Following the release of their debut album, Last Chance For A Legacy, they've spent the last two years filling Seattle's largest venues and dazzling them with signature high-energy shows. Never the same show twice, S.Y.F.T often pulls from Seattle's vast talent pool to bring audiences fun and interesting guest musicians presented in a unique forum. This includes once using a jazz horn section to fill out a cover of Faith No More that brought the house down. The ever progressing and more elaborate live show has recently been fortified by the addition of local ax master Josh Perry, formerly of Temperedcast.
The band has been featured many times and continues to count among their supporters local rock giants KISW 99.9 and Portland's KUFO 101.1. Their music has also been played on an array of college and Internet radio stations throughout the country. They have been lucky enough to share the stage by supporting national tours like Powerman 5000.
S.Y.F.T’s brand of rock music has gone to the next level with their sophomore effort New Beginning, produced by Grammy-winning producer/engineer Justin Armstrong. With the hard-driving single "Ten Ton Brick" at the forefront, the band is working with Static Management to bring New Beginning to music fans all over the United States.
Nameless
S.Y.F.T. Lyrics
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Mmmm Mmm
Mmmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmmm
Yeah
Oh you too famous ok
I get it I'm nameless ok
Oh You too famous Ok
Don't get no payments
Don't get
Get no vacations
And it's okay, Look
I'm just saying it'd be
Nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Ok I get it
You famous, I'm nameless
But it'd nice is all I'm saying if I got a payment
Got all these student loans
And still ain't get no education
I thought that when I went to college
It'd be celebrations
But all I got was bad grades and a reputation
My teachers new I'd fail a test
Before I'd ever take it
Cause I had classes everyday
But I could never make it
I was in my dorm writing songs getting hella faded
It's coming up on midterms
And man it's looking bad
But at least I wrote a song and wrote a hook that's gas
And once I'm on man I'm gone ain't no looking back
Yeah just like that ay
Imma be famous ok
And you'll know what my name is
Imma be famous ok
And I'll get my paper straight
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
Oh you too famous ok
I get it I'm nameless ok
Oooo Oooo
Oh You too famous Ok
It'd be nice to get paid some day
Don't get no payments
Don't get
Get no vacations
And it's okay Look
I'm just saying it'd be
Nice to get paid someday
Oooo Oooo
Oooo Oooo
Oooo Oooo
Oooo Oooo
In "Nameless," S.Y.F.T. expresses feelings of being overshadowed and unrecognized in comparison to those who have achieved fame and success. The lyrics highlight a sense of frustration and longing for validation and financial stability.
In the first paragraph, the artist acknowledges their own lack of fame and recognition, stating that they understand they are "nameless." They express their awareness that those who have achieved fame and success are often highly regarded. The repetition of the line "Oh, you too famous, okay" emphasizes the artist's recognition of this imbalance. The lyrics also touch upon the lack of financial compensation and opportunities for breaks or vacations. It shows the artist feeling left out and overlooked in comparison to their more famous counterparts.
The second paragraph delves deeper into the artist's struggles, specifically referring to student loans and a lack of education despite attending college. The lyrics depict a sense of disappointment and disillusionment with the education system, where the artist expected celebration but instead received poor grades and a tarnished reputation. The artist feels that their teachers had already determined their failure even before taking tests. Instead of focusing on academics, the artist spent time in their dorm room writing songs and escaping through substance use. This section highlights the artist's dedication to their craft, suggesting it as their true passion and potential pathway to success.
The third paragraph echoes the artist's determination to achieve fame and be recognized for their talent. They express a desire for financial stability, referencing the need to "get their paper straight." The lyrics imply that once they become famous, their name will become known and their songs will gain traction. The artist emphasizes a single-minded focus on their goal, stating that once they attain fame, there will be no turning back.
The final paragraph reiterates the longing for financial stability and recognition. The repetition of the line "It'd be nice to get paid someday" emphasizes the artist's yearning for financial compensation for their work and talent. The lyrics also express acceptance of the current situation, acknowledging that not receiving payment or opportunities for vacations is okay. However, they still express the desire for validation and financial stability, emphasizing their hope to eventually receive payment for their efforts.
Overall, "Nameless" conveys the artist's frustration with their lack of recognition and financial compensation, while highlighting their dedication to their craft and determination to achieve fame and success. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for validation and a better future, while also expressing acceptance of the current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm
Expressing contemplation or uncertainty
Mmmm Mmm
Further expressing contemplation or uncertainty
Mmmm mmm mmm mmm
Continued contemplation or uncertainty
Mmm mmmm
Expression of acknowledgment or understanding
Yeah
Affirmation or agreement
Oh you too famous ok
Acknowledging someone else's fame
I get it I'm nameless ok
Understanding one's own lack of recognition
Don't get no payments
Not receiving any financial compensation
Don't get
Still not receiving
Get no vacations
Not granted any time off
And it's okay, Look
Accepting the situation and shifting focus
I'm just saying it'd be
Expressing a desire or hope
Nice to get paid someday
Expressing the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
Ok I get it
Understanding the situation being presented
You famous, I'm nameless
Acknowledging the contrast in recognition levels
But it'd nice is all I'm saying if I got a payment
Expressing the desire for financial compensation
Got all these student loans
Having accumulated debts from education
And still ain't get no education
Feeling unsatisfied with the outcome of the educational journey
I thought that when I went to college
Having a belief or expectation about college
It'd be celebrations
Anticipating positive experiences and achievements
But all I got was bad grades and a reputation
Experiencing disappointment and negative judgment
My teachers new I'd fail a test
Teachers having an expectation of failure
Before I'd ever take it
Before even attempting the test
Cause I had classes everyday
Having a busy schedule with daily classes
But I could never make it
Unable to succeed or excel
I was in my dorm writing songs getting hella faded
Engaging in creative pursuits and possibly using substances
It's coming up on midterms
Approaching the period of mid-term exams
And man it's looking bad
Feeling anxious or worried about the upcoming exams
But at least I wrote a song and wrote a hook that's gas
Finding solace and satisfaction in one's artistic endeavors
And once I'm on man I'm gone ain't no looking back
Having determination and drive to achieve success
Yeah just like that ay
Affirmation of determination and confidence
Imma be famous ok
Expressing the desire and belief in becoming famous
And you'll know what my name is
Expecting recognition and acknowledgment
Imma be famous ok
Reaffirming the desire and belief in becoming famous
And I'll get my paper straight
Expecting to achieve financial stability
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Reiterating the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Reiterating the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Reiterating the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
It'd be nice to get paid someday
Reiterating the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oh you too famous ok
Acknowledging someone else's fame
I get it I'm nameless ok
Understanding one's own lack of recognition
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
Oh You too famous Ok
Acknowledging someone else's fame
It'd be nice to get paid some day
Expressing the desire for financial compensation in the future
Don't get no payments
Not receiving any financial compensation
Don't get
Still not receiving
Get no vacations
Not granted any time off
And it's okay Look
Accepting the situation and shifting focus
I'm just saying it'd be
Expressing a desire or hope
Nice to get paid someday
Expressing the desire for financial compensation in the future
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
Oooo Oooo
Vocalization of a longing or yearning feeling
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Written by: Elijah Boyd
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