Face to Face
Dusty Lyrics


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Midday
I've been sleeping
Through conversation
You say
I've been losing
My reputation
I should've known
I would see the same old faces
Caught in a stasis
I should've known
Every path we take retraces
Over the ages
It's all
How I left it
Don't turn the lights down
We fall
With no respite
Until the long bow
I should've known
I would see the same old faces
Caught in a stasis
I should've known
Every path we take retraces
Over the ages
I'd see
The same faces
Over
The same ages
I should've known
I would see the same old faces
Over the ages
I should've known
I would see the same old faces
Caught in a stasis
I should've known
Every path we take retraces
Over the ages
I'd see
The same faces
Over
The same ages
I should've known




I would see the same old faces
Over the ages

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dusty's song "Face to Face" seem to reflect a sense of introspection and realization about the repetition and cyclical nature of certain aspects of life. The singer appears to be reflecting on their own behavior and the consequences it has had on their reputation and relationships. The mention of sleeping through conversation could suggest a sense of being passive or unaware in social interactions, leading to misunderstandings and possibly damaged reputations.


The repetition of the phrase "I should've known" throughout the lyrics indicates a sense of regret or hindsight, acknowledging that the singer could have anticipated the outcomes of their actions or choices. This could be a reflection on missed opportunities or a recognition of patterns that have led to familiar, possibly negative outcomes. The mention of seeing the same old faces and retracing paths over the ages suggests a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of repetitive experiences or relationships that do not seem to evolve or progress.


The imagery of not turning the lights down and falling with no respite could symbolize a reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths or face the consequences of one's actions head-on. The mention of the long bow could be a metaphor for reaching a breaking point or a moment of decision. The repetition of seeing the same faces and ages emphasizes the theme of cyclical patterns and the frustration of feeling trapped in a loop of familiarity and unchanging situations.


Overall, the lyrics of "Face to Face" by Dusty convey a sense of resignation and regret about the singer's own role in perpetuating repetitive patterns in their life. The acknowledgment of missed opportunities and the recognition of familiar faces and ages suggest a longing for change or growth, but also a sense of inevitability and acceptance of the cyclical nature of certain aspects of life. The song seems to capture a moment of reflection and realization about the patterns and choices that have led to a feeling of being stuck or stagnant.




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Written by: Ryan Flaherty

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bizil100

Well said! Dusty really was the 1st babyface that was a look TO THE FUTURE of what a charismatic babyface you could BUILD a company around should be like. For starters, people of ALL RACES could relate to him. He could talk that jive talk with the best of them. But he was also a down home country boy as well. He could be inspirational like the greatest preachers. And in the ring, he also had the showmanship with the dancing, Ali Shuffle, and bionic elbow combos.



Before Dusty, u didn't have babyfaces bringing all that type of entertainment to the table ON THE LEVEL that Dusty could do it. Hogan himself said Dusty and Superstar Graham were his two biggest influences. Andre was the biggest attraction back in the day due to being the 8th Wonder of the World. BUT Big Dust was the BIGGEST ATTRACTION when it came to showmanship and being able to talk fans into the arena.



Down the road, Vince's new age WWF got Hogan and went to the next level. Hogan took the torch from Andre AND Dusty at the same time. Because Hogan was the biggest attraction like Andre in general. BUT he was also able to talk fans into the arena and had hell showmanship like Dusty!



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@michaelcalero1119

May 14,1974 @ Fort Homer Hestley Armory ( The Madison Square Garden of the South)
I was there , didn't know at the time that I was watching a historic event that would change the Wrestling World
Great Time to be a kid.

@humungushumungus213

I came to US and watched this on tv UHF , I was 14 years old , and excited to find this after 12 am, I thought this was for real, and loved every minute of it.

@catboyzee

Dusty Rhodes is the architect of the modern day fan favorite wrestler. Rhodes brought a sense of charisma, style, showmanship, and down-to-earthness that would often be emulated. But there will only be one American Dream. Respect and RIP.

@bizil100

Well said! Dusty really was the 1st babyface that was a look TO THE FUTURE of what a charismatic babyface you could BUILD a company around should be like. For starters, people of ALL RACES could relate to him. He could talk that jive talk with the best of them. But he was also a down home country boy as well. He could be inspirational like the greatest preachers. And in the ring, he also had the showmanship with the dancing, Ali Shuffle, and bionic elbow combos.



Before Dusty, u didn't have babyfaces bringing all that type of entertainment to the table ON THE LEVEL that Dusty could do it. Hogan himself said Dusty and Superstar Graham were his two biggest influences. Andre was the biggest attraction back in the day due to being the 8th Wonder of the World. BUT Big Dust was the BIGGEST ATTRACTION when it came to showmanship and being able to talk fans into the arena.



Down the road, Vince's new age WWF got Hogan and went to the next level. Hogan took the torch from Andre AND Dusty at the same time. Because Hogan was the biggest attraction like Andre in general. BUT he was also able to talk fans into the arena and had hell showmanship like Dusty!

@davesullivan8073

Loved him as a heel when he was with Murdoch back in the AWA, hated his SCHTICK, & His phone he dialectic Accent and unfortunately never had the discipline to do something about his body. I know he was a great worker, I know he put a lot of asses in the seats and he’s to be much respected for that. definitely an icon for sure. Ain’t HATING, just RATING.

@jimmytaylor1570

​@@davesullivan8073 never had the discipline? You don't know what he another's go through between matches, the hours of work he put in. Some people are fat, and they try harder but don't get thin. Dusty was one of them. It was part of him as much as the talking was. The average guy on the street could relate to him, and he kept it to the day he died. If Cody gets that point in him, then he will truly be THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE!

@edgufler1122

Dang !! these matches bring back memories. I was a kid back then watching these matches. Good times.

@humungushumungus213

I watched this on tv back in the day 48 years ago, yes sir, was thinking about Pak Song for years, and here it is, popped up on Facebook , watched this on UHF in NJ , bad reception and all, I thought this was for real, and I tried to replicate this on my friends in school, I learned how to apply figure four leg lock, and the reversal, it hurt like hell, nothing fake about that hold.

@keithkinder309

My step dad would go the bar after Tampa matches and Eddie Graham made damn sure baby faces did not mingle with the heels. Old man caught Dusty and Pak Song drinking together after Dusty’s baby face turn😄

@twright3802

I remember watching this on channel 44 in Tampa, Fl at 7 pm.. We were going crazy. RIP Dusty!

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