(1)Fink, Brighton-based acoustic folk / blues / electronic artist
A recording / performance name of Brighton, UK's Fin Greenall - a Bristol-born understated singer-songwriter. He is an uncompromising artist - in acoustic folk / blues / dub - with an astounding stage presence, signed to Ninja Tune Records. With live accompaniment by Guy Whittaker (bass) & Tim Thornton (drums), they have played over 300 shows, in the last three years (inc' supporting Zero 7 & Massive Attack). In addition to his performance history, Fink has written with many (inc' John Legend & Amy Winehouse), plus remixed Elbow, Nina Simone, 坂本龍一 & Robert Belfour. Prior to all of this, Greenall - who grew up in the same city as Roni Size, Portishead & Massive Attack - was a Ninja Tune DJ, spinning trip-hop & breakbeat internationally.
Fink’s 2006 debut Biscuits For Breakfast (recorded entirely in his loft in Brighton) saw him reincarnated to become Ninja Tune’s first singer-songwriter. Such was the impact of this collection of songs on the underground British musical landscape, iDJ Magazine stated: "If 'Blue Lines' was about Generation X's experience of house parties, hip-hop and smoking drugs then this astonishing album is its millennial equivalent."
2007 saw the release of Distance And Time, another critically acclaimed record that saw Fink’s fan base spread around the world. As an incredibly accomplished and versatile vocalist and guitarist he has since performed as a special guest in front of thousands at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Proms, New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (where he performed a cover of REM’s ‘The Apologist’ in front of the song’s creators), and even Milan's 80,000 capacity San Siro Stadium. It was also Distance And Time that caught the attention of John Legend, with whom Greenall co-wrote ‘Green Light’ featuring Andre 3000 and ‘Set Me Free’ from Legend’s Evolver LP. Legend, in return, makes a guest appearance on piano, and co-wrote two tracks with Greenall on Sort Of A Revolution.
There are very few independent artists who have quietly accomplished such an amazing array of achievements, and judging by this new and impeccable record, it doesn't seem that Fink - many a music fan's best kept secret - will be a secret for too much longer.
Discography (electronic / acoustic):
See It All (Single) - Released: 10/12/09
Sort of Revolution (Single) - Released: 07/20/09
Sort of Revolution - Released: 05/2009
Distance and Time - Released: 01/10/07
Biscuits For Breakfast - Released: 24/04/06
So Long - Released: 03/04/06
Pretty Little Thing - Released: 06/02/06
Fresh Produce - Released: 01/06/00
Ever Since I Was A Kid - Released: 01/04/00
Front Side EP/album - Released: 01/03/99
Fink Funk EP/album - Released: 01/07/97
Sites: YouTube & http://FinkWorld.co.UK (official).
(2) A Hamburg, Germany alt-country band, founded mid-90s & disbanded in 2007
Discography:
Vogelbeobachtung im Winter (xxs records/Indigo, 1997)
Loch in der Welt (xxs records/Indigo, 1998)
Mondscheiner (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 1999)
Fink (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 2001)
Haiku Ambulanz (Trocadero Records/Indigo, 2003)
Bam Bam Bam (Trocadero/Indigo, 2005
Website (german): http://www.finkmusik.de/ (official)
Fear Is Like Fire
Fink Lyrics
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You can warm your hands on it
Fear is like fire
You can burn your house down with it
You can watch it burn, yeah
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
Or you can utilize it
You can peel back the layers
Find what's underneath of us
Peel back the layers
One by one, everyone will reveal a side of us
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
You can light it
Or you can utilize it
As long as it don't go out
Here we are at the point of no return
Fear is like fire
You can watch it burn
You can watch it burn
You can watch it
You can warm your hands on it
Warm your hands on it
You can warm it up
You can warm your hands on it
In Fink's song "Fear is Like Fire," the artist explores the concept of fear and its ability to both warm and destroy us. The opening lines, "Fear is like fire, you can warm your hands on it," suggest that fear can be useful in helping us navigate the world. Just as fire can provide warmth and light, fear can guide us away from danger or harmful situations. However, the following line, "Fear is like fire, you can burn your house down with it," highlights the danger of letting fear consume us. Just like fire, fear can be destructive and all-consuming, leading us to make poor decisions or cause harm to ourselves or others.
