From there on it’s been all guns blazing – landing at number 72 on the Australian ARIA Charts (they stayed in the top 100 for 5 weeks), scoring Triple J’s “Next Crop Artist” status in November 2007 and more recently, being included as the opening act for the Boys of Summer Tour amongst massive alternative acts from Australian and the US.
But while the band built their hype in almost no time, it is on their new EP “Ghost” that they prove exactly why promoters and bands list In Fiction as their support of choice and the band they choose to rave about at any given chance. From the genius of the opener (and lead single) “When the Camera’s Off” to the building intensity of the finale “Awake Without You”, the attention to detail and the perfection in the melodies will make anyone excited. But it’s on the beautiful anthem “If You’re Up Late” that In Fiction really shine, with one of the most charismatic and intense choruses you will hear from a band all year.
Early on In Fiction were dubbed “Adelaide’s brightest star” by their local press. If “Ghost” is anything to go by, they will soon be known as one of Australia’s brightest.
The band released another album on the June 7, 2008 named 'Forecast (Black)' which became widely popular. Their hit song 'Liar Liar' received the most success resulting in a music video being made for it.
On the October 28, 2008, the band posted a blog on their myspace stating
'we reached a point where we were no longer enjoying working at the band full-time.'
This was followed by an indication that they have ceased all touring but will continue to play small gigs around their home town.
They have also indicated that the band will in fact be seperating to 'return to study and prepare for married life' but have hinted that we should look out for future projects relating to the band. All the band members will be continuing with their musical talents during the absence.
Resignation
In Fiction Lyrics
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It's been a while but now i'm back and nothing's changed
Even how we were
(and i was)
Kinda hoping that i'd find you there
Was kinda hoping that the smoke had finally cleared
But the fire still burns strong
Giving away to time
Like they said
And like they said
Over again
You'd give it away in time
And you did, and you did
This confrontation
Sees us parting ways
We built a structure out of lies and set it sail
And wonder why it sank
And we fell harder again
Giving away to time
Like they said
And like they said
Over again
You'd give it away in time
And you did, and you did
It's too dark
I think i'm lost now
I thought you'd seen this coming
It's too far
I think i'll stop now
I thought you'd seen this coming
And we fell harder again
Giving away to time
Like they said
And like they said
Over again
You'd give it away in time
And you did, and you did
And i regret over again
You told me you'd change this time
And never quit
But you did
The lyrics of In Fiction's song Resignation speak of a sense of hopelessness and resignation that comes when one returns to a place that holds sentimental value, only to realize that everything is exactly as they left it, without any signs of growth or progress. It talks about the disappointment that comes when one expects to find a lost love or a forgotten friendship, only to find nothing but isolation and emptiness. The poignant lyrics express a feeling of disappointment and detachment from the world around the singer. The song talks about another person who had promised change, but who ultimately failed to keep their word, which left the singer with feelings of regret and disillusionment.
The lines "This confrontation sees us parting ways, we built a structure out of lies and set it sail, and wonder why it sank," illustrate the idea of moving on from a past relationship that had been built on falsehoods. The structure was built based on lies, and when it eventually collapsed, they were left wondering why it happened. The lines "And I regret over again, you told me you'd change this time and never quit, but you did," strongly indicate the disappointment that the singer feels with the failure to keep promises made.
As a listener, you can not only relate to the theme of the song but also appreciate how well the lyrics are written to portray the message. The song has a beautiful arrangement of instruments that enhance the mood of the lyrics. The melody is structured in a way that lets the singer deliver their emotions with utmost sincerity. The intense but restrained energy and the ambient soundscapes make this song stand out from others of its genre.
Line by Line Meaning
This town is empty in the fullest ways
Despite the physical presence of buildings and people, this place holds no meaning or significance.
It's been a while but now i'm back and nothing's changed
Time has passed but nothing has developed or evolved. Everything and everyone remains stagnant.
Even how we were (and i was)
Despite our past selves, we have not improved or grown as people, and neither have I.
Kinda hoping that i'd find you there
Despite all the time that has passed, I still yearn for the familiar presence of someone from my past.
Was kinda hoping that the smoke had finally cleared
I wished that the problems and issues we faced together had finally disappeared.
But the fire still burns strong
Unfortunately, our difficulties and pain still persist and we have yet to fully extinguish them.
And we fell harder again
Our relationship is continually strained and falls apart each time we attempt to rebuild it.
Giving away to time
Our bond and connection are being eroded by time and distance.
Like they said
The outcome of our situation is just as predicted and expected.
And like they said, over again, you'd give it away in time
Our relationship is fated to fail and disintegrate over time, just as predicted.
And you did, and you did
As anticipated, the relationship ended and you did give it away in time.
This confrontation sees us parting ways
Our argument and disagreement will be the source of our separation and the end of our relationship.
We built a structure out of lies and set it sail
Our relationship was constructed on deceit and falsehoods, and we allowed it to progress despite its unstable foundation.
And wonder why it sank
We are ignorant and unable to comprehend why our relationship failed when it was constructed on lies and deception.
It's too dark, I think i'm lost now
I am struggling to navigate this situation as I am unable to see the path forward and everything is unclear.
I thought you'd seen this coming
I expected you to have foreseen the outcome of our constantly failing relationship.
It's too far, I think i'll stop now
I am unable to make progress in rebuilding our relationship as it is too damaged and far gone to fix.
And i regret over again
I constantly regret my actions, words, and decisions in relation to our failed relationship.
You told me you'd change this time and never quit
You made promises to change and not give up on our relationship, but they were empty and unfulfilled.
But you did
As expected, you gave up and left our relationship to falter and fail once again.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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