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).
Grey Matter
Finch Lyrics
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It's so good
It's so good
Lie to myself while I lie with myself
It's Monday and it's raining
It's Sunday in the sun
It's so good, but
Keep it to yourself, don't let the secret go
If you were so willing
But
Let's pray for this suicide
And all these pictures falling down around me
I've surrounded myself with all I have inside
Would I bite my tongue, and live with what you've done?
Just continue sleeping?
Selfishly consumed with everything you've wrought
There's nothing I can do
But
Let's pray for this suicide
And all these pictures falling down
One wish full, step to the side
And please just let me know
Are you happy
I'll decide
These stories are so old, how they match your eyes
But
Let's pray for this suicide
And all these pictures falling down
One wish full, step to the side
And pick these pictures from the ground that surround me
The lyrics of Finch's Grey Matter deals with the internal struggles and emotional turmoil experienced by an individual who is attempting to live with the consequences of their actions. The opening lines “Bite the tongue, to live with what you’ve done, it’s so good, It’s so good” sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer is confessing to be happy with what they have achieved while also trying to suppress guilt and negative feelings associated with it. The opening phrase “Bite the tongue” metaphorically refers to suppressing emotions or keeping things to oneself, which implies that the singer is not forthcoming about what they have done but is instead living with the internal burden of their actions.
The chorus’s section of the song “Let's pray for this suicide and all these pictures falling down around me” is a reflection of the inner emotional turmoil and pain. The line “Would it be so bad if you were to pretend that you were so happy?” suggests the importance of finding happiness and the extent of the importance of feeling happy. The singer is trying to convince themselves that pretending to be happy would not be such a bad thing even if deep down they know that they are not. The lines in the chorus, “And pick these pictures from the ground that surround me” further suggest the search for something that will give meaning to the pain they are dealing with.
Line by Line Meaning
Bite the tongue, to live with what you've done
Choose to remain silent and accept the consequences of your actions
It's so good
Being ignorant of the truth appears to be comfortable
It's so good
Being ignorant of the truth appears to be comfortable
Lie to myself while I lie with myself
Deceive oneself and be dishonest with oneself
It's Monday and it's raining
Feelings of sadness and depression
It's Sunday in the sun
Feeling content and happy
It's so good, but
Despite the temporary comfort of ignorance, the truth remains
Would it be so bad, if you were to pretend that you were so happy?
Questioning the moral implications of pretending to be happy
Keep it to yourself, don't let the secret go
Don't reveal the true thoughts and feelings
If you were so willing
If only pretending could solve everything
Let's pray for this suicide
Reflecting on the past and hoping for a better future
And all these pictures falling down around me
Memories fading and forgotten
I've surrounded myself with all I have inside
Being alone with one's thoughts and actions
Would I bite my tongue, and live with what you've done?
Contemplating whether to confess or not
Just continue sleeping?
Indulging in ignorance to avoid dealing with the truth
Selfishly consumed with everything you've wrought
Being self-centered and only thinking of the consequences for oneself
There's nothing I can do
Feeling helpless and stuck in the situation
And please just let me know
Requesting clarity and honesty
Are you happy
Asking for the truth
I'll decide
The decision to face the truth is in one's own hands
These stories are so old, how they match your eyes
The past can be forgotten, but its memories and consequences remain
Let's pray for this suicide
Reflecting on the past and hoping for a better future
And all these pictures falling down
Memories fading and forgotten
One wish full, step to the side
A wish for a new perspective and a way out
And pick these pictures from the ground that surround me
Choosing to confront and face the past
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, ALEXANDER PAPPAS, DEREK DOHERTY, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER
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Bite the tongue to live with what you've done!
It's so good, it's so good.
LIE TO MYSELF WHILE I LIE WITH MYSELF.
It's Monday and it's raining,
It's Sunday in the sun!
It's so good, but...
Would it be so bad
If you were to pretend that you were so happy?
Keep it to yourself;
Don't let the secret go.
If you were so willing, but...
Let's pray for this suicide,
And all these pictures falling down around me...
I've surrounded myself with all I have INSIDE.
Would I bite my tongue,
And live with what you've done?
Just continue sleeping?
Selfishly consumed with everything you've wrought.
There's nothing I can do, but...
Let's pray for this suicide,
And all these pictures falling down.
One wish full, step to the side.
And please just let me know...
Are you happy?
I'll decide.
These stories are so old,
How they match your eyes.
Are you happy?
I'll decide.
These stories are so old,
How they match your eyes.
Are you happy?
I'll decide.
These stories are so old,
How they match your eyes.
But...
LET'S PRAY FOR this suicide,
And all these pictures falling down.
ONE WISH FULL, step to the side.
And pick these pictures from the ground that surround me.
@Snowfall0789
Over a decade later and I still love Finch so much. This song was definitely one of my favorites from them.
@realms9
38 years young today. First saw them at warped tour in 2002 when I was 17. Still one of my favorite bands ! Nice to hear the singer from Glassjaw on this as well !
@voidofhope6259
This album is still untouchable to this day. Goddamn were they good!
@luderchris3
This song is such a banger. Got to Finch thru Glassjaw but I think Finch's music is so much more digestible at times. Palumbo sets this son off so hard though. When they harmonize at the end it's just the chef's kiss. Underrated song, the lyrics are so great too.
@Snowfall0789
Right? Finch was such an underrated group. Not one song that’s bad. Same with Trust Company. I miss this kind of music from my youth.
@jeremyrowe8224
Finch was always MUCH better than the other trashy post hardcore bands of 2003. They were a cut above and showed it in the next album which is a far departure from most of the 'competition'.
The fact Daryl is on this song just backs that up.
@mcfc6320
This. With gLaSsJaW! Daryl you monster. I love you
@seanhutt4621
Are you happy I'll decide , these story's are so old how they match your eyes
@kingkrysen
GlassJaw vibes in this song 🤘🏼🥁🎸
@current3109
Favorite song by em