In early 2004 Even Nine released their self titled EP, receiving rave reviews. The EP has sold in excess of a thousand copies. The band spent the remainder of 2004 playing gigs throughout Cornwall, Devon, Wales and London. 2004 also saw the band appear on the Animal Beach Ball Tour and perform shows with the likes of βFun Lovinβ Criminalsβ and βReefβ.
Their second EPβ feedβ was released in August 2005, reinforced with yet more positive reviews and even greater sales. A combination of radio support and constant playing, including shows with the likes of βRoosterβ and βLucie Silvasβ and an open air performance in Londonβs Covent Garden saw the bandβs profile and fan base grow rapidly.
2006 saw the band tipped by the music industry trade magazine Music Week as one of the βhottest unsigned bandsβ. The year was spent playing extensively around the UK. A slot on the bill at the prestigious Rock Meets Blues festival alongside βDr. Johnβ and βThe Blind Boys of Alabamaβ in front of 10,000 people was a highlight of the summer and confirmed that Even Nineβs live performance can capture people on both large settings and more intimate club gigs. Another support slot with βRoosterβ, in October, helped propel Even Nineβs growing fan base further still.
In November 2006 Even Nine won a text competition to support Thunder on two dates of their UK tour. The shows were a great success and achievement for the band and all who voted for them.
Winter 2006/07 has been spent working on some new material, set to be debuted at some of the forthcoming gigs.
Spring 2007 sees Even Nine heading out on their second UK tour, and then aiming to go back into the studio to work on a new release for the summerβ¦.
Jealousy
Even Nine Lyrics
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Intentions covered in dust
Blinded by all you are
Hanging on every word
There is no slide of hand
I am not checking the odds
Waiting to land
Hollowed days
Love sick tires
Get in the way
Hide away the thoughts of you
Better off without you knowing
Head in hand, heart on sleeves
Better off my heart is showing
Hope and fear holding on to me.
Get myself clear of all the jelousy
I keep my fragile heart
All the negativity
I wouldnt know where to start
I am not for you
Obsessive Ways
Little white lies
Get in the way
Hide away the thoughts of you
Better off to leave you going
Head in hand, heart on sleeves.
better off my pulse is slowing
Who youre withs consuming me
Get myself clear of all the jelousy
Someone else is fine
Someone elses night sky
Bittersweet longing
Of which i now rely
I could get used to this
I dont even want to try
I dont even want to try
Hide away the thoughts of you
Better off without you knowing
Hand in head, heart on sleeves
Better off my heart is showing
Hope and feel is holidng on to me
Get myself clear of all the jelousy
Get myself clear of all the jelousy
The lyrics of Even Nine's Jealousy speak of a person who has found themselves in a situation where they have become obsessed with someone they cannot have. The first verse sets the scene, as the person sings about how they have let the situation get out of hand, and how they are hanging on to every word the other person says. They are blinded by the other person's charm and cannot see that their intentions are covered in dust. They go on to say that they are lost at sea, waiting to land, yet there is no sleight of hand here; they are not just checking the odds.
The second verse expands on this theme, with the singer talking about how they are better off hiding their thoughts of the other person and keeping their heart guarded. They are clinging on to hope and fear, and the jealousy they feel is consuming them. They talk about obsessive ways and little white lies, acknowledging that this is all getting in the way of them moving on. They then go on to say that someone else is fine and that they could get used to this, but they don't want to try. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, saying that they need to get themselves clear of all the jealousy.
Overall, the song portrays the feeling of being stuck and unable to move on from a person who is unattainable. It speaks to the universal human experience of unrequited love and the struggle to let go of something that was never really yours.
Line by Line Meaning
I've let it go too far
I have allowed my thoughts and feelings of jealousy to get out of control.
Intentions covered in dust
My initial intentions have been forgotten and lost over time.
Blinded by all you are
I am unable to see clearly because I am so focused on you and everything you represent.
Hanging on every word
I am deeply invested in you and everything you say, to the point of obsession.
There is no slide of hand
There is no deceit or trickery involved in my jealousy.
I am not checking the odds
I am not trying to compare myself to others or determine my chances of winning you over.
Waiting to land
I am lost and uncertain about my future with you.
I am lost in sea
I am overwhelmed and unable to find my way in this situation.
Hollowed days
My days are empty and lacking in substance due to my obsession with you.
Love sick tires
My longing for you is causing me to feel physically ill and drained.
Get in the way
My obsessive thoughts and feelings are interfering with my ability to function normally.
Hide away the thoughts of you
I try to push my thoughts and feelings of jealousy away and keep them hidden from you.
Better off without you knowing
It would be better for everyone involved if I kept my jealousy to myself and didn't burden you with it.
Head in hand, heart on sleeves
I wear my emotions on my sleeve and cannot help but show how I am truly feeling.
Better off my heart is showing
It is better for me to be honest about my feelings and let them be known, rather than keeping them bottled up inside.
Hope and fear holding on to me.
I am torn between hope for a future with you and fear of losing you.
Get myself clear of all the jealousy
I need to work on overcoming my jealousy and finding a way to move on from these feelings.
I keep my fragile heart
My heart is fragile and easily broken due to my deep feelings for you.
All the negativity
My feelings of jealousy are causing negativity in my life and relationships.
I wouldn't know where to start
I am overwhelmed and unsure of how to stop feeling jealous and move on from this situation.
I am not for you
I must come to terms with the fact that I may not be the right person for you and work on accepting this reality.
Obsessive ways
My obsessive thoughts and feelings are consuming me and causing problems in my life.
Little white lies
My jealousy is causing me to tell small lies to myself and others in order to maintain my hope for a future with you.
Hide away the thoughts of you
I try to keep my thoughts and feelings of jealousy hidden away and push through them on my own.
Better off to leave you going
It would be better for me to move on from this situation and find a way to let go of my feelings for you.
Better off my pulse is slowing
It would be better for me to work on calming down and finding peace within myself, rather than holding onto my jealousy and negative feelings.
Who you're with's consuming me
I cannot stop thinking about who you are spending time with and allowing these thoughts to consume me.
Someone else is fine
I need to accept that you may be with someone else and work on finding a way to be okay with this reality.
Someone else's night sky
You may be someone else's everything, someone else's reason to stay up late and dream.
Bittersweet longing
I long for a future with you, but also understand that this may not be possible or healthy for me.
Of which I now rely
I have built my hopes and dreams around the possibility of a future with you and it has become a crutch for me.
I could get used to this
I like the idea of being with you and having you in my life so much that I could see myself settling for less and getting used to being just friends.
I don't even want to try
I don't want to try to move on from this situation and give up on the hope of a future with you.
Hope and fear is holding on to me
I cannot escape the hope and fear that I feel in regards to the possibility of a future with you.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Romeo Kennedy
Love this track
Even Nine
Awesome, thank you! :)