Already well-known for a local fan base, Faber Drive released a limited edition three-song EP under the band name Faber. Due to legal issues, the band changed their name to Faber Drive.
Discovered by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, and signed to his 604 Records label, Faber Drive released their debut album, Seven Second Surgery, on May 1, 2007.
The first single from Seven Second Surgery is "Second Chance", and the second single is "Tongue Tied".
The third single "When I'm With You" was previewed a month before it was released on Canadian gossip website isthishappening.com.
Faber Drive's "Second Chance" won a 2008 Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Hot AC Band of The Year.
The second album by Faber Drive, "Can't Keep a Secret", is set to release on November 10, 2009. The first single from the album, "G-Get Up and Dance!" has now released on radio and iTunes. The second single from the album, "Give Him Up" has been released on radio and iTunes.
24 Story Love Affair
Faber Drive Lyrics
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You told me
To forget you
Your way out of my league
But it happened
Couldn't I see
A disaster was ready to be unleashed
Need to use the keys but you're the only one who's got 'em
I know the end is comin',
I should have started runnin',
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
I know it's all but over
I wish that last kiss would've lasted longer
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
With me down here and you up there
You were towering
Above me
Started climbing
And never thought it through
But you warned me
Should've listened
Now I'm sorry
I ever met you too
Tryin' to climb the ladder but I'm handcuffed to the bottom,
Need to use the keys but you're the only one who's got 'em
I know the end is comin',
I should have started runnin',
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
I know it's all but over
I wish that last kiss would've lasted longer
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
I know the end is coming
So scared of heights it numbing
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
With me down here and you up there
I know the end is comin'
So scared of heights its numbing
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
I know it's all but over
I wish that last kiss would've lasted longer
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
24 story love affair
With me down here and you up there
The lyrics to Faber Drive's "24 Story Love Affair" describe the story of a relationship that was doomed from the start. The singer meets someone who they are told is out of their league, but they fall in love anyway. However, the relationship is fraught with problems and the singer realizes that they were warned about the disaster that was about to be unleashed.
The image of being handcuffed to the bottom of a ladder while the other person holds the keys is a metaphor for being trapped in a relationship where the other person has all the power. The singer realizes that the end is coming and they are scared of the heights they are about to fall from. Despite their fear, they still wish that their last kiss would have lasted longer.
Overall, the lyrics of "24 Story Love Affair" deal with the themes of power dynamics in relationships and the fear of loss. The singer is stuck in a relationship where they feel powerless and unable to climb the ladder to be with the other person. They know that the end is coming but are still holding on to their love despite the inevitable heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
When I met you
This line introduces the beginning of the relationship.
You told me
You gave me instructions before things started to get messy.
To forget you
You informed me that I should let go of this relationship.
Your way out of my league
You let me know that you are more successful and superior to me.
But it happened
Despite your advice, we had feelings for each other and ended up together.
Couldn't I see
I was blind and couldn't recognize that our relationship would be a disaster.
A disaster was ready to be unleashed
Our relationship would bring chaos and destruction.
Tryin' to climb the ladder but I'm handcuffed to the bottom,
I want to improve my situation, but I am limited by my circumstances.
Need to use the keys but you're the only one who's got 'em
You hold the power to help me, but you are not willing to do so.
I know the end is comin',
I am aware that the relationship is coming to an end.
I should have started runnin',
I should have left the relationship when I had the chance.
With me down here and you up there
We are in different places and our relationship cannot continue.
I know it's all but over
The relationship is ending soon and there is no going back.
I wish that last kiss would've lasted longer
I want to hold onto any last positive memories of the relationship.
You were towering
You were intimidating and overwhelming.
Above me
You were superior to me in status and position.
Started climbing
I was trying to climb up to your level in the relationship.
And never thought it through
I didn't fully consider the consequences of being with you.
But you warned me
You cautioned me about the inevitable end of our relationship.
Should've listened
I should have listened to your warnings about our relationship.
Now I'm sorry
I regret not taking your advice and for how things turned out.
So scared of heights it numbing
I am too afraid to face the inevitable end of the relationship.
24 story love affair
The metaphorical height of our relationship, where the larger the building, the greater the love and intimacy.
With me down here and you up there
The distance in our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, DAVID FABER, DAVID HINSLEY, DAVID JOSHUA HINSLEY, DAVID WILLIAM FABER, JEREMY LIDDLE, JEREMY STEPHEN LIDDLE, RAYMOND MATTHEW BULL
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