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.
Happens All the Time
Eric's Trip Lyrics
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tired hearts lay on the table in the house of many breaks
you can't help but fall apart, i can never help you out, couldn't never
help you out.
don't look to me in distress, don't look to me for a rest
you just closed your eyes, it happens all the time, yeah it happens all the time,
yeah it happens all the time
it's that quiet morning look that gets me everytime
almost angry for your bed, you can rest your stupid head
i only want to have some fun, be a part of everyone, be apart from
everyone.
The lyrics to Eric's Trip's song Happens All The Time suggest the complexity of relationships and the burdens that come along with them. The first stanza speaks of a tired heart laying on the table in the house of many breaks, implying a sense of helplessness and a need for support. The singer, however, admits that they can't help the person out, further emphasizing the theme of feeling powerless in relationships. The second stanza continues with a similar sentiment, with the singer warning the other person not to look to them for help or rest, as they too are struggling. The repetition of "it happens all the time" in the chorus highlights the idea that these struggles within relationships are recurring and inevitable.
The third stanza brings a different perspective, with the singer expressing a desire to have fun and be a part of everyone, while still being apart from everyone. This could suggest a fear of losing oneself completely in a relationship and the need for independence. The final line, "be a part from everyone," could also refer to the feeling of being alone despite being in a relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Happens All The Time delve into the complexities of relationships and the struggles that come along with them, with a sense of helplessness and a search for independence and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
it's that eager simple look, that you get in your face,
You have an eager and simple expression on your face.
tired hearts lay on the table in the house of many breaks
In this place where many things are damaged, there are people with tired and broken hearts.
you can't help but fall apart, i can never help you out, couldn't never help you out.
You are inevitably falling apart and I have always been unable to help you out.
don't look to me in distress, don't look to me for a rest
I am not the person to turn to when you are in distress or need rest.
you just closed your eyes, it happens all the time, yeah it happens all the time,
yeah it happens all the time
You just closed your eyes and let things happen, as this is something that happens regularly.
it's that quiet morning look that gets me everytime
Your calm expression in the morning always has an effect on me.
almost angry for your bed, you can rest your stupid head
You seem almost angry about getting into bed, but you can still rest your head there.
i only want to have some fun, be a part of everyone, be apart from
everyone.
All I want is to have fun and be included in the group, while also feeling a sense of individuality.
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Canadian Punker
One of my most favorite bands to ever exist!!
Estee Tabernac
i would not be the same without this band.
Uncool Dispatch
One of their best tunes for sure!! And they have many great!!
Sean Eric Anderson
Awesome song full of pure spirit.
Guillaume Amant
C'est bon (that's good) de récouter ça, merci Eric's trip et i hope to see you in concert in France! i can dream!
72daystar
One of my favorite all time songs.
Oscar Mazza
What a great band... it's even cooler that it wasn't as popular as many other bands back then...
Jude Kidner
Not mainstream. Just the way I like it.
GTR-J
Skateboarding and Eric's Trip in the 90's, great memories!
christophe moynaton
Thanks for that unsane inspiration!!!! I hadd forgot in the years's lamb of my life and suddendly....still open my heart or eyes...Crazy good band! saw it live im Mtl!!! Amazing!