There are two bands that go by the name of Fruition.

1. Fruition (Po… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands that go by the name of Fruition.

1. Fruition (Portland, OR) has been showcasing their captivating brand of Folk, Soul, Grass and Rock 'n Roll to the West Coast since 2008. In the last few years they have expanded to the greater US scene, playing theaters, bars, street corners and Music Festivals all over the country (SXSW, High Sierra Music Fest, Yarmony Grass, String Summit, Oregon Country Fair, Omaha Summerfest and many more.)

This year they're hitting it even harder - they opened for Railroad Earth at the Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR) for NYE, and are venturing out on a several-month tour that will hit all corners of the USA. They've shared stages with a range of popular bands- ALO, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain Stringband, Scott Law, Everclear, Railroad Earth, Furthur, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leftover Salmon, Elephant Revival, Hot Buttered Rum, Delhi 2 Dublin, Infamous Stringdusters, Great American Taxi, Danny Barnes, Head for the Hills, and many many more.
In June of 2013, they will be putting out a new full-length album that will surely thrust them from opening-slots and small stages to headlining gigs and large capacity venues.

www.FruitionBand.com
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2. Having recently supported The View, Larrikin Love, The Rifles, The Modern and The Holloways, Fruition are taking great pleasure in giving their music to the masses. They take to the stage with a great energy and always entertain. All from a little village called Pirton the boys strive to bring a sense of community and passion to the procedings
The band has worked hard on creating their own style influenced by rather than sounding like the bands that have inspired the individual members. They also work hard in the studio to make the tunes released give people the same energy they feel at the live shows. Not content with what they have got they are going out to grab everyone and get them jumping.

Wastin' Away
Fruition Lyrics

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Somethin' is coming over me
I feel waves of joy and sorrow
and finally I can see
I've got to pull away from you
just to find out what i need
cause chasin' you is like wastin' away
that's all I need to say
chasin' you is like wastin' away

Someone came to my side
She said "babe I know you're humble, but you've still got to hold onto your pride"
The one that you're pining for just keeps kicking you aside
Chasing it's like wastin away
that's all I need to say
Chasing it is like wastin' away

Somewhere
Out by North Planes I pushed my limits to let go
I did not worry about the pain
I'm finally getting over
I'll get you out of my brain

Chasin' you is like wastin' away
That's all I need to say
Chasin' you is like wastin' away

Chasin' you is like wastin' away
Chasin' you is like wastin' away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fruition's song Wastin' Away seem to be about the pursuit of someone or something that is causing more harm than good. The singer is experiencing conflicting emotions - waves of joy and sorrow - and is realizing that they need to pull away from this person or thing in order to figure out what they truly need. Chasing after this person or thing is like "wasting away," as the title suggests. The lyrics imply that the pursuit is unfulfilling and perhaps even damaging to the singer's well-being.

The second verse introduces a character who advises the singer to hold onto their pride and stop pining after someone who keeps kicking them aside. It seems that the singer is struggling to move on, as they are still chasing after this person despite the advice they've been given. The third verse suggests that the singer has made progress in letting go of this pursuit. They pushed themselves to their limits and didn't worry about the pain of the process. They are finally getting over this person and are determined to get them out of their brain.

Overall, the lyrics to Wastin' Away convey a sense of frustration and determination. The singer is realizing that chasing after something that is not serving them well is like wasting away, and they are taking steps to break free from this pattern. The song is both melancholy and hopeful, as the singer bravely faces the pain of letting go and moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

Somethin' is coming over me
I am experiencing a feeling that I can't quite describe

I feel waves of joy and sorrow
I am experiencing conflicting emotions that are overwhelming me

and finally I can see
I am gaining clarity and insight into my situation

I've got to pull away from you
I need to distance myself from you

just to find out what i need
I need space to figure out what I want

cause chasin' you is like wastin' away
Pursuing you is draining and has been detrimental to my well-being

that's all I need to say
This is the crux of my situation

Someone came to my side
I had someone support me during a difficult time

She said 'babe I know you're humble, but you've still got to hold onto your pride'
My supporter reminded me to value myself and not let anyone treat me poorly

The one that you're pining for just keeps kicking you aside
The person I am pursuing keeps rejecting me and making me feel insignificant

Somewhere
At some point in time

Out by North Planes I pushed my limits to let go
I went to a specific location and challenged myself to move on

I did not worry about the pain
I didn't let the discomfort deter me

I'm finally getting over
I am starting to heal and move on

I'll get you out of my brain
I will work to forget about you and move forward

Chasin' you is like wastin' away
This repeated line emphasizes that pursuing this person has had a negative effect on the artist's life

Chasing it's like wastin away
This line is a variation of the repeated line, again emphasizing the negative impact of pursuing the person

Chasin' you is like wastin' away
The final line repeats the importance of this message and serves as a final statement about the situation

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