Enon was an indie rock band, founded in Philadelphia in 1998 by John Schmer… Read Full Bio ↴Enon was an indie rock band, founded in Philadelphia in 1998 by John Schmersal, Rick Lee and Steve Calhoon. After Brainiac's disbandment, guitarist Schmersal teamed up with ex-Skeleton Key members Lee and Calhoon to form Enon.

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.

Official Website: www.enon.tv

For The Sum of It
Enon Lyrics

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I've got one more try, that's why I'm waiting
I don't know why the numbers don't comply
They're only interested in going by.
They're playing along has my bills numbers on the free of the bored temp
And all the clues awake the park old sets and license plates
And don't forget to check your meal check
And all those coupon expiration dates

After all the odds and evens anything that they will try
The mob just won't say why
When only mercy beats a passerby
And maybe all our luck is crouched
And waiting til there's nothing that cushions
And all of it appears as clear as any other entertainment
Steers for numbers get them slumber fading numb and cumbersome
Our lovers some are others for the sum of it and some for no reason

And we wait for a resolution
Carbon dates show the revolution

Overall Meaning

The song "For the Sum of It" by Enon, is something of a cryptic and mysterious number that is difficult to decipher, though with a little effort, one can begin to unravel some of the meanings behind the lyrics. The song seems to begin with a sense of some sort of impending doom or tension, the singer is waiting for something, but is not sure exactly what, "I've got one more try, that's why I'm waiting / I don't know why the numbers don't comply". The use of numbers throughout the song is interesting, as if the singer is trying to solve some kind of mathematical puzzle, or perhaps trying to keep a tally of something, such as debts or payments that he needs to make.

As the song progresses, it seems to suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of a difficult fate, as if there is nothing left to do but wait and see what happens, "And maybe all our luck is crouched / And waiting til there's nothing that cushions". The use of phrases like "carbon dates show the revolution" and "the mob just won't say why" suggest that there is something significant happening, something that is out of the singer's control, but is nevertheless affecting him.

Overall, the song seems to be about feeling helpless in the face of powers or circumstances that are largely beyond our control. Despite this, the song ends on a note of hope, with the singer still waiting for some kind of resolution to the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got one more try, that's why I'm waiting
I am trying one last time and waiting for a result.

I don't know why the numbers don't comply
I don't understand why the numbers don't match up.

They're only interested in going by.
The numbers only follow their own rules.

They're playing along has my bills numbers on the free of the bored temp
The numbers are toying with me by showing up on bills and temporary signs.

And all the clues awake the park old sets and license plates
The clues are scattered in old parks and on license plates.

And don't forget to check your meal check
Make sure to double-check your restaurant bill.

And all those coupon expiration dates
Pay attention to the expiration dates on coupons.

After all the odds and evens anything that they will try
After trying every possibility, the numbers still won't cooperate.

The mob just won't say why
Even the numbers' patterns are unclear and unpredictable.

When only mercy beats a passerby
In a world of uncertainty, kindness is the only constant.

And maybe all our luck is crouched
Our luck is unpredictable and fleeting.

And waiting til there's nothing that cushions
Our luck will only show up when we have nothing else to rely on.

And all of it appears as clear as any other entertainment
Trying to make sense of it all is as difficult as trying to understand any form of entertainment.

Steers for numbers get them slumber fading numb and cumbersome
Trying to focus on the numbers gets tiring and difficult.

Our lovers some are others for the sum of it and some for no reason
Some people are with us for practical reasons, while others are with us for no particular reason.

And we wait for a resolution
We are waiting for an answer or solution.

Carbon dates show the revolution
Carbon dating reveals historical changes and upheavals.

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