The band released their debut EP Introducing Save Ferris in 1996. Later that year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave the band a Grammy showcase award for best unsigned band, earning them a recording contract with Epic Records. The band released their debut full length for the label in 1997. It Means Everything featured several re-recorded tracks from the EP, several new songs, and a cover of Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen," which the band released as a single and was a minor hit. The band also released "The World is New" as a single which was featured in the film The Big Hit as well as being used in Tara Lipinski's debut program as a professional skater in the 1998 Skate TV Championships.
The band toured extensively in support of the album, opening for bands such as Sugar Ray, The Offspring, and Reel Big Fish, and Powell also provided vocals on the Reel Big Fish song "She Has A Girlfriend Now." In April 1998, they made their television debut on HBO's music series Reverb and made an on-screen appearance in the film 10 Things I Hate About You. The album proved to be a moderate success in the United States, selling over 400,000 copies, and spawned three Top Ten hits in both Japan and Mexico.[1]
Winter 1998 saw the departure of drummer Marc Harismendy. Evan Kilbourne joined shortly thereafter, and the band began writing their follow-up to It Means Everything. The appropriately-titled Modified was released in October 1999, approximately one year later. The album saw the band moving away from their ska-punk roots and into pop-rock territory. It was largely panned by critics and fans alike, with fans unhappy about the drastic change in the band's sound. The band toured with fewer ska-punk and pop-punk bands as a result, opening for bands like Lit.
José Castellaños left the band in June of 2000, citing a desire to return to school.[2] He was replaced by T-Bone Willy's former bandmate from Six Feet Deep and Nuckle Brothers, Oliver Zavala.
The band continued to tour in support of Modified throughout 2000 and 2001, but by the end of 2001 were becoming increasingly less active. Throughout 2002, the band updated their website infrequently and toured sporadically, rarely venturing outside of the Southern California area. Rumors circulated that Monique Powell had been scheduling tour dates without the rest of the band's input or consent since mid-2001. The rest of the band had initially played the dates anyway, but eventually left Powell who assembled a new band so she could continue touring under the name Save Ferris.
In June 2002, the band's website announced they were working on a new album, but later that year, the site began redirecting to Powell's own website. The band officially announced their breakup in mid-2002, stating they'd originally wanted to quietly disappear from the music scene but Powell's insistence on continuing under the Save Ferris moniker forced them to officially announce a breakup. The band's final performance was held in Culver City on September 20, 2002.
On March 29th 2003 at Ska Summit 2003 in Las Vegas a band named Save Ferris played on the main stage. Monique was the only actual member of the former band. More statements were made about the new lineup and work on an album continuing but nothing came from it.
Lies
Save Ferris Lyrics
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Tellin' lies, tellin' lies
I can't believe
Lies, to deceive
So many lies, so many lies
Why do we believe
I've done wrong
I saw something in you once
Now I see it ain't so nice
Trouble is, I believed in you
I was the one who was being fooled
But I won't let it be the same
I won't fall back into your little game of
Lies, that deceive
Your little lies, your little lies
I can't believe
Lies, won't retrieve
The love you lost, the love you lost
When you lost me
You filled my head with untruth
Made me believe that you were you
Fed me lines of make-believe
But this time it's you who'll see
Your lies, won't retrieve
The love you lost, the love you lost
When you lost me
When the situation occurred
You quickly hid behind your words
I opened up my eyes
And soon I realized
That it's too late, my love has turned to hate
And there's nothing left for you
And your lies
Why do we believe
The song "Lies" by Save Ferris talks about the pain and disillusionment that comes with believing in someone's lies. The singer expresses their disappointment and frustration with the many lies they have been told and wonders why they believed them in the first place. The song starts off by calling out the act of lying - how it is meant to deceive and make false promises. The chorus repeats the word "lies" and emphasizes how it can never retrieve the love that was lost due to lies.
The song then shifts to the singer's own experience with believing in someone else's deceitful words. They admit to having listened to the wrong advice and being fooled by someone they once trusted. The singer recognizes that they were part of the deception and they won't let it happen again. They call out the lies for what they are and refuse to fall back into the game. The second verse further highlights the extent to which the lies have affected the singer- they were fed lines of make-believe and it's finally time for the truth to come out. The bridge of the song reveals that the situation led to the loss of love and how the singer's love turned to hate.
The song's message of disillusionment and the negative effects of lies is one that is relatable to all. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the song's catchy melody makes it an instant favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies, to deceive
Deceitful speech intended to mislead someone.
Tellin' lies, tellin' lies
Repeating untruths with the intent to deceive.
I can't believe
I'm surprised and disillusioned by the mendacious discourse.
Lies, to deceive
Deceitful speech intended to mislead someone.
So many lies, so many lies
A great number of falsehoods used to fool people.
Why do we believe
What is it about us that makes us fall for the lies?
I've done wrong
I've made mistakes, poor decisions that led me here.
I've listened to the wrong advice
I followed the counsel of someone who steered me in the wrong direction.
I saw something in you once
I noticed qualities, characteristics or potential in you that impressed me earlier.
Now I see it ain't so nice
Now, I perceive that those attributes I noticed earlier are no longer admirable.
Trouble is, I believed in you
Unfortunately, I placed my trust in you.
I was the one who was being fooled
I'm the one who was misled and manipulated by your lies.
But I won't let it be the same
I won't allow myself to fall prey to the same deception again.
I won't fall back into your little game of
I won't return to playing a part in your deceitful machinations.
Lies, that deceive
Falsities intended to mislead.
Your little lies, your little lies
Small but deceitful untruths used to mislead.
I can't believe
I'm surprised and disillusioned by the mendacious discourse.
Lies, won't retrieve
Untruths cannot regain.
The love you lost, the love you lost
The affection you lost because of your lying ways.
When you lost me
At the moment I no longer had any respect or love for you.
You filled my head with untruth
You inundated me with false narratives.
Made me believe that you were you
You convinced me that you were authentic and genuine.
Fed me lines of make-believe
You gave me false and fanciful stories.
But this time it's you who'll see
Now it's your turn to understand and witness the consequences of your lies.
Your lies, won't retrieve
Your untruths cannot regain what you've lost.
The love you lost, the love you lost
The affection and respect you lost because of your mendacious ways.
When you lost me
At the moment I no longer had any regard or love for you.
When the situation occurred
When the circumstances presented themselves.
You quickly hid behind your words
You obscured the truth by using convoluted language.
I opened up my eyes
I perceived the reality of the situation.
And soon I realized
After a brief period of time, I comprehended the truth of the matter.
That it's too late, my love has turned to hate
At this point, it's too late to regain my respect or love, I feel only animosity towards you.
And there's nothing left for you
There are no positive feelings remaining for you in my heart.
And your lies
Your deceitful speech.
Why do we believe
What factor causes us to give credibility or creditibility to falsehoods?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DELIA GAITSKELL, SUZANNE EMMA POWELL
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