1. New Face… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two different bands called New Faces.
1. New Faces, formerly known as Captain Incognito, had their beginnings in 2004 in the small town of Port Townsend, WA, United States. After winning first place in the Experience Music Project SoundOff 'Battle of the Bands' competition, they signed to Seattle independent label Loveless Records and released their debut album Two Years. On November 16, 2009, the band announced via Twitter and MySpace that they were breaking up due to "irreconcilable conflicts".
2. New Faces (credited on some of their records as The New Faces) were a British pop/folk group of the 1960s and early 1970s. Barry Greenway, with his future wife Marie Gordon, and Charles McKay first met in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in 1964. As (The) New Faces they released thirteen singles across three different record labels over twelve years. Only one of these (September 1965's 'Never Gonna Love Again') managed to enter the U.K. singles chart, hitting #49. By 1976 only McKay remained and, with two new members, recorded a pair of unsuccessful singles as Mahogany.
Impulse
New Faces Lyrics
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I wish it would end but I'll come running back
I cannot let go of the thought of having you
I cannot let go of the thought of me and you
We look out of place but I don't care about that
You don't show so much and so I don't know what you think
Give me a sign so I can understand what you want
Just let me know how far you're planning this to go
That impulse draws us to be closer
Then what are we supposed to do with it now
I don't understand and you know what
I don't think anybody really does, neither of us
Know what we are, or know what we want
But that's what it's about about
Is it a game of having feeling ona whim
I think it's a game, a game between me and him
Do what you like 'cause I don't know what i really want
And in the end you won't deny what's in your very mind
The lyrics in New Faces' song Impulse depict a conflicted individual who is unsure about their feelings for someone else. The singer acknowledges that they should end the relationship, but they cannot seem to resist the impulse to turn back and continue it. There is a constant internal battle between wanting to let go and being unable to because they cannot shake the thought of being with this person. The singer notes that they both seem out of place, but the opinion of others does not matter to them. They ask for a sign to understand what the other person wants, but it seems like they are unsure of their own wants and desires.
The song seems to focus on the idea of impulsive behavior when it comes to relationships. The title itself is suggestive of this - impulsivity refers to acting without thinking, and often leads to poor decisions in relationships. It seems that the two people in the song share an attraction that is fueled by impulse and desire. However, they both seem aware that they are unsure about their feelings, making it difficult for them to fully commit to one another.
In the end, the lyrics suggest that there is no clear answer to what they should do. They both seem to be playing a game of sorts, unsure about their true motives and desires. The last line of the song suggests that they will eventually succumb to their desires, whether they want to or not.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it to end but I'll come running back
I wish this would stop, but I know I'll be drawn back to you
I cannot let go of the thought of having you
I can't stop thinking about being with you
We look out of place but I don't care about that
People might judge us, but I'm not bothered by their opinions
You don't show so much and so I don't know what you think
You're not very expressive, so I can't tell what you're feeling
Give me a sign so I can understand what you want
I need some kind of indication from you to know what you're looking for
Just let me know how far you're planning this to go
Tell me what you're hoping for from this relationship
It's not just conversation can't you see it's motivated
Our interactions are driven by more than just small talk
That impulse draws us to be closer
There's a strong, instinctual pull that's bringing us together
Then what are we supposed to do with it now
What's our next move now that we feel this connection?
I don't think anybody really does, neither of us
I don't think anyone knows what we are or what we want
Know what we are, or know what we want
We're unsure of the nature of our relationship and what we're hoping to get out of it
But that's what it's about about
That uncertainty is part of the experience
I think it's a game, a game between me and him
I see this as a playful competition between the two of us
Do what you like 'cause I don't know what I really want
I'm not sure what I want, so do what you think is best for yourself
And in the end you won't deny what's in your very mind
Ultimately, we can't hide our true feelings from ourselves
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.