Brian began his music career as a guitarist and programmer for famed electronic artist BT. Brian toured nationally with BT and contributed additional music, programming and guitars to several films, TV shows, and to BT’s album This Binary Universe (2006).
In 2005 Brian joined forces with his older brother Laurence to create Trifonic. Trifonic’s first track, a breaks mash-up called “Bored on Your Backside”, was the top vote getter in WIRED Magazine’s 2005 Freestyle remix contest. Trifonic dropped its debut album Emergence in 2008, a critically-acclaimed collage of downtempo, dub, IDM, post-rock and ambient music that established Trifonic’s distinctly unique sound. Emergence’s standout track “Parks On Fire” was featured on Hybrid’s compilation album Soundsystem 01 (2008), and several of the tracks have appeared in TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS) and 90210 (CW).
Trifonic followed up Emergence with the remix EP Remergence (2008) and the EP Growing Distance (2009). Trifonic has also collaborated with top electronic artists on tracks including “Can You Hear Me (Trifonic Remix)” by Hybrid (2010), “With Angels (Trifonic Remix)” by Hecq (2011), and “Quadcore” by Boom Jinx, Andrew Bayer, Matt Lange, and Trifonic (2011, Anjunadeep).
In addition to his work with Trifonic, Brian has contributed music to multiple award-winning video game soundtracks include Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Assassin’s Creed Revelations, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
Trifonic’s second full-length album Ninth Wave will be available November 13, 2012.
Good Enough
Trifonic Lyrics
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I will be here once the thrill is gone
I will be here when everything is just right
I will be here after you move on
I’m a rock in the ocean
And you, you are the tide
You know I am going nowhere
I don’t know how the story ends
And I don’t want to know, so if you do
Don’t tell me
Let’s pretend we write it as we go
Promises are so hard to keep
We say things we don’t mean
You’re here for now is good enough for me
Trifonic's song "Good Enough" is a tender declaration of loyalty and devotion. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the singer's steadfastness in their commitment to be there for the person they love - "I will be here when you need me by your side / I will be here once the thrill is gone / I will be here when everything is just right / I will be here after you move on." The repeated use of "I will be here" reinforces the idea that the singer intends to stay true to their word, no matter what may come.
The chorus expands on this theme, using vivid imagery to capture the dynamics of the relationship. The singer compares themselves to a "rock in the ocean" while their beloved is "the tide." The rock is a symbol of stability and strength, while the tide represents change and movement. The lyric "You know I am going nowhere / I'm just waiting here for the water to rise" reinforces the idea that the singer is committed to staying put, no matter how life may twist and turn around them.
The final verse acknowledges the uncertainty of the future, but suggests that it's best to focus on the here and now - "I don't know how the story ends / And I don't want to know, so if you do / Don't tell me / Let's pretend we write it as we go." The singer then acknowledges the difficulty of keeping promises, but affirms that their partner's presence in the present moment is all that matters - "Promises are so hard to keep / We say things we don't mean / You're here for now is good enough for me."
Overall, "Good Enough" is a beautiful testament to the power of commitment and presence in a relationship - even when the future is uncertain, being there for each other in the present moment is what counts.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be here when you need me by your side
I promise to always support you when you require me next to you
I will be here once the thrill is gone
Even after the excitement fades away, I will still be here for you
I will be here when everything is just right
I will be present when things go smoothly and perfect
I will be here after you move on
I will stick around even after you move forward without me
I’m a rock in the ocean
I am stable and unwavering while everything around me is changing
And you, you are the tide
You are the one who comes and goes, sometimes unpredictable
You know I am going nowhere
I am reliable and not leaving your side
I’m just waiting here for the water to rise
I am patiently waiting for your emotions to escalate and come back to me
I don’t know how the story ends
I am unaware of the future and what it holds
And I don’t want to know, so if you do
I prefer not to have details regarding the end of our story, so if you do know it, don't tell me
Don’t tell me
I want to discover how our story ends by living it without spoilers
Let’s pretend we write it as we go
We can imagine that our story is being written right before us rather than in the future or past
Promises are so hard to keep
It's difficult to follow through with what we say we'll do
We say things we don’t mean
Sometimes our words are impulsive rather than intentional
You’re here for now is good enough for me
Your current presence is satisfactory and is all I need at this moment
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WeTalkAboutSpaceships
Trifonic is so unbelievably amazing,
@slayerd357
MASSIVELY underappreciated.
@theSkavenger84
Who else needs this song on to get their day started?
@qalandaryar
I first heard this song on a sick one in Los Gatos CA. Everyone was partying just carrying on but from the strike of the first piano note everyone tuned in and tripped out. What a memory, one I'll carry for the rest of my life.
@QueenErrr
Yeah I know. By the time Lies had been up for three months, it already had about at least two thousand. I don't really have a favorite on the track anymore, but I do think this is better than lies in all honesty.
@theSkavenger84
this song helped me ge through a lot of tough times in my life
@dreambiscuits
Same!
@vizzwizz
omigod that guitar
@SandiBiltoo
This songgggggggggggggg is pure love.
@Morteisen88
As for me... i seriously do not know, but still im happy that such music like this exists