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.
Mother Mary
Far Lyrics
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We all die, we all live on in photos
And paper blacks, if we're lucky
We're coming back
Mother Mary over, over
Mother Mary over
Over me
We understand
We throw out all we can
We're on the market, we're up on racks
If we're really lucky we're coming back
I would never decide
Mother Mary over, over
Mother Mary over
Over me
In the song "Mother Mary" by Far, the lyrics revolve around the themes of mortality and the passage of time. The first verse touches on the impermanence of life and the notion that death eventually comes to everyone, no matter how famous or mundane, leaving behind only memories and photographs. The repeated refrain "Mother Mary over me" can be interpreted as a plea for comfort from a higher power or an acknowledgment of the universality of death.
The second verse expands upon the idea of impermanence by highlighting the fleeting nature of material possessions and the human tendency to discard what is no longer useful or fashionable. The line "we're on the market, we're up on racks" suggests that people are commodities to be bought and sold, reduced to mere objects rather than individuals with unique qualities.
Overall, the song can be seen as a meditation on the transience of life and the search for meaning and comfort in the face of mortality. The repeated refrain of "Mother Mary" adds a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that perhaps there is a divine presence that can offer solace in the midst of life's uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Like Elvis, like everyone
Just like Elvis, all human beings will die and live on through memories, photos and documents.
We all die, we all live on in photos
Regardless of what our legacy is, all human beings will leave a mark and continue to exist through memories and photographs.
And paper blacks, if we're lucky
If we're fortunate, our photos and memories will be preserved in print, ensuring that we're not forgotten.
We're coming back
Our memories and legacy will continue through the lives and actions of those who remember us.
Mother Mary over, over
Mother Mary serves as a metaphor for the idea of a guiding, protective force that will watch over us and guide us through life and beyond.
Mother Mary over
Mother Mary continues to protect and guide the singer even though they are no longer alive.
Over me
The singer is asking for Mother Mary's continued guidance and protection as they move on from this world.
We notice
We are aware of the inevitability of death and the impact it has on our legacy.
We understand
We comprehend the fact that even though we will die, our actions and legacy will continue to exist.
We throw out all we can
We try to preserve as much of our legacy as we can, but we still can't preserve everything.
We're on the market, we're up on racks
Our legacy is often commoditized and sold, with our photos and memories displayed in public without our consent.
If we're really lucky we're coming back
If we're fortunate, our legacy will continue to exist and influence future generations.
I would never decide
The singer isn't ready to make a decision about their fate and is leaving their future in the hands of a higher power.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
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@As-fs6qd
OUR LADY bought me here .
so here goes :
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
@greenmind0428
This band should have been huge. This is one of the best post-hardcore songs ever.
@Teclomydeath
Michael Goldman agreed, I see a lot of inspiration from the band jawbox, they even covered them, sucks they never got big. Deftones kinda took the attention once they took the Sacramento scene then obviously they got huge. But chino definitely has some inspiration from this band, Jonah’s early singing would inspire chinos singing and the song “media” by Far obviously inspired the song bored and an old demo by deftones called plastic. All in all this band definitely should’ve got more attention
@TimmyK916
It boggles my mind to this day.
@instant_user731
Its emo,bruh
@benfroehlich9128
This was a big influence on me years ago, but my old band has more views. It’s a shame that some of the bands that shape music never receive their dues.
@Mordant.Melodys
“Post hardcore” no
@edsdeadbug
They played at my high school circa 1999/2000. So awesome.
@maxdamenace
Sacramento?
@TheLaNadine
Got turned onto this band when Far toured with Deftones. Couple years later Jonah went solo and my sisters ended up organising a show for him in Manchester, England. They snuck me into a bar at the tender age of 10 but we all got kicked out because drugs were found in the bathrooms so Jonah ran over to a little under-ground restaurant he'd eaten at that day and asked if he could play the show there. They said yeah and he returned with about 80-ish people. We disturbed everyone having their quiet candle lit dinner and he played one of the most incredible shows. The highlight was when he high-fived me and said, "Cool, you're ten!" Fun times, and glad to listen back and know my music tastes as a 10 year old were as cool as I thought they were!
@jamiey5779
I was switched onto this band because of Deftones.