Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.
The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.
"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.
Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."
Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."
Do or Die
Eben Lyrics
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Someone who can get in my head and show me the way
Like clarity, you know, calm my nerves
And block the way from going to pure insanity
Calls to home with all these nights alone
And going on hikes to be above the clouds to find peace for a moment
Searching, searching
That's not gonna show up and
I'm three years deep, with nothing to show for it
Penthouse dreams
Wanna put the city
Right on the map of my team, but there's no team
Uh, what the fuck do you mean?
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line, things are not fine
Is this do or die?
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
I feel that
I'm a little bit misunderstood when it comes to things
Like, like what I really want
What I see in five years for me in the great beyond
And that's someone who made it
Someone who stayed through the bull shit, that made it
Even through everything and didn't get faded
Do or die, man, we all gotta take it, yeah
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line, things are not fine
Is this do or die?
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
Is this do or die?
The lyrics of the song "Do or Die" by Eben portray the struggle of a rising artist who is trying to make it big in the music industry. The artist feels the need for a therapist who can help him focus on his journey to success and block the path to pure insanity. The artist talks about loneliness, the feeling of being misunderstood and the constant search for success. Despite being three years into the journey, the artist feels like he has nothing to show for it which creates an inner turmoil for him.The artist dreams of owning a penthouse and putting his city on the map, and while he already visualizes doing what he loves, the absence of the support of other members on his journey is demotivating. The constant feeling of emptiness and unfulfilled promises lead to the deadly question of whether he has to do or die.
The song's overarching theme depicts the struggles of an upcoming artist trying to make it big in the industry. The lyrics highlight the struggle to stay focused, the search for peace, wanting a support system, and dealing with inner turmoil. The artist wants clarity and fulfillment in life, but the road there is full of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I think I need a therapist
I believe that I require professional help to sort my thoughts and emotions
Someone who can get in my head and show me the way
I need an individual who can enter my mind and guide me through my troubles
Like clarity, you know, calm my nerves
I require lucidity of thought and composure to alleviate my anxieties
And block the way from going to pure insanity
I must prevent myself from slipping into madness
Calls to home with all these nights alone
I make phone calls to my loved ones during these lonely times
And going on hikes to be above the clouds to find peace for a moment
I climb mountains to attain tranquility for a brief period
Searching, searching
I am constantly searching
I feel like I'm searching for something
I have a sense that I am looking for a particular thing
That's not gonna show up and
However, I fear that my search may be futile
I'm three years deep, with nothing to show for it
Despite my efforts, I have not achieved anything noteworthy in the past three years
Penthouse dreams
I have aspirations of living luxuriously in a high-rise apartment
Wanna put the city
I desire to elevate the status of the city
Right on the map of my team, but there's no team
However, I lack a team to assist me in achieving this goal
Uh, what the fuck do you mean?
I am perplexed and confused by this situation
Empty promises, empty promises
I have been given assurances that have not been kept
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
I am running out of time and must take control of my situation
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Despite losing my home, others claim that everything is okay
Deportation line, things are not fine
My situation regarding immigration is precarious
Is this do or die?
Is this a critical moment in which success or failure is inevitable?
I feel that
I sense that
I'm a little bit misunderstood when it comes to things
Others do not comprehend my perspective in certain situations
Like, like what I really want
I find it challenging to articulate my desires accurately
What I see in five years for me in the great beyond
I envision my future self in five years in an ambiguous realm
And that's someone who made it
In this future scenario, I have achieved success
Someone who stayed through the bull shit, that made it
I overcame obstacles and persevered through hardships to attain my goals
Even through everything and didn't get faded
I remained resolute and did not falter
Do or die, man, we all gotta take it, yeah
In life, we all face critical moments that we must confront and overcome
Writer(s): David Lee Spradley, William Stroman
Contributed by Carter M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karen Rodriguez
Do or die? By EBEN
Yeah, I think I need a therapist
Someone who could get on my head and show me the way
Like clarity, you know calm my nerves
And block the way from going to pure insanity
Calls to home with all these night alone
And going on hikes to be above the clouds to find
Peace for a moment
[Pre-Chorus]
Searching,Searching
I feel like I’m searching for something
That’s not going to show up and
I’m three years deep, with nothing to show for it
Penthouse dreams
Wanna put the city
Right on the map of my team, by there’s no team
Uh, what the fuck do you mean?
[Chorus]
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line,things are not fine
Is this do or die?
[Post-Chorus]
Is this do or die?
(is this do or die?)
Is this do or die
(Is this do or die?)
[Verse 2]
I feel that
I’m a bit misunderstood when it comes to things
Like, like what I really want
What I see in five years for me in the great beyond
And that’s someone who made it
Someone who stayed through the bullshit , that made it
Even thorough everything and didn’t get faded
Do or die man, we all gotta take it, yeah
[Chorus]
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line,things are not fine
Is this do or die?
[Post-Chorus]
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
Is this do or die?
rach 🫶🌹
Eben I'm so proud of you I bet you Why Don't We is too : )
Andrea Summer
EBEN IS SO UNDERRATED!!!!!
His music is honestly so good. Like he honestly deserves so much more
Karen Rodriguez
Do or die? By EBEN
Yeah, I think I need a therapist
Someone who could get on my head and show me the way
Like clarity, you know calm my nerves
And block the way from going to pure insanity
Calls to home with all these night alone
And going on hikes to be above the clouds to find
Peace for a moment
[Pre-Chorus]
Searching,Searching
I feel like I’m searching for something
That’s not going to show up and
I’m three years deep, with nothing to show for it
Penthouse dreams
Wanna put the city
Right on the map of my team, by there’s no team
Uh, what the fuck do you mean?
[Chorus]
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line,things are not fine
Is this do or die?
[Post-Chorus]
Is this do or die?
(is this do or die?)
Is this do or die
(Is this do or die?)
[Verse 2]
I feel that
I’m a bit misunderstood when it comes to things
Like, like what I really want
What I see in five years for me in the great beyond
And that’s someone who made it
Someone who stayed through the bullshit , that made it
Even thorough everything and didn’t get faded
Do or die man, we all gotta take it, yeah
[Chorus]
Empty promises, empty promises
Clocks ticking gotta get on top of this, no time, no time
We getting kicked out and they saying things are fine
Deportation line,things are not fine
Is this do or die?
[Post-Chorus]
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
(Is this do or die?)
Is this do or die?
Is this do or die?
INACTIVE ACCOUNT—DO NOT CONTACT
Karen Rodriguez NO ONE CHANGE THE LIKES, ITS AT 69!
Janae Noelle
I’m in love with this song, Eben ❤️❤️
Meredith Maag
This is my favorite song by him. When he performed it in Charlotte I fell more in love with it!
emily smith
i got your merch at the concert in dallas last tuesday!! it’s my favorite thing ever... also these songs are 🔥🔥
Shihyon Seo
Your concert in Korea was just LIT 🔥 Thank you so much for singing such perfect songs ❤️ looking forward to see you again!!
GUMMY
Can't stop thinking about this song live...it was so hype ❤
ina Cam
I love it 💞😍😍😍😍😍😍