Sadly, most people believe that one of the … Read Full Bio ↴"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
Frustrated
Downface Lyrics
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Your voice is as sweet as candy, your face it is so lovely.
Come we must be going, to something better than what we had
A poet's interpretation, of what to keep and what to forget.
Feel as if I am longing
For something that is denying
A choir singing to me, the mountain laughing at the night
The sky is calling for me, the day has come for me to fly
I know I've felt this way before
And I will love no other
That's all I ask, nothing more
Feel as if I am longing
For something that is denying
Every man dies, not every man lives
We have a map, forgives us for our sins?
In the song "Frustrated" by Downface, the lyrics revolve around a feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction with one's current situation. The first verse talks about being frustrated by the sound of a woman's voice, which is described as sweet as candy and accompanied by a lovely face. Despite this, the singer feels the need to move on to something better, guided by the wisdom of a poet who can help distinguish what is worth keeping or forgetting.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of longing for something that is being denied or withheld from the singer. This longing is compared to the sound of a choir singing and the laughter of a mountain at night. The singer seems to be yearning for a sense of purpose or direction, hinted at by lines like "the sky is calling for me, the day has come for me to fly."
The second verse repeats the idea of having felt this way before, but emphasizes the singer's commitment to pursuing what they truly love and not settling for less. The final line, "Every man dies, not every man lives," suggests that the singer is aware of the fleeting nature of life and wants to make the most of their time by following their passions.
Overall, "Frustrated" conveys a sense of restless searching for meaning and purpose, tied to a desire for something more satisfying and fulfilling than what the singer is currently experiencing. The lyrics make use of vivid images and comparisons to nature to convey the intensity of these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been so frustrated, listening to your voice up high.
I've been feeling really annoyed while listening to your overly cheerful and high-pitched voice.
Your voice is as sweet as candy, your face it is so lovely.
You have a charming voice and a beautiful face that can be misleading as to your true intentions.
Come we must be going, to something better than what we had.
We have to move on and strive for something better than our current situation or relationship.
A poet's interpretation, of what to keep and what to forget.
We should try to understand what's worth keeping and what we should forget, as interpreted by a poet's perspective.
Feel as if I am longing, for something that is denying.
I have this strong desire and yearning for something that seems out of my reach or simply unavailable to me.
A choir singing to me, the mountain laughing at the night.
I'm experiencing a moment of spiritual revelation or feeling connected to the world around me, as symbolized by a choir and a mountain respectively.
The sky is calling for me, the day has come for me to fly.
I feel like the world is opening up opportunities or challenges for me to overcome, and it's time for me to act on them.
My path has crossed this way before, I know I've felt this way before.
This isn't the first time I've encountered a similar experience or feeling, and I kind of know how to deal with it or what to expect.
And I will love no other, that's all I ask, nothing more.
I'm dedicated to this one person and I don't need anything else from them but their love, no matter what happens.
Every man dies, not every man lives.
Simply being alive isn't enough, we also need to experience and seize opportunities to truly feel alive.
We have a map, forgives us for our sins?
We have guidance and direction in our lives, but we still ask if we can be forgiven for our mistakes and flaws.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.