1.Far is a band from Sacramento, USA, spawned from the same… Read Full Bio ↴Two results:
1.Far is a band from Sacramento, USA, spawned from the same local scene as the Deftones, their former touring partners.
2.Far is a band from Serbia, widely known as the performers of the soundtrack 'Sve sto zelim u ovom trenutku' from the TV series 'Sivi Dom' - track on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOeMr6HubJI
1. After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River , Live No Lies (1991) and an album Listening Game (1992) they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You.
Their second album, Water & Solutions, was released in 1998 and attracted a cult following. The more melodic sound showcased on this album is increasingly cited as an influence on present-day emo rock bands by the rock press, ie: Thursday, Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World. Certainly it was a departure from their earlier, much more hardcore sound (although it is still far from the emo-pop that it would quickly come to inspire).
Since their 1999 split, the former members of Far have been involved in a number of projects, often quite experimental in nature. Frontman Jonah Matranga especially went on to form the now defunct band New End Original and continue his solo project Onelinedrawing. Matranga "broke up" Onelinedrawing in August of 2004. In 2005 the singer's new band Gratitude released their debut self-titled record on Atlantic Records. Gratitude however called it a day towards the end of 2005, playing their last US Tour before splitting in December 2005.
In 2008 the band reformed and toured the UK with a new single being posted on their Myspace. On March 2nd 2009, Vagrant announced that they had signed Far, and that the would be releasing their fifth studio, titled At Night We Live, through them in 2010.
In 2010 lead singer Jonah Matranga revealed in an interview that Far had once again split.
Media
Far Lyrics
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The are gonna scream a bit
The image of a little troublemaker
Animal lunatic
Maybe we can stick'em with it
Choke'em in solutions
Lick a bloody puddle off of faces
that were trouble for us
Pretty tricky benetton,
Turning trouble into profit
"Dying people? Sick world?
Stick it in a magazine"
Hmmm...Out of compassion
or in the name of fashion?
If you really gave a shit
You wouldn't go to so much fucking trouble
Taking credit for it.
Giving is an act of caring
Not of telling people what to wear
Is this death?
We see our lives flashed before our eyes.
I've seen this life and it's a lie.
It's a trick it's a lie it's a fake
it's a fraud applaud.
The song "Media" by Far is a reflection on how the media manipulates and profits off of people's pain and suffering. The lyrics suggest that the media is not interested in solving problems or being compassionate but rather in creating controversy and selling magazines. The line "They are bitter little people, They are gonna scream a bit" is a reference to the angry and hostile tone that the media often takes when reporting on controversial issues.
The next set of lyrics paints a grotesque picture of the media's behavior: "Image of a little troublemaker, Animal lunatic, Maybe we can stick'em with it, Choke'em in solutions, Lick a bloody puddle off of faces that were trouble for us." This suggests that the media does not care about real solutions, but rather wants to create sensational stories to sell to the public. The line "Let another motherfucker give another reason why" is an expression of frustration with the media's lack of responsibility.
The chorus of the song is a commentary on how the media is willing to exploit anything for profit: "Pretty tricky Benetton, Turning trouble into profit, Dying people? Sick world? Stick it in a magazine." The lyrics suggest that the media does not care about real issues, but only about making money. The line "Is this death? We see our lives flashed before our eyes. I've seen this life and it's a lie" expresses a sense of disillusionment and despair with the media and its portrayal of reality.
Overall, "Media" is a powerful critique of the media and its role in shaping public perceptions of the world. The song suggests that the media is more interested in creating controversy and selling magazines than in providing real solutions to problems. It is a powerful statement about the dangers of relying on the media for information and how it can distort our perceptions of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
They are bitter little people
There are individuals who are discontent and unhappy with themselves and their surroundings.
The are gonna scream a bit
They will make their dissatisfaction known, but it will not change much.
The image of a little troublemaker
The perception of someone who causes issues or problems.
Animal lunatic
A person who is out of control, wild, and irrational.
Maybe we can stick'em with it
Perhaps we can make them take responsibility for their actions.
Choke'em in solutions
Force them to consider solutions to their issues, even if they resist change.
Lick a bloody puddle off of faces that were trouble for us
Deal with the uncomfortable and unpleasant consequences of our actions and decisions.
Let another motherfucker give another reason why
We are tired of hearing excuses for bad behavior from others.
Pretty tricky benetton,\nTurning trouble into profit
It is clever (and possibly unethical) to make money from exploiting negative situations or circumstances.
"Dying people? Sick world?\nStick it in a magazine"
The media seems to care more about sensational stories than about the welfare of people and the world around us.
Hmmm...Out of compassion or in the name of fashion?
Are people expressing concern for others out of genuine concern or to appear trendy and stylish?
If you really gave a shit\nYou wouldn't go to so much fucking trouble\nTaking credit for it.
If someone truly cared about helping others, they would not try to profit or gain recognition from doing so.
Giving is an act of caring\nNot of telling people what to wear
True generosity involves showing kindness and compassion, not prescribing behavior or choices to others.
Is this death?\nWe see our lives flashed before our eyes.\nI've seen this life and it's a lie.
In moments of crisis or near-death, we may question the validity and purpose of our existence and what we have accomplished thus far.
It's a trick it's a lie it's a fake\nit's a fraud applaud.
The superficial and artificial aspects of our lives are misleading and deceitful, yet we continue to celebrate them anyway.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yeomane
Sounds ahead of its time for 1992
@AMaskOfGreen
This song and "Bored" by Deftones sound similar during certain parts (the guitar riffs). Both awesome songs nonetheless.
@DownfallDarkness
"Lotion" by Deftones also sounds very similar to the beginning of this song.
@GreenDayDookieDemos
You can really hear how this influenced Glassjaw on their earlier releases. Love Far.
@29rogerthat
i agree they do sound similar, from what i remember though is this song was recorded in 92' predating bored by a a year or so. Both are great sac bands!
@LightFromADeadStar
bored was first called Oraled i'm sure it was around the same time they came up with the first version of bored
@waitindelaney
These guys were around each other all the time in those days. I know Deftones was rehearsing in Jonah's garage around the time they were in pre-production for this album, so who knows?
@renevargas8681
Someone needs to load the whole album, classic in my eyes
@miaahpastran9352
to die for, ugh..
@jeffhonr
fucking classic song and album