Following the release of their first album "Believo!" in 2000, Calhoon left the band, and was replaced by Toko Yasuda on vocals and bass, and Matt Schulz on drums; with this line up, Enon released "High Society" in 2002.
Lee left the band, and Enon went on to release "Hocus Pocus" in 2003, and a collection of rare material entitled "Lost Marbles and Exploded Evidence" was released in 2005.
Enon performed on an October 2008 episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! titled "Robot".
In a May 2011 interview, after touring with Caribou for a good portion of 2010 and 2011, Schmersal confirmed the band "is pretty much over" with no plans to follow up on Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds.
In 2011 and 2012, Toko Yasuda toured as a member of St. Vincent playing synth. She also released the album Parthenon under the name Plvs Vltra. Parthenon is her first solo album which features collaborations with Danny Ray Thompson of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Scott Allen of Thunderbirds Are Now!, Thomas Keville of Man Man, and John Schmersal, also of Enon, who produced the album.
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03 In This City
Enon Lyrics
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My eyes are closed but I never sleep
I felt transparent and saw that lash on your eyes
You waved me twice on over to my seas
[Chorus]
We found ourselves none in this city
You said our songs' cruel, it sounds hissy
brand food is ruling my sanity
Scream to your entrance
I felt simply in
Night lights are swayed on
I prayed for death
Circle and turn around, A closer sky
My name, feel, feel, and feel all tight
My name feel, feel, your love was right
I lip sync, have to pretend to conversation-sigh
You didn't know how, you've never even tried
Attraction leeches, but never ever dies
We're leaving next week, behind your risky eyes
[Chorus]
Night lights are swayed on
I prayed for death
Circle and turn around, A closer sky
[Chorus]
Circle, circle and turn around
The little white lies won't make a sound
Circle and turn around, A closer sky
[Chorus: x3]
The lyrics to Enon's song "In This City" paint a picture of a dreamlike, otherworldly experience. The song begins with the singer expressing that they have been listening to an ancient song, with their eyes closed but unable to sleep. They then see something in someone's eyes, perhaps a reflection of themselves, and are beckoned over to "my seas." The chorus repeats the line "We found ourselves none in this city / You said our songs' cruel, it sounds hissy," perhaps implying a sense of isolation or disconnection from others. The verse following the chorus seems to describe a feeling of being trapped or controlled by consumerism and processed food, before returning to themes of death and a closer sky.
Overall, the song's lyrics are impressionistic and open to interpretation. The images of light, death, and the self are recurring throughout. The chorus seems to be a moment of shared understanding or communication, with the two speakers acknowledging the limitations of their songs and perhaps their own abilities to connect with others. The final lines of the song bring together imagery from earlier in the song, with the singer describing circles and a closer sky.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been listening, such an ancient song
I have been reflecting on something that has been around for a long time
My eyes are closed but I never sleep
I am keeping my eyes closed to think, but I am not actually sleeping
I felt transparent and saw that lash on your eyes
I felt like I could see through myself and noticed that you had something in your eyes
You waved me twice on over to my seas
You motioned to me twice to come towards my own thoughts or emotions
[Chorus] We found ourselves none in this city, You said our songs' cruel, it sounds hissy
We felt disconnected in this city and you mentioned that our music was harsh and unappealing
Brand food is ruling my sanity
The constant barrage of advertising and marketing is affecting my mental health
Scream to your entrance, I felt simply in
I yelled when you arrived, but also felt calm and relaxed
Night lights are swayed on, I prayed for death
The city lights are unyielding and I even wished for death to escape them
Circle and turn around, A closer sky
I am physically moving around in circles and the sky seems to be getting closer
My name, feel, feel, and feel all tight, My name feel, feel, your love was right
I feel tense and stressed, but also that our love was genuine and true
I lip sync, have to pretend to conversation-sigh, You didn't know how, you've never even tried
I am faking my emotions during conversations, while you are not aware of how to express your own feelings
Attraction leeches, but never ever dies, We're leaving next week, behind your risky eyes
Our chemistry is clinging to us, but we are leaving soon and leaving behind your daring gaze
[Chorus] Night lights are swayed on, I prayed for death, Circle and turn around, A closer sky
We are still feeling disconnected and surrounded by artificial lights, but we are also physically moving around in circles
[Chorus] Circle, circle and turn around, The little white lies won't make a sound, Circle and turn around, A closer sky
We keep circling and moving closer to the sky, while recognizing that our lies will eventually catch up to us
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dead bread
I found this band by finding the In this city cd in a record store I thought the cover was interesting and bought it for only 5$ I've been a huge fan since and so far have almost every cd of them Great songs!
MONKEY PIMP
Dang I wish I had any of their albums on CD
MONKEY PIMP
I just got High Society on CD!!
NorthwestRain
Nostalgia! Had these guys on my very first iPod circa 2002 or so. Totally forgotten to a fun time in my teenage years til the song natural disasters randomly came into my head.
Robin Dante
love it!
JohnnyMcpott
Really enjoyed this song! Thanks !
Ron Rierson
best unknown pop band
Christine Pham
Her voice reminds me of someone... I can't quite put my finger on it... Excellent video <3
2Rats
did you ever remember of who she reminded you of?
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