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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Daughter in the House of Fools
Enon Lyrics
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Stood a daughter in the house of fools, oh
She made her own moves
But how's she ever gonna take her bruise
Plastic fruits
Sitting all above the house and pool, oh
Staring hands do
Whatever am I going to do?
I'm always gonna fall into, no...
I need a little goal (?)
How'm I ever gonna see this through?
Ice cream smooth
Is the sugar gonna get her tooth? Oh...
She made it to the track
(???)
Stick a stone break through
That the devil never made her do, no
He wants to make a move
So that she disappeared with a bruise (?)
Whatever am I s'posed ta do?
I'm living in Brooklyn too
I need a little goal (?)
How'm I ever gonna shake these fools?
Father's so confused
And her mother has to pay the tooth, oh
From all the wrong rooms
Her sister was a bit unmoved
So life is just a few
After real, nothing more to do, no
I need some other thrill
And make an offer that I can't refuse
Whatever am I s'posed ta do?
I'm living in a big excuse, oh
I'm walking like a mule
And I'm never gonna rain the pool, oh
Sunny afternoon
In a satellite screaming pool full (?)
She's coming home soon
And her shower cap face was cute
The lyrics to Enon's song "Daughter in the House of Fools" use vivid imagery to paint a picture of a woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. The opening lines describe a "daughter" who stands out in a "house of fools," suggesting that she is unique and perhaps doesn't fit in with those around her. She is said to "make her own moves," but the line "how's she ever gonna take her bruise" implies that she may be vulnerable to getting hurt or knocked down in her attempts to forge her own path.
The next verse references "plastic fruits" and "staring hands," which could be interpreted as symbols of the artificiality and superficiality that surround the daughter. She becomes "a bit confused," perhaps feeling lost in a world that doesn't make sense to her. The chorus repeats the questions "whatever am I going to do?" and "how'm I ever gonna see this through?" as the daughter struggles to find a way forward.
The rest of the song continues to paint a picture of a difficult situation. The daughter's father is "confused" and her mother has to "pay the tooth," perhaps suggesting financial struggles. Her sister is "a bit unmoved," adding to the sense of isolation and disconnection. Yet the song ends on a note of hope, with a reference to a "sunny afternoon" and the daughter coming home "soon." Her "shower cap face was cute," which could suggest that she has found some small measure of contentment or joy despite the challenges she faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Six foot two
Describing the height of the daughter
Stood a daughter in the house of fools, oh
Introducing the daughter as being in a foolish environment
She made her own moves
Independence of the daughter
But how's she ever gonna take her bruise
Concerns about how the daughter will handle difficulties
Plastic fruits
Describing fake objects in the house
Sitting all above the house and pool, oh
Specific location of the fake objects
Staring hands do
Unclear meaning, possibly implying that the fake objects are eerie or unsettling
And so amiss she got a bit confused (?)
The daughter becoming confused or lost in the context of her environment
Whatever am I going to do?
Expressing worry and helplessness
I'm always gonna fall into, no...
Feeling stuck or trapped
I need a little goal (?)
Desire for direction and purpose
How'm I ever gonna see this through?
Questioning ability to overcome obstacles
Ice cream smooth
Describing a smooth texture
Is the sugar gonna get her tooth? Oh...
Questioning the potential negative consequences of indulgence
She made it to the track
(???)
Unclear meaning, possibly suggesting the daughter has made progress but it remains uncertain
Stick a stone break through
Encouragement to push through challenges
That the devil never made her do, no
Emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility
He wants to make a move
Potential threats or obstacles
So that she disappeared with a bruise (?)
Unclear meaning, possibly suggesting the daughter being hurt or disappearing
Whatever am I s'posed ta do?
Further expression of worry and uncertainty
I'm living in Brooklyn too
Reference to location, unclear how it relates to the lyrics
I need a little goal (?)
Repeating the desire for direction and purpose
How'm I ever gonna shake these fools?
Questioning ability to escape the negative environment or influence of others
Father's so confused
Description of the father's state of mind or situation
And her mother has to pay the tooth, oh
Unclear meaning, possibly referencing dental expenses
From all the wrong rooms
Negative influence or environment
Her sister was a bit unmoved
Describing the sister's lack of reaction or involvement
So life is just a few
Implying the brevity of life or the limited number of opportunities
After real, nothing more to do, no
Unclear meaning, possibly emphasizing the importance of the present or accepting reality
I need some other thrill
Desire for excitement or stimulation
And make an offer that I can't refuse
Suggesting a willingness to take risks or make unconventional choices
Sunny afternoon
Description of the weather or atmosphere
In a satellite screaming pool full (?)
Unclear meaning, potentially referencing a crowded pool or noisy environment
She's coming home soon
Impending arrival of the daughter
And her shower cap face was cute
Describing the daughter's appearance in a lighthearted way
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
o sm
im not entirely sure how anyone could dis these guys.. i think they're one of the most original and talented rock bands at the moment... of course people will disagree, so just my thought
Ronnoc527
I fell in love with Enon a few months back. I wish they were still making music "at the moment." :(
GigibagStama
I love this song, I could hear it all day. I have been looking for the lyrics everywhere and I can't find them... but I like the rythm
neliusxander
Saw them at empty bottle in Chicago. Super glad I got to see them live at least once.
themange59
One of the best vids EVER! I love enon!!!!
Oawol
This is the second song i've heard by this band, and at first i though it sucked, but by the end i couldn't wait to play it again
CaptainComatose
great song and video. I love the distorted bass :)
s7acker b7ue
Could still be released today and sound new, fuck,this is so hard
12: :47
Sir Lucius Crabtree III yep
khloe morris
wow, didn't reaslize you guys were on Tough And GO....nice job.