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.
Pollute
Earth to Andy Lyrics
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The most important part of your day
That little pill that keeps you set
Helps you think of things to say
Aren't you tired of feeling dead
All this apathy instead
Walking on your knees again
I see you bend
Help is on the way
What's the problem,
Boy, you just can't be saved
You pollute you then salute to be vain
Oh, I get the kind of feeling that you're never coming down
Oh, it makes so little difference, if your senses come around
How many cells did you dismiss
Casualties of civil war
The explanations on your lips
Can't conceal the rotten core
Can't you just cut to the chase
Will your body keep the pace
Walking on your own mistakes
Watching you shake
You pollute you then you're down with your grave
The song "Pollute" by Earth to Andy speaks to those who have lost their way and are constantly numbing themselves with drugs to avoid dealing with their problems. The lyrics start by highlighting how addiction can make people forget the most important things in their daily life, and how it alienates them from the world around them. The chorus reveals the consequences of addiction, as the person pollutes themselves and then resort to vain actions to make themselves feel better. The singer then offers help, but acknowledges that the person may have gone too far to be saved.
The second verse goes deeper into the metaphor of pollution, with the singer asking how many people the person has hurt or dismissed as a result of their addiction. The person's explanations and justifications for their actions cannot hide the fact that they are slowly destroying themselves and others around them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the person is trapped in a vicious cycle of self-destruction, and it seems unlikely that they will ever be able to break free.
Overall, the message of the song is one of despair and hopelessness. The addiction portrayed in the song has become a way of life for the person, and it has taken over their life completely. The lyrics are a warning to those who are tempted by addiction, showing just how destructive it can be.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times did you forget
How many times did you forget your responsibility towards the planet Earth
The most important part of your day
The most important part of your day is to take care of the environment
That little pill that keeps you set
That little pill symbolizes the temporary relief from environmental problems that humans seek
Helps you think of things to say
Helps you think of reasons to justify your polluting actions
Aren't you tired of feeling dead
Don't you feel guilty for the damage you've caused to the planet?
All this apathy instead
All this carelessness towards the environment instead
Walking on your knees again
Humans are crawling on their knees to save their planet
I see you bend
I see humans trying their best to improve the condition of the planet
Don't you worry,
Don't worry, there are solutions to every problem
Help is on the way
People are trying to find a solution to the environmental crisis
What's the problem,
What is the root cause of the environmental crisis?
Boy, you just can't be saved
The attitude of few humans, who think nothing can be done to save the planet
You pollute you then salute to be vain
Humans are polluting the planet and ignoring their responsibility to save it
Oh, I get the kind of feeling that you're never coming down
The sense of disbelief about the future of the planet
Oh, it makes so little difference, if your senses come around
It doesn't matter how many people are realizing the environmental problems. The solution requires immediate action
How many cells did you dismiss
How many lives did you destroy while exploiting nature?
Casualties of civil war
Nature is now a victim of humans' greed for resources
The explanations on your lips
The reasons given to justify environmental damage are futile
Can't conceal the rotten core
The ignorance of humans towards the environment is causing irreversible damage
Can't you just cut to the chase
Can't we focus on the practical steps to save the planet without wasting any more time?
Will your body keep the pace
Will humans be able to meet the challenge of saving the planet?
Walking on your own mistakes
Humans are suffering due to their own actions of polluting the planet
Watching you shake
The consequences of not taking action to save the planet are becoming evident
You pollute you then you're down with your grave
If humans continue to pollute the planet, they will eventually destroy themselves
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