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.
Unconditional
Face to Face Lyrics
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You say you might but you wouldn't dare
I think it works when it's unintentional
I know you hear me and I know that you don't care
I'm not invisible
I didn't say that you were unemotional
You put it on like the clothes you wear
Your full of hate full of anger full of fear
I'm not invisible
No love is unconditional
No way to walk that line
You couldn't make it if you tried
Is there a way to become invisible?
I've done my best to be seen and heard
I'm not amazing and I'm not original
I'm not so sure did you even catch a word?
I'm not invisible
No love is unconditional
No love is unconditional
No love is unconditional
No love is unconditional
The song "Unconditional" by Face to Face presents a scenario of someone who is feeling invisible and unrecognized by others. The singer is reaching out to a person, acknowledging that there seems to be little interest or intention in reciprocating the connection. The first verse begins questioning whether there is even a way of becoming invisible, suggesting a desire to blend in and escape the feelings of separation. The other person is seemingly too cautious or apathetic to engage with the singer, leading to a sense of frustration and sorrow. The chorus turns to a more universal statement that love, in general, is not unconditional, despite the hopes and expectations that people often have. The song mentions how it is hard to "walk that line" and that no one can succeed in "trying" to make love unconditional. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that the other person is not unemotional but that they exhibit one-dimensional emotions such as hate, anger, and fear. Despite this, the singer still desires to be seen, heard, and validated.
The song's message resonates with anyone who has felt isolated or invisible, despite making an effort to connect with others. The fear of rejection and the realization that one cannot control the behavior and choices of others are both prominent themes. The chorus reinforces the idea that love requires effort and sacrifice, and that people can't expect it to be given unconditionally, nor can they give it unconditionally. Overall, the song's message is relatable, and the lyrics are straightforward yet profound in their simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there a way to become invisible?
The singer wonders if there is a way to go unnoticed by the subject.
You say you might but you wouldn't dare
The subject pretends to be interested but lacks the courage to follow through.
I think it works when it's unintentional
The singer believes going unnoticed works best when it is not deliberate.
I know you hear me and I know that you don't care
The artist knows that the subject is aware of their presence, but chooses to ignore them.
I'm not invisible
The artist emphasizes that they are indeed present and deserving of attention.
You put it on like the clothes you wear
The subject pretends to be unemotional, but it is just a façade.
You've got emotion but it's one-dimensional
The subject's emotions are limited to specific negative feelings such as hate, anger, and fear.
Your full of hate full of anger full of fear
The subject is consumed by negative feelings that prevent them from showing compassion or love.
No love is unconditional
Love always comes with conditions or expectations, either spoken or unspoken.
No way to walk that line
It is impossible to maintain a relationship and balance the expectations of unconditional love.
You couldn't make it if you tried
The singer believes the subject is incapable of expressing unconditional love.
I've done my best to be seen and heard
The artist has made every effort to get the subject's attention and acknowledgement.
I'm not amazing and I'm not original
The singer is not extraordinary or unique.
I'm not so sure did you even catch a word?
The singer questions if the subject is even listening or comprehending their message.
No love is unconditional
Love always comes with conditions or expectations, either spoken or unspoken.
No love is unconditional
Love always comes with conditions or expectations, either spoken or unspoken.
No love is unconditional
Love always comes with conditions or expectations, either spoken or unspoken.
No love is unconditional
Love always comes with conditions or expectations, either spoken or unspoken.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE PARADA, SCOTT SHIFLETT, TREVER KEITH
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