Formed back in 1998 under the name "Starf*ck" in the small town Örnsköldsvi… Read Full Bio ↴Formed back in 1998 under the name "Starf*ck" in the small town Örnsköldsvik, Sweden (Peter Forsberg). 4 young hungry-for-rock guys blending their different influences such as, Punk, Pop, Grunge, Metal, and Funk, grew up together in the rehearsal studio. The only thing to do in Örnskoldsvik , if your not in to hockey , was to crank the shit out of the Sovtek/Peavy, and beating the hell out of the SONOR.

Soon the buzz got bigger and the gigs, studio time, radio airplay and newspaper coverage came as easy as the songs that kept flying through the bands instruments!

The biggest radio station in Sweden, P3, played Starf*ck numerous of times on the show "P3 Demo", and the band was voted and picked as the best unsigned rock band in Sweden 2002 by the channels listeners. Starf*ck played at the biggest festivals and venues - Storsjöyran, PDOL, RIX FM-Festival in Sweden and just eager to get out and play outside Sweden and meet the rest of the world. With this live experience and tons of songs recorded and their video for the track "Coma", some people in the music industry started to think the same.

In early 2005, Starf*ck started a relationship with - Sinergy Management based in Los Angeles, USA. Since then material has been dropped off at different Major Label A&R reps and US producers, therefore the band decided to change their band name from Starf*ck to Bloody April.

In january 2006 Bloody April was signed by the Swedish Label NINETONE RECORDS . The bandname - Bloody April have a history of war, and the guys wanted to create a history on their own. That's why they decided once again to change the bandname, to - April Divine.

2007 April Divine did a showcase gig for the bookingagency Live Nation - opening for the American platinum selling band Staind at a packed Nalen in Stockholm. The gig was a hit and relation with Live Nation was a fact. Their debut album was released January 29th 2007 and followed by a Sweden-tour booked by the new partner Live Nation

In the beginning of 2008 , AD recorded a cover of Seal's "Kiss From A Rose", produced by Tobbe Lindell, whom produced a grammy award winning album with the band Mustasch.

Later on April Divine signed a world wide publishing deal with Universal Publishing, and went straight over to USA in April where they recorded their second album in Atlanta by producer Rick Beato (Shinedown, Bullet For My Valentine, Dark New Day).
The new album is on the way....

Faced Down
April Divine Lyrics

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I'm faced down but i look up a sea is what i use to have, i look in to your eyes.

why are you screaming in my face, why im i bleeding i just cant say, i cant
remember the things you say or done.

but somehow i believe, cause stranger things has happend and i see that i bleed.

I'm faced down when i look up i've see what i use to have, i look in to the crust to see

what i've done
I'm faced down when i look up i've see what i use to have, i look in to your eyes to
see what i've lost.

every day i fall apart i'm looking forward to a new fresh start if i could erase
the things i've said and done.

what you say i believe, it's scares me and i wont come back, i wont lose control

I'm faced down when i look up i've see is what i use to have, i look in to your eyes to see
what i've done
I'm faced down when i look up i've see is what i use to have, i look in to your eyes

is the sun still shining above the clouds, my doubts are growthing can't you prove me
wrong.
was the sun still shining above. what if i could move the clouds from the skies

I'm faced down when i look up, i look in to your eyes x2

is the sun still shining above, the clouds are hiding what i've done.
is the sun still shining above, i wanna know, i wanna know it of course.

I'm faced down when I look up
I'm faced down when I look in, I look in to your eyes to see what i've done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in April Divine's song "Faced Down" express the emotions of a person who is lost and confused about their past actions and decisions. The lyrics suggest that they have made mistakes and harmed others, but are struggling to remember what they have done wrong. The person is looking to the future with hopeful anticipation for a new start but is also scared of losing control and making the same mistakes again. The repeated phrase "I'm faced down when I look up" symbolizes the conflicting feelings of being stuck in their negative past while trying to move forward towards a more positive future.

The line "is the sun still shining above the clouds" is a metaphor for hope, suggesting that even in times of darkness and uncertainty, there is always the possibility for brighter days ahead. The song conveys an overall mood of introspection and contemplation, as the person reflects on their past actions and hopes for a better future.

Overall, "Faced Down" is a powerful and emotional song that explores complex feelings of regret, hope, and self-discovery. Through its lyrics, the song asks important questions about the nature of memory, personal growth, and the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm faced down but i look up a sea is what i use to have, i look in to your eyes.
Despite feeling defeated, I glance upwards and see what once was, reflecting in your eyes.

why are you screaming in my face, why im i bleeding i just cant say, i cant remember the things you say or done.
I can't recall the moment that led to my pain, but the screams echo in my mind.

but somehow i believe, cause stranger things has happend and i see that i bleed.
Although I can't remember what happened, I must trust that it happened nonetheless.

I'm faced down when i look up i've see what i use to have, i look in to the crust to see what i've done
As I rise and face my past, I search for the root of my troubles within myself.

I'm faced down when i look up i've see what i use to have, i look in to your eyes to see what i've lost.
In your gaze, I see what I've lost and am reminded of what once brought me joy.

every day i fall apart i'm looking forward to a new fresh start if i could erase the things i've said and done.
With each passing day, I continue to crumble, longing for a new beginning and the ability to undo my mistakes.

what you say i believe, it's scares me and i wont come back, i wont lose control
Your words strike fear in me, causing me to shy away rather than lose control again.

is the sun still shining above the clouds, my doubts are growthing can't you prove me wrong.
Despite the cloud of doubt that hangs over me, I continue to hope for a sliver of proof that there is light above.

was the sun still shining above. what if i could move the clouds from the skies
If only I could remove the doubts and obstacles in my life, would the sun still be shining above?

is the sun still shining above, the clouds are hiding what i've done.
As the clouds continue to roll in, they conceal the mistakes and regrets of my past.

is the sun still shining above, i wanna know, i wanna know it of course.
I yearn to know if there is still light in my life, despite the looming doubts and shadows.

I'm faced down when I look up
Even when I glance upwards, feelings of defeat can still strike me.

I'm faced down when I look in, I look in to your eyes to see what i've done
As I reflect in your eyes, I'm forced to confront the pain and damage I've inflicted in the past.

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