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.
Sunday Girl
Fuel Lyrics
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Maple laughter evergreen
Frustrated, it's only believing
And she knows who mind she blows
Come on, Sunday girl
You'll never change the world
Leave it, girl, let's go
Guess the flowers know her name
Brightest angels placed to shame
Must hate her, she had them believing
And she knows wherever she blows
Come on, Sunday girl
You'll never change the world
Leave it, girl, let's go
Keeps me high on her shelf
Treats me like no one else
She wants me to fly but I fall and I fall
And I thought, I thought I had it all
Come on, Sunday girl
You'll never change the world
Leave it, girl, let's go, Carl Bell
The lyrics to Fuel's song Sunday Girl describe a woman who is vibrant and colorful, but also frustratingly elusive. The first verse says that she "paints her sky light tangerine" and her "Maple laughter [is] evergreen". The second verse describes how even the flowers seem to know her name, and how she had them believing in her. The chorus then tells her, "Come on, Sunday girl / You'll never change the world / Leave it, girl, let's go", implying that she is holding herself back in some way.
The final verse, which is sung by lead singer Carl Bell, describes how she keeps him "high on her shelf" and treats him like no one else. However, he also acknowledges that she wants him to fly but he keeps falling, even though he thought he had it all.
Overall, the song seems to be about the tension between wanting to be free and believing in oneself, while also feeling held back by doubt and fear. It is a haunting and beautiful meditation on the power of self-belief and the need to break free from limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Paints her sky light tangerine
She brightens her outlook on life by adding a sunny orange hue to her perception of the world.
Maple laughter evergreen
Her genuine laughter remains forever fresh and vibrant, like an evergreen tree.
Frustrated, it's only believing
Despite feeling frustrated, she understands that belief is the key to overcoming obstacles.
And she knows who mind she blows
She understands the impact she has on others and the power she holds to influence them.
Come on, Sunday girl
The artist is encouraging the girl to take action and make the most of her life.
You'll never change the world
Despite her potential, the singer is trying to convey that changing the world may be an unrealistic expectation.
Leave it, girl, let's go
The singer wants the girl to leave her current mindset behind and move forward towards new experiences.
Guess the flowers know her name
The flowers seem to recognize her energy and presence, almost as if they know her personally.
Brightest angels placed to shame
Her aura or positive spirit outshines even the brightest angels, putting them to shame.
Must hate her, she had them believing
Others may resent her for the power she holds to influence them and make them believe in something unexpected.
And she knows wherever she blows
She recognizes the impact she has on those around her, regardless of where she goes or what she does.
Keeps me high on her shelf
She holds the artist's attention and admiration, as if placed on a high shelf out of reach.
Treats me like no one else
She shows the singer a unique and special sort of treatment that he doesn't receive from anyone else.
She wants me to fly but I fall and I fall
Despite her encouragement, the singer is struggling to succeed and overcome his own obstacles.
And I thought, I thought I had it all
The singer believed he had everything he needed to succeed, but is now realizing he needs more.
Carl Bell
This is simply the name of the songwriter, and not a part of the song's lyrics.
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