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).
Daylight
Finch Lyrics
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Severed patience
Spectered isle
Whispers haunting drown me now
Don't roll over
Play dead for a while
Pierce the vein
Lipstick wrapped in cellophane
Narcolepsy
Sell me out again
Daylight shines on me
Burning up the enemy
Just you wait and see
How much can you bleed?
Wake me up
Compensate this bloody tongue
Travesty from underground
Don't roll over alone or loaded gun
A brilliant lie
Severed patience
Spectered isle
Whispers haunting, drown me now
Narcolepsy
Sell me out again
Daylight shines on me
Burning up the enemy
Just you wait and see
How much can you bleed?
Daylight burnt my eyes
Searing the despised
I'll pray along everything is fine
Swallowing the lie
Do we have contact?
Don't you take mine
Do we have contact?
Don't you take mine
Do we have contact?
Don't you take mine
Do we have contact?
Don't you take mine
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight shines on me
Burning up the enemy
Just you wait and see
How much can you bleed?
Daylight burnt my eyes
Searing the despised
I'll play along everything is fine
Swallowing the lie
The lyrics of Finch's song "Daylight" are full of vivid and intense imagery that leave the listener with a sense of haunting unease. The repeated phrases "a brilliant lie," "severed patience," and "spectered isle" create an eerie atmosphere that continues throughout the song. The verses feature such lines as "pierce the vein, lipstick wrapped in cellophane" and "fire in the photographs, narcolepsy, sell me out again," which paint a picture of a dark, unhealthy relationship. The lines "wake me up, compensate this bloody tongue" and "swallowing the lie" suggest a struggle for truth and self-awareness, while the repetition of "daylight shines on me" and "just you wait and see, how much can you bleed" creates a sense of impending doom.
Overall, "Daylight" is a song about the damaging effects of lies and spiraling relationships. The imagery of fire, drowning, and bleeding suggest a sense of desperation and a need to escape. The repeated questions "do we have contact, don't you take mine" suggest that the singer is fighting to hold onto some sense of control and identity in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
A brilliant lie
Starting off with a falsehood that is too captivating
Severed patience
End of tolerance towards any more waiting
Spectered isle
An eerie vision of an overlooked location
Whispers haunting drown me now
Whispers that are unsettling and overwhelming
Don't roll over
Don't back down and give up easily
Play dead for a while
Feign death or inactivity to avoid immediate confrontation
Pierce the vein
Penetrate deeper for an intense emotional experience
Lipstick wrapped in cellophane
Artificial packaging and presentation covering up something deeper
Fire in the photographs
Memories that are still burning bright, even if bad
Narcolepsy
Feeling of sleepiness or fatigue, possibly due to boredom or depression
Sell me out again
Betrayed again by someone you thought you could trust
Daylight shines on me
Hopeful optimism, symbolized by the rising sun
Burning up the enemy
Defeating the opponent in a battle or argument
Just you wait and see
Confident in one's ability to succeed, in spite of challenges
How much can you bleed?
How much pain can one take before breaking?
Wake me up
Shake me out of this dream-like state, back into reality
Compensate this bloody tongue
Make up for the hurtful words spoken in anger or frustration
Travesty from underground
A scandal or shameful event lurking beneath the surface
Don't roll over alone or loaded gun
Don't give up in this situation, even if the stakes are high or dangerous
Daylight burnt my eyes
The harshness of reality coming to light
Searing the despised
The hurt and hatred felt towards those who have wronged you
I'll play along everything is fine
Putting on a facade to hide the pain or discomfort felt inside
Swallowing the lie
Accepting and internalizing something known to be false
Do we have contact?
Is there still a connection or communication between us?
Don't you take mine
Don't take away what is mine or what I treasure
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryanmoreno2275
This EP made me so excited to see what they could do again. Back to oblivion followed this and man this demo still crushed that album
@stinkyshoe
It's Nate Barcalow's screaming that keep so many in love with the band.
@jrligsay
I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR SOMETHING FROM FINCH AGAIN! I missed this band.... hope they make more songs
@qdgyuu
Man it sucks that they broke up.. This ep was so promising, but i guess if the desire is not there anymore, it's not there. Great song, right here, wish there would be more to come from them.
@ChiiKiyo
I love this! Hurray for Finch making a comback, I was sorta dying without them
@EamoQ14
Man, Finch are the band that got me into lesser known stuff. I started listening almost 4 years ago and I still love 'em. They're the only band that have always stayed in my playlist and on my phone. God dammit Finch thank you for the music!!
@Synthesthesia
Love these guys... For them to get back together and then split up again, just utter torture! Even if they just got back together to finish up the 3rd album I'd be happy!
@xshiro83
I CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM. i like what it is to burn but im addicted to say hello to sunshine.
@Stealth4761
After not listening to this band for almost 4 years I've started to listen it non stop the last few weeks :)
@yeahboyandnodollface
Man, why’d they take this off Spotify 🤧