Eerie Von grew up listening mostly to Elvis Presley and 50's Rock and Roll music and began playing the drums and taking lessons at 8 years old. He attended Lodi High School with future Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, who introduced Eerie Von to the punk rock music of The Misfits. It was in high school that he earned the "Eerie" nickname.
Eerie Von would later strike a friendship with Glenn Danzig and the Misfits, becoming the band's roadie and unofficial photographer in 1978. Eerie Von was the drummer for Rosemary's Babies from 1980 to 1983, a hardcore punk band from Lodi, New Jersey where Eerie Von grew up. He was once asked to join the Misfits, but declined, choosing to remain with Rosemary's Babies. Although never an official Misfits member, in 1986 Eerie Von recorded bass on several tracks appearing on the bands Collection II compilation album.
After the Misfits broke up, Eerie Von and Glenn Danzig discussed forming a new band and began rehearsing together. This would lead to Eerie Von becoming the original drummer for Danzig's band Samhain, before quickly switching to bass guitar after being taught to play the instrument by Glenn Danzig. He remained with Samhain from 1983 to 1987. They then changed their name to Danzig, which he played with from 1987 to July 1995.
Eerie Von's association with the Misfits led to him providing the liner notes to the Misfits box set in 1996. He currently works as a solo performer and has had much underground success with his "Fiend Art", which showcases his disturbing themes on canvas. Misery Obscura, a book compiling photographs taken by Eerie Von throughout his career was released in 2009. In January 2010, Eerie Von performed an acoustic set at Generation Records in New York City with Lyle Preslar and Mike D'Antonio in support of Misery Obscura.
Good
Eerie Von Lyrics
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The other half of me says no
Half of me needs to find a rhyme and a reason
The other half just don't know what for
How can I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
When half of me wants to be good
Half of me wants to taste the blood and the body
The other half still has some doubts
Half of me wants to walk the road to salvation
And the other half wants to go south
How can I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
How will I ever see, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
Half of me wants to find religion
But I didn't know it was lost
Half of me wants to burn down the mission
And make off with the poorbox
Half of me wants to be, something I may never be
And half of me knows who's at fault
How will I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
Half of me wants to go down the right road
And half of me wants to go wrong
Half of me feels like a god damned savior
Who only needs a good nail to get crossed
How will I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
How will I ever see, all I'm ever gonna be
When half of me wants to be good
When half of me wants to be good
When half of me wants to be good
I don't want to be good
The song "Good" by Eerie Von is a reflection on the internal struggle between good and evil that exists within all individuals. The lyrics reveal the conflicting desires that are present within the singer's mind: half of him wants to find religion, to walk the road to salvation, and be a goddamned savior, while the other half wants to taste the blood and the body, go south, and burn down the mission. The half that wants to be good conflicts with the half that wants to do wrong, and this internal conflict is the central theme of the song.
At its core, the song is about the difficulty in finding a sense of purpose and direction in life when one is torn between two opposing forces. The singer feels lost and unsure of what he truly wants, and this struggle is relatable to many individuals who have grappled with their own demons. The repetition of the lines "How can I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be when half of me wants to be good" and "How will I ever see, all I'm ever gonna be when half of me wants to be good" further emphasizes this internal tug of war.
Overall, the song is a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of human nature and the struggle we all face in trying to be the best version of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Half of me wants to find religion
I am torn between wanting to believe in a higher power and finding comfort in it, and feeling unsure about it.
The other half of me says no
But at the same time, the other half of me is hesitant and unwilling to fully commit to the idea of religion.
Half of me needs to find a rhyme and a reason
Part of me feels the need to understand the purpose and meaning behind things.
The other half just don't know what for
While the other half is lost and confused, and doesn't know what it wants.
How can I ever be, all I'm ever gonna be
I am unsure how I can become the best version of myself if I am so divided and unsure.
When half of me wants to be good
One part of me yearns for morality and righteousness.
Half of me wants to taste the blood and the body
At the same time, another part of me desires and is drawn to the more primal and carnal aspects of life.
The other half still has some doubts
But the other half of me is still uncertain and hesitant about indulging in these desires.
Half of me wants to walk the road to salvation
A part of me seeks a path towards a better life and redemption.
And the other half wants to go south
While another part of me is drawn towards the opposite direction, one of sin and temptation.
Half of me wants to find religion
I am still divided when it comes to religion, with one half wanting to believe in it and find meaning in it.
But I didn't know it was lost
Although I am seeking religion, part of me wasn't even aware that it was missing in my life.
Half of me wants to burn down the mission
One side of me is destructive and wants to rebel against the established norms and institutions, such as religious missions.
And make off with the poorbox
This destructive side of me is also willing to take advantage of those who are less fortunate, such as stealing from the poorbox.
Half of me wants to be, something I may never be
A part of me desires to become something great and admirable, but it may not be attainable.
And half of me knows who's at fault
Meanwhile, another part of me acknowledges that I am responsible for my own actions and decisions.
Half of me wants to go down the right road
One half of me wants to make the right choices and do what is morally correct.
And half of me wants to go wrong
While another part of me is tempted to make the bad choices and indulge in immoral behaviors.
Half of me feels like a god damned savior
One half of me believes that I am capable of saving others and being a righteous figure.
Who only needs a good nail to get crossed
But this same part of me understands that I am also vulnerable to danger and harm, as the metaphorical reference to Jesus Christ's crucifixion implies.
I don't want to be good
Ultimately, despite the internal conflict, I am resigned to the fact that I don't want to choose righteousness and morality over temptation and sin.
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Written by: EERIE VON
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GARIJPUNQ
first time hearing this song..fuckin' ACE..great vocals....
Gary Bentley
This isn't bad. I dig the swampy blues feel to it.
MantiaRyche
Garbage? This album is actually pretty good. Eerie did all the writing and producing for this.
MrNapalm138
This is a great song!!!!!
nahid falsename
Well sir haventhadsexinawhile eerie is about music not about money. when danzig wanted to create an industrial album he felt like he didnt want to go there so he didn't. respect his choice.
cashmny78
He quit Danzig to make this garbage? Good luck selling CD's with a sound like this. Nose-Dive incoming, lookout below!!!
Ethereal Catholic2
Danzig didnt pay well.