Faith Assembly has produced a number of albums and several singles, their most famous within the underground synthpop scene probably being Shades of Blue and Red Ambition. Faith Assembly's songs often feature on A Different Drum compilations and taster CDs.
Style
Using the classic 80's synthpop sound in the early albums such as Shades of Blue and The Diary of Winter, Stacy makes use of guitars, retro synths, samples from old films and female vocals to produce a sound not unlike 80s groups ABC, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Simple Minds.
The Time Is Now
Faith Assembly Lyrics
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Strange days have caught us once again
I can see no mystery
In what you have to say
Cause when you lie
your eyes give you away
How can you be right
Yesterday has gone away
Tomorrow means nothing
The time is now
I can see no mystery
in what you have to say
Cause when you lie
Your eyes give you away
In Faith Assembly's song, "The Time is Now", the lyrics speak to a sense of urgency and a feeling of being caught up in strange times. The singer warns the listener not to think too much about them during this time, suggesting that there is something important that needs to be attended to in the present moment. There is a sense of distrust towards the other person, indicated by the line, "Cause when you lie, your eyes give you away." The singer seems to sense that something is not right, indicating a potential break in trust between the two parties.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the present moment, stating that yesterday has gone away and tomorrow means nothing. The phrase "the time is now" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of urgency and importance of paying attention to what is happening in the current moment. The phrase "How can you be right if I am wrong" seems to suggest a disagreement or conflict between the two parties, and the need to come to a resolution in order to move forward.
Overall, "The Time is Now" by Faith Assembly is a powerful song that speaks to the importance of being present and paying attention to what is happening in the current moment. The lyrics suggest potential distrust and conflict between the two parties, but ultimately emphasize the need for resolution and moving forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think twice of me tonight
Please don't spend too much time thinking about me tonight
Strange days have caught us once again
We're going through a difficult time again
I can see no mystery
I don't find anything mysterious about what you're saying
In what you have to say
About what you're talking about
Cause when you lie
Because when you're not telling the truth
your eyes give you away
it's evident from the look in your eyes
How can you be right
How can you be correct
If I am wrong
When I am incorrect
Yesterday has gone away
Yesterday is in the past
Tomorrow means nothing
The future is not guaranteed
The time is now
We need to seize the moment and take action
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