Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
01_Ez Come Ez Go
Tesla Lyrics
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Now it's gone and you don't understand, you've got to realize
There comes a time when you've got to let things go as fast as they come
Wait and see what tomorrow may bring you, get it all while you can
Sometimes it just feels so right, and other times so wrong
Every new day it brings on the night, the change goes on and on and on and on
It never stops, no it keeps on rollin', wiped away like an [arch of] sand
Here it comes, there it goes, always changin' ends
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, that's what they call it
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh no!
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh, you know that's what they call it
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh whoa!
Talk of let go when it took so long to get, it's (how the lovin' goes)
The song "Ez Come Ez Go" by Tesla is a representation of the ebb and flow of life, and how it can be unpredictable and capricious. The lyrics illustrate the idea that sometimes things can be perfect and then suddenly alter, leaving you wondering exactly what happened. This aspect of life can be tough to deal with, as people usually prefer stability and consistency in their lives. The first lines of the song depict these conflicting emotions when someone believed they had something within their grasp, and it suddenly slips away from them. The lyrics can be interpreted as a lesson on letting go and moving forward rather than dwelling on what may have been lost.
The chorus of the song, "Ez come Ez go," is repeated multiple times throughout the song to emphasize the philosophical statement being expressed. The song's verses offer advice on how to manage this ever-changing reality best of life. For example, the line "Wait and see what tomorrow may bring you, get it all while you can" implies that one should appreciate and enjoy the good aspects of their life while they are present. As it is challenging to know what tomorrow will hold, it is important to live in the moment and treasure what is currently present.
Overall, Tesla's "Ez Come Ez Go" focuses on the idea that life is not always simple or predictable, and accepting that unpredictability can aid in dealing with and overcoming challenges. This message remains pertinent today, as it can often be challenging to accept change and let go of negative experiences. However, the song's lyrics suggest that the only way to move forward is to embrace this reality and not resist it.
Line by Line Meaning
You had it right in the palm of your hand, right before your eyes
You had everything you wanted easily available and within reach.
Now it's gone and you don't understand, you've got to realize
You lost it all and don't comprehend how to deal with it.
There comes a time when you've got to let things go as fast as they come
Certain things happen rapidly and have to be accepted and let go of just as quickly.
Wait and see what tomorrow may bring you, get it all while you can
One must always be aware of the unpredictability of the future and make the most of the present.
Sometimes it just feels so right, and other times so wrong
Life can feel like a perpetual journey of right and wrong decisions and circumstances.
Every new day it brings on the night, the change goes on and on and on and on
Change is perpetual and as every day passes it brings with it new possibilities and also new challenges.
It never stops, no it keeps on rollin', wiped away like an [arch of] sand
Life always keeps moving forward leaving behind a trail of memories that are as fleeting and transient as sand castles.
Here it comes, there it goes, always changin' ends
Life is forever moving in cycles of beginnings and ends, creating endless cycles of change.
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, that's what they call it
Life is often unpredictable with things coming and going in rapid succession.
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh no!
It can be difficult to deal with how fast things come and go.
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh, you know that's what they call it
It's a well-known fact that life often has moments of great opportunity that are quickly followed by disappointment and loss.
Ez come ez go, ez come ez go, oh whoa!
It can be difficult to come to terms with life moving off so fast and never stopping for anyone.
Talk of let go when it took so long to get, it's (how the lovin' goes)
It can be painfully difficult to let go of something you worked hard to attain and cherish.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN WHEAT, FRANK HANNON, JEFFREY KEITH, TOM SKEOCH, TROY LUCCKETTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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