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).
Miro
Finch Lyrics
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Comfort is only skin deep.
A dirty mirror is reason.
To digest, correct in medicine.
I burned up, I burned up
Ablaze upon re-entry, slow down
I woke up, I woke up
Shadows, and living trees,
Reach out to embrace me.
This place here isn't where we are.
He carries dead weight with his fist.
I burned up, I burned
Ablaze upon re-entry, slow down
I woke up, I woke up
Face down along the shoreline, paradise is mine.
You can take it with you, You can take it with you.
Frame by frame we begin to change skeletons and robot brains.
She found a book that's writes itself, that plays it all upon a stage,
Over and over again, over and over again,
Where is the end?
The lyrics of Finch's song "Miro" describe a dreamlike state or a surreal experience. The first verse, "Slumber has erased me. / Comfort is only skin deep. / A dirty mirror is reason. / To digest, correct in medicine." suggests a state of unconsciousness or being lost in thought. The idea of a "dirty mirror" could symbolize distorted self-image, and the need to "correct in medicine" might imply a sense of sickness or imbalance. The chorus, "I burned up, I burned up / Ablaze upon re-entry, slow down / I woke up, I woke up / Face down along the shoreline, paradise is mine." keeps the surrealistic aspect, perhaps referencing cosmic events, but also the idea of almost dying and then waking up in a different place or state of mind. The last line seems to suggest that the experience has left the singer in a better place, a personal paradise.
The second verse of "Miro" adds more dreamlike imagery, "Shadows, and living trees, / Reach out to embrace me. / This place here isn't where we are. / He carries dead weight with his fist." The trees and shadows could indicate that the singer is lost in a forest, but the image of the living trees reaching out to embrace them suggests something more mystical or otherworldly happening. The line "This place here isn't where we are" could indicate a sense of displacement or disorientation, and the "dead weight with his fist" could be another metaphor for emotional burden or the troubles of life. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the surrealistic aspects and the final line, "Where is the end?" invites us to question the nature of the experience and how it will end.
Line by Line Meaning
Slumber has erased me.
I am numb and devoid of emotions or a sense of self.
Comfort is only skin deep.
Superficial comforts and appearances do not provide true satisfaction or fulfillment.
A dirty mirror is reason.
Seeing one's own flaws and imperfections can be a motivation for change and growth.
To digest, correct in medicine.
In order to heal and improve, one must first acknowledge and address their problems.
I burned up, I burned up
I experienced intense pain and destruction.
Ablaze upon re-entry, slow down
Returning to reality after a traumatic experience can be overwhelming and require time to adjust.
I woke up, I woke up
I regained consciousness or awareness.
Face down along the shoreline, paradise is mine.
I have fallen or collapsed, but still feel a sense of peace and beauty in the natural world.
Shadows, and living trees,
The natural world is mysterious and full of life.
Reach out to embrace me.
The environment around me is inviting and nurturing.
This place here isn't where we are.
The current reality is not necessarily reflective of the true nature of existence.
He carries dead weight with his fist.
A person is weighed down by their emotional baggage and it affects their actions.
You can take it with you, You can take it with you.
Our experiences and emotions stay with us, even as we move through life.
Frame by frame we begin to change skeletons and robot brains.
Our inner selves and thought patterns are constantly in flux, shaping our actions and beliefs.
She found a book that's writes itself, that plays it all upon a stage,
The universe is filled with stories and experiences waiting to unfold.
Over and over again, over and over again,
Life is cyclical and repetitive, with patterns that repeat themselves.
Where is the end?
It is unknown when our journey through life will come to a close.
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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