Fall Rive… Read Full Bio ↴Ali :: Vocals | Kevin :: Guitar | John :: Drums | Matt :: Bass
Fall River formed in early 2003 after the break-up of their first project, Manhunt . Since 3 of its 4 members were already a solidified writing team of 5+ years, they began working on material and playing shows almost immediately. The goal was clear: to take the musicianship and lessons learned from their last project and continue forward. In just the relatively short time they've been together, they have released a 3-song demo that has sold over 2,000 copies, toured the Midwest, South, and East Coast, and made a name for themselves across most the US.
Blending disjointed rhythms with quick time changes and one-noter grooves, Fall River has created a unique and intense sound: Think hardcore meets rock 'n' roll, with vocals that rival some of the most brutal in the scene. Fall River isn't about taking the rock and roll image too seriously; their captivating live show is just as much fun as it is passionate.
Boards
Fall River Lyrics
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Protected by the encryption of anonymity.
You're the man you dreamed that you could,
that you would, you would someday be.
The picture of your greatest failure is so clear to see.
A man full of his own insecurities.
You don't deserve a song that is any longer than this.
In Fall River's song The Boards, the artist is addressing a person who hides behind online anonymity to say hurtful things. The artist calls out the individual's hypocrisy for living out a fantasy of being someone they are not - a person who is strong and unbreakable, yet simultaneously revealing their biggest failures and insecurities. The lyrics reprimand the individual for their online behavior and suggest that they do not deserve any attention or recognition for their destructive actions. The artist implies that the anonymity that the individual hides behind is not an excuse for such negative behavior.
The lyrics of The Boards reveal the artist's disdain for internet trolls and bullying that occurs online. They highlight the idea that social media allows people to be someone else and to say things they otherwise wouldn't say. The message is clear - online anonymity does not exempt anyone from the responsibility of their actions. Fall River's song is a reminder that actions have consequences and that people should be held accountable for the things that they say and do online.
Line by Line Meaning
You spit fire from behind that darkened screen.
You hurl insults and hateful speech while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet.
Protected by the encryption of anonymity.
You feel safe to express yourself without fear of consequence or accountability.
You're the man you dreamed that you could, that you would, you would someday be.
You have an inflated sense of self-importance and believe you are fulfilling your ambitions through your online behavior.
The picture of your greatest failure is so clear to see.
Your online behavior is a reflection of your own personal insecurities and failures.
A man full of his own insecurities.
You are deeply insecure and use the internet as a way to compensate for your own shortcomings.
You don't deserve a song that is any longer than this.
Your behavior is so reprehensible that it does not warrant any further attention or acknowledgement.
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