The band was formed around 1992, after Hurst answered an ad placed by Tom Ferriss (formerly of Moev) in a Seattle-area newspaper. The band released a 5-song EP called "Purge" before their first LP, "Affliction" came out to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success in Canada.
Though it received mixed reviews, their second LP, The Devil You Know, has been the band's greatest commercial success to date. Produced by veteran producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers), the album features a more mainstream sound than "Affliction." After their success with "The Devil You Know," the band returned to the studio with another veteran producer, Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue), to create their third LP, which became "Brand New History."
While "Brand New History" was a moderate commercial success, it received mixed critical reviews. Following the release of the album's first single in 2001, "Make It Right," the band went on hiatus. During the hiatus, Trevor Hurst started a new band called "Hurst". However, in January 2007, the band got back together to tour with Hinder across Canada and most recently, with Three Days Grace and Seether. Their independently-released fourth LP, "Ignite," came out on January 15, 2008.
Econoline Crush's current lineup is:
Trevor Hurst (vocals)
Scott Whalen (bass guitar)
Kai Markus (guitar)
Brent Fitz (drums)
Former members include:
Tom Ferris (synthesizer)
Robbie Morfitt (guitar)
Hack (guitar)
Ziggy (guitar)
Bob Wagner (drums)
Gregg Leask (drums)
Johnny Haro (drums)
Ken Fleming (bass)
Daniel Yaremko (songwriter, bass and programming on "Brand New History")
All That You Are
Econoline Crush Lyrics
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I'm not really demented
I'm just saying it's been said again and again
Not that I'm all that grounded
I'm already dumbfounded
I'm a liar believe me, baby
Well it's all that you are
Well that's all that you are
Maybe everything's changed
And maybe I stayed the same
What does it matter to me now, anyway
If I ever regret it
If I'm ever repentant
Karma sings and we'll dance the dance, baby
Well that's all that you are
Your just one shining star
Well it's all that you are
You're just one shining star
Do do do do yeah yeah yeah (x3)
If I said it, I meant it
I'm not really demented
I'm just saying it's been said again and again
Not that I'm all that grounded
I'm already dumbfounded
I'm a liar believe me, baby
Well it's all that you are
You're just one shining star
Well it's all that you are
You're just one shining star
(It's all that you are)
Well it's all that you are
You're just one shining star
The lyrics of Econoline Crush's song All That You Are is about the realization that a person is just a small part of the universe, just one shining star among many others. The singer tries to acknowledge their flaws and their past mistakes, without getting stuck in regretting them – rather, they want to move on and enjoy the moment. The singer admits that they have lied before, and they don't feel grounded, yet they insist that they meant what they have said. The chorus reassures the listener that they are just a shining star, without any need to be more or less than that.
The song can be seen as a reminder of humility and acceptance, as well as an encouragement to let go of the past and embrace the present. It acknowledges that mistakes will be made along the way, but acceptance of these mistakes and moving forward from them is what's important.
Line by Line Meaning
If I said it, I meant it
When I speak, I am honest and genuine
I'm not really demented
I am not crazy or mentally unstable
I'm just saying it's been said again and again
What I'm saying has been repeated numerous times
Not that I'm all that grounded
I am not particularly level-headed or practical
I'm already dumbfounded
I am already surprised and puzzled
I'm a liar believe me, baby
I am admitting that I often tell falsehoods
Well it's all that you are
You are only one thing
You're just one shining star
You are a single bright spot in the universe
Maybe everything's changed
Perhaps everything has altered
And maybe I stayed the same
I might have remained the same
What does it matter to me now, anyway
It is irrelevant to me now
If I ever regret it
If I ever feel remorseful
If I'm ever repentant
If I ever express regret for my actions
Karma sings and we'll dance the dance, baby
The universe will balance the scales of justice
Do do do do yeah yeah yeah (x3)
A meaningless repeated phrase
It's all that you are
All that you amount to is one thing
You're just one shining star
You are just one bright, beautiful thing
Well it's all that you are
This is your only defining characteristic
You're just one shining star
You are a single, magnificent beacon of light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID SIGMUND, ROBERT MORFITT, TREVOR HAYHURST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@slingerlandiamusicpublishi8495
Count me as a lucky American who got the Canadian music channel MuchMusic on our local cable in Albany, NY back in the day.... I discovered so may great Canadian bands in the '90s like Econoline Crush, Sloan, Tragically Hip, and Odds who I all still love to this day. ¡Viva Canadian Rock!
@James-if3kc
I discovered all those bands from Rock 94 in Thunder Bay!
@chadhoganlive
You forgot Nickelback!
@James-if3kc
@CHAD HOGAN LIVE I wish we all could...
@slingerlandiamusicpublishi8495
@CHAD HOGAN LIVE good lord, I hope you're joking! ;)
@Oberonjames
Check out The Tea Party and Our Lady Peace!
@admi908
One of the best 90's songs of course, its atmosphere takes me back at the 90's.
@kevincampbell5785
For sure. Gives me a sad sense of nostalgia that kind of feels good.
@TomMilleyMusic
@Majestic Sanctuary Same, this was one of my favorite songs as a kid. And later on in my mid 20's, I actually got to open for them. Kinda crazy thinking back to being a kid in my room listening to this and never even dreaming I'd be a musician and open for them one day, let alone meet them. But somehow that happened. If only kid me knew lol. So now there's like an extra layer of nostalgia for me when I hear their music
@Flamsterette
To, not at.