The discography of Helmet boasts eight studio albums and two compilation albums. Following their initial release, "Strap It On" (1990), through Amphetamine Reptile, Helmet inked a deal with Interscope Records, leading to three albums under the label, notably the highly successful "Meantime" (1992). While their subsequent works, "Betty" (1994) and "Aftertaste" (1997), achieved considerable success, they fell short of matching the critical and popular acclaim garnered by "Meantime." After disbanding in 1998, Helmet regrouped in 2004 and has since presented four additional albums: "Size Matters" (2004), "Monochrome" (2006), "Seeing Eye Dog" (2010), and "Dead to the World" (2016). Currently, the band is actively engaged in the creation of their ninth studio album.
Discography
Strap It On (1990)
Meantime (1992)
Betty (1994)
Aftertaste (1997)
Size Matters (2004)
Monochrome (2006)
Seeing Eye Dog (2010)
Dead to the World (2016)
In The Meantime
Helmet Lyrics
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So give it a smile
If I could hold your feet down
Get to know for awhile
To make due is a promise
Hard to keep without help
Never taught to look in
Help me spread right, ash is
Cow fertilized
Come down in a feed town
Strength to minimize
Hold it
In the meantime
In the meantime
In the meantime
In the meantime
The meantime
, I'll sport my Earth tone suit and smile, hoping to catch your attention. The lyrics touch upon the idea of making connections with others, and how difficult that can be when one is too self-involved. The singer seems to be searching for a deeper connection, as expressed in the line "If I could hold your feet down, get to know you for awhile," but is hindered by their own preoccupation with self-preservation. The line "to make due is a promise, hard to keep without help" speaks to the difficulty of navigating life's challenges alone. The singer is aware of their need for help, but unsure of how to ask for it.
The next verse references the natural world, with "ash" and "cow fertilized" suggesting agricultural imagery. The line "come down in a feed town, strength to minimize" could be interpreted as a desire to simplify life, to find strength in the basics. The final line "hold it" could be a plea to oneself or to the listener to pause and consider the deeper meaning behind the lyrics.
Overall, the lyrics of "In the Meantime" speak to the struggle of making authentic connections with others, while still maintaining one's own sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth tone suits you
Your calm and natural demeanor matches the serene colors of the earth
So give it a smile
Just embrace and enjoy the moment with a smile on your face
If I could hold your feet down
I wish to get closer to you and spend more time with you
Get to know for awhile
Take the time to really understand each other and explore our similarities and differences
To make due is a promise
I have to make the most of what I have and work to fulfill my obligations
Hard to keep without help
It's difficult to achieve my goals or maintain my promises without the support and assistance of others
Never taught to look in
I was never shown the importance of introspection and self-reflection
I'm too concerned with my health
I'm too preoccupied with my own problems and well-being to focus on anything else
Help me spread right, ash is
Join me in spreading goodness and positivity like the ashes that nourish the soil
Cow fertilized
Using natural and organic means to cultivate growth and progress
Come down in a feed town
Visit a humble and simple community where we can learn to appreciate the essentials of life
Strength to minimize
We can gain strength by minimizing unnecessary distractions and complications in our lives
Hold it
Hang on and don't let go, stay strong and persevere through whatever challenges come our way
In the meantime
While everything else is uncertain, let's focus on making the most of the present moment and enjoying each other's company
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Page Nye Hamilton
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@TheWalloper
Earth tone suits you
So give it a smile
If I could hold your feet down
Get to know for awhile
To make due is a promise
Hard to keep without help
Never taught to look in
I'm too concerned with my health
Help me spread right, ash is
Cow fertilized
Come down in a feed town
Strength to minimize
Hold it
In the meantime
@APPEALtoFEAR
@@playstationskate345I completely understand what you're saying.
But if you consider the "30 year nostalgia" cycle to have any bearing on music , he may be right.
I think people are craving something real. That doesn't necessarily mean that people are craving alternative metal specifically.
Just that people are craving music that is genuine. Look what happened in the 90's when "Nevermind" released.
Phoney ass pop/hair/glam metal, etc. became uncool pretty much over night.
That's when genres like punk rock , pop-punk, "grunge" , death metal , hip-hop and gangster rap became popular (again).
@brandongriffith2010
Everyone's complimenting Page, but that drummer has got unbelievably good rhythm.
@misplacedfolder4806
John Stanier is an absolute maniac
@garysuarez9614
He's why I kept listening the first go round. I am a sucker for a tight rhythm section.
@guitarspiderbomb
Reminds me of Pfyfe The first drummer with Therapy? Tight as the proverbial drum.
@aliensforgod7
John Stanier Crushes It!!!
@PlanX00X
Go mark of Cain🤙
@satevo462
I love that Page has a Masters in Jazz guitar and he's like fuck it, I'm gonna play some of the heaviest riffs ever.
@DonTheMoron716
i thought they all majored in Jazz.
@robwalsh9843
@@DonTheMoron716 The other guys in the band were from punk bands.
@DonTheMoron716
@@robwalsh9843 OK