In 1994, Plankeye released Spill, their first album, which was able to garner enough sales to catch the interest of Tooth and Nail Records. Spill was re-released on Tooth and Nail, as Plankeye went into the studio again to record a slightly less aggressive album, The Spark. In 1996, Plankeye released Commonwealth, which introduced a more polished and mature sound. Over the course of the next year, the group toured constantly, opening for the Newsboys. In November 1997, the group released their best selling album, The One & Only. To promote this album, Plankeye headlined "The One & Only Tour", featuring opening act, the Insyderz. One year later, lead singer Scott Siletta and drummer Adam Ferry left Plankeye to form the short-lived pop-punk band Fanmail. Siletta later formed a record label called "Vanishing Point Records" with a lineup including his new band "The Franchise".
In 1999, Balmer and Garcia released Relocation on a new record label, BEC Recordings. This album featured Plankeye's heartfelt single, "Goodbye". Some wondered if this song was subtly referencing Scott and Adam's departure from the band, something which Eric and Luis refuted.
In 2001, Plankeye's song, "When It Comes", was chosen by MP3.com to be included on their radio show 'The Download'. Plankeye beat out 12,000 or so other Alternative bands on MP3.com to get on the show.
In spring of 2001, Kevin Poush and Louie Ruiz joined Plankeye to record Plankeye's most experimental album to date, Strange Exchange. In 2002, Poush and Ruiz left the band, and Balmer and Garcia recorded Wings to Fly, a greatest-of compilation which also had 6 new songs including a re-recording of "Bicycle", from Commonwealth.
After Plankeye broke up, Eric Balmer formed a band called Fielding with his wife, Beth.
Break My Fall
Plankeye Lyrics
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Empty swings and I see couples kissing
Walk the path that leads back to the house
It's time for bed "goodnight my love" she said
break my fall today
I lack the strength it takes to be invincible
From this earthly toll so many falls to break
When my spirit shakes
drive back home is this the same old road
I've seen those trees but never quite so clearly
Circumstance will change the way we see
This won't last I'm not alone
Break my fall today
I lack the strength it takes to be invincible
From this earthly toll so many falls to break
Please show me what it takes to be immovable
When my spirit shakes
I know I don't deserve to let you break me, but you still shine down on me
I know I don't deserve to let you break me, but he still shines down on,
The song "Break My Fall" by Plankeye is a powerful and emotional commentary on the vulnerability of the human spirit and the need for divine assistance in times of weakness. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes a cold and lonely night, walking home and seeing couples kissing on empty swings. He is shielded from the chill by his coat but still feels exposed to the temporal nature of life.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help, as the singer acknowledges his own lack of strength in the face of life's challenges. He asks God to "break his fall" and to show him what it takes to be immovable when his spirit shakes. The second verse continues this theme, as the singer drives home on a familiar road but sees things in a new and clearer light. He recognizes that circumstances can change the way we see the world, but he is not alone in his struggles.
The bridge of the song is a humble admission of the singer's unworthiness to receive help from a higher power. He recognizes that he doesn't deserve to have God "shine down on me" and break his fall, but he is still grateful for the possibility.
Overall, "Break My Fall" is a poignant and vulnerable song that speaks to the human need for help and support in times of weakness. It is a reminder that we all fall sometimes and that it is okay to ask for help.
Line by Line Meaning
My coat is warm it shields me from the chill
I have a coat that protects me from the cold
Empty swings and I see couples kissing
I see couples kissing on empty swings
Walk the path that leads back to the house
I'm walking on the path that goes back to my house
It's time for bed "goodnight my love" she said
My loved one said goodnight as it's time for bed
break my fall today
Please help me not to fall
I lack the strength it takes to be invincible
I don't have enough strength to be unbeatable
From this earthly toll so many falls to break
There are many failures caused by worldly difficulties
Please show me what it takes to be immovable
Please help me be strong
When my spirit shakes
When I'm feeling weak
drive back home is this the same old road
Driving back home on this familiar road
I've seen those trees but never quite so clearly
I'm seeing the trees more clearly than before
Circumstance will change the way we see
Circumstances can affect our perspective
This won't last I'm not alone
This situation is temporary and I'm not alone
I know I don't deserve to let you break me, but you still shine down on me
I feel unworthy of your help but you still support me
I know I don't deserve to let you break me, but he still shines down on me
I feel unworthy of God's help but he still supports me
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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