The band includes leadsinger Paul Gonzenbach, drummer Ryan Craven, bassist Frankie Koeller, and on guitar both Noah Blumberg and Ian Connelly.
Silver Sparkler
The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up Lyrics
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and i don't think you took a breath much until september
when they sat me down and upped the dose of sun
tell us what to do
this isn't only killing you
this isn't only killing you
i think that you could learn something from rats
ask them in your traps
have you ever seen the stars just after the rain?
have you ever seen the stars they're singing everyone else's pain?
have you ever blacked out with nothing in your veins?
have you ever blacked out?
these days i wake up a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
these days these days I wake up
a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
i was standing on a hill i was on the phone with hell
i was hoping to hear something i could understand
when i saw you walking up the road
in love and desperation
lighting up your face
i think it cost a dime
these days i wake up a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
these days these days I wake up
a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up's song "Silver Sparkler" is a hauntingly beautiful and contemplative piece. The first verse provides some insight into the singer's state of mind - they remember things only in pieces, and the other person in the song (possibly a lover) didn't seem to breathe much until September. This suggests a sense of detachment and detachment from reality in both parties. Later, there's a reference to rats moving sinking ships, and the suggestion that the other person could learn from these creatures.
The chorus takes on an ethereal quality as the singer asks several questions about seeing stars after the rain and whether anyone else has ever experienced the same. The second verse provides more concrete details, as the singer recalls speaking on the phone with someone from hell and hoping for some kind of understanding. But then they see the other person walking up the road, and there's a sense of lightness and connection.
Overall, "Silver Sparkler" is a song about feeling disconnected from reality while searching for some sense of connection and meaning. It's a beautiful and melancholy meditation on the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes back to me like pieces in a dream I can't remember
Memories are resurfacing, but they are fragmented and difficult to recall.
and i don't think you took a breath much until september
The singer believes the other person was holding their breath or not truly living until a particular time, perhaps in anticipation of something.
when they sat me down and upped the dose of sun
It seems the singer was forced to undergo some medical treatment, potentially for depression or other mental health issues.
tell us what to do
The artist is being given instructions, likely from a healthcare professional or therapist.
this isn't only killing you
Whatever is happening to the artist is not just harming them but potentially harming others as well.
they say rats move sinking ships
There is a saying that even rats will flee from a sinking ship, implying that it's time to abandon something that is doomed to fail.
i think that you could learn something from rats
The singer suggests that the other person could benefit from learning to detect when something is going wrong and taking action to leave.
ask them in your traps
The artist encourages the other person to observe the behavior of trapped rats to learn how to detect when something is wrong and take action to leave.
have you ever seen the stars just after the rain?
The artist is asking if the other person has ever witnessed the beauty of the stars after a rainstorm.
have you ever seen the stars they're singing everyone else's pain?
The stars are metaphorically singing with the pain and struggles of everyone in the world.
have you ever blacked out with nothing in your veins?
The singer is asking if the other person has ever lost consciousness without any drugs or other substances in their system.
have you ever blacked out?
The artist is asking if the other person has ever lost consciousness.
these days i wake up a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
The singer is experiencing some type of visual disturbance upon waking up in the morning.
these days these days I wake up
The singer is emphasizing the frequency of their visual disturbances.
a silver sparklers burning in my eyes
The visual disturbance causes the singer to see burning silver sparklers in their eyes.
i was standing on a hill i was on the phone with hell
The artist felt trapped or overwhelmed by their situation.
i was hoping to hear something i could understand
The artist was seeking clarity, potentially from someone or something that could offer answers.
when i saw you walking up the road
The singer spotted someone they know coming towards them.
in love and desperation
The other person appears to be acting out of both love and desperation.
lighting up your face
The other person's facial expression indicated that they were happy or excited.
i think it cost a dime
The price of whatever the other person was excited about or looking forward to was low or insignificant.
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MissSophy
How can this have only ten comments? this song is the most harrowing emotional musical wave i've ever ridden. All their songs are written to help you feel your pain. Fantastic music to hide with under your covers in the dark with your headphones on. Sink into the sounds of the desperate sadness you know.
Katjerøuac
Years later and I still daydream about skateboarding in a part with this music. I haven't even ridden a board in years but this brings back memories 😥
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Blaphex
The Jim Yoshii Pile-up are awesome!!! Nice video too
Geekes666
The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up rock!
ChrisFlipsAlot
this song is haunting
Austin Delin
works perfectly with jeff mikuts part
Piece Hawk
Jeff mikut part got me hyped to go sk8 to this song.. just crusing on my board sk8ing everything i could get my hands on hehe.. dope
voops
Good stuff
technicouleurs
Cool story bro.