(1) Failure is an alter… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under this name:
(1) Failure is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, USA, which was active from 1990 to 1997, and reunited in 2014. They are distinguished by their meticulous attention to textural sonic detail, inventive use of guitar effects and signal processing, and the overall expansive sound design of their later albums.
Members played in other bands after the initial breakup, including Year of the Rabbit, Autolux, A Perfect Circle, Queens of the Stone Age, Veruca Salt, Enemy, Blinker the Star, and Campfire Girls.
Current lineup:
Ken Andrews - vocals, guitar
Greg Edwards - bass, keyboards
Kellii Scott - drums
(2) Failure is a DIY New Jersey hardcore band with four kids looking to add their style of fast hardcore into the East Coast.
(3) Failure is a dutch punk band. Founded in 2006, and split up in March 2007. The members were Anouk (on vocals), Loes (Luas-R on drums), Willem (on guitar), Rob (on guitar) and Elske (on bass guitar). Their last performance was at an Emergenza semi-final at 013 Tilburg.
(4) Russian post-industrial, acoustic, avant-garde music project. https://vk.com/ingirumimusnocteetconsumimurigni
(5) Honduran depressive black metal band based in La Ceiba, split up in 2013.
(6) Fastcore band from northern Italy https://failure.bandcamp.com
Something
Failure Lyrics
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I can't seem afraid
I wanted to think
But I'll sleep it away
Some thing I forgot
Somewhere to sit down
Some stuff to do up
Some crap that I found
We're the credulous ones
On a dead machine
Blowing bucks into banks with no shame
Too loud in my ears
To fill up my mind
Too black to ignite
Two word who will bind
What blank did I draw
What kind of a day
Which one had to go
Whatever you say
Don't try and read this
It means nothing
I can't say this
If you hear it
In the song Something by Failure, the lyrics seem to be about the singer's lack of connection and purpose in life. The first two lines, "I don't feel alone, I can't seem afraid," suggest a person who is emotionally disconnected and perhaps even numb to their surroundings. They then mention wanting to think but instead opting to "sleep it away," possibly indicating a desire to escape the reality of their thoughts and feelings.
The lines "We're the credulous ones, on a dead machine / Blowing bucks into banks with no shame" seem to criticize society's focus on consumerism and the accumulation of wealth without regard for the consequences. The singer may feel like they are participating in this system and feel helpless to stop it.
The later lines, "Too loud in my ears, to fill up my mind / Too black to ignite, two words who will bind" suggest a sense of overload and confusion with the world around them. The singer mentions a blank and asks themselves what kind of day it is, indicating a certain level of forgetfulness or lack of awareness. The final lines seem to be a way of distancing themselves from their own thoughts, implying that what they are saying doesn't matter or won't resonate with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel alone
Despite being alone, I don't feel lonely.
I can't seem afraid
I cannot bring myself to feel fear despite the situation.
I wanted to think
I had the desire to contemplate my life.
But I'll sleep it away
Instead of addressing my problems, I'll avoid them by sleeping.
Some thing I forgot
There's something I forgot, but I can't recall what it is.
Somewhere to sit down
I need a place to relax and rest my mind.
Some stuff to do up
I have some unfinished tasks to complete.
Some crap that I found
I stumbled upon something I don't need or want.
We're the credulous ones
We are gullible and easily deceived.
On a dead machine
We are living in a world that's lost its vitality and is now lifeless.
Blowing bucks into banks with no shame
We are recklessly wasting our money without any sense of responsibility or care.
Too loud in my ears
The noise around me is too much, and it's overwhelming my senses.
To fill up my mind
It's a way to escape my thoughts and concerns.
Too black to ignite
I'm feeling hopeless and unable to spark any positivity.
Two word who will bind
I'm looking for two keywords that can bring me together and give me direction.
What blank did I draw
I'm unsure of what decision I made and what consequences it could bring.
What kind of a day
Is today a good or bad day? I can't seem to figure it out.
Which one had to go
Which option did I choose, and what was the cost of that choice?
Whatever you say
I'm indifferent to your opinion and will go along with whatever you decide.
Don't try and read this
My thoughts can't be interpreted or understood by others.
It means nothing
All of these thoughts are meaningless and won't lead to any tangible progress.
I can't say this
I'm unable to communicate my feelings and ideas, so they remain silent.
If you hear it
Even if I can say it, there's no guarantee it'll be heard and understood by others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Harry Nuihulu Huavi, Thomas Ryan Scott
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