They rehearsed in Stefan's garage and performed Metallica, ZAO and Focal Point covers, then original music in local clubs. '"The musical connection that we have is amazing; everything is really positive,"' says bassist Ben Souza, added in 1999 when the band moved to Chico, California.
In March 2001, the band crossed the country on the All Under Heaven Tour with Shun, then in July played 18 shows in 22 days on the Are We There Yet Tour, including Emerson Theatre in Indianapolis, Emerald Theatre near Detroit, Pyramid Club in New York City, 5 Points South in Birmingham, Masquerade in Atlanta, Bash on Ash in Tempe and Chain Reaction in Anaheim with, in part: Haste, [minus], Not Waving But Drowning and ZAO.
Spiritfall's musical style development is probably best described as metal and hardcore roots, evolving as the band was influenced by the music of Far and Deftones into their own sound, variously described by others as hard rock, pop, alternative metal, and emo.
Spiritfall combines melody and harmonies with aggressive instrumentals, but emotion is the foundation of Spiritfall's music. '"Our goal is to completely "expose" ourselves emotionally and musically,'" admits vocalist Anthony Stone, while guitarist Christian Spencer reveals, '"There really are no boundaries in music, and that is what makes it so powerful."'
"Intoxicatingly beautiful and yet completely intense friendly yet emotionally drenched blend of emocore and new metal" - wookubus, Pimp Rock Palace (theprp.com)
Spiritfall completed a 10-song CD in December 1999, but their music was developing so rapidly with their ambitious performance schedule that they decided to release an initial 6-song concept CD in 2000, "My Reason," which first release sold out at spiritfallband.com and on tour.
Unfortunately, they are disbanded in 2001 after a fight with the band members and the record dealer and quit the band.
Spiritfall has played with: Papa Roach, Taproot, Alien Ant Farm, Pressure 4-5, dredg, Onelinedrawing, The Revolution Smile, Fenix TX, 8 Stop 7, Zebrahead, The Juliana Theory, Ethynol, Trans-Lux, Paradox 44, Darkest Hour, The Systematics, Insolence, ZAO, Spike 1000 and Will Haven!
Feels Like
Spiritfall Lyrics
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Feels like I'm walking in this world alone
And its so cold what will be taken now
And i feel like im a case too often thats falling down
And its quiet, i can hear a pin as it hits the ground
Pre Chorus
Wondering what could happen next
I'm thinking my life could take me next
Chorus
Is this world against me now
I would stand my ground
And find out how
When I'm up i still feel down
Is it over
Verse 2
Transfer, energy into the form of pain
And i hate this
Confusion comes
Its already here
And I'm so lost
My body screams i tumble down
And its quiet
I can hear my pain as it hits the ground
Pre Chorus
Wondering what could happen next
Thoughts come
Thinking my life could take me next
Chorus
Is this world against me now
I would stand my ground
And find out how when I'm up i still feel down
Is it over
Bridge
Its hard to fight this
Its hard to fight alone
I won't let it beat me
When faced i will fight on
Confusion is right for me
But strength will overcome
Won't let it beat me
Chorus
Is this world against me now
I will stand my ground
And find out how when I'm up i still feel down
Is it over
Is this world against me now
I would stand my ground
And find out how
When I'm up i still feel down
Is it over
The lyrics of Spiritfall's song "Feels Like" speaks of the feeling of being alone, lost and in pain, and the struggle to find strength to overcome it. The first verse sets the mood of the song, describing the feeling of being lost in a cold and quiet world. The second verse goes deeper, describing the pain and confusion that the singer is feeling. The pre-chorus suggests that the singer is contemplating their future and wondering what lies ahead.
The chorus repeats the line "Is it over" which could be interpreted in two ways- either the singer is questioning if their struggle is over, or if life itself is over. The bridge shows a shift in tone as the singer tries to find the strength to fight back. They acknowledge confusion and pain but vow to not let it beat them. The chorus is repeated, now with a sense of determination to stand their ground despite the struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Feels Like" are very introspective and raw, speaking to the feeling of struggling with one's internal demons and trying to find the strength to face them.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like I'm walking in this world alone
I feel like I have no one beside me in this world, like I am isolated and alone
And its so cold what will be taken now
I'm feeling emotionally distant and the thought of possibly losing something else scares me
And i feel like im a case too often thats falling down
I feel like I am a failure who always falls down and never succeeds
And its quiet, i can hear a pin as it hits the ground
The silence around me is deafening and makes me feel more alone than ever
Wondering what could happen next
I am unsure of what the future holds and am worried about the unknown
Thoughts come
My mind is constantly racing with thoughts and worries
I'm thinking my life could take me next
I am considering the different paths my life could take and feel uncertain about what lies ahead
Is this world against me now
I wonder if everything and everyone is working against me and causing me pain
I would stand my ground
Despite my struggles, I am determined to not give up or let the world defeat me
And find out how
I will figure out how to overcome the obstacles in my way and find a way to thrive
When I'm up i still feel down
Even when things seem to be going well, I still feel sad and weighed down by my struggles
Is it over
I'm questioning whether my pain and turmoil will ever end and if there is a light at the end of the tunnel
Transfer, energy into the form of pain
I am channeling my negative energy into my pain and struggles, making everything feel worse
And i hate this
I despise feeling this way and wish for things to be different
Confusion comes
I feel lost and confused about my life and the events happening around me
Its already here
The confusion, pain, and struggles are already present and weighing me down
And I'm so lost
I am completely directionless, without a clear path or plan forward
My body screams i tumble down
My physical and emotional pain is overwhelming and causes me to feel like I am falling apart
And its quiet, I can hear my pain as it hits the ground
The silence around me makes my pain feel even more intense and noticeable
Its hard to fight this
Resisting my struggles and pain is difficult and takes a lot of effort
Its hard to fight alone
I feel like I am battling my troubles all by myself, making it even harder to overcome them
I won't let it beat me
I am determined not to let my struggles overcome me and will fight on
When faced i will fight on
I will persevere in the face of my challenges and not give up
Confusion is right for me
I am accepting and acknowledging that feeling confused and uncertain is a normal part of life and growth
But strength will overcome
Even though I am struggling now, I know that I have the strength to overcome my troubles
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.