1) Face to Face … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists named Face To Face:
1) Face to Face is a punk rock band from California. Formed in 1991, the group was initially signed by Dr. Strange Records, later moving to Fat Wreck Chords. Their first big hit "Disconnected" was played by KROQ and appeared in the movies Tank Girl and National Lampoon's Senior Class Trip. Their song "Devil You Know (God is a Man)" appeared in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 1) and on the accompanying series soundtrack album.The group recently reformed after disbanding in 2004. During the break various members collaborated on projects such as Viva Death, The Legion Of Doom and Trever Keith's solo record.
2) Face to Face was a new wave Boston, Massachusetts quintet. Guitarist Stu Kimball formed the band in New Hampshire during the late '70s with a close group of talented friends. They moved to Boston in 1980 and were signed by Epic Records in 1982. Their highest reaching single was "10-9-8" from their self-titled first album, which peaked at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. They disbanded in 1988, approximately one year after switching labels to PolyGram Records. Laurie Sargent went on to record as a solo artist and is currently part of Twinemen.
Bandmembers:
Laurie Sargent (vocals)
Stuart Kimball (guitars/keyboards)
Angelo Petraglia (guitars/keyboards), identified on the albums as simply Angelo
John Ryder (bass)
Billy Beard (drums)
3) Face To Face is also a French heavy-metal band founded in 1990 in Paris. Some mebers of this band also played with Trust, Warning or Attentat Rock.
4) Face To Face is also a South African pop band from the eighties. Face to Face lasted 18 months, but in that time the band became a household name, with hit records, a Sarie Award for Song of the Year with 'Here We Are' (1984), sold-out gigs and posters adorning teenybopper bedrooms across the nation. It was a right royal rave and the five musicians who made up the band – Keith McFarlane, brothers Simon Le Fevre and John Le Fevre, Simon Fellows and Jarrod Aston – became instantly recognisable personalities.
Helpless
Face to Face Lyrics
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In the song "Helpless" by Face to Face, the singer is lamenting about feeling helpless in his relationship with his partner. He begins by acknowledging that this is not the first time he has felt this way, as their issues seem to be recurring. He admits that he has never attempted to change the mind of his partner and has kept his feelings to himself. However, he realizes that it is necessary to voice his concerns and they need to work through their problems together in order to reach a better place.
The lyrics suggest that the two of them need to go to a special place, somewhere they have never been before, in order to find a solution to their issues. The singer expresses his desire to help, but also acknowledges that his partner may be resistant to his efforts. He is hopeful that they can find something special that they both can hold onto, which will bring meaning back into their relationship.
Overall, this song is about the struggles that can occur in relationships, and the importance of communication and working through problems together. The lyrics suggest that although it may be difficult and at times feel hopeless, there is always a chance for resolution if both parties are willing to put in the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
another time time after time you make me feel so helpless i
Repeatedly, in different situations, you make me feel powerless and incapable.
i never tried to change your mind i keep it to myself
I never attempted to change your opinion, and I kept my thoughts to myself.
it's sometimes i've got to tell you is it this time i'll tell you
Occasionally I feel the need to inform you, and maybe this time I will.
we've got to go to places somewhere i don't mind it's special
We must travel to some locations, and I don't object because they are unique.
and now you find as time goes by you're left with nothing meaning much the meaning i will have to try
Now you discover that, as time passes, you aren't left with anything significant, and I will have to strive to provide meaning.
take your mind to places i wish that i could help you but you seem less than helpless i always tried to tell you someday that it'd seem so special
I want to take your mind to places that I believe would assist you, but you appear to be beyond assistance. I always attempted to inform you that someday it would appear special.
time after time what's on your mind you make me feel so helpless i you never tried what's on your mind you make me feel so helpless i
Repeatedly, I feel powerless due to what's on your mind. You never tried to discuss it, which further amplifies my feeling of helplessness.
i feel so helpless i you're left alone with something and i hope for you it's one thing that something you and yours can hold and hold as something special
I feel completely powerless and useless. You are left alone with something, and I hope it is one thing that you and your loved ones can cherish as special.
and now you find as time goes by you're left with nothing meaning much the meaning i will have to try what's on your mind so helpless i i feel so helpless i
Now, as time flies, you realize that nothing you have is significant, and I must strive to provide meaning. What is bothering you, making me feel helpless, and causing me to feel unhappy.
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Written by: BOB MOULD
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