In 2012 the band won the contest "Som Para Todos", which included a concert at the Planeta Terra Festival in São Paulo and a distribution contract with Deckdisc.
According to keyboardist Chris Botarelli, the band's name does not mean anything special; it was a mere sugestion of vocalist Emily Barreto's mother that ended up pleasing the band members after they failed to reach an agreement.[2] At the same occasion, she also explained that the band don't see a problem at writing English lyrics since the public from Rio Grande do Norte (the band's home state) has been receiving it well.
In October 2012, the band released their first EP, Stereochrome, with four tracks. In may 2014, it was released their first album by Deckdisc, modeHuman, containing 15 tracks including four songs re-recorded from the EP.
In 2014, they played at the FIFA Fan Fest event in Natal, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Monochrome
Far From Alaska Lyrics
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Nature is a bitch you can’t decide to deny
Another guide you bought last night, for what and why?
Nature is a bitch that shows you the way to where you need to go
Who told you it's easy to be happy?
Who told ya? Who told ya?
Who lied to you?
Another rhyme you wrote last night, for what and why?
Nature is a bitch you can’t decide to deny
Another guide you bought last night, for what and why?
Nature is a bitch that shows you the way to where you need to go
Who told you it's easy to be happy?
Who told ya? Who told ya?
Who told you it's easy to be happy?
Who lied to you?
Troubles come and you do whatever you can do
Troubles come and they’re all gray
Troubles come and you run away from your mistakes
Troubles come just to piss your days
You don’t need to fight them
They’ll turn out just ok
Living is not a mistake
Do just what you please
Beware of all your needs
And try not to exceed
I think you’ll be ok
The lyrics to "Monochrome" by Far From Alaska address the human tendency to seek guidance and purpose in life. The repeated lines, "Another rhyme you wrote last night, for what and why? Nature is a bitch you can’t decide to deny / Another guide you bought last night, for what and why? Nature is a bitch that shows you the way to where you need to go," express frustration with the futility of trying to find answers in external sources such as self-help books or even one's own creative output. The phrase "nature is a bitch" suggests that the natural world is indifferent to human desires and struggles, and that we must navigate it on our own.
The chorus asks the pointed question, "Who told you it's easy to be happy? Who lied to you?" This line challenges the common societal notion that happiness is a simple achievement that anyone can attain with the right mindset or material possessions. The verses that follow delve into the theme of coping with life's difficulties, suggesting that running away from problems is unhelpful and that living involves making mistakes. The final lines of the song offer a somewhat optimistic outlook--as long as we are aware of our own needs and limitations, we can find contentment.
Overall, "Monochrome" urges listeners to question the narratives that they've been told about what will bring them happiness or fulfillment in life, and to recognize the role that chance and uncertainty play in our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Another rhyme you wrote last night, for what and why?
Questioning the purpose and reasoning behind writing yet another rhyme
Nature is a bitch you can’t decide to deny
The unpredictability and harshness of nature cannot be ignored or denied
Another guide you bought last night, for what and why?
Asking the purpose and reasoning behind buying another guide
Nature is a bitch that shows you the way to where you need to go
Despite its challenges, nature can guide you towards where you need to be
Who told you it's easy to be happy?
Questioning who gave the false impression that happiness is easy to achieve
Who lied to you?
Questioning the falsehood behind the notion of happiness being easy to attain
Troubles come and you do whatever you can do
Inevitable problems arise, and you must do what is necessary to overcome them
Troubles come and they’re all gray
Difficulties often seem dull and colorless, affecting one's mood and outlook
Troubles come and you run away from your mistakes
Fleeing from mistakes and responsibility when faced with problems only creates more issues
Troubles come just to piss your days
Problems can feel like an inconvenience that ruin your day-to-day life
You don’t need to fight them
It is not necessary to engage in a constant battle with problems
They’ll turn out just ok
Things will eventually work out, even if it takes time and effort
Living is not a mistake
Existing and experiencing life is not a regrettable decision
Do just what you please
Freedom to make choices and follow one's desires
Beware of all your needs
Be aware of what you truly need versus what you want
And try not to exceed
Avoid going overboard and harming oneself or others
I think you’ll be ok
Encouragement and optimism for the future
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DairaEspinoza
Suenan muy bien!
Escuche entero su cd y hacen algo bastante original, me gusta la mezcla de sonidos que generan.
Saludos desde Argentina!
@TheVanessaLili
Amo essa música :3
@lobstring
te amo bastantinho
@lekash1001
Caralho!!!
@ThePgZeto
Pelé>Maradona
@photonguro
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