2) Defunct ska band from New Jersey. Some members went on to play in Houston Calls.
3) Metal/Hardcore band from Mystic, Connecticut
4) Hardcore/Punk band from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
5) Jazz/Fusion from Malaysia.
6) Pissed Off Hardcore from New Orleans, LA
7) Thrash metal/crossover/hardcore from Boston, Massachusetts
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Single File
Face First Lyrics
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And all the decision paths that you take
They determine the future you can mess it up
You'll be stuck in a hole without a buck
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
No aspirations, no celebration, low determination, barley, without patience
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
Enough like the rest not doing it for yourself
Follow the tracks and only minor setbacks
Enough like the rest not doing it for yourself
Follow the tracks and only minor, only minor setbacks
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
No aspirations, no celebration, low determination, barley, without patience
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
No aspirations, only hesitation, low determination, barley, without patience
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
The lyrics of "Single File" by Face First convey a sense of frustration towards those who choose to follow the crowd and not make their own choices. The first two lines of the chorus repeat the same question, "what's the next step in this single file line," implying that if you don't take charge of your own life, you will always be following others without any real sense of direction. The line "we won't do the same 'cause we got no spine" shows a sense of rebellion and defiance towards the idea of following others.
The verses continue this sense of frustration, with lines like "enough like the rest not doing it for yourself," suggesting that others might judge you for not conforming. The repeated line "no aspirations, only hesitation, low determination, barley [sic], without patience" drives home the idea that in order to achieve your goals, you need to have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to follow through on your decisions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Single File" encourage listeners to take control of their lives and make their own decisions, rather than following the crowd without thinking. The song expresses frustration with the idea of conforming to societal norms and a desire to break free from the constraints of those norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Every little choice you decide to make
All of your decisions, no matter how small, will have an impact on your future.
And all the decision paths that you take
The choices you make will determine the direction your life takes.
They determine the future you can mess it up
Making bad choices can lead to negative consequences in the future.
You'll be stuck in a hole without a buck
Making bad choices can leave you in a desperate and hopeless situation.
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
No aspirations, no celebration, low determination, barley, without patience
The artist is describing people who lack ambition, motivation, and patience.
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
The singer is questioning what the next step should be and acknowledging that they don't want to follow others blindly without a sense of purpose or backbone.
Enough like the rest not doing it for yourself
Follow the tracks and only minor setbacks
The singer believes that blindly following others will lead to a lack of personal growth and only minor, unfulfilling accomplishments.
(GO, GO, GO, GO)
No aspirations, only hesitation, low determination, barley, without patience
Reiterating the earlier sentiment that people who lack ambition or drive will not succeed.
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
The artist restates that they refuse to blindly follow others and will forge their own path instead.
What's the next step in this single file line
We won't do the same 'cause we got no spine
Reiterating again the artist's commitment to making their own choices, based on their own values and beliefs.
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.