Area is a name shared by many artists:
1) an Italian avant-prog band; <… Read Full Bio ↴Area is a name shared by many artists:
1) an Italian avant-prog band;
2) an American '80s dream pop band;
3) an American techno house producer;
4) a Norwegian rapper;
5) a Macedonian pop rock band;
6) a German power metal band;
7) a British indie band;
8) a Japanese singer.

1) Area international POPular group, most commonly known as Area, is an Italian avant-prog and jazz fusion band formed in the end of 1972. They are known for being one of the most important and astonishing combos in their genre of all times. They have been compared to Gentle Giant for the extreme complexity combined with an elegant and debonair use of polyrhythms; but they had a stronger attitude in managing middle east musical structures and elements, from odd rhythms to the use of tone fourths. And any of these elements are always jointed by a free-jazz attitude and even electronics.
They were left-wing fine intellectuals and coupled their very high level compositions with poetical and elegant lyrics, criticizing conservative model with metaphors and rhetorical figures, avoiding gross and bold attacks such as left-wing punks usually did; or joking about philosophical statements, again with a lucid and brilliant style.
First asset was: Demetrio Stratos (singer and lyricist), Giulio Capiozzo (drums and percussions), Patrick Djivas (bass, later leaved for Premiata Forneria Marconi and was substituted by Ares Tavolazzi) Eddie Busnello (saxophone, flutes), Johnny Lambizzi (guitar, later was substituted by Paolo Tofani), Leandro Gaetano (piano).

2) Area was an Illinois-based dream pop band, formed in 1985 with a lineup of Steve Jones, Lynn Canfield, and Henry Frayne. After the band went on hiatus in 1990, Canfield and Frayne formed another band, Moon Seven Times. Frayne is currently in Lanterna, and Canfield has been a member of Shotgun Wedding. Four of the band's albums have been reissued by Projekt Records.

3) Area is the deep ambient house and techno recording alias of Chicago-based DJ m50. Has released on labels like FK's Wave Music, echospace [detroit], steadfast, Mathematics, and his own label Kimochi.

4) Area is a rapper from Bergen who has worked a lot with producer Hkon and rapper Ovelution. He was previously a member of the groups Rejects and Vågard's Hollaback crew.

5) Area is an alternative rock band from Gostivar, Macedonia.

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Their name is written as Ареа on all of their releases except for compilation Macedonian Document Step 4 (The Final One).
Please change your tags from Area to Ареа if you scrobble their music.

6) Area was a power metal band from Germany that released two albums namely, Twilight and The Falcon.

7) Area was a London, UK-based indie band fronted by Kiwi songwiter vocalist Curtis Bartlett. A four track EP On A Good Day was released in 1989.

8) Area is a Japanese emo singer.

9) AREA is a rapper from the suburbs whose mixtape 2 Fingers was featured on Hotnewhiphop.com

10) AREA is a post rock band from Bordeaux, France.

This One
Area Lyrics

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Find me lodged in between bad and awful
You'll be charred if you believe in otherwise...
Set me free to make believe in my own world, steady is the hand that's always brightened Our minds

I keep up the rouse that I do what I do to be balanced but I know...I'm never too sure if I'm Losing the war or I'm winning the battle...
I'm split into two with my feet in these boots in too deep in my ideals..I'll never feel planted Lhen roots are refusing to grow through the damage

Overall Meaning

In the song "This One" by Area, the lyrics revolve around the themes of self-doubt, internal conflict, and the struggle to find balance in one's life. The opening lines, "Find me lodged in between bad and awful, You'll be charred if you believe in otherwise," suggest that the singer perceives themselves as stuck in a negative space, and they warn others against having false beliefs about their situation.

The next lines, "Set me free to make believe in my own world, steady is the hand that's always brightened our minds," highlight the desire for freedom and the ability to create their own reality. The phrase "steady is the hand" can be interpreted as a metaphor for a reliable and stable mindset that brings positivity or inspiration to others.

The following verse reveals the internal conflict the singer experiences. They maintain a facade of balance, but they are unsure if they are winning the battles or losing the overall war in their life. The line "I'm split into two with my feet in these boots, in too deep in my ideals" suggests a struggle between conflicting desires or beliefs. They feel deeply rooted in their ideals but are unsure if they can overcome the damage and setbacks they have encountered.

Overall, "This One" conveys a sense of inner turmoil, uncertainty, and the search for personal harmony. It explores the difficulties of maintaining a balanced life and finding clarity amidst conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Find me lodged in between bad and awful
You can find me in a state of mediocrity, not quite good but not entirely terrible either.

You'll be charred if you believe in otherwise...
If you have faith in anything different, you will only end up burnt and disappointed.

Set me free to make believe in my own world, steady is the hand that's always brightened Our minds
Allow me the freedom to create my own reality, where stability is provided by the consistent influence that enlightens our thoughts.

I keep up the rouse that I do what I do to be balanced but I know...I'm never too sure if I'm Losing the war or I'm winning the battle...
I maintain the facade that I strive for equilibrium, but deep down, I'm uncertain whether I am ultimately losing the overall conflict or merely achieving small victories.

I'm split into two with my feet in these boots in too deep in my ideals..I'll never feel planted When roots are refusing to grow through the damage
I feel divided, torn between my beliefs and the practicalities of life. It is challenging to find stability when the foundation of my principles is hindered by the obstacles and scars I have encountered.

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Written by: dexter harris

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