The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
Double Vision
Family and Friends Lyrics
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In the wake of all that we once were
Curse that crave that can't be cured
Yeah, you start the fire just to watch it burn
You say it's only love
Like it's not everything, like it's not all there ever was
To steal the salt right from your skin
Sealed my fate upon your lips
But it's not something I would recommend
Put my flesh upon the flame just to feel it all again
Oh I've been calling on your love
Burning like a fire, thirsting for the flood
Poison boiling in my blood
Dancing with desire,
I will take to your heart like a hunter to the hunt
Calm before the storm
Rushing river runs its course
Crashing wave to shore
Always coming back for more
Love, there's no mistaking idle talk for conversation
I've got time to test my patience, I've got you to keep me waiting
Rising fear, crashing like the shoreline breaking
It's becoming clear, there's nothing here left worth saving
You say it's only love,
Like it's not everything, like it's not all there ever was
Oh I've been calling on your love
Burning like the fire, thirsting for the flood
Poison boiling in my blood
Dancing with desire,
I will take to your heart like a hunter to the hunt
The opening lines of the song "Double Vision" by Family and Friends portrays a craving that is beyond control which could be the consequence of an all-consuming love affair. The lyrics "Come now wanting do your worst, In the wake of all that we once were" expresses a sense of desperation and longing with the acknowledgment of the result of the love affair. The second verse of the song accentuates the intoxicating nature of the relationship with the words "All entangled in your limbs, To steal the salt right from your skin" suggesting that the two individuals involved are so connected that they cannot detach themselves.
The lyrics "Put my flesh upon the flame just to feel it all again, Oh I've been calling on your love" highlights the fact that the person is willing to go through pain and suffering to have another taste of that experience. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "like it's not everything, like it's not all there ever was" twice to emphasize the importance of love to the individual. The last verse talks about the eventual outcome of the relationship with the line "It's becoming clear, there's nothing here left worth saving."
Line by Line Meaning
Come now wanting do your worst
Encouraging someone to do their worst and inflict pain or harm.
In the wake of all that we once were
Referring to the aftermath or aftermath of what once was.
Curse that crave that can't be cured
Talking about an intense desire that cannot be satisfied or resolved.
Yeah, you start the fire just to watch it burn
Intentionally causing destruction or chaos, with no regard for the consequences.
You say it's only love
Expressing that love is the reason or justification for certain actions or behaviors.
Like it's not everything, like it's not all there ever was
Believing that love is the one and only thing that matters or exists.
All entangled in your limbs
Being physically intertwined with another person or partner.
To steal the salt right from your skin
Describing how close and intimate two people can be, as in sharing the salt and sweat from their skin.
Sealed my fate upon your lips
Sealing a fate with a kiss or decision.
But it's not something I would recommend
Acknowledging that there are risks or negative consequences associated with a particular action or situation.
Put my flesh upon the flame just to feel it all again
Engaging in harmful, destructive behavior simply for the sake of experiencing intense emotions and sensations.
Oh I've been calling on your love
Expressing a strong desire for love and emotional connection with another person.
Burning like a fire, thirsting for the flood
Describing an intense, overwhelming desire or craving that is difficult to satisfy.
Poison boiling in my blood
Expressing that a toxic or negative emotion is coursing through one's veins.
Dancing with desire, I will take to your heart like a hunter to the hunt
Comparing the intensity of emotional desire to that of a hunter pursuing prey.
Calm before the storm
Describing a period of peace or quiet before a significant change or crisis.
Rushing river runs its course
Describing the inevitability or natural flow of events, similar to the flow of a river.
Crashing wave to shore
Describing the forceful and powerful impact of an event or situation.
Always coming back for more
Suggesting that a person is constantly drawn back to a particular situation or individual, even if it is not healthy or beneficial.
Love, there's no mistaking idle talk for conversation
Emphasizing the true value and importance of genuine conversation and communication in a loving relationship.
I've got time to test my patience, I've got you to keep me waiting
Describing the frustration and impatience that can arise when waiting for someone or something, while simultaneously expressing love and affection for that person or thing.
Rising fear, crashing like the shoreline breaking
Describing the overwhelming and powerful experience of feeling fear, similar to the crashing of waves on a shoreline.
It's becoming clear, there's nothing here left worth saving
Acknowledging that a situation or relationship is beyond repair or redemption.
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.