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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
Reflection
Downface Lyrics
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Because I
Want to know…When I'll see you again
and
I am through…Wandering Hopelessly
Now and
I want to…I want to…
I had thought I wanted to be all I could be just for you
See it coming as if it were the end of all that I am
to Overcome…
Show the way……to follow you
Because I
Want to know…If I'll see you again
To Travel through…if not hopelessly
then I
Want to Come…I want to come…
I had thought I wanted to be all I could be just for you
and I
feel it coming as if it were the end of all that I am
to Overcome…
To be the one, the end of every
story known
We'll see the end together..
My god Is…Calling for me
Wait for me please Stay…
Reflection shows the way
It's washed away, washed away, washed away
It's washed away
they look away
They can't explain
Mirrors don't lie
Still they won't be changed
Never
Scream but yet they tell me
Quiet…
It's washed away….
The song "Reflection" by Downface is a powerful ballad that delves deep into the human psyche and reflects on the struggle that comes with following one's dreams and faith. The lyrics convey the message of the singer's desire to follow a higher power and find their true purpose in life. The opening lines "Show the way to follow you because I want to know when I'll see you again, and I am through wandering hopelessly" showcases the singer's yearning for guidance and clarity. The singer realizes that he needs to overcome his fears and doubts to achieve his goal.
The next verse "I had thought I wanted to be all I could be just for you and see it coming as if it were the end of all that I am to overcome" hints at the struggle that comes with sticking to one's beliefs and values. The singer acknowledges that some situations may seem like the end of the world, but he will overcome them with faith and perseverance. The singer's desire to see the "end of every story known" alludes to the idea of a fresh start and the possibility of redemption.
The chorus "My god Is...Calling for me, Wait for me, please Stay… Reflection shows the way, It's washed away, washed away" represents the singer's need for direction and clarity. The singer understands that reflection is key to self-discovery, and he must let go of his fears and doubts to move forward. The repetition of the phrase "washed away" suggests that the singer is willing to let go of his past and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Show the way…To follow You
Asking for guidance to follow a higher power
Because I
Want to know…When I'll see you again
and
I am through…Wandering Hopelessly
Expressing a desire for clarity and purpose after feeling lost
Now and
I want to…I want to…
I had thought I wanted to be all I could be just for you
and I
See it coming as if it were the end of all that I am
to Overcome…
Show the way……to follow you
Reevaluating goals and seeking inner strength to push through challenges and find direction
Because I
Want to know…If I'll see you again
To Travel through…if not hopelessly
then I
Want to Come…I want to come…
Seeking hope and actively putting effort towards growth and change
I had thought I wanted to be all I could be just for you
and I
feel it coming as if it were the end of all that I am
to Overcome…
Recognizing the potential for personal growth and transformation
To be the one, the end of every
story known
We'll see the end together..
Embracing the unknown and facing the future with hope
My god Is…Calling for me
Wait for me please Stay…
Feeling a spiritual awakening and seeking patience and support
Reflection shows the way
It's washed away, washed away, washed away
It's washed away
they look away
They can't explain
Mirrors don't lie
Still they won't be changed
Never
Reflecting on past mistakes and experiences, but realizing change can only happen through self-awareness and action
Scream but yet they tell me
Quiet…
It's washed away….
Feeling silenced and ignored in the face of inner turmoil and self-discovery
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.