1. Fuel is an American alternative rock/post-grunge band formed by friends Carl Bell, Jeff Abercrombie and Brett Scallions in 1989. Originally from Tennessee, Fuel moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where they played local Pennsylvania bars and nightclubs. Their first EP Porcelin was released in 1996, and sold well locally, spawning a small radio hit with "Shimmer." The popularity of the EP brought them to the attention of Sony's 550 imprint, which released their second EP, Hazelton, the following year. The band's full length debut, Sunburn, came out in 1998. Shimmer was again included, and almost became a Top 40 hit, while the other singles ("Bittersweet," "Jesus or a Gun," "Sunburn") received some airplay. After laying low for two and a half years, Fuel came back with their second album, Something Like Human, in 2000, and scored a Top 40 hit with "Hemorrage (In My Hands)" (#17), as well as going platinum with the album. A third album, Natural Selection, came out in 2003, and was another big seller. Their songs have been featured on the movie soundtracks including the movie Daredevil which featured the song, "Won't Back Down" and their rendition of "We Three Kings" was included on a Christmas compilation album. Fuel also recorded a song titled "Walk the Sky" for the Godzilla soundtrack. Fuel released its greatest hits album, The Best of Fuel on December 13th, 2005. On February 7, 2006, Fuel announced through their website that singer Brett Scallions had left the band. The band (now just Carl Bell and Jeff Abercrombie) said that he left on friendly terms. "We will all miss him and we wish him the best", Carl wrote in a letter on their website. Fuel is auditioning for a new singer and are in preparation for creating their 4th studio album. In May 2006, Fuel offered American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry their lead singer slot, but he turned it down to perform on his own. Finally Fuel released a 4th album, Angels & Devils, with Toryn Green as new singer.
2) Fuel formed in 1989 and thrived in the early 90's post-hardcore scene. They were from the San Francisco Bay Area, though you wouldn't know it to listen to them. They combined melody, power, and raw emotion to create both personal and political songs. They had a post-punk "DC" sound akin to Fugazi or early Hot Water Music with twin guitars and dueling rough post hardcore vocals and aggressive and intricate drumming. If anything, they were a bridge between the coasts since the bands they were closest to in terms of friendship were Jawbreaker (in fact, they recorded a Jawbreaker cover, but put an unused vocal track from a different song over it), Samiam, Cringer, and Monsula.
After a few recording sessions at Gilman, they had their own self-published demo. A song recorded with Alex Sergay in the fall of 1989 later ended up on the Very Small Records compilation "If You Can See Through it... It Ain't Coffee." They recorded with Kevin Army in February and March of 1990, and released their self-titled LP "Fuel" in 1990 containing 10 songs on Sixth International/Rough Trade Records. The same recording sessions yielded four other songs which were released as a 7" on Lookout! Records the same year. Both were well received by critics.
Over the next two years, they toured and played locally and hit the studio a few more times to lay down some tracks which would end up on split 7s with Phleg Camp and Angry Son respectively as well as a few compilations. Most of their work was later re-released by Allied Records in 1995. The discography was called "Monuments to Excess" and featured more or less the same artwork as the original LP.
Fuel split in 1991. Fuel was Mike Kirsch on guitar/vocals, Aaron Arroyo on bass, Jim Allison on guitar/vocals, and Jeff Stofan on drums. Mike Kirsch has been in numerous Bay Area bands such as The Skinflutes, early Pinhead Gunpowder, Navio Forge, Torches to Rome, Bread and Circuits, and Please Inform the Captain This is a Hijack. He's currently playing guitar in Baader Brains. Jeff Stofan has also been in numerous bands including Monsula most notably.
Twenty years later, and people still talk about Fuel. One of the members started and maintains the band's official website as a tribute and scrapbook to a time he obviously loved.
