The Faction was a punk rock band from San Jose, California who were closely… Read Full Bio ↴The Faction was a punk rock band from San Jose, California who were closely linked to the underground skateboarding culture. The band played primarily during the years 1982 to 1985, although a different lineup recorded three songs and played two shows in 1989, and then another lineup played numerous shows and recorded 4 new songs in the early 21st century. Steve Caballero, one of skateboarding's brightest stars, played bass, and then guitar, in The Faction. Caballero probably attracted a lot of young skateboarders' interest to the band, but the music kept them coming back for more, and he wasn't the only skater in the band. Singer Gavin O'Brien was a heavy local at Winchester Skatepark and was more than able to hold his own in any session: vert, street, banks, whatever. Adam "Bomb" Segal's trademark high top Vans in all the bright, cool colors of the day had ollie holes on both shoes-the dude was doing switch tricks before anyone. Keith Rendon (drummer #1), Ray Stevens, II (bass) and Craig Bosch (drummer #2) were all accomplished skaters; Craig even has a trick named after him: the Bosch (a invert to blunt on a curb, ledge, etc).

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.

Yesterday Is Gone
The Faction Lyrics

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Yesterday is gone, let it go I say

And none of its cares will I borrow

Isn't it great to be living today and looking ahead to tomorrow

All these wash outs dwell in the past,
wishing that they could go back in time

I don't have their time, I guess I'm too fast

don't need their heroes, don't need their kind

Yesterday came, yesterday past, yesterday was here, and you're still there.

Overall Meaning

The Faction's song Yesterday Is Gone is a powerful message about the importance of embracing the present moment and looking forward to the future. The song opens with the line "Yesterday is gone, let it go I say," urging listeners to let go of the past and the worries that come with it. The lyrics emphasize that we can't change the past, so dwelling on it and borrowing its cares is a fruitless exercise.

The chorus of the song goes on to assert that living in the present and looking forward to tomorrow is a much more positive and productive mindset. The lyrics contrast this with "wash outs" who are stuck in the past, holding onto regrets and wishing they could go back in time. The song suggests that these people are holding themselves back and that being too focused on the past can prevent you from moving forward.

Overall, The Faction's song Yesterday Is Gone is a powerful reminder that we have the power to choose our mindset and that embracing the present moment is key to a fulfilling life. Rather than dwelling on the past, we should focus our energy on making the most of the here and now, and looking forward to the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday is gone, let it go I say
The past is over and it's best to move forward rather than dwell on it.

And none of its cares will I borrow
I won't let the problems of the past weigh me down in the present.

Isn't it great to be living today and looking ahead to tomorrow
It's exciting to be alive and have the opportunity to create a better future for oneself.

All these wash outs dwell in the past, wishing that they could go back in time
People who are unsuccessful often look back on the past with a sense of longing and regret.

I don't have their time, I guess I'm too fast
I don't have time to waste dwelling on the past because I'm always moving forward.

Don't need their heroes, don't need their kind
I don't need to idolize or emulate people who are stuck in the past and not moving forward.

Yesterday came, yesterday past, yesterday was here, and you're still there.
The past is gone and cannot be changed, yet some people remain stuck in it despite the fact that it's over.

Lyrics © TENEBRAE MUSIC

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