Plankeye was an alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' grea… Read Full Bio ↴Plankeye was an alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' greatest successes during the 90's and early 2000's. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements. Their first few albums also incorporated a fair amount of punk rock elements, but this aspect faded when original singer Scott Siletta left the band

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.

Let me go
Plankeye Lyrics

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To whom it may concern
Young apathy, but why?
The hands have all been broken
A thorn in your side
The heavens have almost fallen as all the angels cry
Could this be the end?
Or the start of something new again?
Could this be the one?

Let me go
Perplexed at admiration
Seemingly just why
Clean from the sample
Too close to testify
Meaningless
Just simply peeking through again
No one to let down but God
The One within
My heart's in anguish inside
And I'm feeling all alone

Please hold my hand
Let me go

Overall Meaning

"Let Me Go" by Plankeye is a poignant song about feeling lost, confused, and misunderstood. The lyrics speak of young apathy, broken hands, a thorn in one's side, and angels crying as if to suggest that the world is coming to an end. The singer seems perplexed at admiration, almost questioning why he's been praised when he feels so helpless and alone. He is suffering inside, feeling like there's no one to turn to, except for God. The singer's heart is in anguish, and he's feeling all alone. The song is a cry of desperation for help, for someone to hold his hand and let him go.

The song is open to interpretation, but it seems to be a message of hopelessness and despair. The singer is searching for meaning, but he can't seem to find it. He feels like he's just peeking through, and the world is passing him by. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with addiction or grief, but he's unable to articulate his feelings in a way that others can understand. "Let Me Go" is a plea to let the singer go, to release him from his pain and suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

To whom it may concern
Addressing anyone who may be listening.

Young apathy, but why?
Questioning the lack of enthusiasm in youth.

The hands have all been broken
Metaphorically referring to the inability to fix a situation.

A thorn in your side
Something that causes constant annoyance or pain.

The heavens have almost fallen as all the angels cry
Expressing a sense of dramatic despair and hopelessness.

Could this be the end?
Questioning the possibility of a final conclusion.

Or the start of something new again?
Considering the potential for fresh beginnings.

Could this be the one?
Questioning whether this situation is significant or not.

Let me go
Asking to be released from the distress and negativity.

Perplexed at admiration
Feeling unsure or bewildered by positive attention.

Seemingly just why
Asking why something seems to be happening.