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.
I Can't Complain
Plankeye Lyrics
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Because "we ain't goin nowhere", not this time - the stakes
Are far too high.
Oh no...here we go...
Up ahead I see the land; His promise.
Ain't it grand?
But I keep getting stuck down here (here).
Will the spark light up the sky?
Or will these waters run a dry?
Feel the curse that calls me man.
It's in my blood it's in the land.
I can't complain and all my bills have been paid.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful
(my future is indestructible)
The lyrics in Plankeye's song I Can't Complain set a tone of resilience and faith in the face of uncertainty. The opening lines "I told you once before (so like it or not) you're stuck with us" suggest that the singer feels confident and determined to stay on their path, even if others may not approve or support their journey. The lines "Because 'we ain't goin nowhere', not this time - the stakes/ Are far too high" seem to reinforce this idea, highlighting that the singer may face challenges or obstacles, but they are committed to seeing things through.
The lyrics then shift into a more introspective mode, with the lines "Will the spark light up the sky?/ Or will these waters run a dry?/ Feel the curse that calls me man./ It's in my blood it's in the land." Here, the singer seems to be contemplating deeper questions about their own life and struggles. The image of a spark lighting up the sky suggests a sense of hope or possibility, while the image of water running dry and the "curse that calls me man" hint at darker themes of struggle and limitation. Ultimately, however, the song's final lines "I can't complain and all my bills have been paid./ Thank you so much for all the wonderful/ (my future is indestructible)" suggest that despite these challenges, the singer remains grateful and optimistic about the future.
Overall, the lyrics of I Can't Complain seem to embody a sense of hope and determination, even in the face of adversity. The song combines a driving rock sound with introspective lyrics that encourage listeners to consider their own paths and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you once before (so like it or not) you're stuck with us.
We aren't leaving and you have to deal with that fact.
Because "we ain't goin' nowhere", not this time - the stakes
Are far too high.
We're committed to sticking around because the importance of what we're doing outweighs any desire to leave.
Up ahead I see the land; His promise.
Ain't it grand?
But I keep getting stuck down here (here).
We have faith in the promise of what lies ahead, but it's frustrating to feel stuck in the present moment.
Will the spark light up the sky?
Or will these waters run a dry?
Feel the curse that calls me man.
It's in my blood it's in the land.
We're facing uncertainty and feeling the weight of the challenges that come with being human and living in a flawed world.
I can't complain and all my bills have been paid.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful
(my future is indestructible)
Despite the difficulties, I'm grateful for what I have and feel secure in my future.
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