Eric's Trip were the first Canadian band, and one of three Atlantic Canadian bands, to be signed to Seattle's Sub Pop Records in the early 1990's. (The others were Jale and The Hardship Post.)
The band broke up in 1996, but reunited in 2001 for one final tour. They reunited again to play at the Sappy Records Festival in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. The festival is the 4th till the 6th of August, 2006.
Bassist Julie Doiron currently has a successful solo career and most recently has been collaborating with Phil Elverum on his Mt. Eerie project. Rick White and Mark Gaudet play in Elevator to Hell, and Christopher Thompson enjoyed some fame as Moon Socket.
Cloudy
Eric's Trip Lyrics
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That I can't seem to want to see
Open up, open up, baby
I never realized why you wouldn't see
Am I really that simple?
Am I really that simple?
S-I-M-P-L-E
I know when I'm climbing trees
I'm looking for how far I see
I'm seeing much clear when it's not cloudy
Why can't you love me like you used to?
Am I really that simple?
Am I really that simple?
S-I-M-P-L-E E-V-I-L
Cloudy
The lyrics of Eric's Trip's song "Cloudy" seem to manifest a sense of inadequacy and simple-mindedness that the singer cannot fathom. They struggle to look within themselves and question their abilities and worth. They seem to acknowledge that something in them hinders their ability to see the truth and accept it. The line "Open up, open up, baby" can be interpreted as a plea for the singer to open up their mind and let their emotions flow. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Am I really that simple?" three times, suggesting that the singer is haunted by self-doubt and questions their worth. The song also conveys longing and a wistful desire for a love that is fading away. The lines "Why can't you love me like you used to?" seem to express the pain of losing someone they once loved dearly.
The song also introduces the notion of clarity and how it helps the singer find solace. The lines "I'm seeing much clear when it's not cloudy" suggest that the singer can find meaning in moments of clarity when everything seems to fall into place. However, these moments of clarity seem to be few and far between, as clouds continue to obscure the singer's view.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's a part of me
I am aware of a particular aspect of myself
That I can't seem to want to see
Despite my awareness, I am unwilling to confront this aspect of myself
Open up, open up, baby
Please help me become emotionally vulnerable
I never realized why you wouldn't see
I never understood why you were unable to see this aspect of me
Am I really that simple?
I am questioning whether or not I am a simplistic person
Am I really that simple?
I am questioning whether or not I am a simplistic person
S-I-M-P-L-E
Spelling the word 'simple' emphasizes my concern about being perceived as simplistic
I know when I'm climbing trees
I am aware of the activity of climbing trees
I'm looking for how far I see
Through climbing, I am trying to gain perspective and insight
I'm seeing much clear when it's not cloudy
I am able to see things more clearly when there are no obstacles or distractions
Why can't you love me like you used to?
I am questioning why my partner's feelings towards me have changed
Am I really that simple?
I am still concerned about being perceived as simple
Am I really that simple?
I am still concerned about being perceived as simple
S-I-M-P-L-E E-V-I-L
By adding 'evil' to the end, I am expressing a fear that my perceived simplicity could lead to negative outcomes
Cloudy
The repeated chorus emphasizes the presence of obstacles and distractions, which prevent me from seeing clearly and understanding myself fully
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Jon White, Christopher Frederick Thompson, Julie Elaine Claytor, Mark Gaudet
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