The band was among the first acts of a renewed wave of shoegazing music, harkening back to the late-1980s and early 1990s heyday of that genre. Although My Bloody Valentine is the most well-known of the shoegazers, Film School tends to hew more closely to the less stridently noisy bands from the original scene--bands such as Slowdive and Blind Mr. Jones. When Film School ups the tempo, their cascading guitars and background harmonies of "ooh" and "aah"--washed-out spins on classic mid-60s pop--they can also sound like Ride, another prominent band in the original shoegazing scene.
Film School today are now based in Los Angeles. Current members are: Greg Bertens, Dave Dupuis, Lorelei Plotczyk, Jason Ruck, James Smith . Previous members have included Nyles Lannon, Justin LaBo, Donny Newenhouse.
On & On
Film School Lyrics
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With words and with wine
And as you carried me home
I knew I'd never be right
In your eyes
We changed all the signs
Controlled all the lies
And how long I've gotta go
How long, how long I've gotta go
How long
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
On and on and on
But that ship set sail so long ago, turn away
We got down tonight
You seemed so surprised
But I, I've watched as the calls go in and out of your house
And how long I've
Hey now, I know what's on your mind
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
On and on and on
Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all
Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all
Only gonna hurt you if I have to say it all
The lyrics of "On & On" by Film School convey a sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the intoxicating effects of a night spent drinking and talking, but also recognizing that no matter what happened that night, they would never be able to regain the trust and affection of their partner. They feel trapped by their past actions and the memories they share with the person they've lost. The chorus repeats a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of running away from love and life, unable to move forward from a long-gone relationship. The bridge of the song shifts its focus to the other person, with the singer pleading with them to understand that they know what's on their mind and that they won't hurt them again.
The song's lyrics create a poignant portrait of a person yearning for a lost love, but unable to escape the past mistakes that led to its demise. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the cycle of falling in and out of love, while the bridge provides a moment of vulnerability and honesty that helps to underscore the complexity of the emotions at play.
Line by Line Meaning
We got down tonight
We had a good time tonight
With words and with wine
Using words and drinking wine
And as you carried me home
Being carried home by you
I knew I'd never be right
I felt like I could never be right in your eyes
In your eyes
From your perspective
We changed all the signs
We altered or transformed everything
Controlled all the lies
Manipulated or managed all the falsehoods
And I, I can't change the past that brings you back to these halls
I cannot alter the past that makes you revisit these places
And how long I've gotta go
How much time is left for me to go
How long, how long I've gotta go
Repeating the previous sentiment
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
I'll keep avoiding my problems and running away
In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
I'll experience fleeting emotions and run away from reality
But that ship set sail so long ago, turn away
It is too late to change what happened, so move on
You seemed so surprised
You appeared to be taken aback
But I, I've watched as the calls go in and out of your house
I've observed as people call and visit you regularly
Hey now, I know what's on your mind
I perceive what thoughts are going through your head
Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all
I won't cause you pain or pour my heart out
Only gonna hurt you if I have to say it all
I'll only hurt you if being honest is necessary
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON L. BIELER
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