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January, 2001. Three guys from different bands and similar tastes looked at one another and asked: “why not?”. The three piece alternative rock band Rusty Project was born, aiming to mix and renew the member’s main influences: From 80s metal to Seattle’s grunge and nowadays' metal and everything between. Defining harmony and originality as a top priority, the band started composing and playing in the local circuit.
July, 2002. The first demo album, project II, was released. Although it was not a pro recording, it achieved great response from, at least at the time, acclaimed music websites such as MP3.com and IUMA.com, reaching top10 on mp3.com’s genre rank for a long time.
September, 2004. Project III is out. Now with some road and studio baggage, the band could finally show what rusty project is all about. Solid songs with unique harmonies, well placed vocal lines, excellent execution. Albums were sold worldwide, mainly in North America and Europe. More than 500000 track downloads were done so far.
June, 2009. 4 years after their last release, the band gathered to rehearse and record their new independent project, with one thing in mind: Leave all commercial/producing stereotypes/cliches/deadlines and simply do what they wanted to do. One year and a half later, “Unite” was ready, with 21 songs - all of them produced by the band and 90% of all tracks recorded at the band’s own studio.
“Unite” is by far the band’s most pretentious work to date and shows that rusty project has grown up in comparison to its last releases; harmonies are tight, guitar riffs are strong and present, vocal lines are sticky and well made/built. The Songs blend old school and modern rock influences with a prog touch, resulting in a singular and well produced album overall, which should please anyone who loves modern rock and good music.
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They have given an interview to this site (Portuguese)
http://www.curitibarock.com.br/bandas.php?modo=detalhe&id=21
Refrain
Rusty Project Lyrics
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Take that smile off your face, don’t expect me to be your friend, I’m not your friend
You just simulate, and try to make us think you’re on our side
Should I try to be fake
I’m not here to pretend that I have a perfect life
Everything we are everything we do reflects what we’re made of deep inside
You just simulate, and try to make us think you’re on our side
Should I try to be fake
Should I be just like you and pretend I’m blind or refrain?
People never change, it’s unbelievable
You will never change, it’s unbelievable
We will never change, it’s unbelievable
We will never change, it’s unbelievable
Should I try to be fake
Should I be just like you and pretend I’m blind or refrain?
The lyrics of Rusty Project’s song Refrain carry a message of authenticity and staying true to oneself even in the face of pressure to conform. The opening lines, “I’m not here to say only what you wanna hear from me / Take that smile off your face, don’t expect me to be your friend, I’m not your friend” set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is asserting that they aren’t going to tell the listener what they want to hear or act like a friend just to please them. The concept of simulation also comes up, with the singer accusing the listener of trying to “simulate” being on their side. This could suggest that the listener isn’t being honest about their intentions.
The chorus poses a question to the singer, asking if they should “try to be fake” or “pretend [they’re] blind” in order to fit in with the listener. The singer seems to reject this idea, choosing instead to refrain from becoming what the listener wants them to be. The final lines of the song, “People never change, it’s unbelievable / You will never change, it’s unbelievable / We will never change, it’s unbelievable / We will never change, it’s unbelievable” further emphasize this idea that staying true to oneself is important, and that people are unlikely to change even when they are asked to.
Overall, Refrain is a song about the importance of authenticity and resisting the pressure to conform. The lyrics suggest that pretending to be someone you’re not in order to please others is ultimately unfulfilling, and that staying true to oneself is the key to happiness and success.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m not here to say only what you wanna hear from me
I am not going to tell you only what you want to hear from me.
Take that smile off your face, don’t expect me to be your friend, I’m not your friend
Remove the fake smile from your face and do not anticipate me to be your friend because I am not.
You just simulate, and try to make us think you’re on our side
You only pretend and attempt to convince us that you are loyal to our side.
Should I try to be fake
Am I supposed to counterfeit?
Should I be just like you and pretend I’m blind or refrain?
Should I follow your example and feign ignorance or abstain?
I’m not here to pretend that I have a perfect life
I am not present here to act like I have a perfect or flawless life.
Everything we are everything we do reflects what we’re made of deep inside
All our actions and demeanor indicate our true nature or personality.
People never change, it’s unbelievable
Individuals do not reform, it is incomprehensible or astounding.
You will never change, it’s unbelievable
You will never change, it is unbelievable or shocking.
We will never change, it’s unbelievable
We will never change, it is unbelievable or astonishing.
Should I try to be fake
Am I supposed to counterfeit?
Should I be just like you and pretend I’m blind or refrain?
Should I follow your example and feign ignorance or abstain?
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.