Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, USA, in 1992. For most… Read Full Bio ↴Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, USA, in 1992. For most of its existence, Everclear consisted of Art Alexakis (b. 12 April 1962, Los Angeles, California, USA; vocals, guitar), Craig Montoya (b. 14 September 1970; bass, vocals) and Greg Eklund (b. 18 April 1970; drums). Eklund replaced original drummer Scott Cuthbert in 1994. Montoya and Eklund departed the band in 2003, but Alexakis has continued performing as Everclear with a new lineup.

After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.

Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.

In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.

Connection
Everclear Lyrics

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All I want to do is get back to you
Connection, I just can't make no connection
But all I want to do is to get back to you
Everything is going in the wrong direction
The doctor wants to give me more injections
Giving me shots for a thousand rare infections
And I don't know if he'll let me go
Connection, I just can't make no connection

But all I want to do is to get back to you
My bags they get a very close inspection
I wonder why it is that they suspect 'em
They're dying to add me to their collection
I don't know if they'll let me go

Connection, I just can't mqke no connection
But all I want to do is to get back to you

Overall Meaning

The Everclear song Connection seems to describe a person who is out of touch with the world and is struggling to find a way back to their loved one. The lyrics are full of references to things like injections, rare infections, and bags being inspected, which suggest that the singer might be trapped in some kind of medical or institutionalized situation. They feel helpless and frustrated because they can't seem to make a "connection".

The repeated phrase "all I want to do is get back to you" creates a sense of urgency and longing. It seems that the singer's only hope is to reconnect with their loved one, who represents a kind of anchor or home base in a confusing and hostile world. The song conjures up feelings of isolation and vulnerability, but also suggests the possibility of redemption and salvation through love.

Line by Line Meaning

All I want to do is get back to you
The singer's only desire is to reunite with a loved one.

Connection, I just can't make no connection
The singer is struggling to make contact or find a way to meet with their loved one.

But all I want to do is to get back to you
Despite various obstacles, the singer's primary goal remains reuniting with their loved one.

Everything is going in the wrong direction
The artist's plans and efforts to reunite are falling apart and not going as expected.

The doctor wants to give me more injections
The artist is receiving medical treatment, potentially to address an illness or addiction.

Giving me shots for a thousand rare infections
The singer's medical treatment is severe and may involve uncommon or experimental methods.

And I don't know if he'll let me go
The singer is uncertain if or when they will be able to leave the hospital or medical facility they are in.

My bags they get a very close inspection
Security personnel are thoroughly examining the artist's belongings, possibly due to suspicion or concern.

I wonder why it is that they suspect 'em
The artist is confused as to why their bags are being searched and suspects unfair treatment.

They're dying to add me to their collection
The artist feels as though they are being treated as an object or piece of property by the security personnel.

I don't know if they'll let me go
The singer is unsure if the security personnel will allow them to leave.

Connection, I just can't make no connection
Reiterating the position of the artist that they are failing to contact or meet with their loved one.

But all I want to do is to get back to you
Restating that the singer's primary objective remains reuniting with their loved one, despite the challenges.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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