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.
SAHARA
Eddie From Ohio Lyrics
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He was an ordinary man
Twenty-four and running out of room
A rifle and a pack
And a sack of rice on his back
Guided by tolstoy and the moon
Into the yukon he would go
In search of a higher truth
With his world
But he never escaped his youth
sahara will never be the south of france
Obvious with the rising sun
If I had no home
I'd build one in the sand
If I didn't have a love I'd find me one
If I didn't have a love I'd find me one
four months alone in the ice and snow
Is a long way from annandale
Locals and trappers and eskimos
Knew better than to trust that trail
At one with the earth he loved so well
A retreat from civilization
Hunger and emptiness took their toll
Chris mcandless passed us by...
CHORUS
The lyrics of Eddie From Ohio's song "Sahara" recount the story of a young man named Chris, who sets out on a journey in search of a higher truth. The first stanza of the song sets the scene for Chris's adventure, as the listener learns that he is an ordinary man in his mid-twenties who feels trapped and limited by his life. Armed only with a rifle, a backpack, and some rice, Chris is guided in his quest by the works of writer Leo Tolstoy and the moon. He travels to the Yukon, where he hopes to find enlightenment and escape from the confines of his existence.
The second stanza of the song contrasts Chris's original destination with the realities of his journey. The line "Sahara will never be the south of France" acknowledges the stark difference between Chris's idealized vision of his travels and the harsh, unforgiving terrain that he encounters. Despite this, the chorus of the song expresses a sense of resilience and determination, suggesting that even if Chris's journey did not go as planned, he still would have found a way to survive and move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sahara" offer a poignant and moving tribute to Chris Mcandless, whose own real-life journey was documented in the book and film "Into the Wild." The song acknowledges the difficulty and danger of such a journey, but also recognizes the importance of following one's own path and seeking out one's own truths.
Line by Line Meaning
Chris was no philosopher
Chris lacked deep and abstract reasoning abilities
He was an ordinary man
He was just like any other regular person
Twenty-four and running out of room
At 24, he felt like his options were limited and diminishing
A rifle and a pack
He carried a gun and a backpack while on his journey
And a sack of rice on his back
He had a bag of rice strapped to his backpack
Guided by Tolstoy and the moon
He looked to the writings of Tolstoy and the lunar cycles for direction
Into the Yukon he would go
He entered the Yukon region for his search for truth
In search of a higher truth
He yearned to discover a more profound reality
Christopher would make a break with his world
He chose to separate himself from society
But he never escaped his youth
Despite his efforts, he couldn't rid himself of his past experiences
Sahara will never be the south of France
The Sahara desert can never be like the scenic South of France
Obvious with the rising sun
This is clearly evident at sunrise
If I had no home
If I were homeless
I'd build one in the sand
I'd construct a dwelling in the desert
If I didn't have a love I'd find me one
If I weren't in love, I'd search for a partner
Four months alone in the ice and snow
He spent a significant amount of time in isolation in snow-covered surroundings
Is a long way from Annandale
He was quite far from his hometown of Annandale, VA
Locals and trappers and Eskimos knew better than to trust that trail
The indigenous people were aware that the path was unsafe
At one with the earth he loved so well
He felt a connection with the planet he adored
A retreat from civilization
He desired to disconnect from society
Hunger and emptiness took their toll
The absence of sustenance and fulfillment negatively affected him
Chris McCandless passed us by...
He died and his spirit moved beyond us
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