(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)
Six Weeks
Fink Lyrics
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And I know this in ages
Now I've been busy
Killing time, yeah
They ask my brothers
How long have I got
Now it's out there
Now she said it
Killing time, yeah
So much changes
In a single word
So much changes
In a single word
Girlfriends have spoken
Six weeks before
A spell is broken
Just make sure you
Mean it when you say it
Six weeks time
So much changes
In a single word
So much changes
In a single word
Say what you want
Say what you want
So much changes
Say what you want
Say what you want
So much changes
Say what you want
So much changes
The song "Six Weeks" by Fink dives into the concept of change and the effects it has on people. The lyrics suggest that change can happen quickly and unexpectedly, as it only takes a single word or six weeks for everything to shift. The singer reflects on his own personal changes, acknowledging that he has been busy "killing time" and distancing himself from the people around him. The song implies that there is a sense of urgency to make the most of the time we have, to be authentic with our words and to really mean what we say.
The opening lines of "So much changes, and I know this in ages" set the tone for the song, as if to say that change is something that occurs over a long period of time, but can happen suddenly at any moment. When the singer's brothers ask him "how long have I got", it's not clear if they mean in a metaphoric or literal sense, but it adds to the overall sense of urgency and a need for quick action. The repetition of the line "killing time, yeah" emphasizes the idea that time is fleeting and should be used wisely.
The later part of the song introduces the perspective of someone's girlfriend who has spoken out about their future together, giving only six weeks before a spell is broken. This adds a more concrete example of how change can happen quickly, leaving little time to prepare or react. The final lines of the song, "Say what you want, say what you want, So much changes", shows that in the midst of all the changes we experience, we must still be true to ourselves and speak our minds.
Line by Line Meaning
So much changes
Life can radically shift and we have to adjust to the constantly evolving environment.
And I know this in ages
I've experienced and learned a lot of significant things over time.
Now I've been busy
I've been preoccupied with something that may not be productive or purpose-driven.
Killing time, yeah
I'm passing the time with meaningless activities just to avoid boredom.
They ask my brothers
Some people are curious and are inquiring about me.
How long have I got
What's my situation and how much time do I have left.
Now it's out there
Some speaks the truth or reveal secrets that were previously hidden.
On the clock
Time is limited and I need to use it wisely.
Now she said it
She expressed her thoughts or feelings openly.
Killing time, yeah
She's also aimlessly wasting time without any purpose.
Girlfriends have spoken
Women close to me have shared their thoughts or feelings about a particular subject.
Six weeks before
The time frame for change or an important event is in six weeks.
A spell is broken
Something that once held power over me is now gone and I've been freed.
Just make sure you
Be certain and thoughtful about what you say and do.
Mean it when you say it
Make sure your words are genuine and your actions align with what you claim to believe.
Say what you want
Speak your mind and express yourself authentically.
So much changes
The world and people around us can change quickly and unexpectedly.
In a single word
A brief, small utterance or action can have a significant impact or outcome.
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC.
Written by: FINIAN GREENALL, GUY WHITTAKER, TIM THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Buckaroo Baizuo
Criminal how there are no comments .. Fantastic album, brilliant music, great guy