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"Bands with designs on commercial success often remove anything resembling a personality from their work in an attempt to broaden their appeal. So credit Fiancé with coming up with material that's extremely accessible without succumbing to blandness."
-Michael Roberts, Denver Westword
"Fiancé has woven a fantastic tapestry of music: please, ambitious, please is simply one of the best pop albums this year that you won't hear on Top-40 radio, bar none."
-Brandon Whitehead, KC Active
"Does the world need another cut-and-paste piano-pop band? Probably not – and that’s what makes Fiancé so damn refreshing."
Aaron Ladage, The Pitch
Since the fall of 2006, Fiancé has been winning over audiences across the Rocky Mountain region with their unique style of rock ‘n’ roll. Combining elements of British pop, indie rock, and classical composition, Fiancé creates a dynamic sonic landscape that is both emotional and exciting. However, it is in their honest songwriting that Fiancé truly hooks listeners. From complex character sketches to haunting accounts of contemporary suburban life, principal songwriter, Patrick McGuire’s understated lyricism carries a power akin to that of storytelling greats Elliott Smith and David Bazan. This potent songwriting, that draws comparisons to the likes of Radiohead, Ben Folds, and even the Beach Boys, combined with intricate arrangements and evocative vocal harmonies, creates a genuinely moving experience for listeners.
Noted as “one of Denver’s hottest up-and-coming bands” by Denver Magazine, the Denver-based quartet released their first EP, Girl from the Ivory Coast, in March of 2007 to much acclaim. Since then, they have supported the release with regional touring, radio interviews, TV performances, and numerous shows in the Denver area. In May of 2007, Fiancé was chosen by a panel of CMJ judges to occupy a spot on the Virgin College Mega Tour (Talib Kweli, Sugarcult). Shortly after, the band was honored with an invitation to play a live set at KBCO’s world famous Studio C (The Shins, Tom Waits, Coldplay) in Boulder, CO.
Fiancé released their new EP, Please, Ambitious, Please, on March 18, 2008. According to KCActive.com, “At a time when most pop music is spun from a rather threadbare and worn plot, Fiancé has woven a fantastic tapestry of music: please, ambitious, please is simply one of the best pop albums this year that you won’t hear on Top-40 radio, bar none.”
Please, Ambitious, Please, introduces listeners to a new batch of tortured characters accompanied by a carefully arranged and expressive sound that dips and weaves its way to an enthralling finish. “So I’m gonna sing Halleluiah, the ship is going down,” sings the narrator of Twenty-Something, a crushing tale of a modern-day Holden Caulfield whose heartbreaking situation is captured immediately by the modulated slide guitar in the capable hands of Michael James and the melodic, McCartney-esque bass line provided by Tyler Reschke.
Recorded by Fiancé drummer/engineer Chris Sturniolo in homes, basements, and bedrooms between June and December of 2007 and mastered by Dom Maita (Phillip Glass, Fall Out Boy, Herbie Hancock), Please, Ambitious, Please also takes listeners on an epic musical voyage in Pretty Model’s Hands. This emotionally stirring performance builds relentlessly, and finishes strong as McGuire sings, “Pretty model’s hands full of lust, God’s grace, and pious paper cuts.”
From these poignant accounts, to the satirical tone set in songs like Super-Soft Knife and I Don’t Want You Anymore, Please, Ambitious, Please floats effortlessly to an impressive finish with the lush vocal harmonies and dramatic instrumentation of Quiet Things, a fitting end to an album that begs for repeated listens.
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Era
Fiance Lyrics
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You′re not here to love me
You're not here to love me
You′re not here to love me
You're not there to love me
You're not here, try to steer
Try to steer, try to steer, try to steer
And you can be mine, and you can be
You′re not here to love me
You're not here, try to steer
Try to steer, try to steer
And you can be mine
It is a wonder why
That I feel dead inside (hey, hey, hey)
Do you love me forever or not?
Would I still be around?
So fearful now
Voices different at night
Your heart won′t change
If I knew that it would mean anything
These paths remain inside me
Feed me into the ground
I'll be ready for now
Would I last forever or not?
