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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
Deeper
Downface Lyrics
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The black stains on my…skin
I'm floating all the …way in
I can feel this…too
Taken Into..Someone is following now
I am waiting..I am…I am taking this now
Fall away from me..afraid its not enough
Wait for you to see I float away
Deeper into this….myself I go
Chorus
It sucks me in
I lost myself and yet I try again
It pulled me in
It sucks me in
I tell you once and now its back again
I've lost to sin
Widen the mouth to
Refrain from holding this too
Much longer sliding through
I am waiting for you
To see you cry and to try to lie and
I'm listening and I'm going
Chorus
Didn't want to see this place
The stains they spread too fast
They lie in wait for us
I know I never reach this place again
My hearts been lifted up
By one who died for me
One who stains never will see
The lyrics of "Deeper" by Downface explore themes of inner turmoil and grappling with personal demons. The opening lines, "I am going..into / The black stains on my…skin" paint a vivid picture of someone willingly descending into darkness and embracing their flaws and mistakes. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be both frightened and fascinated by the idea of losing themselves completely, being "sucked in" and pulled deeper into their own psyche.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of faith and redemption, with lines like "My hearts been lifted up / By one who died for me / One who stains never will see." It's possible that the singer is struggling with feelings of guilt or shame, and turning to religion or spirituality as a way to cope. However, the line "I know I never reach this place again" suggests that they've hit rock bottom before and are trying to prevent themselves from falling that far again.
Line by Line Meaning
I am going..into
I am venturing towards something unknown
The black stains on my…skin
The dark marks on my body are symbolic of my past mistakes
I'm floating all the …way in
I am surrendering myself to the experience
I can feel this…too
This feeling is tangible and real
Taken Into..Someone is following now
I am becoming a part of something bigger and I am being watched by someone else
I am waiting..I am…I am taking this now
I am patiently anticipating what is to come and I am accepting it
Fall away from me..afraid its not enough
I am letting go of my fears and doubts, even though it may not be sufficient
Wait for you to see I float away
I am hoping for others to understand my choices as I distance myself
Why is all this…taken from me…
I am questioning why I have been forced to endure these experiences
Deeper into this….myself I go
I am exploring the depths of my own being
Chorus
Refrain that emphasizes the powerful, engulfing experience that the singer is undergoing
It sucks me in
I am being pulled deeper and deeper into this unknown experience
I lost myself and yet I try again
I have previously lost myself in this journey, but I am still attempting to navigate it
It pulled me in
I am being forcefully drawn into this experience
I tell you once and now its back again
I have previously conveyed this feeling, but it has resurfaced once more
I've lost to sin
I have succumbed to my immoral tendencies
Widen the mouth to
I must open myself up to the experience
Refrain from holding this too
I must stop trying to control this and let it happen naturally
Much longer sliding through
I am slowly progressing through this experience
I am waiting for you
I am anticipating the presence and companionship of another person
To see you cry and to try to lie and
I am willing to comfort you, even if it means you are concealing the truth
I'm listening and I'm going
I am paying attention to what you have to say and I am continuing towards the unknown
Chorus
Refrain that emphasizes the powerful, engulfing experience that the singer is undergoing
Didn't want to see this place
I never intended to end up in this situation
The stains they spread too fast
My mistakes and regrets have had a deep impact on me quickly
They lie in wait for us
There are negative forces waiting to thwart and harm us
I know I never reach this place again
I am aware that this experience will be unique and unrepeatable
My hearts been lifted up
My spirits and emotions have been elevated
By one who died for me
I have been saved by someone else's sacrifice
One who stains never will see
This savior will never again experience the blemishes and heartache that I am enduring
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.