The band released three albums, 'Uncomfortable But Free' (Amarillo 1995), 'Exhumed At Birth' (Amarillo 1997) and 'Chiropractic' (Web of Mimicry, 2001), but is currently not active and no plans for recording have been made public as of June, 2008.
The best known lineup consists of Trey Spruance (as Neck Head) - guitar, Gregg Turkington (AKA Neil Hamburger, as McPatrick Head) - vocals, Brandan Kearney (as Jigsaw Puzzle Head) - bass, Phil Franklin (as LaBrea Tar Pits Head) - drums, and James Goode (as Fifth Head) - electronics.
A Dream
Faxed Head Lyrics
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Two months like eternity
And in spite of all the problems
It was the best time of my life
We had promised ourselves
That trust and friendship last forever
But these two tiny things
The second dream came way too soon
Promising an early end
But there was a second part
Maybe a chance for a new start
The first part is now fulfilled
There wasn't anything I could do
Now I just do what I can
To fulfill the second one
No more trust, I was betrayed
By a friend I thought I knew
I have lost so much more
Don't know what to do
And that single thought evoked
A pained look behind closed eyes
And I'll always wonder why
My best friend would tell me lies
The Faxed Head's song "A Dream" portrays an emotional journey of betrayal between two friends. The lyrics start with the singer reflecting on a dream that changed their life for the better. The dream itself might have been an event or experience that transformed their outlook on life, leading the singer to cherish the time they spent with their best friend. The lyrics imply that the singer had promised their friend eternal trust and friendship, but that proved difficult to maintain as problems arose.
The lyrics shift abruptly to a second dream that brought about a feeling of pessimism in the singer. This dream predicts an early end that probably referred to the end of their friendship. There is a new hope in the second part of the dream, which presents an opportunity for a new start. This new start comes, but is short-lived, as the singer is ultimately betrayed by their once "best friend."
The lyrics are an introspection of the singer's loss and confusion, as they try to cope with this unexpected betrayal. The lyrics aptly depict the singer's pain, as they question their best friend's honesty, and this betrayal has left them devastated.
Overall, "A Dream" is a heart-wrenching song that portrays the pain of betrayal, lost trust, and the difficulty of coping with broken friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
It all started with a dream
The events that led to the current situation had an origin in a dream.
Two months like eternity
The period of time felt extremely long.
And in spite of all the problems
Despite encountering difficulties,
It was the best time of my life
The experience was the most enjoyable and fulfilling period of life.
We had promised ourselves
We made a commitment to each other
That trust and friendship last forever
We agreed to maintain trust and the bond of friendship forever.
But these two tiny things
Trust and friendship, although small, are essential to healthy relationships.
Have already been too much
The requirements of sustaining these things had been too demanding.
The second dream came way too soon
Another concerning situation arose very quickly after resolving the previous one.
Promising an early end
It appeared to foreshadow an unfavorable conclusion.
But there was a second part
However, there was another aspect of the situation.
Maybe a chance for a new start
Perhaps it could offer an opportunity for a fresh beginning.
The first part is now fulfilled
The initial precursor was now concluded.
There wasn't anything I could do
I had no control over the situation.
Now I just do what I can
I focus on what I am capable of doing in the given circumstances.
To fulfill the second one
To accomplish the second part of the situation.
No more trust, I was betrayed
The trust was lost after being deceived by someone close.
By a friend I thought I knew
The deception was perpetuated by someone I believed I knew and trusted.
I have lost so much more
My losses were greater than just trust.
Don't know what to do
I am currently unsure of how to proceed.
And that single thought evoked
One idea caused a reaction
A pained look behind closed eyes
Internal agony was visualized with closed eyes.
And I'll always wonder why
I will be forever curious about the reason or motive behind the betrayal.
My best friend would tell me lies
My closest companion had been dishonest with me.
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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