Would I still be in love?
Well I don′t know what to do, I'll show
You′re supposed to shy
Do you at least love me?
Well I can't know what to believe
Well I can't know what to believe
Well I can′t know what to believe
Oooh
Tell me I am useful
The lyrics to Fiance's song Era seem to be about the struggle of feeling like someone you love is not there for you, despite their physical presence. The repetitive lines "You're not here to love me" and "You're not here, try to steer" emphasize the singer's feelings of abandonment and confusion. The singer is trying to understand why their significant other seems distant and is struggling to figure out what to do to feel loved.
The lyrics also touch upon the fear of not being loved forever and the uncertainty of the relationship's future. The line "Do you love me forever or not? Would I still be around?" further highlights the singer's insecurity and the need for reassurance. The fear of being forgotten or replaced is a prominent theme in the song, with lines such as "Would I last forever or not? Would I still be in love?"
The singer seems to be seeking validation and acknowledgment in the lines "Tell me I am useful" and "Do you at least love me?" The repetition of the line "Well I can't know what to believe" illustrates the confusion and desperation of the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of Era convey the complexity of emotions in a relationship and the struggle to understand one another's feelings and intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
I can figure it out, just that
I can solve this problem, if only you were here to help me.
You′re not here to love me
I feel abandoned and unloved.
You're not there to love me
Your absence makes me feel disconnected and unloved.
You're not here, try to steer
You're not physically present, so I must navigate this on my own.
And you can be mine
I long for a connection and companionship with you.
It is a wonder why
I am perplexed and confused about my emotions and the situation.
That I feel dead inside (hey, hey, hey)
I feel empty and hopeless.
Do you love me forever or not?
I am uncertain about the future of our relationship.
Would I still be around?
I question whether I have the strength to continue in this relationship.
So fearful now
I am filled with anxiety and trepidation.
Voices different at night
My thoughts and fears are amplified in the dark and lonely night.
Your heart won't change
I am resigned to the fact that you will not alter your behavior.
If I knew that it would mean anything
I am unsure if there is a point in expressing my emotions.
These paths remain inside me
My inner turmoil and conflicts are still unresolved.
Feed me into the ground
I feel overwhelmed and buried under my emotional baggage.
I'll be ready for now
I will try to endure the present and face the future as it comes.
Would I last forever or not?
I wonder if my emotional state will ever change.
Would I still be in love?
I question whether I will continue to have feelings for you.
Well I don′t know what to do, I'll show
I am uncertain about what actions to take, but I will try anyway.
You′re supposed to shy
I expect you to be timid and reserved.
Do you at least love me?
I desire reassurance of your love.
Well I can't know what to believe
I am skeptical of your words and intentions.
Oooh
A vocable expressing intense emotion.
Tell me I am useful
I long for validation and a sense of purpose.
Writer(s): Brian Alexander Morgan, Brian James Bruce, Andrew Vincent Fusca, Jeffrey Marvel, Tyler Yoder
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@r.s6187
I hope you guys see this and know that this is one of the top 25 most played songs on my phone. Out of 1,689 songs, this is in my top 25. And has been for about two years. There's something about this song; sometimes I put it on repeat and fall asleep to it. I love all of your music but this song truly has a special place in my heart and I hope you keep making music for years to come.
@LEAVEMEALONEMUSIC
This band is amazing . Been supporting since 2016
@baileyhall1582
I want to hear more from these guys! They sound awesome!
@marcoscortez2804
Im sill glad i love this BAND
@finessenextdoor
This came up as an advertisement that i couldn't skip, good vibes and all finesse ^^
@javierc7
You guys should make more music.
@henok8191
Perfect for nights at the end of summer...
@MurrayEastsider
I also hear "the end of summer" in this track. This song sounds like the sun setting after a long, hot summer day....a day that didn't go quite right - and summer is fading fast. So melancholy and beautiful.
@vampiresugarpapi
good times...
@123indie456
wuwwwwwwww NICE TRACK, greets from; lima - perù