Faccini began his music career in London in the band 'Charley Marlowe', which he fronted alongside the poet Francesca Beard. In 2001, the band ended and Piers started solo work. He writes music for television - notably the BBC docudrama 'Killing Hitler' - as well as painting. His first solo album and EP 'Leave No Trace' came out in 2004.
He has guested on a series of other albums some of which are released on the 'Label-Bleu' label.
His style is rhythmic and melodic. His album is mostly based around acoustic guitar riffs, whereas his earlier music and TV themes reflect his interest in dance music.
He is currently based in France.
Check out his official web site (bilingual).
My burden is light
Piers Faccini Lyrics
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I've been captured, I've been saved
Been out wandering traveling lost
My hands are shackled, my heart is crossed
Sacred wine straight from the grape
A prisoner in love can never escape
My task is done my burden is light
Joy joy
I'm out of luck
Joy joy
I give up
Together we'll wake up together we'll sleep
We've tied the knot this bond we'll keep
Turn the lock from the outside in
This wheel of fate can roll and spin
Captive soldier betrayed by love
Sees no bars he sees the stars above
A link and a tie and a lover's embrace
A paradise made touched by grace
Joy joy
I'm out of luck
Joy joy
I give up
Piers Faccini's song "My burden is light" speaks to the experiences of someone who has been through a great deal of pain, struggle, and intense emotion. The opening lines of the song - "I've been taken, I've been enslaved / I've been captured, I've been saved" - set the stage for a narrative in which the singer has been through a great deal of turmoil, but has also found moments of hope and redemption. The singer has wandered and traveled, sometimes feeling lost, sometimes feeling trapped. This sense of journeying is reinforced by the lyrics about drinking wine straight from the grape - a powerful image of the earthy, natural pleasures that can be found even in the midst of hardship.
Despite the struggles that the singer has been through, there is a sense of optimism and purpose that runs through the song. The chorus - "Joy joy / I'm out of luck / Joy joy / I give up" - has a paradoxical quality to it, suggesting that giving up can sometimes be the key to finding joy and letting go of one's burdens. The idea of waking up and sleeping together with a loved one, tying the knot and turning the lock from the outside in, all point towards a sense of connection, commitment, and security that the singer has found in spite of the difficulties of the past. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the power of love to transform even the most difficult situations into something beautiful, moving, and redemptive.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been taken, I've been enslaved
I have been forced into a situation against my will and have no power or freedom in it.
I've been captured, I've been saved
I have been detained or restrained in a place or situation, but also have found hope or salvation in it.
Been out wandering traveling lost
I have been traveling without destination or purpose and feel emotionally lost and aimless.
My hands are shackled, my heart is crossed
I am physically constrained and emotionally conflicted or burdened.
Sacred wine straight from the grape
This wine is untouched by human hands and is pure or holy.
A prisoner in love can never escape
Once you have fallen in love, you cannot escape its hold unless it releases you.
My task is done my burden is light
I have completed my duty and now feel unencumbered by responsibility.
The dawn will come for the end of the night
A bright new day will come after a dark or difficult period of time.
Joy joy
I'm out of luck
Joy joy
I give up
I have reached a point where I am resigned to my circumstances and cannot see any way out, yet feel a sense of relief or release from this recognition.
Together we'll wake up together we'll sleep
We will share our lives and experiences, and be there for each other as we wake up to each new day or fall asleep after a long one.
We've tied the knot this bond we'll keep
We have made a commitment to each other that we will honor and cherish for as long as we both shall live.
Turn the lock from the outside in
We are closing ourselves off from the outside world and relying only on each other for support and companionship.
This wheel of fate can roll and spin
The course of our lives is uncertain and subject to change, but we will face whatever comes together.
Captive soldier betrayed by love
I am a prisoner of love, and this has caused me to feel betrayed or deceived.
Sees no bars he sees the stars above
Despite feeling trapped, I can still find beauty and wonder in the world around me.
A link and a tie and a lover's embrace
Our relationship is based on a deep emotional connection and physical intimacy.
A paradise made touched by grace
Our love is something sacred and special that has been blessed by a higher power.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PIERS FACCINI
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