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.
Of Lovers And Liars
Family and Friends Lyrics
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It's not for lack of covering my tracks I am leaving
For where sky meets sea
Please, do not fear for me
Like a furnace fueled by flame the feeling was festering
A sense of shame and my wanting ways got the best of me
So bloody my lips, blacken my eyes
There is nothing that I would not do
There is nothing that I would not do
To prove myself
To prove my love for you
Searching for answers in the bottom of a glass to questions I'm too scared to ask
In the pocket of my coat I carry my flask to inspire the courage I lack
I want to tell you I love you, but I don't know how
I want to love you, but I don't know how
When,
All my love is a lie
All my love is a lie
And silence the truth's disguise
Even the sunset will someday rise
You will know love
You will know patience with time
Feel it in my bones
Voices from below
Saying if you love her, let her go
Feel it in my bones
Voices from below
Saying if you love her, let her go
But I was born a stubborn soul
My vices are my own
My brother my sister if this is the last that you hear of me
It's not for lack of love or the feeling wearing weary
Please, do not fear for me
See I have been patient most my life
See I have been patient most my life
And today may be the day I die
Today may be the day I die
The song "Of Lovers and Liars" by Family and Friends is a ballad about letting go of the past and finding the courage to move forward. The opening lines of the song demonstrate the singer's desire to leave everything behind and start anew. He is going to a place where the sky meets sea, indicating that he wants to escape his current situation and find a tranquil place to reflect on his life.
The song's lyrics are a mix of self-reflection and communication difficulties. The singer is wrestling with feelings of shame and a lack of courage to express his love. He uses alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with his internal struggles. However, he knows that he needs to learn how to fight and that there is nothing he would not do to prove his love.
The song's chorus is a reflection of the singer's internal struggle. He acknowledges that his love is not transparent, and his silence is masking the truth. However, he believes that with time, he will find the strength to be patient and willing to surrender to the forces that govern love.
Line by Line Meaning
My father my mother if this is the last you hear of me
I'm leaving, but it's not because I'm trying to disappear. I'm heading off to where the sky meets the sea.
It's not for lack of covering my tracks I am leaving
I don't want you to worry about me. I'm leaving, but it's not because I'm running away and trying to hide.
Please, do not fear for me
Don't worry about me, everything will be alright.
Like a furnace fueled by flame the feeling was festering
My emotions are burning inside me and I can't control them any longer.
A sense of shame and my wanting ways got the best of me
My guilt and desires have overpowered me and I'm struggling to keep them at bay.
So bloody my lips, blacken my eyes
I've been in a fight and I have the scars to prove it.
Show me your fists, teach me to fight
I want to learn how to protect myself better and defend what's important to me.
There is nothing that I would not do
I'm willing to do anything to show you how much I care.
To prove myself
I need to demonstrate my worth and earn your respect and trust.
Searching for answers in the bottom of a glass to questions I'm too scared to ask
I'm trying to find the courage to face my innermost doubts and fears by drowning them in alcohol.
In the pocket of my coat I carry my flask to inspire the courage I lack
I need something to help me find the bravery to speak my mind and overcome my weaknesses.
I want to tell you I love you, but I don't know how
I have deep feelings for you, but I struggle to express them in words.
When, All my love is a lie
I'm not sure if my affections are genuine and true or just a facade.
And silence the truth's disguise
I'm hiding the truth from myself and others and avoiding facing reality.
Even the sunset will someday rise
Time heals all wounds and eventually things will get better.
You will know love, You will know patience with time
You will eventually find love and learn to wait for the right person and the right moment.
Feel it in my bones, Voices from below
I have a gut feeling and my subconscious is telling me something important.
Saying if you love her, let her go
Sometimes the best thing to do when you care about someone is to give them the freedom to make their own choices and follow their own dreams.
But I was born a stubborn soul
I have a strong-willed character and I find it hard to compromise.
My vices are my own
I have flaws and weaknesses, but I own them and I'm not ashamed of them.
My brother my sister if this is the last that you hear of me
I want to reach out to my siblings before I leave and let them know how much they mean to me.
It's not for lack of love or the feeling wearing weary
I don't want them to think that I don't care about them or that I'm tired of their company.
See I have been patient most my life
I have endured many hardships and struggles, but I never lost hope or faith in myself.
And today may be the day I die
I'm not afraid of death anymore and I'm ready to face whatever comes next.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.