Discography:
- out there (2003)
- dont get nervous (2005)
- acoustic sessions (jun 2006)
- control (dec 2006)
- bits and parts (aug 2007)
- not only but also (aug 2008)
- come to this (dec 2008)
The band is named after the form that non-residents have to fill out to get into and out of the United States. The English American band is made up of 4 members, 3 from England and one from L.A.
Before they were signed their music was popular in television shows like Laguna Beach, Smallville, and Six Feet Under. You can hear their music on the Laguna Beach Soundtrack as well as their first official record which was debuted in 2005.
websites:
www.i94music.com
http://www.myspace.com/i94
The Entertainer
i-94 Lyrics
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There's no reflection, the house of glass is all I'm living in
Holding aces but it's hard to find a game to play alone
Stupid faces are the only friends, the only friends I've known
Gotta get outta here alive
Gotta get off your face and slide
Watching the entertainer, run away, run away right now
Holding on to a worn out dream that's hanging off the wall
It don't mean anything, it don't mean anything at all
You twist the knife into my back as the black cat crossed your path
But you're not listening to a word a single word I say
Maybe we've got ourselves to blame, maybe you drove us all insane
Watching the great complainer, waiting for the breakdown
I don't know and I don't care
'Cause all you wanna do is blow me away, yeah
The lyrics to i-94's song "The Entertainer" are reflective of a person who is a loner, an outsider, and disconnected from the world around them. The song begins with the singer standing on the outside, looking in, and feeling as though the only thing they have is a house of glass in which they live. The line "holding aces but it's hard to find a game to play alone" speaks to the central theme of the song - the loneliness and isolation of the individual. The only friends the singer has are "stupid faces," which suggest that they may be imaginary or self-created.
The second verse talks about the singer's desire to escape their situation and find a way to live their life. They are holding onto a dream that is "hanging off the wall," but it is a worn-out dream that no longer has any meaning to them. They feel as though they are being betrayed by those around them, and no one is listening to what they have to say. The singer contemplates the idea that perhaps they are to blame for their situation and the breakdown of their life.
In the chorus, the singer declares that they need to get out of their current situation and escape their current state of mind. They don't want to be brought down by those around them ("get off your face and slide"), and they want to escape the "entertainer" - a person who distracts them from their own life.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Entertainer" paint a picture of an individual who feels trapped and alone. They are looking for a way out and are hesitant to trust those around them. The song serves as a reminder that sometimes all we need is the courage to escape our current situation and begin anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, as I'm standing on the outside looking in
Feeling excluded from others, being an outsider and not feeling welcomed.
There's no reflection, the house of glass is all I'm living in
The reality of life is too harsh, and it's easier for me to handle my own reflection of it.
Holding aces but it's hard to find a game to play alone
Having strength or power, but finding it pointless when there's no one to share it with.
Stupid faces are the only friends, the only friends I've known
Feeling like there's no one good to befriend, and finding yourself surrounded by people who don't understand you.
Gotta get outta here alive
Have to leave this situation to survive.
Gotta get off your face and slide
Have to get off your high horse and humble yourself.
Watching the entertainer, run away, run away right now
Watching someone else distract themselves, but recognizing that avoidance isn't the answer.
Holding on to a worn out dream that's hanging off the wall
Trying to cling onto a dream that's already fallen apart.
It don't mean anything, it don't mean anything at all
Realizing that the dream you are holding onto is meaningless and has no value.
You twist the knife into my back as the black cat crossed your path
Feeling betrayed by someone who brought bad luck into your life.
But you're not listening to a word a single word I say
Feeling unheard and ignored when trying to communicate with someone.
Maybe we've got ourselves to blame, maybe you drove us all insane
Recognizing responsibility in a situation gone awry, and accepting that actions have consequences.
Watching the great complainer, waiting for the breakdown
Watching someone constantly vent and complain, and waiting for them to breakdown from their own negativity.
I don't know and I don't care
Feeling apathetic towards a situation, and not caring about the outcome.
'Cause all you wanna do is blow me away, yeah
Feeling as though someone is trying to destroy or undermine you, and recognizing their negative intentions.
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