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.
Honey And Oil
Plankeye Lyrics
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Honey and oil she's as bitter as the soil
She spells the end of my life today
Are you listening
If you're not for me then you're against me
If you're going to tempt me then go ahead and leave me
Honey and oil she's as bitter as the soil
She spells the end of my life today
He told me, "if you're going to waste your life then go just go"
Yeah I'm listening
The song "Honey and Oil" by Plankeye speaks to the experiences of a person in a troubled relationship. The opening verse portrays a woman who is emotionally manipulating and controlling the singer. This woman is described as "twisting" the singer, suggesting that she is manipulating them. The comparison of this woman to "honey and oil" highlights the duality of her personality: honey is sweet, whereas oil is unpleasant. The woman's two-faced nature is further emphasized by the phrase "bitter as the soil." The singer feels as though their relationship has come to an end, and they are resigned to this fact.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "honey and oil," adding to the sense of duality and complexity in the relationship. The singer tells their partner that if they are not supportive, then they are their enemy. They also suggest that if their partner wants to hurt them, they can go ahead and leave. This line suggests that the singer would rather have the pain of a broken relationship than stay in a manipulative one. The chorus ends with the repetition of the line "she spells the end of my life today," communicating how the singer sees this relationship as a huge burden, possibly even life-threatening.
Overall, the song "Honey and Oil" is a powerful expression of the challenges that can arise within romantic relationships. It highlights the emotional complexity of these situations and the pain that can result from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm listening it's me she's twisting
I am paying attention to her, but she is manipulating me.
Honey and oil she's as bitter as the soil
She is sweet and smooth, but underneath she is harsh and unyielding.
She spells the end of my life today
Being with her will lead to my downfall.
Are you listening
Are you paying attention to what I am saying?
If you're not for me then you're against me
If you do not support me, then you are my enemy.
If you're going to tempt me then go ahead and leave me
If you are trying to lead me astray, then just go away.
She's as cold as the snow
She is emotionally distant and unfeeling.
He told me, "if you're going to waste your life then go just go"
Someone advised me to leave her if she is only leading me to destruction.
Yeah I'm listening
I am still paying attention to the situation.
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