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.
Need
Eric's Trip Lyrics
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I'm coming down and I don't wanna be on your side
Always in my eyes
Hold it out, you could hold it out if you try
If I could, I could bury you every night
Always in my eyes
Take your time
If you want I could that you need
You follow me to the ground,
You can try to make me feel
Always in my eyes
You should hold me up
Take your time
Time
Time
Time
Time
The lyrics of the Eric's Trip's song Need appear to be about a tumultuous relationship, in which the singer acknowledges that it's alright to hurt in their eyes for them. They seem to be coming down from something, and they no longer want to be on the other person's side. Despite this, the other person is always in their eyes, perhaps indicating that they still have feelings for them. The lyrics mention holding something out or burying someone every night, which could be interpreted as the singer trying to distance themselves from the other person, but also still holding onto them in some way.
The chorus, "You should hold me up, take your time" seems to imply that the singer wants to be supported by the other person, but perhaps they are not sure if that's possible. They offer to give the other person what they need, but also acknowledge that they are both following each other to the ground, indicating that the relationship may be destructive.
The repetition of the word "time" at the end of the song perhaps highlights the passage of time in the relationship, and how their feelings have changed over it. Overall, the lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, but seem to convey a sense of confusion and longing in a tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's allright to hurt in my eyes for me
It's okay if I feel emotional pain as long as it's not hurting you.
I'm coming down and I don't wanna be on your side
I'm feeling low and I don't want to burden you with my presence.
Always in my eyes
You are always on my mind.
Hold it out, you could hold it out if you try
If you put forth effort, you can persevere through difficult situations.
If I could, I could bury you every night
If I had the ability, I would protect you from harm every night.
Always in my eyes
You are constantly on my mind.
You should hold me up
You should support me when I am feeling down.
Take your time
Don't rush, take as much time as you need.
If you want I could that you need
If you want, I can be there for you and provide what you require.
You follow me to the ground,
You come to my level and support me as I face difficult times.
You can try to make me feel
You can attempt to alleviate my emotional pain.
Always in my eyes
You are constantly on my mind.
Time
Time
Time
Time
The passing of time emphasizing the importance of allowing for healing and growth to occur.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DOIRON, GAUDET, THOMPSON, WHITE
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Bennett Carter Tolar
Thank you for this upload they are one of my favorite bands and have so much unavailable material!
gu se
Saw their show once in quebec city in the 90s, great band.