Fastball consists of Miles Zuniga (lead guitar and vocals), Tony Scalzo (bass and vocals), and Joey Shuffield (drums). They released one breakout hit single, "The Way", in 1998. Other songs receiving significant radio airplay included "Out Of My Head", "You're An Ocean", and "Fire Escape". "The Way" ended up peaking at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, bringing the group into a mainstream audience.
The group's fifth full length album, Little White Lies, was released in Spring 2009. Their most current album as of spring 2013, it is distributed by MRI/RED Distribution. The group continues to tour to a loyal cult following.
Never Say Never
Fastball Lyrics
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Sink or swim
Old flames, stage names
Shed your skin
Always and never
We change like the weather
Memories
Closed doors, cold wars
You and me
Always and never
We change like the weather
When will you ever
make up your mind (come on) [Repeat: x3]
Jaded, elated
Time of day
Time out, freak out
Games we play
Always and never
We change like the weather
When will you ever
make up your mind (come on)[Repeat: x7]
The lyrics of Fastball's song Always Never portray the idea of constant change in life. The singer mentions the experience of being in a new and unfamiliar place with "Strange town, shake down," and the feeling of being vulnerable with "Sink or swim." The lines "Always and never, we change like the weather" serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and fleeting life can be, just like the weather. The lyrics also suggest the idea of shedding a previous identity and starting afresh with "Old flames, stage names, shed your skin."
The second verse adds to this idea of change with "Long gone, house young, memories," depicting how past memories can shape a person but also be left behind with time. The lines "Closed doors, cold wars, you and me" imply the idea of a failed relationship or communication breakdown that has been caused by changes and life events. The chorus continues to emphasize the importance of adaptation and making decisions in a world that is constantly changing.
Overall, the lyrics of Always Never deal with the idea of managing change, shifting identities, and finding stability amidst unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange town, shake down
We're in a new place and things are uncertain and unpredictable.
Sink or swim
We have to adapt and succeed in this new environment or fail.
Old flames, stage names
We are trying to move on from past relationships and present our best selves.
Shed your skin
We need to let go of our old ways and embrace new opportunities.
Always and never
Our lives are constantly changing and we can count on nothing staying the same.
We change like the weather
Our moods and behaviors are unpredictable and vary from day to day.
Long gone, house young
We've left our old lives behind and are trying to start anew.
Memories
But we still hold onto our past experiences.
Closed doors, cold wars
We're dealing with conflicts and feeling closed off from others.
You and me
We're in this together, working through our struggles.
When will you ever
We're wondering when things will change for the better.
make up your mind (come on)
We need to make important decisions and commit to a path forward.
Jaded, elated
We are feeling both cynical and excited at the same time.
Time of day
Our perspective and mood can shift with the time of day.
Time out, freak out
We have moments of rest and moments of panic.
Games we play
Our interactions with others can be characterized by deception and competition.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALFREDO ZUNIGA, ANTHONY SCALZO
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