More recently, the band has released their first full length album (also available for free), A Plan Designed at Home, and have taken on two additional members, Ted Powers on percussion and Andrew Rose on bass. Javier Suarez replaced Andrew in October of 2006.
The band is currently working on more songwriting, playing local shows, and have begun to look further with the prospect of touring.
I Hope
Ether Hour Lyrics
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Life can be so giving in that way
You there standing with your eyes closed (arms out) expecting all you wanted
You never thought about if you never got it
But now you're getting older
Now you fear your window is closing on your fingers
And the lock is clicking
And the shades are drawn before your eyes
I should have had you walk out there on your own
I should have had you go out there away all alone
Damn my mind for feeling empty
Why couldn't I be happy working with my hands or selling something
Keep me entertained with small talk and doing nothin' fancy
A common occupation, and I'm satisfied
But not me. That's never gonna stop me
Push me to my limits, expand like I'm elastic
But I've got no examples, so open up your eyes
I should have had you walk out there on your own
I should have had you go out there away all alone
Now I've got to take some steps out there on my own
Now I'm gonna follow some plan that I designed at home
The lyrics in "I Hope" by Ether Hour tell a story of reflection and regret, as the singer realizes the consequences of their choices and the passage of time. The song begins by acknowledging the lessons that come from facing challenges and making mistakes, "my curiosity has earned me a chance to learn the hard way." The reminder that life can offer opportunities, even difficult ones, is juxtaposed with the image of another person who believed that simply wanting something was enough, without consideration of the effort required to obtain it. The lyrics then shift to the singer's own thoughts, expressing frustration with feeling unfulfilled and desiring something more, but struggling to figure out what that might be. The chorus repeats a line about wanting the other person to have gone out on their own, hinting at perhaps an earlier desire to both have pursued independent paths.
In the second verse, the singer laments feeling unsettled and restless, wishing they could be content with an ordinary life but recognizing that it's not what they truly want. The line "But I've got no examples" could be interpreted as a reference to not having role models or guidance in pursuing a different path or even feeling like a trailblazer forging their own way. The final lines of the song suggest a realization that they must take action and make a plan for themselves, acknowledging that they can no longer wait for someone else to lead the way.
Overall, the lyrics in "I Hope" demonstrate a deep sense of introspection and a desire for growth and change, even if it means facing difficult choices and stepping outside of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
My curiosity has earned me a chance to learn the hard way
My eagerness to gain knowledge has provided me with an opportunity to learn through difficult experiences
Life can be so giving in that way
In that way, life can provide us with great opportunities to learn and grow
You there standing with your eyes closed (arms out) expecting all you wanted
You are standing there with your arms out (eyes closed) expecting to receive everything you desire
You never thought about if you never got it
You didn't consider what would happen if you didn't receive what you were hoping for
But now you're getting older
As time goes on, you are aging
Now you fear your window is closing on your fingers
You are afraid that your opportunity to achieve your goals is slipping away from you
And the lock is clicking
It seems as if time is running out for you to attain what you desire
And the shades are drawn before your eyes
It seems as if your vision of success is becoming increasingly unclear or difficult to achieve
Damn my mind for feeling empty
I am frustrated that my mind feels unproductive or without purpose
Why couldn't I be happy working with my hands or selling something
I question why I am not content with a more simple and customary occupation
Keep me entertained with small talk and doing nothin' fancy
Engage me with light conversation and uncomplicated activities that don't require much effort
A common occupation, and I'm satisfied
I would be content with a normal or expected job or career
But not me. That's never gonna stop me
However, I am driven to pursue something more unique or challenging
Push me to my limits, expand like I'm elastic
I want to be challenged and pushed to my full potential and be able to grow and stretch myself in the process
But I've got no examples, so open up your eyes
I don't have any role models or clear examples to follow, so it's up to me to create my own path
I should have had you walk out there on your own
I should have allowed you to take on challenges and face obstacles by yourself
I should have had you go out there away all alone
I should have encouraged you to embark on your journey independently and without any guidance
Now I've got to take some steps out there on my own
Now I have to venture out and face new challenges independently
Now I'm gonna follow some plan that I designed at home
I will pursue a course of action that I created myself, likely in the comfort of my own home
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.