As the song progresses, Fink suggests that we have a choice in how we use fear. We can either let it burn out of control, or we can "utilize it" to uncover deeper truths about ourselves. The lines "You can peel back the layers, find what's underneath of us" suggest that fear can be a tool for self-discovery, allowing us to uncover hidden aspects of our personalities or past traumas that may be contributing to our fears. However, Fink also acknowledges the risks of this process, noting that "one by one, everyone will reveal a side of us." In other words, confronting our fears can be uncomfortable or even painful, as we may uncover truths about ourselves that we would rather ignore.
Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that fear is a natural and even necessary part of the human experience, but it must be approached with caution and awareness. By acknowledging its power and choosing to use it deliberately, we can gain valuable insights into ourselves and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear is like fire
Fear and fire are similar in nature
You can warm your hands on it
Just like you can warm your hands on fire and feel comforted by it, fear can also provide a sense of comfort in its familiarity
You can burn your house down with it
Fear has the potential to become destructive and ruin everything around you
You can watch it burn, yeah
You can observe the destructive power of fear and its negative impact
Yeah, you can light it
You have the power to ignite your own fears
Mmh, you can light it
This line emphasizes the point that you have control over your fears
Or you can utilize it
You can use fear as a driving force to achieve your goals instead of letting it control you
You can peel back the layers
You can dig deeper and look beyond the surface-level emotions to understand your true fears
Find what's underneath of us
Our fears are often rooted in deeper, underlying issues that we may not even be aware of
Peel back the layers
Continue digging deeper to fully understand the root cause of your fears
One by one, everyone will reveal a side of us
Each layer that we peel back will reveal a different part of ourselves and our fears
As long as it don't go out
As long as we remain mindful of our fears, we can use them as a source of strength
Here we are at the point of no return
We have reached a critical point where we must confront our fears and decide whether to face them or let them control us
Fear is like fire
Repeating the opening line to reinforce the overall analogy of fear being like fire
You can watch it burn
The destructive power of fear can be observed if we don't take control of it
You can warm your hands on it
Reiterating the comfort we can feel from our fears, but cautioning that this comfort can be dangerous if we let it control us
Warm your hands on it
Directing the listener to focus on the warmth and familiarity of their fears
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FINIAN GREENALL, GUY WHITTAKER, TIM THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fonze Bronze
Fear is like fire
You can warm your hands on it
Fear is like fire
You can burn your house down with it
You can watch it burn, yeah
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
You can light it
Or you can utilize it
You can peel back the layers
Find what's underneath of us
Peel back the layers
One by one, everyone will reveal a side of us
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
You can light it
Or you can utilize it
As long as it don't go out
Here we are at the point of no return
Fear is like fire
You can watch it burn
You can watch it burn
You can watch it
You can warm your hands on it
Warm your hands on it
You can warm it up
You can warm your hands on it
Cecile A
a real artist for me, very deep & emotional music , thank you Fink for singing for us
Fonze Bronze
Fear is like fire
You can warm your hands on it
Fear is like fire
You can burn your house down with it
You can watch it burn, yeah
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
You can light it
Or you can utilize it
You can peel back the layers
Find what's underneath of us
Peel back the layers
One by one, everyone will reveal a side of us
Yeah, you can light it
Mmh, you can light it
You can light it
Or you can utilize it
As long as it don't go out
Here we are at the point of no return
Fear is like fire
You can watch it burn
You can watch it burn
You can watch it
You can warm your hands on it
Warm your hands on it
You can warm it up
You can warm your hands on it
Chronorust
This song reminds me of songs from Coldplay's older albums for some reason I can't place. Awesome music right here!
Aphroheidi graff
Or you can light it! Utilize it! So much love for this song; on repeat.
Julie Nelson
Wow....love it!!!
Ernesto Cortez
Incredible!
Joanne Jones
My first time ever hearing this 🎶, I wonder where in the hell I been. I'm❤❤❤❤on this 🎶, I'm in 💘 with this is the thing.
Amélie
Underrated
mrphic69
It sounds like Jeff Buckley!
Electric Universe Eyes
🤜🏼⚡️❤️🔥⚡️🤛🏻