In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including Parliament-Funkadelic and Bad Brains. He serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band DRUGS: The Mis-Americans. During his career, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, both in bands, and as a solo artist.
He also released a solo album in late 2002, called "Been to the Future," which features studio recordings of some of his solo work.
Most notable about Joey is his unique guitar technique that is best described as a combination of spanish flamenco style and slap bass techniques. Eppard's vocals have been described as 'siren-like', while his 'finger-pricked rhythms' have gained praise. He has stated that Led Zeppelin had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra as other influences.
He himself plays largely on Ovation roundbacks, presumably because of the similarity in the neck and action to an electric.
Joey Eppard is also the brother of Josh Eppard, who currently drums for Coheed and Cambria, and is the former drummer of 3, as well as current MC for his hip-hop side-project Weerd Science.
Dead
Joey Eppard Lyrics
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Were up to nothing
We may shadow up at birth
On the wall to fly or fall
Or kill the conversation
On the graveyard for words
And all between us that is dead
There's not enough
Or there's to much nothing
I don't know which
Or why
I just fill the void
With you yourself and something
From me myself and I
Let's laugh so loud we'll wake the dead
The dead
Cause I am so small
If you cut me in half there'd be nothing left at all
We fly and we fall
And nobody hurts
If there's nothing left at all
Nothing at all
Oh in the water
Swimming down below a dream
On this
In the water
Its funny how
Things seem to change
Or dangle by a chord
We'll go outside a thousand times instead
We'll wait to go cause your gone before the last word is said
And once you leave your left for dead
Cause I am so small
If you cut me in half there'd be nothing left at all
We fly and we fall
And nobody hurts
If there's nothing left at all
The Joey Eppard song "Dead in 2-3" is a poignant ode to the ups and downs of life, love, and relationships. The song's lyrics are cryptic and metaphoric, painting a picture of two people who are struggling to connect and find meaning in their lives. The title, "Dead in 2-3," seems to suggest a sense of finality or inevitability, as if the relationship is destined to fail.
The first verse describes a sense of futility and melancholy, as the singer reflects on the futility of life and the difficulty of making meaningful connections with others. The line "We may shadow up at birth" could be interpreted as a commentary on the randomness of life and the fact that we are born into this world with little control over our circumstances. The line "Or kill the conversation on the graveyard for words" could be read as a reflection on the way that language can often fail to capture the complexity and nuance of our inner worlds.
The chorus repeats the phrase "All between us that is dead is dead," suggesting a sense of finality and resignation. The second verse is similarly introspective, with the singer acknowledging their own smallness and insignificance in the grand scheme of things. The lines "Let's laugh so loud we'll wake the dead" and "We fly and we fall and nobody hurts if there's nothing left at all" could be interpreted as an attempt to find meaning and purpose in the face of life's overwhelming challenges.
Overall, "Dead in 2-3" is a thoughtful and introspective song that invites the listener to reflect on the challenges of making meaningful connections with others and finding purpose in the face of life's inevitable hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Down to somewhere
We are heading towards a certain direction/location, which is not specified.
Were up to nothing
We are doing nothing significant or purposeful.
We may shadow up at birth
Our destiny is unknown and unpredictable right from the moment we are born.
On the wall to fly or fall
Our fate can go either way; we can either have success or failure.
Or kill the conversation
We can end a discussion or argument by choosing not to continue it anymore.
On the graveyard for words
The conversation that has ended becomes lifeless and unproductive.
And all between us that is dead
Everything that has happened between us which no longer exists or has lost its meaning.
Is dead
It no longer holds any significance or value.
There's not enough
There is an insufficient amount or quantity.
Or there's to much nothing
There is an overwhelming feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose.
I don't know which
I am unsure of which situation applies to me.
Or why
I am uncertain about the reason behind the situation.
I just fill the void
I try to overcome my feelings of emptiness by filling it with something else.
With you yourself and something
I try to find comfort and solace in myself and in something external.
From me myself and I
I am the only one who can help myself in such situations.
Let's laugh so loud we'll wake the dead
Let's laugh so hard that even the dead will wake up and join us.
Cause I am so small
I feel insignificant and powerless.
If you cut me in half there'd be nothing left at all
There is no substance or depth to me.
We fly and we fall
We experience both successes and failures.
And nobody hurts
No one is negatively affected by our successes or failures.
If there's nothing left at all
If there is no substance or value to what we do.
Oh in the water
A dreamlike state or experience.
Swimming down below a dream
Being submerged in a feeling of unreality or fantasy.
On this
Referring to the dreamlike state.
Its funny how
It is ironic and surprising how things can change so quickly.
Things seem to change
Situations or circumstances can easily shift or transform.
Or dangle by a chord
Situations can be precarious and fragile.
We'll go outside a thousand times instead
Let's change our routines or do something different to avoid boredom and emptiness.
We'll wait to go cause your gone before the last word is said
We will delay our departure to avoid confrontation or ending a conversation.
And once you leave your left for dead
Once someone has left or abandoned a situation, it becomes meaningless and dead.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@272727hellomrbond
I love how he can play so awesomely and hold perfectly still
@JonathonFailsAtLife
This is Josh's big brother Joey! The Eppard family is a rich tapestry of musical goodness.
@JulieBillingsley31
Simply amazing. i love this song.
@Hemingway2go
Beautiful!
@davidleimbach2153
Love this song...
@JFusion
THANK YOU!
@RandyLott
This is a ridiculously tight vocal double track.
@Hearshotkid_2113
Is this guy related to Josh Eppard at all?
@Eccentrics
Yup. He is Josh's elder brother.
@lopezulises2013
i kinda like the unpolished sound.