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Sadly, most people believe that one of the most popular songs by Downface, Alone, is both written and performed by Alice in Chains or Pearl Jam.
The members of Downface all played in different bands before joining together in February of 1997. They met in Madison, WI through an ad placed in a local music store. With almost identical tastes in music the chemistry was there from the start. Due to the difficulty of establishing a foothold in the music industry from Wisconsin, the band balanced their time over the next year by performing covers as well as writing their own material. In May of '98, they went into Capital Studios in Madison, Wisconsin to record their first CD, Confidence. The disk was released in July of that year. Since then, the band has been playing clubs in Madison, Milwaukee, and several other cities in southern Wisconsin.
ALBUMS:
- Confidence (1998)
- Within (2002)
BAND MEMBERS:
Tim Anderson - Rhythm, Lead Guitars and Lead Vocals
Rob Hammond - Rhythm Guitar
Joe Violetto - Bass
Russ Gray - Drums
Alone
Downface Lyrics
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She died of a broken heart
She told me I was living in the past
Drinking from a broken glass
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
Now I (Now I) turn to face the cold
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
I walked down to the other end today
Just to catch those last few rays
But I held out my hands and slowly waved goodbye
I turn my eyes up to the sky
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
Now I (Now I) turn to face the cold
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
Now I (Now I) turn to travel home
She'll come back to me
She'll come back to me
All alone in his misery
She'll come back to me
I held out my hands to the light and I watched it die
I know, that I was part to blame
But I've done my time
And I Never want to spend my life alone
I'm alone (I never want to be alone)
Now I (Now I) turn to face the cold
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
Now I (Now I) turn to travel home
In "Alone" by Downface, the singer describes their loneliness and feelings of isolation. The lyrics start by setting the scene of a long day at the bottom of a hill, where the singer reveals that someone they knew died of a broken heart. This tragic event leads to the realization that the singer is living in the past, and drinking from a broken glass - a metaphor for their own emotional state. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer never wants to be alone, and as the song continues, they describe walking to the other end of something (perhaps a pier or a field) to enjoy the last bit of sunshine before it fades away. But even in this moment of beauty, the singer can't escape their loneliness - they imagine waving goodbye to the light, and turning their eyes up to the sky.
Despite the sadness, there is a glimmer of hope in the song. The singer believes that the person who died of a broken heart will come back to them, perhaps in the form of memories or dreams. There is also a sense that the singer has learned from their mistakes - they know that they were partly to blame for their current state, but they have "done their time" and refuse to spend their life alone. The final chorus repeats the theme of the song, but with a sense of determination - the singer may be alone, but they are not giving up hope.
Overall, "Alone" is a poignant song about the struggle to connect with others and the fear of being alone. It acknowledges the pain of loss and regret, but also emphasizes the importance of moving forward and finding a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long day, at the bottom of the hill
The day has been tiring for Downface and it feels like they are at a low point
She died of a broken heart
Someone they once loved deeply has passed away from a broken heart
She told me I was living in the past
The person who passed away told Downface that they were living in the past and not moving forward
Drinking from a broken glass
Downface is trying to move on and heal but it feels like they are doing so with broken pieces
I'm Alone (I never want to be alone)
Downface feels extremely lonely and doesn't want to be alone
Now I (Now I) turn to face the cold
Despite feeling alone, Downface knows they need to face the harshness of reality
Now I (Now I) turn to travel home
Downface is going home but it feels like a lonely journey
I walked down to the other end today
Downface took a walk to a different location for a change of scenery and perspective
Just to catch those last few rays
They went to enjoy the last bit of daylight, hoping for some positivity
But I held out my hands and slowly waved goodbye
Realizing that the day was over, Downface accepts the end and says goodbye
I turn my eyes up to the sky
Asking for guidance from a higher power, Downface looks up at the sky
She'll come back to me
Downface believes that the person they lost will come back to them
All alone in his misery
Even though they are experiencing sorrow and misery, Downface still feels like they are alone
I held out my hands to the light and I watched it die
Trying to hold on to something positive, but it dies out and leaves them feeling down
I know, that I was part to blame
Downface accepts responsibility for something that contributed to their loneliness
But I've done my time
Downface has learned from their experiences and is ready to move on
And I Never want to spend my life alone
Downface doesn't want to be alone forever and is actively trying to find companionship
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@K_j_M
Here you go mate
YES, we did write 'Alone'"
Sadly, most people believe that one of the most popular songs by Downface, Alone, is both written and performed by Alice in Chains or Pearl Jam.
The members of Downface all played in different bands before joining together in February of 1997. They met in Madison, WI through an ad placed in a local music store. With almost identical tastes in music the chemistry was there from the start. Due to the difficulty of establishing a foothold in the music industry from Wisconsin, the band balanced their time over the next year by performing covers as well as writing their own material. In May of '98, they went into Capital Studios in Madison, Wisconsin to record their first CD, Confidence. The disk was released in July of that year. Since then, the band has been playing clubs in Madison, Milwaukee, and several other cities in southern Wisconsin.
ALBUMS:
- Confidence (1998)
- Within (2002)
BAND MEMBERS:
Tim Anderson - Rhythm, Lead Guitars and Lead Vocals
Rob Hammond - Rhythm Guitar
Joe Violetto - Bass
Russ Gray - Drums
@rawkguy4896
PAW, Sugartooth, Downface, Dandelion, Another Animal. For all the talent Grunge produced some bands were criminally overlooked and eventually forgotten entirely.
@FUCKCHRISHANSEN
thanks for bands
@loganvf8718
@FUCKCHRISHANSEN Paw is great
@savannaanderson1024
never forgotten
@deannetowler1002
This was one of the only songs my brother listened to when we lost someone close. He dies Feb 4 2013 in police custody. Love you always and forever Cody Towler
@TonyGnotul
OMG...is the guy dead by teaser?!?! I'm so sad for you 😔😔😔
@aaronrue2664
I’m so sorry man may he rest in peace
@houadef75
God bless him
@rainingwhenidie
It's a shame these guys never made it big, I couldn't even find who was in the band on Google, nor a Wikipedia page. It's a miracle that Spotify randomly put them on a playlist. I can kinda hear how people would confuse them for Pearl Jam or AIC but to me, they sound more like Days of The New than anyone else. I can't imagine any new music coming from them, but I hope the members are doing well now. Probably doing normal people stuff; settling down, having kids, all that jazz. Even if they're not recognized nearly enough, I'm glad I discovered the music :)
@daltonjessiebutler1092
That's how I found them I'm a huge grunge fan and Spotify just put them in one of my playlist now I'm trying to find everything I can on them