State Far Better shared the stage with Seether several times, and in 2005 and 2006 they appeared at some of South Africa's biggest rock festivals such as Woodstock, Oppikoppi and Coca-Cola Colab Massive Mix.
State Far Better have been working on a second album in 2006, but the band broke up before another album was released. No official announcement was made about their break-up.
Brand New Day
State Far Better Lyrics
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Not knowing what it holds,
I've seen the trees grow cold and green again,
The energy unfolds,
As seasons change,
There's something more,
It's something you can't explain without being there,
Without sharing in this way of life,
There's no where else
I'm sleeping through my days without a care,
We'd stay out late, the stars would disappear,
We'll never let the memories of this place, fade away
As time goes by the faces change,
But the moment still remains,
Cause we'll be looking back in years from now,
And somehow that feels strange,
Cause then we'll say, there's something more,
It's something you can't explain without being there,
Without sharing in this way of life,
There's no where else but here, that I call home
There's no where else
I'm sleeping through my days without a care,
We'd stay out late, the stars would disappear,
We'll never let the memories of this place, fade away,
It feels like tomorrow will never come,
And nothing we share can do us harm,
And all this I whisper in your ear, when I'm here with you
When I'm here with you and I can never feel alone,
When you're in my arms,
And I don't want to leave cause this feels like my home
And everything's all right
I'm sleeping through my days without a care,
We'd stay out late, the stars would disappear,
We'll never let the memories of this place, fade away,
It feels like tomorrow will never come,
And nothing we share can do us harm,
And all this I whisper in your ear, when I'm here with you
Don't you fade away
Don't you fade away
Don't you fade away
Don't you fade away
The song "Brand New Day" by State Far Better is a nostalgic song that talks about the singer's experience of waking up to a new day with uncertainty, yet excitement of what it holds. The lyrics express a deep connection to their home and the memories shared with friends and loved ones. The singer reflects on the inevitability of change and how memories of the past remain evergreen even as the faces transform as time goes by. They find solace in the present when they're with their loved ones, feeling like home.
The phrase "There's something more, it's something you can't explain without being there" suggests that there is a greater sense of meaning and joy in being present in the moment that cannot be articulated. It's a feeling that is experienced when sharing a way of life with others, through unforgettable memories that are cherished over time. The lyrics are a reminder that life is unpredictable and fleeting, yet there are moments that withstand the test of time and etch themselves in our hearts forever.
In the chorus, the lines "I'm sleeping through my days without a care, we'd stay out late, the stars would disappear, we'll never let the memories of this place, fade away" indicate that the singer is oblivious to the mundane routine of everyday life and instead, they cherish memories that were created in the past which they hold dear. The repetition of "Don't you fade away" at the end emphasizes the importance of preserving these memories and not letting them dissipate.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up to a brand new day,
I begin each day with a fresh start, not knowing what it has in store for me.
Not knowing what it holds,
I am unaware of the opportunities and challenges that the day might bring.
I've seen the trees grow cold and green again,
I have witnessed the cycle of the seasons turning and nature's constant renewal.
The energy unfolds,
I feel a sense of vitality and excitement as life progresses.
As seasons change,
With each new season, there is a shift in the energy and atmosphere around me.
There's something more,
There is an intangible something that I feel but cannot explain.
It's something you can't explain without being there,
This feeling can only truly be understood by experiencing it firsthand.
Without sharing in this way of life,
Only by living this life and sharing the experiences can one truly grasp its essence.
There's no where else but here, that I call home
This place and this way of life are so integral to me that I consider nowhere else my true home.
I'm sleeping through my days without a care,
I am carefree and at peace, taking each day as it comes without a worry.
We'd stay out late, the stars would disappear,
We shared moments of wonder and beauty, savoring the fleeting time as the stars faded from the sky.
We'll never let the memories of this place, fade away
These memories are too precious to let slip away and will be cherished always.
As time goes by the faces change,
Though people come and go, time moves on and things change.
But the moment still remains,
The significance of the moment endures even after the passage of time.
Cause we'll be looking back in years from now,
In the future, we will reflect on these moments with fondness and nostalgia.
And somehow that feels strange,
It is a strange feeling to realize that time has flown by and things have changed so much.
When you're in my arms,
When I am holding you close and we are together, nothing else matters in the world.
And I don't want to leave cause this feels like my home
I feel so at ease and comfortable with you that I never want to leave.
And everything's all right
The world seems to be in perfect balance when I am with you.
Don't you fade away
I am pleading with you to never let these memories fade away or be forgotten.
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