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.

How Soon Is Now
Everclear Lyrics

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I am the son, I am the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth, how can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

I am the son, I am the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I'm the son and heir of nothing in particular

[Chorus:]
There is a club if you'd like to go
You could meet someone who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own

And you leave on your own
And you go home and you cry and you want to die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "How Soon Is Now" by Everclear are a poignant expression of the isolation and desperation that can be felt by many people, particularly those who struggle with social anxiety and feel like they don't fit in anywhere. The singer in the song, who identifies himself as "the son, the heir," seems to be caught in a cycle of self-doubt and self-loathing, feeling like he doesn't belong anywhere and that he is always doing something wrong. He longs for love and acceptance, just like everyone else, but he doesn't know how to find it.

The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope to the singer and others like him, suggesting that there is a club where they might be able to meet someone who really loves them. However, the hopeful tone of the chorus is quickly dashed in the final lines of the song, as the singer leaves the club alone, returns home, and cries himself to sleep.

The lyrics of "How Soon Is Now" are raw and honest, capturing the pain and longing that many people experience as they navigate the complexities of human relationships. Through his words, the singer gives voice to the fear and frustration that can arise when we feel lost and alone in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I am the son, I am the heir
I am a person who was born into a role of expected privilege and importance.

Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am expected to be confident and outgoing, but instead I struggle with social anxiety and feel ashamed of this perceived weakness.

I am the son and heir of nothing in particular
Despite the expectations placed upon me, I do not have any particular passion or drive to fulfill them with - I am aimless in my life purpose.

You shut your mouth, how can you say
How can you claim to know anything about me, you don't really understand my struggles or my point of view.

I go about things the wrong way
I am often criticized for not living up to societal expectations or not following traditional paths to success and fulfillment.

I am human and I need to be loved
Like everyone else, I have a fundamental need for support, care, and affection from others.

Just like everybody else does
This is a universal need and not something to be ashamed of or hidden away.

There is a club if you'd like to go
There is a place where people who share your interests and struggles gather and offer support.

You could meet someone who really loves you
Through this community, you may find people who understand and appreciate you for who you are.

So you go and you stand on your own
You must be willing to take the risk of engaging with others, even if it feels intimidating or awkward.

And you leave on your own
You are not bound to stay stuck in a situation that does not feel right or safe.

And you go home and you cry and you want to die
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we feel overwhelmed and hopeless in the face of our struggles and anxieties. It's okay to feel these emotions and to seek help from others who can support us through them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey

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