Catching onto the then-noteworthy idea of touring , the band gained notereity through repeated exposure in the skateboarding world, which helped on tour, and which helped create a national fanbase. Thrasher Magazine's MoFo compiled the first Skate rock tape, which featured several Faction songs, as well as songs by JFA and the Big Boys, the two other most established skate punk bands. Other bands included were Riot .303, Minus One, Los Olvidados, Skoundrelz, featuring Tony Alva, Anvil Chorus, Free Beer, featuring San Francisco's Tony and Tommy Guerrero, and others.
The Faction recorded two 7" records, an LP, an EP, and a posthumous EP, and contributed songs to a 7" compilation single, From The Valley Within. Their song Skate and Destroy was also featured in the first skateboarding video, Powell-Peralta's "Bones Brigade Video Show." Except for the Thrasher Skate Rock tapes and the posthumous "Epitaph" EP, which was released on Mystic Records, all the Faction's music was released on IM Records. This label was owned by guitarist Adam Segal, and financed by Arly. Primarily due to musical evolutional differences in the band, they broke up in 1985. In 1989 they reformed with pro skateboarder Jeff Kendall on guitar instead of Adam Bomb. They played two shows, recorded "Accelerate" (used in the "Stoked: The Gator Story") and for whatever reason it didn't go any further.
In 1994, Mark Waters, of Goldenrod Records, approached the band with the idea to compile the Faction's musical history into one complete CD package. The resulting "Collection" gathered most of the band's studio recordings along with some live and radio recordings, along with Gavin's complete list of every show the band ever played, complete lyrics, and what most of the band called their first good artwork. In 2001, the band started playing shows here and there, with original guitarist Russ Wright on guitar. One show led to more, and between 2001 and 2005 the band played a handful of shows, including gigs in Dortmund and Munster Germany, Vancouver B.C., Aberdeen Scotland, Seattle (with X), San Diego and Anaheim with the Adolescents and Strung Out, Sacramento, and numerous San Jose and San Francisco shows.
The Faction's song 'Skate And Destroy" is featured in the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 video game.
Beyond The Mirror
The Faction Lyrics
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Your reflection comes back to make you fall
What lies beyond is in you head
Look into the mirror, why are your eyes red
Beyond the mirror, why do you always stare
Beyond the mirror is future or past
Look inside it, be put to the test
It knows what happened
The mirror will never set you free
Someone's inside it
It's looking at you
It knows what happened and what you will do
Is it your conscience or imagination
Self induced high or sever depression
Can you ignore its backwards world
The past has always been foretold
Ever since you hung that mirror in your room
Your mind has wandered from appearance to gloom.
The Faction's "Beyond The Mirror" is a song about the consequences of one's actions and the battle with one's own inner demons. The lyrics describe a mirror that reflects not only one's physical appearance, but also their inner emotions and thoughts. The line, "Your reflection comes back to make you fall" suggests that the sight of oneself can bring a person down as they struggle with their inner turmoil. The song urges the listener to face their reflection and confront what lies beyond the mirror.
The lyrics in "Beyond The Mirror" emphasize the idea that the past and future are intertwined, and the actions of the present can affect both. The lines, "Beyond the mirror is future or past / Look inside it, be put to the test" indicate that the mirror has the power to reveal both what has been and what is yet to come. The lyrics suggest that one's fate is not predetermined, but rather can be shaped by their choices. However, the final line, "Your mind has wandered from appearance to gloom," hints that the character in the song may be facing a losing battle with their inner demons.
Overall, "Beyond The Mirror" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages the listener to confront their innermost thoughts and emotions, and be mindful of the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
There it is stuck on the wall
The mirror is hung on the wall, cementing its presence in the room
Your reflection comes back to make you fall
Looking at your own reflection can bring out insecurities and flaws that make you feel worse about yourself
What lies beyond is in your head
What you see in the mirror is a reflection of your own thoughts and emotions
Look into the mirror, why are your eyes red
Staring into the mirror can reveal the physical manifestation of inner turmoil and stress
Beyond the mirror, why do you always stare
Questioning why we spend so much time fixated on our physical appearance
Beyond the mirror is future or past
The mirror has the power to reveal both what has already happened, and what is yet to come
Look inside it, be put to the test
Examining oneself in the mirror can be a challenging experience that requires honesty and self-reflection
It knows what happened
The mirror serves as a record of what has taken place in its presence
What will to be
The mirror also has the ability to show glimpses of what is to come
The mirror will never set you free
Becoming too preoccupied with one's appearance and what the mirror reveals can ultimately become a trap
Someone's inside it
The mirror can feel like it holds a presence or entity within it
It's looking at you
The reflection in the mirror can seem like a separate entity, watching the viewer
It knows what happened and what you will do
The mirror can seemingly see into one's past and future actions
Is it your conscience or imagination
Questioning whether the feelings and thoughts elicited by the mirror are coming from within oneself or are imagined
Self induced high or severe depression
The emotions brought on by the mirror can range from temporary satisfaction to severe sadness or anxiety
Can you ignore its backwards world
The mirror shows a reversed image, which can be jarring and difficult to reconcile with perceived reality
The past has always been foretold
The mirror's reflection shows what has already happened, and cannot be changed
Ever since you hung that mirror in your room
The presence of the mirror has had a significant impact on the viewer's mindset and emotions
Your mind has wandered from appearance to gloom.
The mirror has shifted the viewer's focus from their appearance to their inner emotions, potentially leading to a downward spiral of negative thinking
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