Gameface, having been around for over a full decade, has chosen to stay with sounds that work for them, rather than trying to copy the latest combinations out. Yet it has managed to combine some of the best elements of emo, pop, hardcore, and punk. Their catchy melodies permeate with a heartfelt, honest rock mood that retains the wild and friendly indie sound.
In 1995, Dr. Strange released the band's self-titled EP, along with the band's first full album, Three to Get Ready. Two albums, Reminder and Good, came out to excellent reviews in 1997. Dr. Strange also released Cupcakes, a melancholy EP that remains a favorite. By 1999, the band had played five major U.S. tours and one in Europe, and signed on with Revelation Records. Every Last Time came out in 1999, followed by What's up Bro (a split with Errortype: 11) in 2000. Also in 2000, Revelation released Always On, the group's first straight rock & roll that didn't include a lot of punk. Firefly Recordings in England released a five-track EP, Feels a Lot Better, in 2001. The EP includes several songs from Always On in addition to covering versions of Elvis Costello's "Everyday I Write the Book" and Morrissey's "Sing Your Life," plus an acoustic track from Caudill's solo project, the Way Back.
The bandmembers prefer to play live for if they can't reproduce a sound live, then they don't want to record it. In May 2001, Guy Julian (bass) joined the lineup, adding a new layer of fun to Gameface's playing.
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House
GameFace Lyrics
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The passing time is not my life
The thorn that's in my side
Is all these scenes that we regret
The wasted words we can't forget
Through the windows of my room
I hear the traffic breathing slowly
Someplace miles away
Shame, will shake this house
Shame, will shake this house
Your dreams are not my life
These broken words are not my life
Your lies are none of my invention
Your promises were not plan
Now the party girls have gone
I hear the rattle of their heels
Before their footsteps fade
Make promises pay
Shame, will shake this house
Shame, will shake this house
The passing time is not my life
I've been counted down and shouted out
I had everything I wanted
Nothing I can't rise above
To let it show was not my plan
Headlines and front pages
Sell weddings and divorces
Make promises pay
Make promises pay
Shame, will shake this house
Shame, will shake this house
The lyrics of GameFace's song "House" seem to express the disillusionment and disappointment one experiences when their life doesn't turn out the way they want it to. The opening lines suggest that the singer feels trapped in a life that isn't really theirs - they want something more, something better. The "thorn in [their] side" seems to be the regrets they have about the past, the "wasted words" they can't forget. The traffic outside their window signifies the passage of time, and it seems like they're feeling stuck, not moving forward.
The chorus of the song ("Shame, will shake this house") adds a sense of foreboding - there's an impending sense of doom, as if the weight of all the regrets and disappointments will come crashing down at any moment. The lyrics hint at relationships gone wrong ("Your lies were none of my invention") and maybe the superficiality and emptiness of certain parts of life ("Sell weddings and divorces").
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world where it's easy to get lost in other people's expectations and pressures. The singer seems to be trying to find their own way, but feeling like they're constantly falling short.
Line by Line Meaning
This day is not my life
The passing time is not the representation of my entire existence.
The thorn that's in my side
The cause of my discomfort and pain.
Is all these scenes that we regret
All the events that we wish never happened.
The wasted words we can't forget
The spoken words that were meaningless and still haunt us.
Through the windows of my room
From where I observe the world.
I hear the traffic breathing slowly
The sound of the traffic moving at a slow pace.
Someplace miles away
Somewhere far from here.
Make promises pay
Ensure the promises are kept.
Shame, will shake this house
The feeling of disgrace will cause chaos in this environment.
Your dreams are not my life
The aspirations you have are not mine.
These broken words are not my life
The words that are fragmented are not representative of my existence.
Your lies are none of my invention
I did not create the false statements you made.
Your promises were not plan
The commitments made were not part of the initial plan.
Now the party girls have gone
The women who came for a good time have left.
I hear the rattle of their heels
The sound of the shoes they wore when they were here.
Before their footsteps fade
Before their presence disappears completely.
The passing time is not my life
The ticking clock does not fully embody my existence.
I've been counted down and shouted out
People have targeted me and made me feel inferior.
I had everything I wanted
I possessed everything that I desired.
Nothing I can't rise above
I can overcome any obstacle.
To let it show was not my plan
I did not intend to reveal my accomplishments.
Headlines and front pages
The leading stories on newspapers and magazines.
Sell weddings and divorces
Publicize stories of marriage and separation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD LOFTHOUSE BUTLER, TIMOTHY BUTLER
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