating it is to be on the receiving end of this behavior.
Grip another as you please
You latch on to others in an attempt to mimic their qualities.
Don't you just love these?
You seem to enjoy acting this way.
Bet you don't know how it feels
I doubt you understand the negative impact of your actions.
To be thinking for more than yourself
To consider the implications of your behavior beyond just your own desires.
There has to be a place where you can be extreme
You feel the need to go to great lengths to stand out.
No one around to see you building self esteem
You do this work of building your confidence when no one is watching.
Are you afraid to be alone with your own mind
You might be scared to confront who you truly are on the inside.
Or is your imitation part of your desire?
Perhaps mimicking others is part of your deepest desires.
Writer(s): Andy
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.