In the great sprawling expanse known as Los Angeles, there exists a group o… Read Full Bio ↴In the great sprawling expanse known as Los Angeles, there exists a group of musicians who have been creating some of the most innovative and groundbreaking music of the past ten years. The genealogical tree that incestuously links the likes of Tool, Lusk, Failure, Autolux, Self, and countless others can be directly traced to Paul D'Amour, the mastermind behind Feersum Ennjin.

Paul's story begins with the release and worldwide success of prog heavyweight Tool's full-length Undertow. His distinctive playing and song writing left its imprint on some of the 90's most memorable and influential music but in order for Paul to grow musically he felt the need to branch out to new sounds. This venture lead to the critically acclaimed, psychedelic pop sound of Lusk's debut Free Mars, with Chris Pitman (Guns N' Roses), Greg Edwards (Failure), and Brad Laner (Medicine/Electric Company).

The dark sensibilities of Feersum Ennjin are an amalgam of lessons learned between being part of a groundbreaking prog rock band and an intensely experimental musical period. The power and aggression within are reminiscent of Tool, but lush harmonies, dynamic changes, and epic intentions allow for a wide range of styles and instrumentation harkening the dark melody of Bauhaus/Interpol with the arc of Pink Floyd and the driving force of Queens of the Stone Age.

Written, performed, and produced by D'Amour in his Topanga Canyon studio and at Matt Mahaffey's (Self) recording studio (featuring Matt on drums), Feersum Ennjin understands the delicate balance between hard rock, experimental tendencies, and appealing melody.

Tool fans won't be disappointed, and new fans will be anointed.

Solid Gold
Feersum Ennjin Lyrics

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They said there's something left here, but you can not find yourself.
But the day throws your wishes out, don't think you could find the way.
But your solid gold, and the ones that have left you alone.
Oh I said, your solid gold and it's all that is left here inside yourself.

We're outside, shut the door. We can't find the things that we came for.
And it's shameful.
Sleep tonight wanting more. Tried to fight for the things that we came for.

But it's painful.

You spent all your life upon the windowsill.
And the blind spots in your mind, don't push them aside, but you will.
But your solid gold, and the ones that have left you alone.
Oh I said Your solid gold, and it's all that is left here inside yourself.

Were outside, shut the door. We can't find the things that we came for.
And it's shameful.
Sleep tonight wanting more, tried to fight for the things that we came for.
But it's painful.
That we came for, and it's painful.
That we came for, and it's shameful.

Wish you could understand that it's all in your hands.

Want you to be the one.
'Cause were not going to land, and it's all in your hands.

Overall Meaning

The song Solid Gold by Feersum Ennjin explores the theme of self-discovery and the struggles that come with it. The opening lines of the song talk about the difficulty of finding oneself even when there's something left inside that needs to be discovered. The day throws our wishes out, and we feel lost trying to find our way. Despite all the hardships, the song acknowledges that the person, 'you,' are solid gold, and that is all you need to find yourself. The song reassures that we have everything we need within us, and all we need to do is look inside and find it.

The second part of the song talks about the struggle we face in life. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we can't find what we're looking for; sometimes, we end up trying too hard, causing the pain that is difficult to bear. The lyrics reflect the frustration that comes with striving for something we can't have, the shame of knowing you failed, and the pain of trying to fight for what you came for.

Overall, the song seems to be about self-love and being content with what we have in life. The song encourages us to believe in ourselves, to trust the journey and the person we are, and to let go of the things that are causing us pain. The song speaks to everyone that is lost or struggling to find themselves and reminds us that we are all solid gold.

Line by Line Meaning

They said there's something left here, but you can not find yourself.
You've been told there's something meaningful here, but you can't seem to find your sense of self.

But the day throws your wishes out, don't think you could find the way.
Your hopes and dreams seem out of reach with the challenges life throws at you.

But your solid gold, and the ones that have left you alone.
Despite feeling abandoned, you are valuable and worthy just as you are.

Oh I said, your solid gold and it's all that is left here inside yourself.
Your inherent worth and potential are the only things that truly belong to you.

We're outside, shut the door. We can't find the things that we came for.
Despite our efforts, we're unable to achieve what we set out to do.

And it's shameful.
The frustration of our failures causes us shame and guilt.

Sleep tonight wanting more. Tried to fight for the things that we came for.
We go to bed unsatisfied, even though we've fought hard for our goals.

But it's painful.
The disappointment and pain of unfulfillment are difficult to bear.

You spent all your life upon the windowsill.
You've spent your life watching the world go by, but not participating fully.

And the blind spots in your mind, don't push them aside, but you will.
You have areas of your mind that are clouded, but you'll likely ignore them.

That we came for, and it's painful.
The things we hoped to achieve remain out of reach, causing us pain.

That we came for, and it's shameful.
The fact that we weren't able to accomplish what we set out to do makes us feel ashamed.

Wish you could understand that it's all in your hands.
If only you realized that you have the power and potential to achieve your dreams.

Want you to be the one.
We hope that you'll be the one to unlock your own path to success.

'Cause were not going to land, and it's all in your hands.
We're not going to arrive at our desired destination unless you take control of your future.

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