1) Faker were an Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are two known bands with the name Faker.
1) Faker were an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band's final line-up consisted of vocalist Nathan Hudson and guitarist Nic Munnings. The band released three studio albums - 2005's Addicted Romantic, 2007's Be the Twilight and 2011's Get Loved. They were best known for the single "This Heart Attack" from the Be The Twilight album. The band split in 2013 following a failed session for a since-scrapped fourth album.
2) Faker is a harsh noise project. http://fakerr.bandcamp.com/
Love for Sale
Faker Lyrics
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Give me the emergency exit key
Bulwer juice bottle and chief
I'm calling this a state of emergency
I never had the chance not to drink
I tell you that I'd given you anything
You gotta love the one that you're with
To come and stop me giving you everything
My love's for sale
I don't need it anymore
And if I fail, and if I fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
Heartbreak at the hands of the thief
Is killing me with some kind of urgency
They told me you'd be out in a week
And i'm thinking that i'd owe an apology
Help me, are you feeling this heat?
Yeah, we can lie and join the academy
Go and love the one that you're with
I'm calling this a state of emergency
Because
My love's for sale
I don't need it anymore
And if I fail, and if I fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
My love's for sale, my love's for sale
I don't need it anymore
I hope I fail, I hope I fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
If it's all, all down hill from here
Then it's all, all down hill from here
If it's all, all, all down, down hill from here
But then it's all, all, all down, down hill from here
Handbrake, mistrust, disbelief
At least they'll never get you for vagrancy
Broken down in need of relief
I've know you long enough won't you dance with me?
Because
My love's for sale
I don't need it anymore
And if I fail, and if I fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
My love's for sale, my love's for sale
I don't need it anymore
I hope I fail, I hope I fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
If it's all down hill from here
Then it's all, all down hill from here
In Faker's song "Love For Sale", the opening lines suggest the singer's distress and desperation. They contemplate an "emergency exit key" and "state of emergency", revealing a desire to escape from their current circumstances. The handbrake, mistrust, and disbelief reflect the singer's feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. They also mention a "Bulwer juice bottle" and "chief", which could refer to drugs or alcohol as a means of coping with their troubles.
The chorus sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that their love is for sale and that they no longer need it. It's unclear who this love is directed towards, but the singer desires to give everything to this person. However, they also state that this person needs to reciprocate the love in order to stop them from giving everything.
The singer continues to grapple with heartbreak and feelings of urgency. They mention a thief who has caused them tremendous pain and that they owe someone an apology. The singer pleads for help in dealing with the intense emotions they are experiencing. They suggest that lying and joining an academy could be a solution to their problems. The singer concludes the song on a more hopeful note, inviting someone they've known for a long time to dance with them, as if to suggest that there is still hope for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Handbrake, mistrust, disbelief
Signal, doubt, cynicism
Give me the emergency exit key
Provide me a way out of here
Bulwer juice bottle and chief
Drink and leader
I'm calling this a state of emergency
This is serious
I never had the chance not to drink
I've been drinking a lot lately
I tell you that I'd given you anything
I'd do anything for you
You gotta love the one that you're with
Be content with what you have
To come and stop me giving you everything
To stop me from doing everything for you
My love's for sale
I'm selling my love
I don't need it anymore
I don't want it anymore
And if I fail, and if I fail
If I don't succeed
You'll hold my face back from the floor
You'll support me through tough times
Heartbreak at the hands of the thief
Pain caused by someone who took advantage
Is killing me with some kind of urgency
Is hurting me badly
They told me you'd be out in a week
They said you'd be back soon
And i'm thinking that i'd owe an apology
And I feel like I owe you an apology
Help me, are you feeling this heat?
I need your help, do you understand my situation?
Yeah, we can lie and join the academy
We can pretend and be part of the norm
My love's for sale
I'm selling my love
I don't need it anymore
I don't want it anymore
I hope I fail, I hope I fail
I want to fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
You'll support me through tough times
If it's all, all down hill from here
If things are just getting worse
Then it's all, all down hill from here
Then everything will continue to decline
At least they'll never get you for vagrancy
At least you'll never be charged with being homeless
Broken down in need of relief
Feeling in distress
I've know you long enough won't you dance with me?
We've known each other for a while, let's enjoy the moment
My love's for sale
I'm selling my love
I don't need it anymore
I don't want it anymore
I hope I fail, I hope I fail
I want to fail
You'll hold my face back from the floor
You'll support me through tough times
Contributed by Lucas L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billie-joesgimp7981
these guys are the best band ive ever seen live. so much passion. the singer looked into my eyes..i couldnt hold his gaze. big tragedy for me!
@flowerboogerface
Brilliant! I was fortunate enough to see these guys live TWICE! Once in a packed out stadium in Melbourne and once in a cosy setting in a Frankston pub. I was sooo close to them the second time. Unbelievable.
@drunkpaulocosta9301
Hey i was at both of those gigs. Was the Coke live in the stadium yeah?
@drunkpaulocosta9301
I was at both the frankston gig and the coolstores one in mooroduc cause my mates band was the support act.
I saw them a suprising nunber of times never intentionally or specifically to see them. But i can tell you now i miss them ALOT more than anyone they played with.
Nathan was uncontainable on a big stage. I remember seeing him jump as high as he could off a speakee tallee rhan he was at Big day out.
Had to be like 8ft in the middle of a set haha
@psynapsurfa
he writes such deep stuff for a pop band... ย brilliant delivery too... ย ย
@channelkerr
Woke up with this in my head, been 10 years since i last listened to it, still a great record
@aliej8046
I LOVE THIS BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@RockSkull29
They're brilliant.
@haleyheavenhill7680
Such a great catchy song!!
@17th_Street_Preacher
awesome song, this should have way more views!!