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).
Without You Here
Finch Lyrics
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So how could I awake without you here?
Your picture's on the wall,
You haven't called
But I'll wait for you
To her own reflection, she says, "I will hold on"
To her own reflection, she says, "I will be strong"
The storm is letting up,
But it won't die
If you weren't right was I?
Your picture still remains,
But I wonder are you still the same?
To her own reflection, she says, "I will hold on"
To her own reflection, she says, "I will be strong"
Am I losing you?
I've waited, I've waited til it's over
It's over now
When weakened, when will you rise?
Finch's song Without You Here is a powerful ballad about the weight of missing someone. The opening line reflects the turmoil of a person enduring a difficult storm and realizing that they cannot face the night without the presence of their loved one. The picture on the wall of their shared memories accentuates the loving bond they once shared. The singer is holding on in hopes that the loved one would re-enter their lives soon. The uncertainty of their situation is heightened as they realize that they cannot sleep at night because of their absence.
In the second verse, the storm is subsiding, but the uncertainty persists. The singer wonders if they had been right about the state of their relationship or if they had missed some crucial signs. The relationship seems to be in shambles, but the singer still holds onto the good times noted in the picture on the wall. They speak to their reflection, assuring themselves of their strength and holding onto hope that the storm will eventually subside. The singer is fearful of losing the loved one and contemplates if it's already too late.
The chorus describes the helplessness felt by the singer as they have waited for the storm to pass but to no avail. They wonder when the weakness they feel will dissipate and when they will rise again. The song speaks to the struggle of missing and waiting for someone who seems to have already left emotionally. Without You Here is a beautiful and touching ode to the struggle of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
The storm is bad tonight,
The unfavorable circumstances are making it hard to bear
So how could I awake without you here?
Their presence is deeply missed and absence is causing troubles
Your picture's on the wall,
They have captured them in memories and emotions
You haven't called
There's a lack of communication from their partner
But I'll wait for you
They're willing to wait for them despite the difficulties
To her own reflection, she says, "I will hold on"
She is encouraging herself to stay persistent
To her own reflection, she says, "I will be strong"
She is trying to be resilient
The storm is letting up,
The difficult times are subsiding
But it won't die
The issue is not fully resolved
If you weren't right was I?
Doubts arise about the correctness of their choices related to their partner
Your picture still remains,
They still hold memories of their partner
But I wonder are you still the same?
There is uncertainty about whether their partner is still the same person they knew
Am I losing you?
They're questioning if they're losing their partner
I've waited, I've waited til it's over
They've patiently waited for things to get better
It's over now
The relationship has come to an end
When weakened, when will you rise?
In moments of vulnerability, they wonder when their partner will come back
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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L I
Turning 32 on Saturday, I suddenly feel 15 all over again. This album always amazes me. Especially this song. 🖤 Such a masterpiece.
Michael Brown
Yea, I just been on a nostalgia binge lately. This whole album is very good. This song gives me that feeling in my gut
Kimberly Williams
i had almost forgot this album existed
Лина Леванович
Yeah!
Ally m
this is really a underrated band i love finch wish I would have seen them in concert.
EDC GearHouse
They were bad lol. I love finch but the two times I’ve seen em…woof
Sean H
When I was in high school (over 15 years ago) I went to one of their shows, got to the door and the bouncer said it was sold out, my friends and I were instantly deflated. We decided to hang around for a bit just to see if other people were being told the same thing....we were waiting and then noticed two guys come out and head toward the RV parked near us. They turned out to be the guitar players R2K and I forget the other guys name, but we gushed of course, then told them we couldnt get in cause they sold out. They walked us up to the bouncer and said LET THESE GUYS IN MAN, WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?! IT was so awesome, it sounds so cliche but it honestly really happened. And I got both of them to sign a dollar bill I had lol Nate came out at one point but he seemed kinda distant and like he didnt want to be bothered so we didnt really talk to him too much. Thats the only time I EVER met a pretty popular band. Put on a great show that night too!
Tobias Sample
I was lucky to catch their 10 year anniversary tour in the UK. It was great! They played the whole album!
You Tube
ally martinez one of my top 3 gigs was finch.
James Murray
been listening to my old finch cd and this song has aged the best out of them all.