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Focused was a hardcore punk band that was based out of Long Beach, California in the United States. The band formed in 1990 with the lineup of Tim Mann on Vocals, John Schoettler on Guitars, Jeff Boetto on Guitars, Matt Archuleta on Bass and Al Christensen on Drums. Over the years, the lineup shifted several times, with Mann being the only constant.
Origins and Bow (1990-1993)
Focused began in 1990 with the lineup of Vocalist Tim Mann, Guitarists John Schoettler and Jeff Boetto, and Bassist Matt Archuleta. David Shoemaker filled in on Drums for the first show the band played before Al Christensen took over the position. Early on the band recorded two different demos, including Situation Within and Eternity's Gate.[1] In 1992, Boetto and Archuleta departed from the band, being replaced by Mike Merryman and Dirk Lemmenes respectively.
In 1993, Jason Parker joined the band as a fill-in Guitarist for Merryman, who was unable to make it to the show. Schoettler departed pretty soon afterward, with Parker joining alongside Merryman. The lineup consisting of Mann, Merryman, Parker, Lemmenes, and Christensen wrote and recorded their debut album, Bow, which came out through Tooth & Nail Records.
The Hope That Lies Within and breakup (1994-1996)
In 1994, the band again saw lineup changes, with Parker and Christensen both departing from the band. Andrew Reizuch joined the band as a Guitarist and Chris Bowden joined on Drums.[2] Now, in addition to Reizuch and Bowden, the band - along with Mann, Merryman, and Lemmenes - who had already grown to a high status in the scene, began to work on their sophomore release.
In 1995, the band recorded and released The Hope That Lies Within, which also came out through Tooth & Nail Records. In 1996, the band disbanded and went their separate ways.[2] Lemmenes went on to perform with a project called Stavesacre alongside former members of The Crucified, Chatterbox, Scaterd Few and The Blamed, while most of the others remained musically inactive.
Reunion EP, Second Reunion, and shows (2000-2009)
In 2000, Focused reunited with the best-known lineup of Mann, Merryman, Lemmenes, another former member as well as new Drummer Adam Valles. With the lineup, the band recorded an EP, which featured three tracks - "War", "Angels and Demons", and "Grace". The band broke up a year later in 2001. The EP was later released in 2008 through Indie Vision Music as a free MP3 download[3] and later again in 2016.[4] In 2009, the band reunited again with Mann, Merryman, Parker, Lemmenes, and former Project 86 Drummer Alex Albert to perform on a couple shows with Living Sacrifice and Demon Hunter.[5] Following the shows, there was a debate as to whether the band would play more shows or not, which were addressed in 2014. In 2019, Steadfast Records re-released Eternity's Gate as At Eternity's Gate, as well as a music video of old footage being released.
Red
Focused Lyrics
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When the day has no room for us
And for the hope that lies within
And the love Iโve longed for
With my hand in yours
Iโve held it so tight
In my last breath I will say your name
That of your inner self
The unfading beauty
Of a gentle and quiet spirit
So in great God's eyes
The sun rises
Weโll wrap ourselves in his light
The love Iโve longed for
And the hope that lies within
I will tell you soon about the thoughts forgotten
Why my mind sings this familiar song?
Iโve been crying over nothing
And I felt the fear of truth
As the day has no room for us
And I found the love I've longed for
Take me from this place
Take me from this place
To take me from this place
To take me from this place
My death, my death is life
And my death is life, and my death is life
And my death is life, and my death is life
My death is life
The lyrics of Focused's song, Red, are very poetic and can be interpreted in a variety of ways. At its core, the song appears to be about finding hope and love in the face of death. The song begins by acknowledging the limited time we have in life: "When the day has no room for us / And for the hope that lies within / And the love Iโve longed for". Despite this, the lyrics suggest that there is a love and hope that can be held onto even in death.
The second half of the song focuses on finding this love and hope. The singer suggests that they have been crying over nothing and that they have a fear of the truth. However, they also state that they have found the love they've longed for. The repetition of the phrase "take me from this place" could be interpreted in a couple of ways. It could be seen as a desire to escape the fear and nothingness that the singer feels. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a desire to be taken to a higher plane of existence where the love and hope that they have found can be fully realized.
The final lines of the song, "My death, my death is life / And my death is life, and my death is life / And my death is life, and my death is life / My death is life", reinforce this interpretation. It seems as though the singer has made peace with the fact that death is a natural part of life and that even in death, there is still hope and love to be found.
Overall, the lyrics of Red are quite complex and could be interpreted in many different ways. However, at its core, the song seems to be a meditation on finding hope and love in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
I will tell you soon about the words used
I will reveal the true meaning of the words I have used soon
When the day has no room for us
In times when we feel out of place or unwelcome
And for the hope that lies within
When we hold on to hope amidst difficult situations
And the love Iโve longed for
The deep desire for love and connection
With my hand in yours
The trust and connection within a relationship
Iโve held it so tight
Protecting and cherishing the love and connection
In my last breath I will say your name
The significance of a loved one's presence and memory even in death
And I will know the answer
Finding peace and closure in knowing the truth
That of your inner self
The true essence of one's being
The unfading beauty
The timeless, enduring qualities of one's inner self
Of a gentle and quiet spirit
The peaceful and calm nature of one's inner self
So in great God's eyes
The value and importance of inner qualities in a spiritual context
The sun rises
A symbol of hope and renewal
Weโll wrap ourselves in his light
Finding comfort and strength in a spiritual belief or faith
I will tell you soon about the thoughts forgotten
Revealing the hidden or forgotten thoughts and feelings
Why my mind sings this familiar song?
Exploring the meaning and significance behind familiar experiences
Iโve been crying over nothing
Feeling overwhelmed or emotional without a clear cause
And I felt the fear of truth
The anxiety and uncertainty that comes with facing the truth
As the day has no room for us
Feeling out of place or excluded in certain situations
And I found the love I've longed for
Discovering the deep connection and love that was sought after
Take me from this place
Desiring escape or change from a difficult situation
To take me from this place
Repeating the desire to escape, indicating its intensity and urgency
My death, my death is life
The idea that death can bring new life or renewal
And my death is life, and my death is life
Reinforcing the idea that death can bring new beginnings
And my death is life, and my death is life
Further emphasizing the concept of new life emerging from death
My death is life
The paradoxical idea that death can lead to a renewed or transformed life
Lyrics ยฉ Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANDY PARTRIDGE
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