1) SFA (Stands For Anythi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called S.F.A.
1) SFA (Stands For Anything) are a New York hardcore band, formed in the winter of 1984 by local zine writer Mike Bullshit. They played their first gig on Easter Sunday 1985 with Major Conflict, Sheer Terror and Token Entry. Coincidentally, their first drummer, Tim McArdle, left SFA in 1986 to sing for Token Entry. Their first release was a 7" named New York with vocal duties shared by Mike Bullshit and Brendan. Mike later left the band and formed another legendary nyhc band, Go!. Other members of importance were Bill Arbizu, Jan Lorenzen and Kid Lynch on bass, guitar and drums respectively.
2) S.F.A. or Super Fucking Awesome is a punk band from Portland Oregon. Featuring Shaun Fleck on guitar and vocals, Cameron Shepard on bass and back-up vocals, and Josh Hook on drums.
The band formed in 2008 and is going strong playing shows in the Portland area.
There is also a Korean Pop band known as S.F.A (with no final period).
Journey
S.F.A. Lyrics
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I've been on this journey forever, I never want it to end
There's so much that I've seen, yet so much I don't know
I can't stay in one place while I have this longing to go
The life of a wanderer is all I'll ever see
All I know is no place will be a home to me
Now I've still got to continue my journey
My time here is fading fast
There ain't no place for me -- I hate my life, I hate my lie
The first line of the song "I've been beaten and battered and my wounds never mend" speaks to the idea of resilience and the ability to endure hardship. For the singer, life has been difficult and they have faced adversity, but they continue to persevere. The second line "I've been on this journey forever, I never want it to end" reflects a sense of purpose and a desire to keep moving forward, even if it means facing challenges along the way. However, despite the singer's journey, they still feel a sense of uncertainty about what they have yet to discover, shown in the line "There's so much that I've seen, yet so much I don't know."
The next lines, "I can't stay in one place while I have this longing to go / The life of a wanderer is all I'll ever see / All I know is no place will be a home to me" suggest a sense of displacement and discomfort with settling down. The singer's longing to explore and to keep moving suggests a restless spirit, and their comment that "no place will be a home to me" implies an inability to find a sense of belonging. The final lines "Now I've still got to continue my journey / My time here is fading fast / Soon I go, never to return, for I am the past / There ain't no place for me -- I hate my life, I hate my lie" seem to reflect a sense of finality and resignation. The singer acknowledges that their journey must continue, but also feels a sense of sadness and hopelessness, with the repetition of "there ain't no place for me" emphasizing a sense of being lost or disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been beaten and battered and my wounds never mend
Despite my struggles and hardships, I cannot escape my past and the scars that come with it.
I've been on this journey forever, I never want it to end
My journey through life has been long and tiring, but I cannot imagine stopping or settling down.
There's so much that I've seen, yet so much I don't know
I have experienced many things in life, but there is still much to discover and learn.
I can't stay in one place while I have this longing to go
My desire to explore and wander cannot be contained in one location or circumstance.
The life of a wanderer is all I'll ever see
Traveling and moving from place to place is all I know and will likely ever experience.
All I know is no place will be a home to me
Despite my travels, I have yet to find a place where I truly belong or feel at peace.
Now I've still got to continue my journey
I am compelled to keep moving forward on my path, despite any setbacks or obstacles I may face.
My time here is fading fast
I am keenly aware of the finite nature of life and time, and the need to keep moving forward before it's too late.
Soon I go, never to return, for I am the past
I am constantly changing and growing through my experiences, never to return to the person I once was.
There ain't no place for me -- I hate my life, I hate my lie
My struggles with finding a home and true purpose in my journey have left me feeling lost and disenchanted with life.
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.