Other members of the group included guitarists Mike Daly and Phil Wandscher, bassist Steve Grothmann and drummer Skillet Gilmore.
Adams and Cary have publicly talked of reuniting Whiskeytown on multiple occasions, as recently as 2005, but as of yet, nothing new has materialized. The two did perform together briefly, along with Skillet Gilmore, on June 8, 2005, in Raleigh.
Major recordings include:
Faithless Street (Mood Food, 1995) which was later reissued with additional tracks and a new mix.
Strangers Almanac (Outpost, 1997).
Pneumonia (Lost Highway, 2001) the band's swan song, which Adams labored over for two years before its release, by which time the group had split up.
The EP Rural Free Delivery (Mood Food, 1997) collects unreleased tracks from the early days and is apparently reviled by Adams.
Additionally, the band's music appears on various soundtracks and compilations.
Everything I Do
Whiskeytown Lyrics
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That she likes to hide
Seek and you'll find
The hide and seeking kind
She's got rings
Wrapped around your precious things
And what the day brings
Oh, it's no surprise
When everything I do says I miss you
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
When everything I do when everything I do
When everything I do says I miss you
She's got diamonds in her eyes
That she likes to hide
Seek and you'll find
The hide and seeking kind
She's got rings
Wrapped around your precious things
What the day brings
Oh, it's no surprise
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
When everything I do says I miss you
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
When everything I do when everything I do
When everything I do says I miss you
She's got diamonds in her eyes
That she likes to hide
Seek and you'll find
The hide and seeking kind
She's got rings
Wrapped around your precious things
What the day brings
Oh, it's no surprise
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
When everything I do says I miss you
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
When everything I do when everything I do
When everything I do
"Everything I Do" is a song by Whiskeytown about missing someone you love. The lyrics are full of imagery that embodies the deep longing and sadness that comes with missing someone. The line "She's got diamonds in her eyes that she likes to hide" is an excellent metaphor for the person the singer is missing. The diamonds are her beauty and the things that attracted him to her, but she's hiding them away, either because he's no longer with her, or because she's no longer the same person he fell in love with.
"Seek and you'll find the hide and seeking kind" is another metaphor that represents the search for someone you love, who's gone missing. It could be that this woman has disappeared, and the singer is trying to find her. The "rings wrapped around your precious things" could represent memories and possessions that he's keeping as a way of holding onto her. The last line in the song "When everything I do says I miss you" is the ultimate sign that the singer can't get over the fact that he's separated from the person he loves.
The song is an expression of sorrow and yearning. Everything he does, every action he takes, says that he misses the person he loves. The tune of the song is a slow, melancholic melody, which suits the mood perfectly. The lyrics work exceptionally well with the tune, and the entire song is a well-executed piece of art.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got diamonds in her eyes
She has a sparkling beauty that is captivating, like precious stones.
That she likes to hide
She tends to conceal her true feelings or thoughts, making it difficult to understand her.
Seek and you'll find
If you look hard enough, you might uncover the essence of her personality.
The hide and seeking kind
She enjoys playing games and keeping others guessing about her intentions.
She's got rings
Metaphorically, she has possessions, emotions, or connections that are of great value to her.
Wrapped around your precious things
She might influence or control things that matter to you, intentionally or not.
And what the day brings
Whatever may happen, good or bad, joyful or sad, she remains unchanged.
Oh, it's no surprise
Her behavior or choices are predictable, given her personality or previous actions.
Don't you ask me how I'm doing
Don't bother showing concern or empathy for my emotional state.
When everything I do says I miss you
My actions, habits, or attitudes betray my longing for you or the relationship we had.
When everything I do when everything I do
Even if I try to change, to move on, to forget, I still can't help but show my feelings.
When everything I do says I miss you
My subconscious mind keeps reminding me of you, even when I try to avoid it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
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