Third Eye Blind recorded their first demo in 1993. In 1996, the band landed an opening gig for Oasis, prior to which performance, so the legend goes, Third Eye Blind was warned that the crowd might throw food at them. As it turned out, however, they were invited out for an encore, even after Oasis had already played, bringing Liam Gallagher to tears and sparking the friendly rivalry that would form between the two bands. The band was paid double what they were promised for the gig. Afterwards, the band found themselves in a bidding war among record labels, in which they settled on Elektra because they believed it offered the most artistic freedom. Stephan Jenkins' outspoken behavior after signing the deal earned him the title of "the biggest mouth in music" by many critics. Jenkins has spoken out many times against several different artists, including a heated feud with Rob Thomas of the band Matchbox Twenty.
A fourth album, tentatively titled Ursa Major, was released August 2009. Shortly after the band has slated the release of a follow-up album, Ursa Minor. Only Jenkins' lyrics and vocals are left to be finished; all instrumental work is reportedly complete. Recent live performances have revealed a majority of the new tracks being worked on, including "Don't Believe a Word," "Lay Back (and the Water Will Hold You)," "In the Skin," "Summer Town," "Second Born," "(You Really) Don't Like Me Now" aka "Campfire," "Monotov's Private Opera," "Break Me," "Stevie Ray Vaughan," "Red Star," and "Standing Up For You." Other tracks mentioned for the album by Fredianelli are "Away," "A Sharp Knife," "Captain of Emo," "Swimming," and "Jesse 2k." He also confirmed that "Lay Back" was scrapped. A number of previously unreleased recordings were made available, including "Persephone," "Carnival Barker" (an instrumental), and numerous instrumental sessions declined by Jenkins for inclusion on the fourth album.
Disorder
Third Eye Blind Lyrics
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Can these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
These sensations barely interest me for another day
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away
Take the shock away, yeah
I lose the feeling
I lose the feeling
It's gettin' faster, moving faster now, it's gettin' out of hand
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now
I got the spirit, lose the feeling, and let it out somehow
And let it out somehow, yeah
I lose the feeling
I lose the feeling
What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again
I'm watching you, I'm watching her, I'll take no pity from you friends
Who is right, who can tell, and who gives a damn right now
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know
I got the spirit, but lose the feeling
I got the spirit, but lose the feeling
I got the spirit, but lose the feeling
I got the spirit, but lose the feeling
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
Feeling
The lyrics to Third Eye Blind’s “Disorder” explore the complexities of emotion and the desire for guidance in navigating them. The singer of the song is searching for someone or something to guide them through the overwhelming sensations they feel, which they hope will allow them to feel like a “normal man”. They express that these sensations barely interest them for another day and are causing them to lose feeling.
The second stanza depicts the intensification of these emotions, with the singer feeling out of control as the world around them seems to speed up and crash down. However, despite this chaos, they continue to hold onto their spirit even as they lose feeling. The final stanza tackles the idea of perception and the difficulty of determining what is “right”. Ultimately, the singer is waiting for a new sensation to take hold, perhaps providing them with the guidance they seek.
To me, this song highlights the challenge of navigating emotions and feeling out of control, yet despite this, holding onto our spirit. The lyrics also question the importance of societal perceptions of what is “normal” and the role of others in providing guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand
I am waiting for someone to guide me through life and show me how to be normal.
Can these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
I wonder if these sensations can make me feel pleasure the way a normal person would?
These sensations barely interest me for another day
These sensations don't really excite me anymore and I'm tired of feeling this way.
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away
I have the energy to keep going, but I need to get rid of these negative sensations.
Take the shock away, yeah
I need to find a way to get rid of these negative sensations.
It's gettin' faster, moving faster now, it's gettin' out of hand
These sensations are getting stronger and I can't control them anymore.
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land
I am in a dangerous situation and there is nowhere to turn for help.
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now
The chaos around me is increasing and happening more often.
I got the spirit, lose the feeling, and let it out somehow
I still have the energy to keep fighting, but I need to find a way to release these negative sensations.
And let it out somehow, yeah
I need to find a way to release these negative sensations.
What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again
Everyone has their own meaning of what is important in life, but we will all come together again.
I'm watching you, I'm watching her, I'll take no pity from you friends
I am keeping an eye on everyone around me and won't accept pity from others.
Who is right, who can tell, and who gives a damn right now
No one knows what is right and nobody cares about finding out.
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know
Until I find a new positive feeling to replace the negative sensations, I will keep struggling.
I got the spirit, but lose the feeling
I have energy to keep going, but I need to let go of these negative sensations.
Feeling
The struggle with negative sensations continues.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner
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@TFleming88
Hey Stephan, if you happen to read this, just wanna tell you your music has saved my life over and over through the years.
@Jl-vl3re
Taylor Fleming your not alone brotha
@Crypticlazr
Glad you are still here, and to be reading your comment brother.
@BobbyDunlap87
Same, Taylor same.. bless you Stephan <3
@loloboring4831
♡
@staticpiece
Out of the vein was our album and the same album helped me through the end of my 3 years w her
@ChrisGorski
Not gonna lie, if you would have told me that I would still be way way into Third Eye Blind in 2020 back in 1998 I would have laughed my ass off.
@stewbeattie4316
Spot on!but me I'm all smiles album by echo and the bunnymen blows that away? only my opinion and that counts for nothing
@snail_viXen
Lol🐌✨
@ChairmanPaulieD
3EB is one of those rock bands that have progressed and kept the wave 🌊 going for NEW bands, and some of them haven’t stayed together as long as 3EB has, I remember hearing on Limp Bizkit’s “Significant Other” album Where Fred Durst was talking to Stephan on the phone telling him “he didn’t want to go to London” lol 😂 and Stephan was like “oh you’re in London Fred” 😂