Their second album, 'Trouble in Paradise' (recorded at Melbourne's 'Sing Sing Studios') was produced by Sal Villanueva (Thursday, Taking Back Sunday) and mixed in his New Jersey studio 'Big Blue Meenie'. It was released in New Zealand on October the 24th, 2005; its singles were '11:57', 'Burn', 'You Are', and 'One Left Standing'.
The band's third, self-titled album was released in 2008. The band hasn't released any new material since (except for an unreleased track from sessions for their third album, 'Slow Down Boy'), but toured New Zealand in 2011 and 2017.
Elemeno P are:
Dave Gibson (Singer/Songwriter),
Justyn Pilbrow (Songwriter/Guitarist),
Lani Purkis (Bass/Backing Vocals) and
Scotty Pearson (Drums/Backing Vocals)
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Ohio
Elemeno P Lyrics
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I'm not the only one in denial
Enough is enough
You shouldn't let it go
Compassion can wait in this state of panic
It's happen again, again out of habbit
Delight of the south, silver sppon
We're sick and tired of cowboys
White redeo
The more I learn the less i like if
The man says so, best let it go
Oh no the sky has fallen down
You're all alone, you're all alone
Yes sir, no sir, you sir let us down,
You're all alone, you're all alone
Say o-oh o-oh o-oh in Ohio
I'm not the only one in denial
Enough is enough
You shouldn't let it go
So step up step up step up of you've hat it
Light up, light up, light up if you're
Frantic
Is this ain't enough
Well it's safe to say we're smoked
We're sick and tired of cowboys
White redeo
The more I learn the less i like if
The man says so, best let it go
Oh no the sky has fallen down
You're all alone, you're all alone
Yes sir, no sir, you sir let us down,
You're all alone, you're all alone
We got V to the E to the T to the O
Is how it goes
We got guns, we got cash
And we gonna make you dance
(x4)
Some sacrifice, the price of false
Security
We live and die, to prop up your
Economy
You're living blind, blinded by immunity
Well let go, oh no
The song "Ohio" by Elemeno P is a scathing critique of American culture, specifically its politics and entertainment industry. The chorus features the refrain, "Say o-oh o-oh o-oh in Ohio, I'm not the only one in denial," which suggests that Americans are unwilling to confront the problems within their own society. The lyrics also express frustration with people who are too complacent and unwilling to take action, stating, "Enough is enough, you shouldn't let it go."
The verses include references to cowboy culture and the silver spoon mentality of the wealthy. The line "We're sick and tired of cowboys, white rodeo" appears twice, suggesting that the glorification of macho, rugged individualism in American culture is outdated and unappealing. The song also criticizes those who blindly follow authority and do not question the status quo. The line "The man says so, best let it go" implies that people are too willing to conform and too afraid to speak out against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Say o-oh o-oh o-oh in Ohio
Sing out loud in Ohio to hide the fact that we are in denial and don't want to face reality.
I'm not the only one in denial
Others are in denial too and refuse to acknowledge the truth.
Enough is enough
We can't keep ignoring the problem and need to take action.
You shouldn't let it go
Don't ignore the issue and take necessary steps to solve it.
Compassion can wait in this state of panic
During tough times, people often prioritize their own survival over showing empathy for others.
It's happen again, again out of habbit
Bad things keep happening repeatedly and it has become a normal occurrence.
Delight of the south, silver spoon
The rich people of the south live a lavish lifestyle and are born into privilege.
In your mouth, is how it goes
They flaunt their wealth as if it's an entitlement.
We're sick and tired of cowboys
They are tired of those in power who act like cowboys and make reckless decisions.
White redeo
White Rodeo refers to a gathering of rich white people, who only care about their interests and do not care about the rest.
The more I learn the less I like if
The more they learn about the situation, the less they like it, as it exposes the harsh truth of reality.
The man says so, best let it go
The people in power dictate the decisions, and it's better to not challenge them and let it slide.
Oh no the sky has fallen down
The situation has become so dire that everything seems to be collapsing.
You're all alone, you're all alone
People are left to face the consequences alone, without help from those in power.
Yes sir, no sir, you sir let us down
They express their disappointment towards those in power, who have failed to deliver the promises they made.
So step up step up step up if you've had it
If you are done with the situation, it's time to take a step forward and raise your voice.
Light up, light up, light up if you're frantic
If you're overwhelmed by the situation, it's important to speak up and seek help.
Is this ain't enough
If the current state of things is not enough to bring about a change, then they don't know what will be.
Well it's safe to say we're smoked
The situation has become so bad that there seems to be no hope left.
We got V to the E to the T to the O
They have their VETO power and are not afraid to exercise it.
Is how it goes
This is how the system seems to function.
We got guns, we got cash
The wealthy have both money and power.
And we gonna make you dance
They have the power to control the situation and make others follow their lead.
Some sacrifice, the price of false Security
People have to pay a price for false security, which may not even be effective in the end.
We live and die, to prop up your economy
The common people suffer and die just to maintain the economic prosperity of the rich elite.
You're living blind, blinded by immunity
The people in power are so immune to the plights of common people that they have become indifferent and unresponsive.
Well let go, oh no
It's time to let go of false hopes and accept the harsh reality.
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.