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
Head Case
Downface Lyrics
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All the looks that you gave to me
It's in my head
Was I so blind I could not see?
It doesn't matter much to me coming from you
All the shit you put me through
But lines are forming on your face
That's why I'm saying
it only takes some time.. to make it heal
Then die.. for what is real
Time and Time again..
my eyes are turning red
It's living agony
it's now your turn to see
It was only in my head
All the touches you gave to me
It's in my head
Was I so blind I could not see?
Right or wrong it makes no difference now to me
As long as you will pay the fee
Man it seems its been so long
Since I have said to
Chorus
I held.. This One.. For You.. In You
It's all.. I have.. I know.. It is sad
My time.. My way.. My pain.. Burning inside Your head
The lyrics of Downface's song "Head Case" seemingly tell a story of a romantic relationship that has gone sour. The singer suggests that they were blind to their partner's true emotions and feelings towards them, and that the harsh treatment they received from their partner has left them with emotional wounds. The singer appears to have finally realized the truth and is calling out their partner, making it clear that they will not tolerate such mistreatment anymore.
The line "It doesn't matter much to me coming from you, all the shit you put me through" conveys a sense of disappointment and detachment from the relationship, suggesting that the singer has had enough and is no longer willing to be subjected to their partner's hurtful behavior. The chorus, "It only takes some time to make it heal, then die for what is real," highlights the idea that while the pain caused by the relationship can eventually heal, the truth behind the situation will eventually come out and the relationship will end.
Overall, "Head Case" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of heartbreak, realizing the truth, and standing up for oneself in the face of mistreatment.
Line by Line Meaning
It was only in my head
The situation I thought was real only existed in my own imagination
All the looks that you gave to me
I interpreted your glances in a certain way
It's in my head
My perceptions are influenced by my own thoughts and feelings
Was I so blind I could not see?
I am questioning my own ability to perceive the truth
It doesn't matter much to me coming from you
Your opinion or actions are no longer important to me
All the shit you put me through
The negative experiences I had because of you
But lines are forming on your face
Your face is showing the signs of aging and stress
That's why I'm saying Fuck You.. I see it in your eyes
I am angry with you and can see that you feel the same way
it only takes some time.. to make it heal
The emotional pain can be alleviated with time
Then die.. for what is real
I am willing to face the truth, no matter how painful it is
Time and Time again.. my eyes are turning red
I have been crying over this situation repeatedly
It's living agony
The emotional pain is intense and ongoing
it's now your turn to see
I want you to experience the same pain you caused me
All the touches you gave to me
I am reflecting on the physical contact we had
Right or wrong it makes no difference now to me
I am no longer concerned with assigning blame or finding fault
As long as you will pay the fee
You will suffer the consequences of your actions
Man it seems its been so long
It feels like a significant amount of time has passed
Since I have said to
I have not expressed these feelings to you recently
I held.. This One.. For You.. In You
I had high hopes for our relationship
It's all.. I have.. I know.. It is sad
This relationship was a significant part of my life, and its loss is sad
My time.. My way.. My pain.. Burning inside Your head
You will feel the consequences of your actions for a long time
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.