There are many different bands/acts called Fuel, the by far most successful… Read Full Bio ↴There are many different bands/acts called Fuel, the by far most successful one being an American post-grunge band (listed here as #1).

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.

Running Away
Fuel Lyrics

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Everyday you're on my mind
Pain is feeling passing time
But if she found out about us she would die
And if I have to live without you so would I
So I thirst for the water
I find myself wanting now

So I'm running away to you

I cannot escape you
To feel your touch
The faith you prove
I'm running away to you

Hearts are never made of stone
Pain will cut you to the bone
But I know that holding you is all so wrong
So tonight's the last we'll ever be alone
So I thirst for the water
I find myself wanting now

So I'm running away to you
I cannot escape you
To feel your touch
The faith you prove
I'm running away to you

Turn around, fill my eyes with you

All senses to commit
Till everything's all right

Overall Meaning

The song Running Away by Fuel is about a forbidden love affair. The singer is torn between their love for someone and the pain that comes with it. They are consumed with thoughts of their lover as they try to pass the time. However, they know that if the person they are in love with found out about them, it would cause unbearable pain, and perhaps even death. Despite this, they cannot resist their feelings, and their thirst for the person drives them to run away to be with them.

The singer acknowledges that their love is wrong, and their hearts are not made of stone as they feel the pain of being in love with someone they can't have. They know that holding onto this love is wrong and dangerous, so they must let go of it. They see this moment as their last together, and they are determined to make it worthwhile. They thirst for the water, which signifies a desire to satisfy their love, and they cannot resist the urge to run away and be with the one they desire.

The chorus highlights their obsession and inability to escape from the person they love. They cannot resist their touch and faithfulness, which makes them want to run to them. The song's bridge emphasizes the singer's commitment to their lover, telling them to turn around and make everything right. Overall, the song Running Away is about a forbidden love affair, the pain that comes with it, and the singer's desire to run away to be with their lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday you're on my mind
Thoughts of you consume my days

Pain is feeling passing time
The hurt I feel only passes with the ticking of the clock

But if she found out about us she would die
If your partner knew of our affair, it would crush her

And if I have to live without you so would I
I cannot imagine living without you by my side

So I thirst for the water
My desire for your love is unquenchable

I find myself wanting now
I crave you in this moment

So I'm running away to you
I am leaving everything behind to be with you

I cannot escape you
No matter how hard I try, I cannot resist you

To feel your touch
The caress of your skin is what I desire

The faith you prove
The love and trust you show me is what drives me towards you

Hearts are never made of stone
Even the toughest hearts can be broken