3) Fuel - the Scottish band, had strong connections and a similar guitar sound to quintessential ethereal band "Cocteau Twins". Formed by Hamish McKintosh in 1987 and produced by the Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, a first album "The back of this beyond" was released. Undeterred Hanish produced a second album which was due to be released but the collapse of the record label meant this was postponed. In 1994 the ep "Timeless" was released with major contributions from the Cocteau Twins, including the vocal talents of Elizabeth Fraser on the song "Butterfly Knife" and Robin Guthrie's inimitable sound on the astounding shoegazer should be classic "Wildfire".
4) Fuel - Serbian Nightwish tribute band located in Pancevo.
Hangin' Around
Fuel Lyrics
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Showed me beauty's all no deeper than your skin
And any smile you give lasts only for a while
So sell your tragic somewhere else there with your gile
Don't come creeping inside my head
And don't come sneaking around my door
Don't come slipping inside my bed
Shouldn't trust myself again so
Don't come hanging around my door
Just trying to help the feet find the floor
And I know the places where your darkest heart conspires
Manipulations of a spoiled and selfish child
But pleasures gave so sweet turn bitter after a while
Don't come creeping inside my head
And don't come sneaking around my door
Don't come slipping inside my bed
And don't come sneaking around my door
Shouldn't trust myself again so
Don't come hanging around my door
Just trying to help the feet find the floor
Just me and myself
Think I'll just try that for a while
Two fisted, all alone again
Don't come creeping inside my head
And don't come sneaking around my door
Don't come slipping inside my bed
And don't come sneaking around my door
Shouldn't trust myself again so
Don't come hanging around my door
Just trying to help the feet find the floor
Don't come sneaking around
(Find the floor)
Don't come sneaking around
(Find the floor)
Don't come creeping
Just trying to help my feet
Trying to help my feet
Trying to help my feet find the floor
The song Hangin' Around by Fuel alludes to a toxic relationship that the singer has just ended. He expresses gratitude for the way the other person allowed him into their world, but now he sees through her facade of superficial beauty. He accuses her of being manipulative and immature, taking pleasure only in the moment and not thinking about the long-term consequences of her actions.
The chorus repeatedly warns the person not to come back into his life. He doesn't want her invading his thoughts or slipping back into his bed. Despite knowing the person's darker side, he is still wary of falling back into the same trap again. He finally realizes that he needs to be alone and only rely on himself to find a sense of stability.
Overall, the lyrics depict a painful yet necessary breakup, with the singer recognizing the toxic patterns in the relationship and choosing to move on for his own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
And I wanna thank you for the way you let me in
I appreciate you allowing me to get close to you.
Showed me beauty's all no deeper than your skin
You revealed that physical appearance is all that matters to you.
And any smile you give lasts only for a while
Your happiness is fleeting and not genuine.
So sell your tragic somewhere else there with your gile
Your fake emotional distress and manipulation tactics won't work on me.
Don't come creeping inside my head
Don't try to manipulate my thoughts and emotions.
And don't come sneaking around my door
Don't try to invade my personal space.
Don't come slipping inside my bed
Don't try to get intimate with me.
Shouldn't trust myself again so
I can't trust my own judgment when it comes to you.
Don't come hanging around my door
Stay away from me.
Just trying to help the feet find the floor
I'm just trying to get my life back on track and move on from you.
And I know the places where your darkest heart conspires
I am aware of the depths of your deceitful and selfish nature.
Manipulations of a spoiled and selfish child
You use childish and selfish manipulation tactics to get what you want.
But pleasures gave so sweet turn bitter after a while
The happiness and satisfaction you bring is temporary and ultimately dissatisfying.
Just me and myself
I'm better off alone.
Think I'll just try that for a while
I'll see how it goes being on my own for a bit.
Two fisted, all alone again
I'll face the world by myself with both arms open.
Don't come sneaking around
Stay out of my life.
(Find the floor)
Regain my footing and balance.
Trying to help my feet
I'm trying to get back on solid ground.
Trying to help my feet
I'm trying to regain my stability.
Trying to help my feet find the floor
I'm trying to get my life back on track and regain my stability.
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.