The sophomore album Intersections followed after another two long years of touring, marking a refocus of Into It. Over It.'s sound from pop punk-oriented songs to a more instrumentally broad, indie-centric approach. With a new live lineup to match the sonic shift, Into It. Over It. went out on the road again and appeared not only on long headlining tours, but also large festivals such as Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. Between the never-ending string of full band and solo shows that Evan is perpetually caught on, work on the third Into It. Over It. album has begun with a January 2015 writing session, entailing Evan and Into It. Over It.'s current drummer Josh Sparks being holled up in a cabin for thirty days. Since the fifth grade, Evan spent many years writing, recording and touring in bands. His first band was The Progress, formed with his grade school friends. Evan was a bass player in many of his early bands as a result of losing a coin toss with the other members of The Progress to decide who would play guitar in the band. Prior to the initiation of Into It. Over It., Evan was also in Damiera, Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Labour, Map the Growth,, The Funeral Bird, Hiroshima Mon'Amour, Sleeper Agents, The French Connection, Emergency and Forgive Her Choke Her. More recently, Evan has spent his time off from Into It. Over It. in Stay Ahead of the Weather with the other members of Into It. Over It.'s first touring lineup, Pet Symmetry with members of Dowsing, and Their / They're / There with Matthew Frank of Loose Lips Sink Ships and Mike Kinsella of Owen.
Can I Buy A V_wel?
Into It. Over It. Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Can I Buy A V_wel?" by Into It. Over It. describe the feeling of doubt and frustration that comes with having unfulfilled desires or hopes. The first verse mentions a specific spot on someone's body where one could place a statement of personal hope, but acknowledges that it is ultimately just wishful thinking. The line "demeaning stare as we spoke" suggests someone else's skepticism or critique of these hopes. The singer then describes the doubt they feel as being like a church bell echoing out and causing congestion in their own thoughts. The lyrics suggest that this doubt is hindering the singer's ability to be creatively inspired.
The chorus of the song asks "Can I buy a v_wel and kick the _o__o_a___ right out?" The missing letters spell "vowel" and "coma," but the lyrics purposefully leave these out, perhaps evoking a sense of censorship or incompleteness. The word "vowel" itself could symbolize communication and expression, while "coma" alludes to a state of unconsciousness or stagnation. The singer is essentially asking if they can purchase something to help them break free from their doubts and start new.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more somber tone as the singer describes "the worst of fears" being confirmed by color commentary, or critical analysis. The final line suggests a return to a familiar place, perhaps a physical location or a mental state of being, but with a wistful hope for what the future may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a space right below Jenny Ross's left elbow which is the perfect place for a statement of personal hope.
There's a spot on Jenny Ross's elbow where I could get a tattoo that symbolizes hope.
Poignant, yes, but strictly wishful thinking for a slightly longer winter watching hockey at The Pope...
It's meaningful to think about hope, but it's just a fantasy to hope for a longer hockey season at The Pope.
And a demeaning stare as we spoke.
Jenny looked at me in a way that made me feel inferior.
You see I've got doubt which echoes out like church bells from a tv set to my inner ear into my brain.
I have so much doubt that it feels like loud church bells ringing inside my head.
But, it's like I'm speaking a buried language through six feet of earth and dirt out my mouth and back again.
Despite my doubt, it feels like my words are just getting buried and not heard.
Terrible reception congesting inspiration;
My lack of inspiration is caused by poor reception and communication.
Can I buy a buy a v_wel and kick the _o__o_a___ right out?
I wish I could buy a Volkswagen and leave my problems behind.
Color commentary, confirming the worst of fears.
The commentary about the situation only confirms my worst fears.
Driving back to Green Street looking forward to next year.
I'm leaving and moving on, looking forward to the future.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.