1) An American post-h… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists sharing the name Finch:
1) An American post-hardcore band
2) A Dutch prog rock band
3) An Australian rock band from the 70s
4) A German rapper/multi-genre artist formerly known as Finch Asozial
1. Finch (1999–2006, 2007–2010, 2013–2016, 2019-present) is an American alternative rock/post-hardcore band from Temecula, California. The band released an EP (Falling Into Place) and two full-length albums, What It Is to Burn and Say Hello to Sunshine, before declaring a hiatus in 2006. Finch reformed in 2007, playing a reunion show on November 23 at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California. They released a self-titled EP a year later, and were in the process of writing their third studio album when they disbanded in late 2010. After playing a group of shows commemorating the ten-year anniversary of What It Is to Burn in 2012, Finch signed with Razor & Tie in 2014 and revealed that they were working on a new studio album. The album was titled Back to Oblivion and released on September 30, 2014.
2. Finch (1974 - 1978) was a Dutch progressive rock group that continued to be known internationally years after their final concert on 14 November 1978 in World Forum Convention Center of The Hague. 2. Finch was established by guitarist Joop van Nimwegen, bass player Peter Vink (Vink meaning Finch in Dutch) and drummer Beer Klaasse. Nimwegen and Vink had earlier worked together in the Dutch formation Q65. The musical leader was Joop van Nimwegen. For lack of a good singer, Finch decided to build a repertoire of instrumental rock. Keyboardist Paul Vink joined, but was soon replaced by Cleem Determeijer, then a student at the Rotterdam Academy of Music.
The first album, Glory Of The Inner Force, was published in Finch's native Netherlands, as well as by Atlantic in the US. On both sides of the ocean the album received positive reviews. Determijer wanted to concentrate on his piano studies and was replaced by Ad Wammes.
The second album, Beyond Expression, became a Record of the Week on Radio Veronica, a popular Dutch seaborn station. Beer Klasse was replaced by Hans Bosboom, after which Bosboom was replaced by Fred van Vloten. Finch started to make a name for itself and began to attract crowds to their concerts in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
A third album, Galleons Of Passion was published in the Netherlands and the UK, however, the frequent personal changes in the rock group made it impossible to continue. In 1978 the partnership was discontinued when Joop van Nimwegen decided to quit. Finch's three albums continue to attract the interest of those who enjoy early classic and progressive rock.
3. Finch was an Australian hard rock band, initially formed in Sydney as Stillwater in 1973, they soon became Finch. In 1973 they won a 2SM/Pepsi Pop Poll, winning a contract with Picture Records who released their first single in 1974 (while guitarist Spencer was still in high school). In 1978, after signing a deal in the US with CBS Records subsidiary label, Portrait Records, Finch was changed to Contraband (due to the existence of the Dutch band also named Finch). Earlier Finch material was re-released under the Contraband name but they broke up in 1979.
Former band members include Mark Evans (AC/DC) and Bob Spencer (Skyhooks, The Angels).
A Piece of Mind
Finch Lyrics
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With daggers for teeth
A pound of flesh for regret
Tied to marionette
Limp around my neck
Who knows which way to go?
Charcoal burnt sunrise
To tell me lies (tell me lies)
Cold shades of sanity
Are bleeding over
I broke apart the disguise
The demon lives in the eyes, and
Underneath your breath
A softly spoken
Death
I hate that it tastes this way
Medicine gets so stale
A cut from a piece of mind
Then will you listen
I'm only me
"This man is using his mind as a weapon
And woe is better the creature who
Steps into his garden"
Let's see if I can't get it on me
Let's see if I can't get him all over my hands
"He's had another attack"
There's nothing bringing me back
Sailor says full mast
Following the sun
I hate that it tastes this way
Medicine gets so stale
A cut from a piece of mind
Then will you listen
I'm only me
A cut from a piece of mind
Then will you listen
A cut from a piece of mind
Then will you listen
Where are you?
(Where are you?)
Where are you?
(Where are you?)
The song "A Piece of Mind" by Finch delves into the feeling of being trapped in one's emotions and thoughts, with no hope of escape. The opening lines describe a feeling of being trapped in a situation, with others controlling the singer's actions (with daggers for teeth). The singer is burdened with regret, and the weight of this guilt is represented as a marionette that hangs limply around their neck, controlling their every move. They are lost and unsure of where to go.
The second half of the song describes the pain of the situation, with images of a burnt sunrise and bleeding shades of sanity. The singer has fought to break apart the disguise of their situation, and in doing so, they have revealed the demon living in the eyes of their enemy. The phrase "underneath your breath, a softly spoken death" could be interpreted as a warning to the singer, intimating that their enemy is plotting against them. The chorus, "I hate that it tastes this way, medicine gets so stale," shows a sense of frustration toward a situation that has become unbearable. The singer hopes that his voice is heard when he takes a stand and says, "Then will you listen? I'm only me."
The spoken word part of the song is a spoken word piece from the record called "Aka the Jaws of Life," which features William Pierce reading and giving commentary on his journal entries. In this part of the song, he speaks of an unnamed man who is using his mind as a weapon and creates a sense of terror for those who get too close to him. He also mentions "another attack," indicating that the man is prone to violent outbursts.
Line by Line Meaning
Treacherous hold on me
I feel trapped and stuck in a dangerous situation
With daggers for teeth
The situation is painful and harmful, like being bitten by sharp teeth
A pound of flesh for regret
I feel guilty and regretful, like I owe something big for my actions
Tied to marionette
I feel like I am being controlled and manipulated by external forces
Limp around my neck
The situation is weighing me down and making it hard for me to move or breathe
Who knows which way to go?
I am lost and unsure of what to do next
Charcoal burnt sunrise
The beginning of a new day looks dark and bleak
Sent by the river
Nature may be trying to communicate with me
To tell me lies (tell me lies)
I am being misled and deceived by external forces
Cold shades of sanity
I am feeling disconnected from reality and reason
Are bleeding over
My emotions and thoughts are spilling out uncontrollably
I broke apart the disguise
I exposed the truth behind a hidden or deceptive situation
The demon lives in the eyes, and
I see evil and malice in the people or situation around me
Underneath your breath
You are saying something quietly or secretly
A softly spoken
Your words are gentle and calm
Death
What you are saying could be harmful or deadly
I hate that it tastes this way
I dislike the way this experience or situation is affecting me
Medicine gets so stale
The solution or remedy that used to work is no longer effective
A cut from a piece of mind
I am sharing a small part of my thoughts and feelings with you
Then will you listen
I hope you will pay attention to what I have to say
I'm only me
I am being honest and vulnerable with you
"This man is using his mind as a weapon
And woe is better the creature who
Steps into his garden"
People should be cautious around me because I am using my intellect and emotions as a weapon
Let's see if I can't get it on me
Let's see if I can't get him all over my hands
I am willing to take risks and embrace danger in order to achieve my goals
"He's had another attack"
I am experiencing a sudden and intense episode related to my mental or physical health
There's nothing bringing me back
I feel like I am moving forward and cannot go back to the way things were
Sailor says full mast
I am feeling confident and ready to take on whatever comes next
Following the sun
I am determined to make progress towards my goals, even if it is slow or difficult
Where are you?
(Where are you?)
I am wondering where you are and if you are there for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, DEREK DOHERTY, MARC EDWIN ALLEN, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER
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