Faces
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Different places, span the globe around
Finding traces true in everyone
No there's nothing new, under the sun
Many faces listen to the sound
Different places, span the globe around
All the races, forever speeding up
Faces, places, races
Do-We-I-A.
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's song "Faces" appear to be about how music has a universal appeal that brings people from diverse cultures and backgrounds together. The "many faces" referred to in the song represent the people who are listening to the music, and the "different places" and "races" symbolize the cultural and ethnic diversity of the audience. It seems that the song is observing that despite these differences, there are commonalities among everyone that connect them, as evidenced by the "traces true in everyone," which alludes to the shared human experiences that unite people.
The song also seems to be commenting on the idea that there is nothing truly new under the sun. This phrase has been used in literature for centuries and refers to the idea that while technology and cultures may change over time, human nature remains largely constant. The reference in the song suggests that despite the different backgrounds and experiences of its listeners, music is something that transcends these differences and speaks to something universal within all people.
Overall, the lyrics of "Faces" encourage unity and acceptance and suggest that music can be a powerful unifier of people from different parts of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Many faces listen to the sound
There are many people who listen to the same sounds.
Different places, span the globe around
Those people can be found in various locations around the world.
Finding traces true in everyone
Despite their differences, there are similarities that can be found in all people.
No there's nothing new, under the sun
There is nothing truly original or unique.
All the races, forever speeding up
All people are constantly moving forward and progressing.
Now fulfillment of the loving cup
The attainment of love and happiness.
Faces, places, races
The many different aspects and characteristics of people.
Do-We-I-A
A chant or mantra, possibly representing unity or togetherness.
Contributed by Olivia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GamingRevenant
There's so much going on in this music. To play stuff like this requires high talent and great musicianship. Not only the album is underrated (though many of their most popular songs originate from this album), but THIS song in particular is just insane craftmanship that is heavily underrated. You never hear this on the radio, yet it's an amazing song.
@merchantsmithimages
Definitely one of their finest tracks.
@michaelking8792
If you can't Hear The Artist That's Going Into This peice , I Feel sad.
@johnmutton799
@Merchantsmith Images full blast you can hear everything! Brilliant, my ex didn't like it. EX! Ha! Ha!
@ewf987soulman
Stupendous Earth Wind and Fire...almost 50 year's of loving this band......this is why, no one else like them....Brilliant, every single one of them....
@drwhatson
I have to disagree that most of their popular (or well-known) songs "originate from this album". Only one really and I have most of them going back to 1974.
@edfraz453
This is a great example of the incredible work by Maurice White. Super creativity to say the least! I wish that they would have done a solid jazz album
@serpentinefire77
It just doesnโt get any better than EW&F showing their Jazz roots on this monster jam. Fiery solos from Marlo Henderson (guitar), Larry Dunn (piano), Micheal Harris (trumpet) & Donald Myrick (saxophone).
One of my favourites from one of the greatest bands of that era.
@massimodigregorio8608
Who is Marlo Henderson? He's never played in EWF. The guitarists in this album was Johnny Graham and Al McKay
@gentillyguy1
Who played drums on this?