"Mineral" could refer to at least four bands: an emo band from Austin Texas… Read Full Bio ↴"Mineral" could refer to at least four bands: an emo band from Austin Texas, Armenian rock music veterans from Jermuk and another one from Boston.

1) Mineral formed in 1994 and like other young bands, they toured constantly, virtually living in their van. The band's first release, the 7 inch "Gloria"/"Parking Lot" 7", was released on Audio Concept by Kerry McDonald from Christie Front Drive (the record was later re-released by Caulfield Records). Through a few rabid fans, that 7" found its way into the hands of crank! and Mineral later decided to release their records on the label.

Their first full length The Power of Failing, was recorded in 6 days in October 1995, followed by a split 7 inch with Jimmy Eat World and Sense Field shortly after when the three bands hit the road together. Since then, Mineral has released another 7 inch ("February"/"MD") on Caulfield and songs on various compilations.

Mineral released their second full length, EndSerenading in 1998 with Mark Trombino at Big Fish Studios in Encinitas, California.

Shortly after completing recording for "EndSerenading", the four members of Mineral decided to go their separate ways. Chris Simpson and Jeremy Gomez formed the Gloria Record. Gabriel Wiley and Scott McCarver were briefly in a band called Imbroco. Gabe is now in Pop Unknown. Scott was last spotted in Austin but as far as we know he doesn't have a steady rock gig these days.

The Gloria Record have split up and Chris Simpson is working on a solo project called Zookeeper.

2) Mineral is a rock band from Armenia with a career spanning over two decades. Their most recent release has been "The Donkey", which was released in 2007.

3) The name Mineral was also used by a band fronted by David Wildman in Boston in the 1980s.

4) A french / Irish band, with Craig Walker from the band ARCHIVE ... see more http://www.mineralofficial.com/

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Mineral Lyrics

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The humble and righteous and meek
Are teaching me who's will to seek
But who really knows how to speak
About these things

Questions of where can he go
When he is feeling so low
And kicking himself just to show

How he still bleeds

And I want to know the difference between
What sparkles and what is gold

I wonder how many eyes
Are fixed like a vulture's on me
Now I wonder if I can even move or breathe
Without disappointing someone

And I know what they call themselves
But I don't remember inviting them
To put me on this pedastal
And make me feel so naked

Afraid to look down
Afraid to turn around

I bring it on myself
I know I bring it on myself

And I want to know the difference between
What sparkles and what is gold

I walked along beside the purple mountains beneath the orange sky
Imagined what it all might look like with these planks out of my eyes
I wondered if the big white horse was coming down tonight
I wanted to taste that victory but my mouth was dry

There is only tonight and the light that bleeds from your heart
Makes me want to try and start again

Overall Meaning

The song Five Eight and Ten by Mineral touches on themes of self-doubt, vulnerability, and the pressures of living up to other's expectations. The opening stanza speaks of the humility and righteousness of others that the singer is learning from, but also admits to the difficulty in truly understanding and expressing these concepts. The second verse delves into the specific issues of feeling low and exposing one's vulnerability, while also grappling with the fear of disappointing others. The repeated chorus reflects the singer's desire to distinguish between what is truly valuable and what just appears impressive.

The final verse paints a vivid image of a sunset scene in which the singer imagines what life might look like if they could see more clearly, both literally and metaphorically. The lines "There is only tonight and the light that bleeds from your heart/Makes me want to try and start again" offer a glimmer of hope and a call to action to persevere through the difficult emotions and circumstances addressed throughout the song.

Overall, Five Eight and Ten is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the complicated nature of human emotions and relationships. Its deeply personal and poetic lyrics evoke a sense of empathy and emotional connection with the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

The humble and righteous and meek
I am learning from those with modesty, fairness, and gentleness

Are teaching me who's will to seek
They are showing me whose desires I should pursue

But who really knows how to speak
It is difficult to find someone who can express these truths

About these things
These concepts are hard to articulate

Questions of where can he go
Wondering where one can turn to

When he is feeling so low
During moments of extreme sadness

And kicking himself just to show
He harms himself to prove something

How he still bleeds
He is still susceptible to pain

And I want to know the difference between
I would like to distinguish the dissimilarity

What sparkles and what is gold
Between superficial glitter and true value

I wonder how many eyes
I am curious about how many individuals

Are fixed like a vulture's on me
Are concentrated on me like scavenging birds

Now I wonder if I can even move or breathe
I question my ability to even function

Without disappointing someone
Without failing to meet someone's expectations

And I know what they call themselves
I am aware of how they identify themselves

But I don't remember inviting them
But I do not recall asking them to be involved

To put me on this pedestal
To elevate me and put me on a high platform

And make me feel so naked
And cause me to feel extremely exposed and vulnerable

Afraid to look down
Fearful to gaze below

Afraid to turn around
Fearful to look behind

I bring it on myself
I cause these issues myself

I know I bring it on myself
I am conscious that I am the cause

I walked along beside the purple mountains beneath the orange sky
I strolled next to the violet peaks below the orange heavens

Imagined what it all might look like with these planks out of my eyes
I envisioned how different everything would appear without my figurative blindness

I wondered if the big white horse was coming down tonight
I speculated on the possibility of an impactful event occurring

I wanted to taste that victory but my mouth was dry
I desired to experience triumph, but I was unprepared

There is only tonight and the light that bleeds from your heart
This moment is all we have and the feelings that radiate from your soul

Makes me want to try and start again
Motivates me to attempt to begin anew

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