Invoking names like Dance Gavin Dance, Russian Circles, and the Dear Hunter, Eidola was founded in 2011 by Andrew Michael Wells (vocals), Brandon Bascom (guitar, vocals), James Johnson (bass), Matthew Dommer (guitar, vocals), and Matthew Hansen (drums). The band self-released its 2012 debut album, The Great Glass Elephant. Two years later the group inked a deal with Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan's indie label Blue Swan Records and issued Degeneraterra. In early 2017 they dropped the single "Amplissimus Machina" ahead of the arrival of their third studio long-player, To Speak, to Listen, which featured guest spots from Joey Lancaster, ex-A Lot Like Birds bassist Matthew Coate, and saxophonist Nicholas Pope. Guitarist Brandon Bascom left the fold shortly after the album's release and was replaced by Sergio Medina. In 2021, Eidola unveiled the fiery "Counterfeit Shines," their first new single in four years. It appeared on their fourth full-length effort, 2021's Rise-issued The Architect. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi
2. Five guys from the Bay Area, CA playing hardcore music.
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Primitive Economics
Eidola Lyrics
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All of our lives are an addiction
Deep within the earth is where we're birthed
Genetics in decline
It's all in how you survive
I know that every time I try
(reduction expansion engage the transaction)
This fear of destruction
(breakthroughs from broken backs)
Is the nature of my design
I know that one day I'll be bitter
(our will is deserving our pockets still burning)
And the only one to blame, but you can rest assured
(conviction's what you lack)
I'll show you all there is to see
Fabricate slander. To live is to pander
(Like you never wanted this)
With dismay empower; Consumer devour
Misuse of talent divided the planet
(Because I never wanted this)
Corrupted the balance, and left us in the filth
I'm in the enterprise of versatility
Calculate the weights and measures
Fate exceeds probability when
I take no investment lightly
As you stack your greed from wall to wall
You let your wealth devolve
It's all in how you survive
I know that every time I try
(reduction expansion engage the transaction)
I lose myself at the bottom line
This fear of destruction
(breakthroughs from broken backs)
Is the nature of my design
I know that one day I'll be bitter
(our will is deserving our pockets still burning)
And the only one to blame, but you can rest assured
(convictions what you lack)
I'll show you all there is to see
Break down the walls of my mistakes
We dug our graves for none but us to lay
Oh you depraved; have you no couth?
An eons wrath of hell to pay
We built our homes so we could run away
To what end will you go to cover up the lies you've sewn?
I can't stand the thought of becoming everything I'm not
And pretending all my problems come from somewhere
That's outside of my own head
I'd rather be fed to the pigs
Let my bones be a vestige of excess, of secrets, of flames and fear, of progress, of sequence, of less is fair
The song "Primitive Economics" by Eidola talks about the struggle between survival, consumption, and greed. The lyrics depict a world where people are addicted to their way of life, and deep down, they know they are destroying the planet. The song urges listeners to break down the walls of mistakes and face the truth about their actions. The lyrics suggest that humans are facing the consequences of their actions and the decline in genetics. The song talks about fabricating slander to live in society, which is corrupted and imbalanced, leaving people in filth. It highlights the value of versatility, taking responsibility for one's actions, and accepting accountability for one's mistakes. The song ends with a thought-provoking message that it's far better to be fed to the pigs and let our bones be a vestige rather than to become everything that we're not and pretend all our problems come from somewhere else.
Line by Line Meaning
Open you mind. Accept the friction
Be open-minded and accept the difficulties and struggles in life
All of our lives are an addiction
Life is addictive and we are all addicted to living
Deep within the earth is where we're birthed
We are all born from the earth
Genetics in decline
Our genetics are deteriorating
It's all in how you survive
Surviving in life is all about your mindset
I know that every time I try (reduction expansion engage the transaction)
Every time I try to do something, I tend to focus on reducing the risks and expanding my gains
I lose myself at the bottom line
I get too focused on achieving my goal and lose sight of who I am
This fear of destruction (breakthroughs from broken backs)
The fear of failure drives us to push beyond our limits and achieve breakthroughs
Is the nature of my design
Our nature is to fear failure and strive for success
I know that one day I'll be bitter (our will is deserving our pockets still burning)
One day I will regret my choices and realize that my greed was never worth it
And the only one to blame, but you can rest assured (convictions what you lack)
I am responsible for my actions and lack the conviction to make the right choices
I'll show you all there is to see
I will reveal the truth and show you what really matters in life
Fabricate slander. To live is to pander (Like you never wanted this)
We often create lies and illusions to fit into society and convince ourselves we wanted this life
With dismay empower; Consumer devour
We consume everything around us with little regard for its impact on the world
Misuse of talent divided the planet (Because I never wanted this)
The misuse of our skills and resources has divided the world and led to its destruction
Corrupted the balance, and left us in the filth
Our actions have distorted the balance of nature and left us in a world of chaos
I'm in the enterprise of versatility
I strive to be versatile and adaptable in every situation
Calculate the weights and measures
We must weigh and measure the costs and benefits of our actions
Fate exceeds probability when
Sometimes we cannot predict the outcome of our actions and fate takes over
I take no investment lightly
I do not take any decision lightly, and consider the consequences of every action
As you stack your greed from wall to wall
As we accumulate wealth and material possessions, our greed grows stronger
You let your wealth devolve
We let our wealth consume us and lose sight of what's truly important
Break down the walls of my mistakes
We must confront and learn from our mistakes to move forward
We dug our graves for none but us to lay
We create our own demise with our actions
Oh you depraved; have you no couth?
Are you so immoral and lacking in propriety?
An eons wrath of hell to pay
We will face the consequences of our actions for generations to come
We built our homes so we could run away
We built our comfortable lives to escape from the harsh realities of the world
To what end will you go to cover up the lies you've sewn?
How far will you go to protect the falsehoods you've created?
I can't stand the thought of becoming everything I'm not
I do not want to become someone who is untrue to themselves
And pretending all my problems come from somewhere That's outside of my own head
I refuse to blame my problems on external sources and take responsibility for my actions
I'd rather be fed to the pigs
I would rather die than compromise my values
Let my bones be a vestige of excess, of secrets, of flames and fear, of progress, of sequence, of less is fair
Let my legacy be a symbol of the excess, secrets, progress, and fear of our time
Contributed by Grayson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jnperez7685
This is solid... rock solid.
@Hijodeganas1
There are a ton of sweet vocal runs in this song alone but the one at 1:57 is just disgustingly good.
@YZFMX256
Agreed man. Vocal runs are such a killer thing bc the slightest change in octave or vibrator can make or break a song. I can honestly say there isn’t a song by eidola i don’t get off to
@davidbeltran7961
This song is an absolute jam
@YZFMX256
So sick of everyone comparing these dudes to dgd... personally I've been listening to dgd since 2007 and I love them, but there's something about eidola I absolutely love... think it's cause they're more chaotic
@xTreyray
Well said
@chad540996
People compare them because they sound similar... no ones saying they don't have their own flare man.
@koyote313
My feeling is Dance Gavin Dance has parts of their songs influenced by Secret Band, whereas Eidola keeps the heavy parts together with the high vocals. Definitely an interesting design choice.
@koyote313
I think DGD is wacky, but Eidola is chaotic. I did some digging on the name of the band, since I'm quite new to the band. Apparently an eidolon is a typical version of something, and eidola is plural. Probably because it's a band, and it relates to all of them.
@dreamether7808
such a perfect album. I've been playing it on repeat and it simply doesn't get old. Love it