With several previous releases, there has already been a lot said about Eternal Summers music. From the crafty minimalism on their debut Silver, to the dream punk sheen on 2012’s breakout Correct Behavior, to the guitar driven power on The Drop Beneath, the evolution of Eternal Summers marks a band that embraces both anthemic rock and bittersweet ballads- a band that is grounded in jangle pop but with an added depth that rewards on repeated listens.
For Gold and Stone, Eternal Summers returned to the site of last year’s well-received The Drop Beneath, Resonate Studio in Austin, TX and back into the very adept hands of engineer and mixer Louie Lino to create an album that ventures beyond the pop immediacy of their previous albums. Nicole says, “On this self-produced album, we wanted to target more lush and radiant textures, some classic rock riffs, some jazzier elements and some full-on punk snarl.”
Millions
Eternal Summers Lyrics
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I've got a million ways to go
Stop me from sinking back in the grave
I've got to shake this shell and breaking into millions
Look outside it's so that equal late
I've got a million ways to go
Stop me from sinking back in the grave
Is a man who
Understands it kind of
Happy is the man who understands its
In "Millions," Eternal Summers delivers a song that brings about an introspective look into the human condition of being stuck in the shadows and fighting to break free. The song uses the metaphor of being in a shell, stuck in a grave, and eager to break free into a million pieces. The lyricist describes the feeling of being limited by life and the need to shake it off and find a way to escape the darkness.
In the first verse, the singer looks outside and notices it's getting late, probably indicating that time is running out. She seems to have countless options for her life, but at the same time, she feels helpless and stuck. She pleads for someone to come to her rescue and prevent her from sinking back into the grave, which could mean slipping back into a dark and depressed state. The chorus explicitly states her desire to break out of her shell and become millions, which could signify breaking free from her limitations and starting a new journey.
The second verse takes a somewhat different approach and introduces the concept of happiness. The lyricist tells us that happy is the man who understands; this could mean that happiness comes from realizing our limits and being self-aware. However, the line that precedes it is "is a man who understands it kind of," which implies that the understanding is incomplete. Therefore, even though the singer might have realized the source of her troubles, she is still struggling to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Look outside it's so that equal late
The singer acknowledges that it's getting late and the world outside is still in a state of equilibrium.
I've got a million ways to go
The singer feels like they have infinite possibilities for their future.
Stop me from sinking back in the grave
The singer is struggling with a personal issue and needs someone to stop them from falling back into a negative mindset.
I've got to shake this shell and breaking into millions
The artist wants to break free from their current state and become something greater than themselves, fulfilling their potential.
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Jonah Michea Judy
Haha, I've been listening to this record while working on my new one...I was thinking about how I need to smash stuff in the desert in a sundress in the new music videos...and then I see this for the first time. <3 <3 <3
Harlo Haynes
so surprised this doesn't have more views
kanine records
it was originally posted at pitchfork tv and later here.