Head to Head (aka The Parish Of Head To Head) were an unsigned band based i… Read Full Bio ↴Head to Head (aka The Parish Of Head To Head) were an unsigned band based in Salisbury, UK.

The album Head To Head was released in July 2008 and contains 9 songs featuring the full band line-up for the only time.

Formed in 2005, they self-released a 4 track CD called The Music EP (early 2006), and the Get Back On Your Feet ep in early 2007. There is also a remixed version of "The Music EP" The Music EP Remixes. The 11 track CD called simply Demos collects all the demo recordings made at the flat in 2007. All the EPs are available as free downloads from H2H Recordings.

Their sound was a hybrid of many influences, most notably funk, disco, progressive rock, and electronics. There were eventually six members of the band: Noel Doak played drums, occasional percussion and provided vocals. Tack played bass, Rich Wright played guitar and Simon Birch (X-Amt.) played keyboards and designed sounds as well as producing and recording the band in the studio. The Dazman joined the band in autumn 2006, and added more guitar. Kate Hayes joined the band to provide more vocals.

Lou Watts sang for the band for a short period and Andi Panayi (X-Amount) played percussion at a couple of gigs.

The sound was enhanced by the use of samples, that were usually triggered from the partly electronic drum kit. In 2007 they made their debut appearance at the Glastonbury Festival and won The Talking Heads Battle Of The Bands in Southampton. In 2008 they returned to the Glastonbury Festival and earned a reputation as an accomplished, original and exciting live band.

The band eventually folded in October 2008.

The Head To Head album is available from iTunes

More information available at http://www.myspace.com/theparishofheadtohead

All Fall Down
Head To Head Lyrics

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anticipating salivating intoxicating
how i've been waiting
to gently soak in
your dream that's broken
caress my hands a
round your throat when
i choke the last gasp of air out of you

i'll mesmerize you
hypnotize you
paralyze you
my snake eyes blind you
my gentle tickle
my tender prickle
the back of your neck
i stab icicles

my sweetest grin will pull you in
behind that grin a razor teeth smile
under your bed
inside your head
i am the monster in wait
walk run
i'm the fear you've become
pray hope
before it's your
downfall it all falls down

i patronize you
victimize you
my false pretenses
endear me to you
i'm psychopathic
psychosomatic
believe everything
you've heard about me

ate you alive since you were a child
that's when the monster first appeared to you
so know my name
what is my name
my name is fear and i'm you
walk run
i'm the fear you've become
pray hope
before it's your
downfall it all falls down
down

with faith i crawl
in sadness i fear what i've become
cause after all
i'm acting
pretend my smile on
before the fall
the pain washes over
hold on hold on
survive survive
this
whoa

(walk) walk (run) run
i'm the fear you've become
(pain) fight (back) back
before it's your

downfall it all falls
downfall it all falls down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Head to Head's song "All Fall Down" describe a manipulative and sadistic individual who enjoys controlling and intimidating others. The singer delights in the anticipation of subjugating their prey, taking pleasure in the thought of choking the last breath out of them. They use various tactics to gain control, including hypnosis, false pretenses, and psychosomatic behavior. The singer reveals themselves to be the "monster in wait" and proclaims that their name is Fear, embodying the very thing that they want to instill in others.

The song touches on the idea of how fear can consume us and turn us into something we never thought we could become. It suggests that the fear we feel is not necessarily external, but rather something we project ourselves. The lyric "my name is fear, and I'm you" speaks to this concept, suggesting that we all have the potential to become what we fear.

Overall, "All Fall Down" is a powerful and dark song that explores themes of control, manipulation, and fear. It highlights the terrifying thought of being at the mercy of someone who enjoys causing pain and instilling fear in others.

Line by Line Meaning

anticipating salivating intoxicating
Describing the excitement and anticipation of the singer towards their sinister intentions with the person addressed.

how i've been waiting
The singer has been eagerly waiting for the opportunity to harm the person addressed.

to gently soak in your dream that's broken
The singer wishes to exploit the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the person addressed.

caress my hands a round your throat when i choke the last gasp of air out of you
The artist wants to dominate and ultimately harm the person addressed.

i'll mesmerize you hypnotize you paralyze you my snake eyes blind you
The artist intends to use psychological manipulation to gain control over the person addressed.

my gentle tickle my tender prickle the back of your neck i stab icicles
The singer's seemingly gentle demeanor hides their true intentions of causing harm.

my sweetest grin will pull you in behind that grin a razor teeth smile
The singer's charming façade hides their true malicious intentions.

under your bed inside your head i am the monster in wait
The artist is the source of the person addressed's deep-seated fears.

walk run i'm the fear you've become pray hope before it's your downfall it all falls down
The artist instills fear in the person addressed, which can lead to their ultimate destruction.

i patronize you victimize you my false pretenses endear me to you
The artist purposely gains the trust and affection of the person addressed in order to harm them.

i'm psychopathic psychosomatic believe everything you've heard about me
The singer is deranged and has a warped psyche, and the rumors about them are likely true.

ate you alive since you were a child that's when the monster first appeared to you so know my name what is my name my name is fear and i'm you
The artist represents the person addressed's innermost fears and anxieties.

with faith i crawl in sadness i fear what i've become cause after all i'm acting
The singer is in a state of inner turmoil and is conflicted about their true nature.

pretend my smile on before the fall the pain washes over hold on hold on survive survive this
The singer attempts to hide their true intentions, but the pain and harm they cause will inevitably catch up to them and to the person addressed.

(walk) walk (run) run i'm the fear you've become (pain) fight (back) back before it's your downfall it all falls downfall it all falls down
The singer represents the person addressed's fears and anxieties, and it is up to the person to fight back and avoid their ultimate destruction.

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