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.
Song For You
Fuel Lyrics
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It's all I needed now it's through
It all comes back to you
The only one
The one I needed I abuse
More color for the bruise
So I sing this song for you
Goodbye dear one
Venus I thought you'd bless me too
So selfish to presume
So I sing this song for you
And I hope that what is true
Will find a way to you
I sing this song for you
Venus never showed the way
The stars would not be sold
Heaven stole the light of day
And we were never told
So dark the day...
So much for life, for life and love
And now i'ts done
The color always changes hue
Bright to black and blue
So I sing this song for you
And I hope that what is true
Will find a way to you
I sing this song for you
So I sing this song for you
There's nothing left for me to do
The lyrics of Fuel's Song For You display a heart-wrenching narrative of a person leaving a relationship while still being stuck at the thought of their emotional dependence on the other partner. The opening line, 'It's all I want, It's all I needed now it's through,' confirms the singer's single-minded approach towards his relationship, yet acknowledging that it has ended. The chorus creates a haunting effect with every reiteration of, 'So I sing this song for you.' It captures the essence of someone helplessly trapped in their emotions, with nothing left to do but to put those feelings into words.
The song goes on to convey the idea that the singer is the one to blame for the relationship's ending. 'The only one, The one I needed, I abuse' is a clear regrettable admission that highlights the singer's cruel behavior towards his partner. The line, 'More color for the bruise,' is an adeptly crafted metaphor that captures the pain of a break-up.
The last part of the lyrics explores the singer's sense of isolation, with the imagery of Venus and the stars being unusable and the metaphor of colors turning to darkness. The final chorus of 'So I sing this song for you, There's nothing left for me to do' is a powerful message of resignation with both finality and the hope that the truth will find a way.
Overall, Fuel's Song For You lyrics are a masterpiece of emotional turmoil and catharsis. The theme of being stuck in grief, the reliance on music to express emotions, and a desire to move on is relatable to everyone who has been in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all I want
This is the only thing that I truly desire
It's all I needed now it's through
This was everything I needed, but it's over now
It all comes back to you
All my thoughts and feelings always lead back to you
The only one
You are the only person who truly matters to me
The one I needed I abuse
I take advantage of your importance to me
More color for the bruise
I am causing more damage to an already bruised relationship
So I sing this song for you
I am dedicating this song to you
There's nothing left for me to do
I have no other choice but to express myself through this song
Goodbye dear one
I have to say goodbye to the one I love
Venus I thought you'd bless me too
I believed that everything would be alright and that my love would be reciprocated
So selfish to presume
It was selfish of me to assume that things would work out in my favor
And I hope that what is true
I wish that what I am singing is truthful
Will find a way to you
That my emotions will reach you and you will understand the truth
Venus never showed the way
Things did not work out as planned
The stars would not be sold
I cannot change the course of fate or destiny
Heaven stole the light of day
Something precious has been taken away without explanation
And we were never told
No one communicated to us what was going to happen
So dark the day...
Everything seems bleak and hopeless
So much for life, for life and love
These unfortunate events have made me question the point of everything
And now it's done
The situation is over and there is no going back
The color always changes hue
The situation changes frequently, affecting my emotions
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Written by: CARL WILLIAM BELL
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