During their front act gig at the University of the East, they met Alan Ortiz, who then worked his way into organizing the various business matters of the band. As they worked with their new-found manager, the band got in the regional eliminations of the Nescafe Soundskool last October 18, 2008, where they got a chance to enter the finals.
After a short tour and some mentoring by the Nescafe Soundskool team at Boracay, the band went on to their main event, The Finals Night at the Ultra Sports Complex: The event that proved to be one of the highlights of the band’s history. There, they shared the stage with 6 Cyclemind to play the song Sandalan, and Gracenote’s original song, “Far Away”. Although they did not win in the event, they gained valuable experience and friends they will never forget.
Several gigs and a few months later, Gracenote once again joined another competition, the DZUP: College Collision Year 2. This was an annual fundraiser event held by DZUP that was held at Tiendesitas last March 15, 2009. There they won first place.
As of this writing, Gracenote has now just released its first self-entitled EP album.
Gracenote comes from the musical term “grace note”, a notation that signifies an ornament that serves to decorate a part of a song. For some, decorations seem small and unnecessary, but in the world of music, these little superfluities can make all the difference.
We are a collection of artists whose collective goal is to simply make good music. As individuals however, we are funny, eccentric, and sometimes totally out of this world. Yet we still manage to create songs that seem so familiar yet so different from anything you’ve ever heard.
FAR AWAY
Gracenote Lyrics
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I:
Why can't I fight this feeling?
Is there any way to endure this loneliness
That consumes me inside... inside...
I always whisper
All the things I feel for you
But deep down I know I wanted
I have you but yet I don't
You were close but yet so far away...
Oh I'm just too weak
To face the truth that I love you...
I love you...
II: (Do same chords as I)
Why can't I say it
That deep down I want to give you
One perfect slow dance
The way you want me to
I won't say a word
Nor tell you sweet words
I will just hold you as if it's my last
My last...
(Repeat )
'Cause I'm afraid we can never be.
(Repeat twice)
E - E - E - A9
The song Far Away by Gracenote is a moving expression of the pain and longing that comes with an unrequited love. The lyrics speak of the overwhelming loneliness that consumes the singer, and the battle within themselves to come to terms with their feelings. The first verse starts with the singer questioning their inability to fight the feeling of loneliness that comes with their unrequited love, and how it consumes them from the inside. They are constantly whispering their feelings for the person they love, yet they can't bring themselves to confess their feelings. Despite having the person in their life, they still feel like they are too far away.
The second verse goes deeper into the singer's emotions, expressing the desire to give their loved one a perfect slow dance, but not being able to confess their love because of the fear of it not being reciprocated. They only want to hold that person as if it's their last time, despite knowing that they can never be together. The lyrics are delivered in a melancholic tone with a gripping melody that adds to the overall feeling of despair and sadness.
Overall, the song is a masterpiece in expressing a universal feeling that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. It's a captivating piece that perfectly captures the bittersweet essence of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't I fight this feeling?
I am struggling to resist my emotions
Is there any way to endure this loneliness
Can I survive this painful separation?
That consumes me inside... inside...
It's eating me up from within
I always whisper
I confess my feelings secretly
All the things I feel for you
My passion for you is intense
But deep down I know I wanted
I want you to notice how I feel
To be heard...
I hope you listen to my heart's desires
I have you but yet I don't
You are with me but we are apart emotionally
You were close but yet so far away...
Our physical proximity belies our emotional distance
Oh I'm just too weak
I lack the strength to face my true feelings
To face the truth that I love you...
Admitting my love for you is hard
I love you...
My feelings for you are strong and genuine
Why can't I say it
Why can't I confess my love to you
That deep down I want to give you
My heart desires to give you
One perfect slow dance
An intimate moment between us
The way you want me to
To fulfill your every desire
I won't say a word
I will express my love through actions not words
Nor tell you sweet words
Not the cliched lines but the genuine ones from the bottom of my heart
I will just hold you as if it's my last
Embracing you with all my love
My last...
This will be my final act of love
'Cause I'm afraid we can never be.
I fear that we can never be together.
(Repeat )
(Repeat twice)
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@simplemare45
It's been 12 years but I still love this song.. ❤️
@graceelagor3028
14 years but still love this song so much!!!
@billylouie
nice.... song!!! emotions can reveal the truth inside our heart..... more songs can create and more awards come to your group!!!:) :)
@punkcoustic
great song. i cant stop my tears from falling. i love this song and all your covers are great. punkeest rocks and all u guys. buti nlng pinoy ako. and i'm proud :)
@mmneej02
SPEECHLESS! Gracenote you are AWESOME! :D \m/
@jessieco13
grabe ang ganda ng melody pati na rin yung lyrics.... ang gling nyo guys... God Bless You all... Merry Christmas....
@hannah14dahlia
Glad to have them in our school this Friday. Can't wait to hear and see them! :D
@pokerface0811
Love the meaning of the song ... ganda sobra ... kahit ulit ulitin sarap pakinggan .. :)
@0mozart0the0great0
ang galing nyo, buti binuksan ung tv sa church kanina.. napanood ko kayo sa studio 23.. nakakatuwang may maririnig pa akong magaling na band.. well marami naman tlgang magaling na filipino bands.. God Blesss!!! Always!!! sana makita ko kayo ng personal?? hehehehehehe...
@vannacurse
ganda talaga ng kanta na to..first kong narinig to sa nescafe ata yun tumugtog sila nun...pati sa dayobar tinugtug din nila to nag cocover pa sila ng paramore nun nakasabay namin sila tumugtog.una ko silang napanuod talagang hanga na ko sa bandang to magaling mag perform sa stage. pati crush ko yan si eunice maganda yan sa personal hehehe...