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.
Heroin Girl
Everclear Lyrics
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She had two pierced nipples and a black tattoo
We'd drink that Mexican beer
We'd live on Mexican food
Yeah, I wish I could go back
Yes, back in time
Esther used to be the kind of girl that you would
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She'd do anything
I can hear them talking in the real world
But they don't understand that I'm happy in hell
With my heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl
Esther used to be the kind of lover you would
Never leave
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She'd do anything
I can hear them talking in the real world
But they don't understand that I'm losing myself
In a white-trash hell
Lost inside a heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl, yeah yeah
They found her out in the fields
About a mile from home
Her face was warm from the sun
But her body was cold
I heard a policeman say
Just another overdose
Just another overdose!
Esther used to be the kind of lover you would
Never leave
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She would do anything
The lyrics of "Heroin Girl" by Everclear portray a story of a drug addiction and the unhealthy relationship that comes with it. The song describes a girl named Esther, who used to be the singer's lover, and how her love fueled his addiction. The song starts with a reminisce of the past, a time where life was easier and the singer and Esther could enjoy their Mexican beer and food together. However, the chorus highlights the clear consequences of their unhealthy bond as the singer describes himself as happy in hell, lost inside a heroin girl. Though Esther used to do anything to give the singer what he needed for his disease, the overdose that led to her death highlights the tragic conclusion of their relationship. Through these lyrics, Everclear conveys a heartfelt message of addiction, codependency, and the tragic outcomes that come with such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to know a girl
The singer is reflecting on a past relationship he had with a woman who is no longer in his life.
She had two pierced nipples and a black tattoo
The woman was self-expressive and had unique physical attributes that caught the singer's attention.
We'd drink that Mexican beer
The singer and the woman enjoyed consuming a specific type of alcoholic beverage together.
We'd live on Mexican food
The artist and the woman shared a love for Mexican cuisine and often ate it together.
Yeah, I wish I could go back
The artist regrets that the relationship has ended and wishes he could revisit the past.
Yes, back in time
The singer longs to travel to a time before the relationship ended.
Esther used to be the kind of girl that you would Never leave
The singer thought highly of the woman and considered her to be a loyal and dependable partner.
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my Disease
The artist's 'disease' is likely a metaphor for some sort of addiction, and Esther was willing to help him cope with it any way she could.
I can hear them talking in the real world But they don't understand that I'm happy in hell With my heroin girl
The artist is aware that others may judge his relationship because of drug use, but he is content with his partner despite their vices.
They found her out in the fields About a mile from home Her face was warm from the sun But her body was cold I heard a policeman say Just another overdose Just another overdose!
The artist's partner has passed away from an apparent drug overdose as described by a police officer.
I can hear them talking in the real world But they don't understand that I'm losing myself In a white-trash hell Lost inside a heroin girl Yeah, with a heroin girl, yeah yeah
The singer feels trapped in a negative situation associated with drug use and his partner, and others cannot empathize with his struggles.
Esther used to be the kind of lover you would Never leave She'd do anything to give me what I need for my Disease She would do anything
The artist is repeating the sentiment that Esther was a devoted partner and willing to help him through his struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, RALPH SCOTT CUTHBERT
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@infinitychillin
I used to know a girl
She had two pierced nipples and a black tattoo
We'd drink that Mexican beer, we'd live on Mexican food
Yeah, I wish I could go back
Yes, back in time
Esther used to be the kind of girl that you would never leave, yeah
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my disease
She'd do anything
I can hear them talking in the real world
Yeah, but they don't understand
That I'm happy in hell with my heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl
Esther used to be the kind of lover that you would never leave, yeah
Ah, she'd do anything to give me what I need for my disease
She'd do anything
I can hear them talking in the real world
Yeah, but they don't understand
That I'm losing myself in a white trash hell
Lost inside a heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl
Yeah
They found her out in the fields about a mile from home
Her face was warm from the sun but her body was cold
I heard a policeman say, "just another overdose"
Just another overdose
@harleyday4041
I love those kids
Don't let society dictate your feelings
Do what you know
But don't let stupidity rule your life
Live and let live
No more school shootings
Stay punk be joyous don't hurt your friends
Ask for help
Love you kids be safe
Love one another
Enough all ready
@abna84
The band put an ad in a local Portland newspaper letting people know that the video shoot was taking place. A number of local high school kids ditched school that day to participate The director gave out a number of 8mm film cameras to the kids, and let them film the band. The band played the song several times. The footage was then edited together to make the finished product The students were later suspended from school, and Everclear received a nice little note from the Portland School Board
@haymaker710
That is so punk rock
@wyzerwizard79
Heck, the suspension would totally be worth it! Whoo hoo! Gotta love my P town, it's awesome! What part of town was this filmed in? I have a hunch that it's Old Town.
@amyevans1118
Listen to the lyrics. This is an education in life. One school can't give a person. FUCK the school bored.
@bellabear653
@Mondo Shredder lmao totally.
@marshamercer
Punks not dead!!
@MasterGaryFan
I'm 35 years old and stationed at Misawa Air Base in northern Japan in the middle of nowhere and Everclear is about to play on this base in October. This was the first song I ever fell in love with. The first CD I ever bought. And Santa Monica was the first song I ever learned on guitar. I have never seen them live before. It's a dream come true. Thank you Everclear for coming to Misawa. PLEASE play this song.
@glockwarrior9458
Small world. I was stationed there in 2008. Now dealing with my own heroin girl back on the block.
@musheopeaus4125
Did they
@markvickroy6725
I'm 40 now
You should have bought some CDs before you turned twenty or thirty or whatever bro. Some cassettes tapes freaking vinyl I don't know something. But hella this was some good stuff back in the day wasn't it! Still killer to this minute