Faces were an early 1970s rock band formed in 1969 from the remaining membe… Read Full Bio ↴Faces were an early 1970s rock band formed in 1969 from the remaining members of Small Faces after Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie; new members Ron Wood (guitar) and Rod Stewart (vocals) (both from The Jeff Beck Group) joined Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (keyboards) and Kenny Jones (drums). The name The Faces refers to well known people about town, and the band's previous incarnation as the Small Faces also referred to the diminutive stature of the band members. With the addition of Rod Stewart (5'8") and Ron Wood (5'9") the band dropped the "small" but continued as the Faces. However their first album was actually released in the U.S. under the name Small Faces due to a mistake by their record company.

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Debris
Faces Lyrics

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I left you on the debris
At the Sunday morning market
You were sorting through the odds and ends
You was looking for a bargain

I heard your footsteps at the front door

And that old familiar love song
'Cause you knew you'd find me waiting there
At the top of the stairs

I went there and back
Just to see how far it was
And you, you tried to tell me
But I had to learn for myself

There's more trouble at the depot
With the general workers union
And you said, "They'll never change a thing
Well, they won't fight and they're not working"

Oh, you was my hero
How you are my good friend
I've been there and back
And I know how far it is

But I left you on the debris
Now we both know you got no money

And I wonder what you would have done
Without me hanging around

Overall Meaning

Faces' song Debris tells a story of a relationship that has ended and the emotional debris and memories that are left behind. The song starts with the singer leaving their partner at the Sunday morning market, sifting through odds and ends. The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have been struggling financially, as the partner was looking for a bargain. The singer then hears the familiar footsteps of their partner, who has come back to them, but it is too late as the singer has had to learn for themselves how far they had to go.

The song then shifts focus to a societal issue, with the mention of trouble at the depot with the general workers union. The partner expresses skepticism that anything will change, while the singer remembers how their partner used to be their hero. However, the relationship has changed and the partner is now just a good friend, and the singer reflects on how far they have come, leaving their partner behind on the debris. The final lines suggest that the partner may have been dependent on the singer financially, leaving the listener wondering what would happen to them now that they are on their own.

Overall, Debris explores themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and societal issues. The lyrics are poignant and introspective, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

I left you on the debris
I abandoned you in a chaotic situation

At the Sunday morning market
At a place where people gather with the intention of buying and selling things

You were sorting through the odds and ends
You were looking through things that were not of great value

You was looking for a bargain
You were looking for something at a good price

I heard your footsteps at the front door
I became aware of your presence approaching my home

And that old familiar love song
The same song that reminded me of love

'Cause you knew you'd find me waiting there
You were confident I would be there waiting for you

At the top of the stairs
In a location at the highest point of a flight of steps

I went there and back
I made a journey back and forth

Just to see how far it was
To determine the distance of the journey

And you, you tried to tell me
You attempted to inform me

But I had to learn for myself
But I had to experience and understand it by myself

There's more trouble at the depot
There are additional issues at the place where goods are stored

With the general workers union
Due to a disagreement among the majority of employees

And you said, 'They'll never change a thing
And you expressed doubt in the possibility of progress or improvement

Well, they won't fight and they're not working'
Since the workforce is not putting up a resistance and is not fulfilling their obligations

Oh, you was my hero
You were someone who I greatly admired and looked up to

How you are my good friend
How you have become a close companion of mine

I've been there and back
I have made a round trip

And I know how far it is
I am aware of the distance that needs to be covered

But I left you on the debris
But I left you in a chaotic situation

Now we both know you got no money
Now both of us are aware that you have no funds

And I wonder what you would have done
And I am curious about what actions you would have taken

Without me hanging around
If I had not been present

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RON LANE

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