They are not from Ohio.
EFO's early sound was almost entirely acoustic, including such unusual touches as hand percussion, though over the years they have gradually shifted towards incorporating more electric instruments. EFO's focus on rich harmonies and literate, quirky songwriting has remained strong. Though they have been playing their own smart, tuneful songs (by songwriters Schaefer and Clem) since the beginning of their 15-year existence, the band's repertoire also includes some notable covers of songs by The Byrds and Blues Traveler.
The band has won several WAMMIES (music awards given to bands from the Washington D.C. area) and tours throughout the United States.
Boomerang
Eddie From Ohio Lyrics
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Beyond the whistler's mind
What's yours is hers
What's theirs we share
And, what is more, it's all mine
The "did you hear"
The "do you know"
When they're attached to names
And keeps in tact the frame
It comes back round like a boomerang
And hits you by surprise
We all have our blind spots
Some right in front of our eyes
Tear a pillow over a hill
And let those feathers fly
Pick up each one separately
Soon you're gonna find out why
For what may seem impossible
Or just downright absurd
Is so much easier to grab-
Than the spoken word
Nothing's round that don't come round
A circle may one day end
But place your bets, the destiny sets
On the one whose message sends
A wave that tips the balance
And takes poor victims out
Keep that path from being drawn
That's what it's all about
Chorus
Don't envy the messenger
From marathon on down
The courier of generals
The crier of the town
All have fates in common
For tales true or tall
The notes they speak
Could also serve to eulogize them all
Chorus
The lyrics to Eddie From Ohio's song "Boomerang" convey the idea that actions have consequences and words have power. The opening lines highlight the idea that nothing is sacred or safe, and it is beyond the comprehension of most people. What is yours may not stay with you, and what is theirs may be shared with others. The lyrics further suggest that gossip and rumors, indicated by “the 'did you hear' and the 'do you know'," can be damaging and destabilizing to one's relationships. The lyrics describe how people love to gossip and spread rumors that end up pulling the pegs from under other peoples' situations, causing disruption and chaos. The words "It comes back round like a boomerang and hits you by surprise" in the chorus illustrate the theme of the song that every action has repercussions, just like a boomerang that returns after being thrown.
The song's second verse suggests that the consequences of our actions could translate into the things happening right in front of our eyes, which we may not recognize due to our blind spots. The lyrics' subsequent lines discuss the idea that things may seem complicated or challenging to understand, but it is easier to grasp than spoken words. The song highlights the power words have and the damage they can create, while actions often have a far greater impact on the course of events. We have to be careful about the way we act and think about the repercussions of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's sacred, nothing's safe
No aspect of life is protected or secure
Beyond the whistler's mind
Even things that cannot be put into words can be shared between people
What's yours is hers
We all share and connect with each other, even in ownership or possession
What's theirs we share
We all have a common sense of belonging and community
And, what is more, it's all mine
What we all share and connect to also belongs to us as individuals
The 'did you hear'
Gossip and rumors can spread quickly and easily
The 'do you know'
Information can be used to manipulate and control others
When they're attached to names
Putting a name to rumors or information can give it more power and influence
Will pull the peg that holds the leg
Using information to attack someone's reputation or credibility
And keeps in tact the frame
Can affect the structure or foundation of a person's life or relationships
It comes back round like a boomerang
Actions and words have consequences that can come back to affect us
And hits you by surprise
The consequences may not be immediate or expected
We all have our blind spots
None of us can see or know everything
Some right in front of our eyes
Even the things we think we understand may be misunderstood or biased
Tear a pillow over a hill
Breaking something apart can reveal its components or hidden parts
And let those feathers fly
Separating something can allow each part to be examined
Pick up each one separately
Looking at parts individually can help understand the whole
Soon you're gonna find out why
Can lead to understanding or clarity about a situation
For what may seem impossible
Things that seem difficult or complicated can be understood when broken down
Or just downright absurd
Even things that seem ridiculous or impossible may have a logical explanation
Is so much easier to grab-
Breaking things down can make them easier to comprehend or tackle
Than the spoken word
Words can be misleading or confusing
Nothing's round that don't come round
Actions and consequences are linked and interconnected
A circle may one day end
Life is cyclical and changes are inevitable
But place your bets, the destiny sets
The choices we make can affect the course of our lives
On the one whose message sends
Our actions and words can have an impact on others
A wave that tips the balance
Small actions can have a big impact
And takes poor victims out
Consequences can affect people negatively
Keep that path from being drawn
We have some control over our actions and their consequences
That's what it's all about
Being mindful of our choices and the impact they may have on ourselves and others
Don't envy the messenger
Those who deliver news or information are not always in control of the situation
From marathon on down
From high-ranking officials to ordinary messengers
The courier of generals
Even those in positions of power are subject to the impact of their words and actions
The crier of the town
Even those in small, insignificant positions can have an impact on their community
All have fates in common
We all face consequences for our actions and words
For tales true or tall
Whether the stories are true or exaggerated, they still have consequences
The notes they speak
Our words and actions can be recorded or remembered
Could also serve to eulogize them all
Can affect how we are remembered or memorialized after we are gone
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.