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.
View Master
Eric's Trip Lyrics
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Too many years I'll travel through
To my eyes I'll always see
And in my ears will listen to
Will listen to
Ooo-oooh, ooo-oooh
Close the door of your new roof
And my toes and in my thighs
And to teach her when I'm here
But I'm not here in my girl's clothing
In my stereo, a view master
The lyrics to Eric's Trip's song View Master seem to be expressing the desire to escape reality, to travel through time and space, and experience different realities through our senses. The lyrics are tapping into an age-old human desire to retreat into our inner worlds, where we can create unique and personal experiences, unencumbered by the outside world.
The lyrics also seem to be referencing the power of music and sound to transport us into alternate realities. The line "To my eyes I'll always see, and in my ears, I'll listen to" suggests the immersive and transportive power of music, which can help us forget our surroundings and create a world of our own.
In the final lines of the song, the lyrics take on a surreal, dream-like quality. The line "But I'm not here in my girl's clothing, in my stereo, a view master" seems to suggest that the singer is experiencing a gender shift or transformation, and that his stereo, a view master, is the tool through which he experiences this transformation. Overall, the song appears to be an exploration of the human desire to escape through music and the power of imagination to transport us into alternate realities.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll escape from reality
I want to leave this mundane world behind.
Too many years I'll travel through
I'm determined to escape for as long as it takes.
To my eyes I'll always see
I'll keep my eyes open to the new experiences ahead.
And in my ears will listen to
I'll be open to new sounds and voices.
Will listen to
I'm ready to hear whatever the world throws at me.
Off again to somewhere new
I'm embarking on another adventure, leaving behind the familiar.
Close the door of your new roof
Leave your current home and start anew.
And my toes and in my thighs
I'll feel the excitement of my travels in every part of my body.
And to teach her when I'm here
I'll share my experiences and new knowledge with those I love.
But I'm not here in my girl's clothing
I'm not who society expects me to be.
In my stereo, a view master
My music is my escape, allowing me to imagine new places and experiences.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHRIS THOMPSON, JULIE DOIRON, MARK GAUDET, RICK WHITE
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Jeffrey P. Nesker
This tune is so massively important to who I am as a person.
thrillho
It's true. This might be the best song of all time.
JayJay Kingbee
This song is brilliant, it just rocks on all levels.
JaPo
Up there as being one of my most favorite music videos.
scottmcgovern
So good to see this here. Legends who continue to be legends.
Rock My World Canada!
Eric's Trip is an indie rock band from Moncton, New Brunswick. Eric's Trip achieved prominence as the first Canadian band to be signed to Seattle's flagship grunge label Sub Pop in the early 1990s. The band had a minor hit in alternative circles with the single "Viewmaster", from 1994's Forever Again. Eric's Trip formed in 1990 when musicians Rick White and Chris Thompson of The Forest joined Julie Doiron and Ed Vaughan (who was later replaced by Mark Gaudet of Purple Knight).
Zap Vox
Eric’s trip is like if superchunk were the greatest band of all time.
ego dormio, sed cor meum vigilat
Based on this song, yes, but not based on "Love Tara"
eurorocker79
One of the best and coolest bands I've ever witnessed... and nice people too!
MadDannyWest
Would love for this album to get a remaster