Before coming together in 1990, singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels, guitarist Tom Capone, bassist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage all honed their chops in a series of local acts, including Youth of Today, the Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold and Beyond. A self-titled EP soon followed, and in 1992 Quicksand issued their Polygram debut, Slip, earning airplay with the single "Dine Alone." After touring in support of their sophomore effort, 1995's Manic Compression, the group disbanded, only to attempt an unfruitful reunion two years later before going their separate ways once more.
Quicksand's former members later cropped up in other outfits (Capone in Handsome, Schreifels in Rival Schools, etc.), and although they never broke out of cult status over the course of their initial two-album career, Quicksand's influence could still be felt, especially in bands like Grade, Absolve, Thursday, and At the Drive-In, among others. They regrouped in 2012 for a Revelation Records 25th anniversary show, and although the following year brought their first U.S. tour in well over a decade, they soon returned to keeping a low profile.
Then, in August 2017, Quicksand surprised everyone -- via their Twitter feed -- by announcing the impending release of their long-awaited third LP. The resulting Interiors was issued on Epitaph later that November, but the intervening period saw Capone leave the band. Quicksand continued as a three-piece, releasing 2018's Triptych Continuum EP before a fourth album, the Will Yip-produced Distant Populations, followed in 2021.
Biography by Greg Prato
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Unfulfilled
Quicksand Lyrics
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To stand alone.
To be without the glue,
That keeps us glued together.
And feeling so excrementable.
It only goes to show you,
How many ways you don't know you.
I could use some sleep.
Resting, falling,
Falling deeper than deep.
We miss the point to carry on,
We miss the point.
To carry on where.
Things you love but did not get.
And all the times you've been upset by,
Unfulfilled dreams and visions,
And the guilt for your wrong decisions.
It's so hard to pry away.
Pry out from under all the lies,
And distractions of the world,
You've seen what they can do,
But you can't see your way out.
We miss the point to carry on.
All thing fall through.
That how it feels, when you hear the sound of Disappointment.
So unsatisfied,
When the sight's set higher.
Some can't achieve, don't believe,
There is light at the end at all.
There's no light.
Time to reach out for what's real,
It's easy to miss, insist,
That you shouldn't always follow the first thing you feel.
The song "Unfulfilled" by Quicksand discusses the struggle of trying to navigate through life without giving in to distractions and false promises. The lyrics start with the desire to stand the test of time and to be self-sufficient without relying on external factors to hold things together. However, this independence seems to lead to feelings of loneliness and being unfulfilled. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we miss the point of life, and it's hard to find purpose or to know what to do next. The feeling of disappointment is pervasive throughout the song, as if one has tried their best, given their all, and still ultimately feels defeated.
The lyrics also point out that we are constantly bombarded with distractions and lies that can lead us astray from what is truly important. People may have dreams and visions that go unfulfilled, and they may struggle with guilt over past decisions. Ultimately, the song suggests that it's time to reach out for what's real and not to be too quick to follow our initial impulses. In other words, one should be cautious when considering the first thing they feel as it may not always be the right thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
To stand the test of time,
To endure and remain relevant as time passes.
To stand alone.
To be self-sufficient and independent.
To be without the glue,
To lack the adhesive substance that keeps things together.
That keeps us glued together.
Refers to the bond between people that keeps them united.
And feeling so excrementable.
Feeling extremely worthless and insignificant.
It only goes to show you,
This emphasizes the point being made.
How many ways you don't know you.
Points out that there are many aspects of ourselves that we are not aware of.
When the bad sets in,
When negative experiences occur.
I could use some sleep.
This implies the desire to escape from the problems and sleep away the worries.
Resting, falling,
Relaxing and surrendering oneself.
Falling deeper than deep.
Sinking into a state of being completely lost and helpless.
We miss the point to carry on,
We fail to understand why it is important to continue.
To carry on where.
To persist in spite of not knowing the direction or purpose.
Things you love but did not get.
Refers to unfulfilled desires and ambitions.
And all the times you've been upset by,
Alluding to the past failures that have caused disappointment and regret.
Unfulfilled dreams and visions,
Hopes and aspirations that were never realized.
And the guilt for your wrong decisions.
Feeling remorse for the choices made that led to undesired outcomes.
It's so hard to pry away.
It is challenging to detach oneself from the emotions caused by the past mistakes.
Pry out from under all the lies,
Trying to liberate oneself from the deceptions and misconceptions.
And distractions of the world,
Getting sidetracked by the trivialities of life.
You've seen what they can do,
Understanding the destructive potential of distractions.
But you can't see your way out.
Unable to find a solution or escape from the distractions that hinder progress.
All things fall through.
Things do not always come to fruition, plans can fail or goals can be unattainable.
That how it feels, when you hear the sound of Disappointment.
The overwhelming negativity and sadness that occur when things fall apart or cannot be achieved.
So unsatisfied,
Feeling unfulfilled and incomplete.
When the sight's set higher.
Having lofty expectations that cannot be met.
Some can't achieve, don't believe,
Not everyone can succeed, and some lack the faith to even attempt it.
There is light at the end at all.
Optimistically implying that there is still hope to succeed.
There's no light.
Pessimistically meaning there is no hope for success or fulfillment.
Time to reach out for what's real,
Time to go after what truly matters.
It's easy to miss, insist,
It is easy to overlook, but it is important to persist.
That you shouldn't always follow the first thing you feel.
Implying that decisions based on emotions are not always the best choices.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CAGE, SERGIO VEGA, TOM CAPONE, WALTER ARTHUR SCHREIFELS
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