At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find band-mates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last piece of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
3 Libras
The Veer Union Lyrics
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In your recollection down among a million same
Difficult not to feel a little bit disappointed and passed over
When I′ve looked right on through to see you naked but oblivious
And you don't see me
But I threw you the obvious just to see
If there′s more behind the eyes of a fallen angel
Here I am expecting just a little bit too much
From the wounded but I see ya
See through it all, see through, see you
'Cause I threw you the obvious to see what occurs behind the
Eyes of a fallen angel
Eyes of a tragedy
Oh well
Oh well
Apparently nothing
Apparently nothing at all (at all, at all, at all, at all, at all)
You don't, you don′t, you don′t see me
You don't, you don′t, you don't see me
You don′t, you don't, you don′t see me
You don't, you don't, you don′t see me
You don′t see me
You, you, you don't see me at all
The lyrics to The Veer Union's song "3 Libras" portray a sense of disappointment and rejection in a relationship. The singer seems to have made an effort to connect with their partner, to "throw [them] the obvious," but the partner remains "oblivious" and unaware of the singer's attempts to connect. This is made clear when the singer says "And you don't see me."
The singer then goes on to express their frustration, feeling as though they are expecting too much from the partner who is "wounded" and unable to reciprocate. The repetition of the phrase "Eyes of a fallen angel, Eyes of a tragedy" reinforces the idea that the partner is somehow damaged or broken.
The final lines of the song, "Apparently nothing, Apparently nothing at all" suggest that the singer's efforts to connect with their partner have been in vain, and that there is ultimately no substance or meaning to their relationship.
Overall, "3 Libras" is a melancholy reflection on the struggle to connect with someone who remains distant and unaware, leaving the singer feeling overlooked and unimportant.
Line by Line Meaning
Threw you the obvious and you flew with it on your back a name
I gave you a clear message and you accepted it as part of your identity.
In your recollection down among a million same
To you, the message I gave was not significant and blended in with countless others.
Difficult not to feel a little bit disappointed and passed over
It's hard for me not to feel let down and ignored.
When I′ve looked right on through to see you naked but oblivious
I looked past the surface to see who you truly are, but you remained unaware.
And you don't see me
Despite my efforts, you continue to ignore me.
But I threw you the obvious just to see
I gave you a clear signal to gauge your response.
If there′s more behind the eyes of a fallen angel
I wonder if there is deeper meaning or emotion behind the facade you present.
Eyes of a tragedy
Your eyes reflect pain or sorrow.
Here I am expecting just a little bit too much
I may be setting my expectations too high.
From the wounded but I see ya
Even though you are hurt, I still notice you.
See through it all, see through, see you
I see beyond the superficial and observe who you truly are.
'Cause I threw you the obvious to see what occurs behind the
I gave you the message to discover what lies beneath the surface.
Eyes of a fallen angel
Your eyes reflect pain or sorrow.
Oh well
I accept the situation, even though it may not be what I want.
Apparently nothing
It seems there is no deeper meaning or emotion to be discovered.
Apparently nothing at all (at all, at all, at all, at all, at all)
Emphasizing that there is no deeper meaning to be found.
You don't, you don′t, you don′t see me
You continue to ignore me despite my efforts.
You don't see me
You remain oblivious to my presence.
You, you, you don't see me at all
Emphasizing how completely unaware of me you are.
Writer(s): Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Threw you the obvious and you flew with it on your back a name
In your recollection down among a million same
Difficult not to feel
a little bit disappointed and passed over
when I've looked right through to see you
naked but oblivious
and you don't see me
But I threw you the obvious just to see
If there's more behind the eyes of a fallen angel
eyes of a tragedy
Here I am expecting just a little bit too much
From the wounded but I see through it all and see you
'Cause I threw you the obvious to see what occurs behind the
eyes of a fallen angel
Eyes of a tragedy
oh well, oh well apparently nothing
apparently nothing at all
You don't, you don't, you don't see me
You don't, you don't, you don't see me
You don't, you don't, you don't see me
You don't, you don't, you don't see me
You don't see me
You don't see me at all
Alex
This is how you do a cover. Making it their own but at the same time respecting the original version.
TheVeerUnion
Thank so much for the support!
TheMrMused
This version sends chills down my spine. The song itself is so rich, so full of emotion. All of that is captured so well and presented again with even more depth.
Quite possibly my favorite cover of all time (so far) .. 54 years worth and this tops everything.
notTHEcher
As a HUGE APC fan...I gotta tell ya...you guys KILLED this song! I love it!! (And THANK YOU for not butchering it! 💜💜💜)
TheVeerUnion
notTHEcher thanks so much!!
FysiKs
The violin is everything in this song.
Manolo Guitar
And just when I thought The Veer Union couldn't surprise anymore... They cover one of my favorite bands, awesome!
TheVeerUnion
The Guy with The Curly Hair thanks so much!
jetsillinizou fan -
You guys put a ton of effort into this. Those vocals were absolutely astonishing. I love a perfect circle and you guys nailed this.
TheVeerUnion
jetsillinizou fan - thank so very much!!