Faktion formed in 2002 as a four-piece group after the band members met at … Read Full Bio ↴Faktion formed in 2002 as a four-piece group after the band members met at the University of North Texas. Originally, guitarist Marshal Dutton was the band's vocalist, but frontman Ryan Gibbs was recruited and the band became a five-piece group.
In 2004, the band independently recorded and released an EP titled Make a Dent. In October of 2004, the band signed a record deal with Roadrunner Records.[1] Their self titled debut album Faktion was produced by Brett Hestla (Dark New Day) & Justin Thomas, and was recorded at Gridlock Studios in Orlando, Florida. The album was released on March 21, 2006.

Just eight months after their album was released, the band announced they had parted ways with Roadrunner.[2] They are said to be working on new material with the anticipation of releasing a new album in 2008.

The band independently released a five track b-side disc on March 20, 2007. On May 3, 2007, the band announced Gibbs' departure to pursue other opportunities. The band announced Aaron Pose as their new lead singer on August 16th, 2007.

Who I Am
Faktion Lyrics

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Staring out the window as the world goes by
The hours pass too slow
Thinking back to the time before when this dream
Was just a vision in my mind
I hate the fact that I have to leave
But I know if I don't I never will
It's time to move on, I have to move on

Chorus:
I know I'm not prepared
For a life that keeps me far from home
But I know if I just sit there, I'll never find out who I am

Staring out the window, a whole new world's outside
I'm waiting by the phone
I need to hear a familiar voice,
Encouragement to get me through this ride
I hate the fact that I had to leave
But I know if I don't I never will
It's time to move on, I have to move on

Repeat Chorus

Everything is different
I'm seeing things that I've never seen before
So different

I know I'm not prepared
For a life that keeps me far from home
I know if I just sit there, I'll never find me
I know I'm not prepared
For a life that keeps me far from home
I know I'm happy here

I finally found out who I am

Overall Meaning

The song "Who I Am" by Faktion is an anthem for those who are struggling through the fear of stepping out of their comfort zone to follow their dreams. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is staring out the window, contemplating the world that's passing them by, thinking back to a time when they had a dream that seemed impossible, yet now they have reached a point where they have to leave their home and their familiar life to pursue that dream. The singer is fearful and unsure of what's ahead, but they know that if they don't make this move, they'll never find out who they are. The chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that the singer knows they are not prepared for what's ahead, but they also know that they'll never know who they are if they don't take this bold step.

Line by Line Meaning

Staring out the window as the world goes by
Looking outside my window lost in my thoughts

The hours pass too slow
Time moves too slow when I am reflecting on my life

Thinking back to the time before when this dream Was just a vision in my mind
Remembering the time when my goals were just ideas in my head

I hate the fact that I have to leave But I know if I don't I never will It's time to move on, I have to move on
I dislike leaving my familiar surroundings, but I understand that it is essential to progress in my life

Chorus: I know I'm not prepared For a life that keeps me far from home But I know if I just sit there, I'll never find out who I am
I acknowledge that I am unprepared for a life that takes me away from what I am used to but I also realize I will never learn or improve myself by remaining in comfort

Staring out the window, a whole new world's outside I'm waiting by the phone I need to hear a familiar voice, Encouragement to get me through this ride
Reflecting that the world exists beyond my window and that I am waiting for support to help me cope with my new life

Repeat Chorus
Reiterating the theme of realizing the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone to discover who they are

Everything is different I'm seeing things that I've never seen before So different
Admitting that everything in my life has changed, and I am experiencing new things, which are unlike anything I have seen before

I know I'm not prepared For a life that keeps me far from home I know if I just sit there, I'll never find me I know I'm not prepared For a life that keeps me far from home I know I'm happy here
Confessing that my current lifestyle is not what I had in mind for my life, but it has allowed me to discover who I am and be content with myself

I finally found out who I am
Realizing that the journey of leaving my comfort zone helped me discover who I am and helped me be satisfied with myself and my surroundings.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY MOORE, JEREMY F COAN, JOSHUA JAMES FRANKLIN, MARSHAL KENT DUTTON, RYAN GIBBS

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