Faces
Douglas Aldridge is a passionate and eccentric American Multi-instrumentali… Read Full Bio ↴Douglas Aldridge is a passionate and eccentric American Multi-instrumentalist and Alternative, Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter residing in Atlanta, GA. Born in Miami, FL., in February 1985, to renowned Singer and Music Minister, Douglas Aldridge Sr. They moved to Georgia when Douglas was less than one years old. Douglas's grandfather, Donald Eugene Aldridge (1931-2016), was also a renowned Singer in his 20s in Steubenville, Ohio, making Douglas Aldridge a 3rd generation singer and entertainer. Douglas Aldridge grew up listening to the music of his parents and grandparents. As soon as He was old enough, Douglas joined the chorus in his elementary school, and he continued to sing in the chorus throughout high school. At the age of 16, Douglas started writing down his own song ideas and joined a band called "Grade D Beef" with 2 of his close friends but because of family turbulence, that project only lasted a few months. Two years would pass before he would, around 18 years old, move to Athens, Ga and form a band "Rhabdophobic". Learning a lot of the basics in the three years to follow, Douglas recorded his first solo E.P. "About Time," an album about the struggles he faced as a teenager with his own family, with authority and with the band "Rhabdophobic" and the other two band member's family, which He lived with until 2006. Douglas Aldridge, then reconnected with a longtime friend to start a folk duo "The North and South" and really started to find himself as a Singer-Songwriter. He found a ‪muse‬ in his own limitations, His struggles with alcohol, and the struggles with drugs that many of His close friends and family were embattled. The collapse of his home, relationships, and job forced Douglas Aldridge to once again pick up the pieces. He moved back to Gwinnett, which led to his 2nd L.P. "To Sing The Blues," an album about his poor self-image and poor life choices. After some very self-destructive years, Douglas Aldridge began to collect himself and for the next three years working on his 3rd solo L.P. "And To Scream Loudly," an album about anger, loss, and redemption. In 2015, Douglas released a collection of new songs on his "Mouth Full Of Nothing" E.P., which sparked his creative nature and started him on a path to writing and releasing an E.P. "Optional" that would be some of his most well-received work in May 2016. "Optional" was His first album to be accepted by Pandora, and it leads to many more successes. Douglas Aldridge is quoted as saying his true definition of success is, "...To visit my grandfather, in the months before his passing, and telling him of the successes I had begun to see in my music career." A few months after his grandfather's death, Douglas Aldridge began writing his latest L.P. "Running From Myself" an album about dreaming in a world that always wants to wake you up.It is rumored that Douglas Aldridge is planning to release a 2nd L.P. "Catching Glimpses" in December of 2017. There are also rumors that he plans to release a reissue of "To Sing The Blues" fully remastered by the end of June or beginning of July. Douglas Aldridge currently resides in the Greater Atlanta area and is very active on social media. Follow, Like, subscribe and share.

Faces
Douglas Aldridge Lyrics


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The faces seen today are
As last week, just the same
Wasting their money and their time
Well you'd think the end was next in line
They're pacing back and forth from store to Store
Still they got to find it
Yeah they got to find it
And "cool" is their only mission in this life
Now just because of puppets rage
Don't mean for you it's OK
When really the only thing left to say is that
I appreciate the advice you gave
About soon to be deserts blowing in the Wind, Are they coming back tomorrow to Begin a life of aimless wandering?
Yonder wandering, yonder wondering?

Confess, confess
Your love for me
Address, address
Me properly
Obsess, obsess
Over material things
Success, success
Now we've created the beast

Confess, confess
Your love for me
Address, address
The elderly
Obsess, obsess
Uncontrollable things
Success, success
Now we've created the beast

The faces seen today are
As last week, just the same
Wasting their money and their time
Well you'd think the end was next in line
They're pacing back and forth from store to store
Still they got to find it
Yeah they got to find it
And "cool" is their only mission in this life
Now just because of puppets rage
Don't mean for you it's OK
When really the only thing left to say is that
I appreciate the advice you gave
About soon to be deserts blowing in the Wind, Are they coming back tomorrow to Begin a life of aimless wandering?
Yonder wandering, yonder wondering?
But she's so hard to even look at




Old friends with knives already in your back And now they just twist the thing
To leave you left facing the facts

Overall Meaning

In Douglas Aldridge's song "Faces," the lyrics reflect on the repetitive nature of society and the emptiness of materialism. The faces seen today are the same as last week, indicating that people are stuck in a cycle, wasting their time and money. The mention of pacing back and forth from store to store suggests a constant search for something elusive, something that will fulfill their desire for coolness and validation.


The lyrics also touch upon the issue of conformity and societal pressure. The line "cools" is their only mission in this life hints at the obsession with appearing trendy and fitting in. However, the song challenges this mindset by stating that just because others may be raging like puppets, it doesn't mean it's okay for the listener. There's a need to step back and question these societal expectations.


The chorus reinforces the theme of superficiality and obsession with material things. The repeated phrase "confess, confess, address, address, obsess, obsess, success, success" highlights the focus on external validation and the creation of a beast, perhaps representing the negative consequences of this mindset.


The song concludes by acknowledging the advice given about the desert winds blowing, symbolizing a change or new perspective. It questions whether people will continue wandering aimlessly or if they will start facing the reality. The mention of old friends with knives in your back suggests betrayal and deceit, emphasizing the need to confront and accept the facts.


Overall, "Faces" offers social commentary on the superficiality and emptiness of society's obsession with appearances and materialism. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own values and desires, urging them to break free from the conformity and seek a deeper meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

The faces seen today are
The people we see today are


As last week, just the same
They haven't changed since last week


Wasting their money and their time
They are spending their money and time without purpose


Well you'd think the end was next in line
Their behavior suggests that they are anticipating the end or a negative outcome


They're pacing back and forth from store to store
They are aimlessly moving between different stores


Still they got to find it
They feel a strong need to find something


Yeah they got to find it
They are determined to find it


And 'cool' is their only mission in this life
Being cool is their only goal or purpose in life


Now just because of puppets rage
Just because puppets are angry


Don't mean for you it's OK
Doesn't mean it's acceptable for you


When really the only thing left to say is that
In reality, the only thing left to say is


I appreciate the advice you gave
I am grateful for the advice you provided


About soon to be deserts blowing in the wind
Regarding the impending desolation that will spread


Are they coming back tomorrow to begin a life of aimless wandering?
Will they return tomorrow to start a life of purposeless roaming?


Yonder wandering, yonder wondering?
Are they wandering far and wide, wondering about their existence?


Confess, confess
Admit, admit


Your love for me
Your feelings of love towards me


Address, address
Speak to


Me properly
In a respectful and appropriate manner


Obsess, obsess
Become obsessed, preoccupied


Over material things
With material possessions


Success, success
Achievement, accomplishment


Now we've created the beast
Now we have brought forth a monster


Address, address
Acknowledge, pay attention to


The elderly
The older generation


Obsess, obsess
Fixate on, become consumed by


Uncontrollable things
Things that cannot be controlled


Success, success
Achievement, accomplishment


Now we've created the beast
Now we have brought forth a monster


But she's so hard to even look at
But she is difficult to even glance at


Old friends with knives already in your back
Old friends who have already betrayed you


And now they just twist the thing
And now they manipulate the situation


To leave you left facing the facts
To make you confront the truth




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Written by: Douglas Aldridge

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