Formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powderfinger were a rock band from Brisbane, Australia.
Formed in 1989, the band managed to keep the same line up since they hit the big time, Bernard Fanning (Vocals, guitars), Darren Middleton (guitars), Ian Haug (guitars), John Collins (Bass) and Jon Coghill (drums). Powderfinger are winners of nearly every major award in Australia – including the ARIA (Australian Record Industry Awards) for Album of the Year, Best Rock Album and Song of the Year.
Their musical style changed significantly over the years from a predominantly Grunge influenced one (Parables for Wooden Ears, Double Allergic) to their own brand of Alternative Rock on the following albums Internationalist and Odyssey Number 5. Several songs on Vulture street were in tribute to classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC and Songs on Dream Days at the Hotel Existence feature a prominent Neil Young influence- to whom they owe their band name from his song of the same name.
The band released seven studio albums and a greatest hits album, Fingerprints - The Best of Powderfinger 1994-2000, in 2004. Their final album, Golden Rule, was released in late 2009. Despite their popularity in Australia, Powderfinger never achieved similar success overseas.
They toured with Silverchair on the "Across the Great Divide" Concert, from August to October 2007, trying to raise awareness of the indigenous people of Australia.
On the 9th of April 2010, it was announced at a press conference and on the band's website that after 20 years together, Powderfinger would be disbanding after their farewell Sunsets Tour. Of the split, frontman Bernard Fanning stated:
With the completion of our last album, Golden Rule, we feel that we have said all that we want to say as a musical group. We firmly believe that it is our most complete and satisfying album and can't think of a better way to farewell our fans than with music that we all believe in and also with, hopefully, our best tour to date.
D.A.F.
Powderfinger Lyrics
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Solution found should appease everyone
Religion hides from developing proof
Believers try to encourage the truth
Cascading down golden rays above
Cascading down life from far beyond
May reveal the silence they deny
Sound and sight end suspicion and fear
Distant light took so long to appear
Fey black eyes mystified everyone
Cascading down golden rays above
Cascading down life from far beyond
May reveal the silence they deny
But they keep filling up, keep filling up my eyes
But they keep filling up, keep filling up my eyes
The first verse of Powderfinger's "D.A.F." could be interpreted as a call to be open to new ideas and perspectives. The singer is waiting for a "signal" to come, suggesting that they are searching for something or someone to guide them. They believe that a solution has been found that will please everyone, indicating a desire for unity and consensus. However, the second line raises questions about who exactly is being appeased and at what cost. Is it possible to find a solution that truly satisfies all parties involved?
Line by Line Meaning
Holding out for a signal to come
Waiting for a sign, a message or a solution to arrive
Solution found should appease everyone
The answer or solution that is discovered should satisfy everyone's needs
Religion hides from developing proof
Religion avoids revealing evidence or verification that would confirm or disprove its beliefs
Believers try to encourage the truth
People who have faith or belief in something strive to promote and support what they see as the truth
Cascading down golden rays above
A shower of radiant, gleaming light from the sky
Cascading down life from far beyond
A rain of vitality and energy from a distant, unfamiliar place
May reveal the silence they deny
Might disclose the silence or emptiness that they refuse to acknowledge or face
Sound and sight end suspicion and fear
Hearing and seeing something puts an end to doubts and worries
Distant light took so long to appear
A far-off illumination took a long time to emerge or manifest itself
Fey black eyes mystified everyone
Enchanted, otherworldly dark eyes puzzled and confused everyone
But they keep filling up, keep filling up my eyes
But the emotions or sensations they evoke persist and overwhelm me
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LYRICS:
Holding out for a signal to come
Solution found should appease everyone
Religion hides from developing proof
Believers try to encourage the truth
Cascading down golden rays above
Cascading down life from far beyond
May reveal the silence they deny
Sound and sight end suspicion and fear
Distant light took so long to appear
Fey black eyes mystified everyone
Cascading down golden rays above
Cascading down life from far beyond
May reveal the silence they deny
But they keep filling up, keep filling up my eyes
But they keep filling up, keep filling up my eyes
@monkeyceo3230
Most underrated Powderfinger track
@saberwolfe6363
I still think this is the best thing they ever did
@benrumble7035
Fuxking oath...1st I ever heard of them an still my favourite..
@topdeckdog
I'm not sure how one of the few released singles from a 3x Platinum album can be considered underrated but sure, you and the 47 people who gave you a thumbs up seem to know what they're talking about.
@matthewberry1738
Definitely one of their best
@sharynrosewarne3300
My most early favorite Powderfinger tracks
@EarthChildBlackFeath
this track (entire album, actually) will always be one of the reason 90's music was great.
@mixhaelamikovich
It has that nirvana vibe to it
@jamesrowden303
It has that "Not at all like Nirvana and still brilliant" vibe to it.@@mixhaelamikovich
@indridcold1206
Hands down best Powderfinger song