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")
Sparkle & Shine
Econoline Crush Lyrics
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You don't feel nothing at all.
Give me hope, give me something to believe in,
This jaded heart, was never enough.
You don't know me.
You know you never will.
Can't see inside me, lost out on the thrill
Sacrificed for fame.
One more time, one last time
Sparkle and Shine (x3)
Tonight (x3)
You're rejection's intoxicating.
My high is incomplete.
Kill the pain, plug the hole, stop the music,
You leave me hollow, wanting more.
You don't know me.
You know you never will.
Can't see inside me, lost out on the thrill,
Killed by ambition,
Sacrificed for fame.
One more time, one last time
Sparkle and Shine (x3)
Tonight (x3)
Don't look back. (x2)
One more time, one last time
Sparkle and Shine (x3)
Tonight (x4)
The lyrics of Econoline Crush's "Sparkle & Shine" express the tumultuous feelings of someone who feels lost, rejected, and emptied out. The singer describes feeling like they're going under, while the person they're addressing doesn't seem to feel anything at all. They yearn for something to believe in, but their "jaded heart" doesn't seem to be enough to sustain them. The chorus repeatedly calls for "Sparkle & Shine," perhaps representing a desire for something bright and vibrant to counteract the darkness and emptiness they feel inside.
The singer expresses frustration at their inability to be truly known or understood by the other person ("You don't know me. You know you never will./ Can't see inside me, lost out on the thrill"). They feel like they've been "killed by ambition" and "sacrificed for fame," perhaps indicating that they've lost touch with something essential to their identity in their pursuit of success. The other person's rejection is described as "intoxicating" and leaving the singer wanting more, even as it leaves them feeling hollow and incomplete.
Overall, "Sparkle & Shine" is a song about feeling lost, disconnected, and unfulfilled, yet still yearning for something brighter and more meaningful. It paints a vivid picture of someone who feels like they've lost themselves in their pursuit of success and recognition, and who is struggling to find a way to feel truly alive again.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I'm going under,
At times, I have a sinking feeling that I'm losing control.
You don't feel nothing at all.
You lack empathy and don't understand my situation.
Give me hope, give me something to believe in,
Please provide me with a reason to be optimistic and have faith.
This jaded heart, was never enough.
My disillusioned heart was never sufficient to fill the void I feel.
You don't know me.
You are not familiar with my true self.
You know you never will.
You are not capable of truly understanding me.
Can't see inside me, lost out on the thrill
You cannot comprehend my emotions and have missed out on the excitement.
Killed by ambition,
My desire for success has caused my pain and suffering.
Sacrificed for fame.
I have sacrificed too much to achieve fame.
One more time, one last time
I want to try again, but it may be my last chance.
Sparkle and Shine (x3)
I hope for glitz and glamour to fill my life.
Tonight (x3)
I hope for this to occur tonight.
You're rejection's intoxicating.
Your rejection has become addictive and influences my emotions.
My high is incomplete.
My feeling of elation is not enough to make me happy.
Kill the pain, plug the hole, stop the music,
I wish to numb my pain and fill the emptiness in my life.
You leave me hollow, wanting more.
Your actions have left me feeling incomplete and needing more from life.
Don't look back. (x2)
Do not dwell on the past and move forward with life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TREVOR HAYHURST, ROBERT MORFITT, DANIEL YAREMKO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sometimes i feel i'm going under
You don't feel nothing at all
Give me hope,
Give me something to believe in
This jaded heart was never enough
You don't know me
You know you never will
Can't see inside me
Lost out on the thrill
Killed by ambition
Sacrificed for fame
One more time, one last time
Sparkle and shine
Your rejection's intoxicating
My high is incomplete
Kill the pain
Plug the hole, stop the music
You leave me hollow
Wanting more
Don't look back
@ronpowers7087
Great part of the PS1 soundtrack for "SLED STORM".Believe they had a few songs on it.If your here because of that game and the band your a winner! You have awesome taste.That is your prize,now pat yourself on the back.
@chrispy398
I’m here because I always remember this song because of that hahahahah I love this song and the music video is so old school and awesome hahahaha
@VanessaButtino
Econoline Crush were one of my favourite bands in high school and I'm STILL listening to them now in 2019.
@Dalmado
Vanessa Buttino I still listen to them! Wish they would make a new album! I helped promote them in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 90’s I was a Rep for BMG
@VanessaButtino
@Shane Dalmado I keep hoping they'll come out with some new material too. Maybe one day ...
@Dalmado
Vanessa Buttino I sure hope they do :-)
@iKevinF
Completely agree! I still love blasting this song among many others!
@jamesjesso2338
You need a good night ‘ what a lady haha
@Tyrael02
YES I KNEW I WASNT THE ONLY WHO PLAYED SLED STORM! LOL
@Ryanheintz665
Fuck i only ever had the demo hahahahhaa 😉💝💝