Satchel's roots lay in the band Brad, which was originally put together as a one-shot side project for Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. It was essentially an excuse for a group of friends to unwind and make music for the sheer fun of it. After releasing the album Shame in 1992, Gossard returned to Pearl Jam, while drummer Regan Hagar and singer Smith decided to form a permanent band. After hooking up with guitarist John Hoag and bassist Cory Kane, the newly named Satchel (originally called Bliss) secured a record deal with Epic Records. Their debut, EDC, was released in 1994, and was an unfortunately overlooked masterpiece. The band toured relentlessly, and soon bassist Kane exited, with his replacement being Mike Berg. The album didn't sell in vast quantities as hoped, so the band regrouped and began writing their next one.
Stone Gossard was signed on to co-produce their next album, and the resulting The Family (released in 1996) was a surprisingly mellower affair than the debut. Satchel again embarked on a long tour, and again their album went unnoticed (even an opening slot on an Afghan Whigs tour didn't help). By tour's end, Gossard expressed interest in re-forming Brad with Smith and Hagar, and in contrast to Brad's debut, this time they would tour. The group accepted, and Hoag promptly quit Satchel. Brad's superb Interiors received glowing reviews upon its spring 1997 release. And although the album wasn't a smash, the group obtained a loyal fan base, who made the tour a sold-out success. Brad bassist Jeremy Toback was unable to tour (even though he played on the record), so Satchel bassist Berg stepped in for the duration. This left the future of Satchel up in the air, along with Hoag's exit and the fact that many fans felt Brad should become a permanent band, putting out albums and touring on a regular basis.
Biography by Greg Prato
Equilibrium
Satchel Lyrics
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Letting down where you wish
And your wish might be?
Well let's see if by chance
If just by accident
Let's just say you get your wish
Ok?
Got it?
Thrill beyond time
Present eternal
Present precise
Equal to, or greater than
The biggest thing your mind can find
It's a pleasure chest!
A glorious addition to any home
Invite the family, let ‘em in on the “pleasure”
Some of them are scared, huh?
I know, I know, I know, I know
So what's a creep to do?
Ignore the advances and offers of holiday?
Pish posh, you gots to get grounded!!
And where that river runs don't mean shit, it just confuses the issue
Believe you us!! We are sick of waiting too!
But do we complain?!! Heck no! We laugh hard!
We laugh fast!
We laugh under bridges and out of bounds
We laugh because it's all laughable
The grand and majestic comedy
(The equilibrium of the soul)
The song "Equilibrium" by Satchel is a philosophical and introspective piece that delves into the human desire for balance and satisfaction. The opening lines "Letting down where you wish/ And your wish might be?" suggest that the listener is in a state of uncertainty or dissatisfaction, wishing for something more or different than what they currently have. The following lines suggest that their wish may be granted, but that it is a matter of chance or accident rather than intentional effort.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of finding balance and harmony in life. Lines such as "Present eternal/ Present precise" and "Equal to, or greater than/ The biggest thing your mind can find" suggest that the ultimate goal is not just contentment, but a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment beyond what one might have expected. The repeated reference to a "pleasure chest" and the invitation to share in that pleasure with one's family and friends could be interpreted as a metaphor for the joy and satisfaction that come from achieving equilibrium in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Letting down where you wish
Are you willing to let go of your wish?
And your wish might be?
What is your deepest desire?
Well let's see if by chance
Let's leave it to fate and see what happens.
If just by accident
Without any deliberate intention.
Let's just say you get your wish
Suppose your desire is fulfilled.
Ok?
Do you understand?
Thrill a minute
Life is exciting and unpredictable.
Thrill beyond time
Life is thrilling beyond measure.
Present eternal
The present moment is never-ending.
Present precise
The present moment is crystal clear.
Equal to, or greater than
Comparable to or surpassing the most significant thing you can imagine.
The biggest thing your mind can find
Your most significant aspiration.
It's a pleasure chest!
Life is full of delightful experiences.
A glorious addition to any home
Enjoyment is a welcome addition to any life.
Invite the family, let ‘em in on the “pleasure”
Share your joy with others, let them join in.
Some of them are scared, huh?
Some people are afraid of what makes us happy.
I know, I know, I know, I know
I understand your concerns.
So what's a creep to do?
What should we do if someone looks down on us for enjoying life?
Ignore the advances and offers of holiday?
Should we ignore the opportunities for joy and relaxation?
Pish posh, you gots to get grounded!!
Don't be ridiculous, you need to stay level-headed.
And where that river runs don't mean shit, it just confuses the issue
Don't overthink the situation.
Believe you us!! We are sick of waiting too!
We are tired of waiting as well.
But do we complain?!! Heck no! We laugh hard!
We don't complain; we laugh in the face of adversity.
We laugh fast!
We find joy in the moment.
We laugh under bridges and out of bounds
We find laughter in unconventional places.
We laugh because it's all laughable
We laugh because life is absurd.
The grand and majestic comedy
Life is a great, amusing spectacle.
(The equilibrium of the soul)
Finding balance and joy in life is crucial for inner peace.
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