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.
My Chest Is Empty
Eric's Trip Lyrics
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You wanted me to understand
I do as just that I'm needing something to
You ever want me to tell you
I wish you'd stay
I'd like you to be here everyday
It'll be worst for you soon or
Maybe you could be my girl
I wish you'd let me be yours in my world
I wish you'd stay
I'd like you to be here everyday
The lyrics to Eric's Trip's song "My Chest Is Empty" are about the desire and longing to be with someone. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is in love with someone else but their feelings are not reciprocated. The lyrics express the sadness that comes with unrequited love and the hope that maybe someday the other person will feel the same way.
The lyrics "I wish I could be your man, you wanted me to understand" suggest that the person singing the song has been told that the other person isn't interested in a relationship with them. The line "my chest is emptier than yours" means that the person singing the song is feeling more pain than the person they are in love with. They also express their wish for the other person to stay and be with them every day.
The final lines "maybe you could be my girl, I wish you'd let me be yours in my world, I wish you'd stay, I'd like you to be here every day" show that the person singing the song is still holding out hope that someday the other person will see them in a different light and want to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could be your man
I desire to be the person you romantically engage with
You wanted me to understand
You wished for me to comprehend your position or viewpoint
I do as just that I'm needing something to
I have indeed attempted to understand, and am now in search of my own needs
You ever want me to tell you
If you desire for me to communicate my desires, I am willing to do so
I wish you'd stay
I long for you to remain in my presence
I'd like you to be here everyday
I would appreciate your continual presence in my life
My chest is emptier than yours
My emotions are more depleted than yours
It'll be worst for you soon or
Your emotional state will soon worsen as well
Maybe you could be my girl
Perhaps you could become my significant other
I wish you'd let me be yours in my world
I yearn for the opportunity to have you as my romantic partner in my life
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Written by: CHRIS THOMPSON, JULIE DOIRON, MARK GAUDET, RICK WHITE
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