The band consists of Clark Baechle, Todd Fink (formerly known as Todd Baechle), and Joel Petersen. They signed to Saddle Creek Records and released a few singles, but were unable to establish widespread sales, though they were extremely popular in the Omaha-area. After adding Matt Bowen, The Faint released Media, which established them within a small, national community of fans. While touring, Bowen left and was replaced by Jacob Thiele who helped move the next album, Blank-Wave Arcade, towards a more dance and electronica influenced sound. The album was an underground hit. Partway through the creation of the morose Danse Macabre, The Faint added Dapose, a death metal guitarist formerly of LEAD. Danse Macabre was also a critical and commercial success and has helped to establish a wider fanbase for the band. Their 4th album, released in 2004, is called Wet from Birth.
In 2002 bassist Joel Petersen released the first album from his solo project, Broken Spindles, and he has since released two subsequent albums and had a U.S. tour. Guitarist Dapose also has a side-project, Vverevvolf Grehv, releasing his first album in 2008.
On December 12th, 2005, The Faint announced that they have moved out of The Orifice (a rented out warehouse they used to record Wet from Birth) and into ENAMEL, a 100-year-old building where they recorded the tracks for their next album, Fasciinatiion.
1995 | Sine Sierra (Norman Bailer) | Lumberjack
1998 | Media | CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-21]
1999 | The Faint / Ex-Action Figures (split) | 7» Saddle Creek [LBJ-25]
1999 | Blank-Wave Arcade | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-29]
2000 | Blank-Wave Arcade Remixes | 12»PD Saddle Creek [LBJ-33]
2001 | Danse Macabre | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-37]
2001 | Mote / Dust | 12»EP Gold Standard Laboratories [GSL 47]
2001 | Agenda Suicide | CDS Fierce Panda [NING 117]
2003 | Danse Macabre Remixes | 3LP/CD Astralwerks [ASC 83269]
2003 | The Conductor | 12»EP Astralwerks [ASC 83862]
2004 | I Disappear | 12»/CDS Saddle Creek [LBJ-66]
2004 | Wet From Birth | LP/CD Saddle Creek [LBJ-67]
2004 | Desperate Guys Saddle Creek
2008 | The Geeks Were Right Blank.wav
2008 | Fasciinatiion Blank.wav
I Treat You Wrong
The Faint Lyrics
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But the arguments I cause
Make it sound like I might
I've gotta prove my point
I've gotta show ya how you're wrong
Does the topic even matter?
Why's my throat getting sore?
And take back every word I've said
But not just yet, my hand is steaming,
I'm busy making you believe me.
I know.
I treat you wrong.
You call me out.
I turn the argument around
I'm stompin' on shells
Your splashing my face
Cause my toes are too pointed
To tiptoe on eggs.
I know I'm right and argue on
You get depressed and fall apart
I make my point
But you don't get it
Your busy telling me forget it
I don't mean to sound like I wanna fight
But if you'd see it my way
We could both see it, right.
Lemme say it one more time
You'll agree with me this time
We could both understand
I'll just say it once more
No, no, no, no, no, no
I treat you wrong.
You call me out
I turn the argument around
Blows up in my face
And time turns slow
I realize now
You deserve way more.
The Faint's song I Treat You Wrong is a contemplative piece about arguments and the way we communicate with our loved ones. The song starts with the lead singer acknowledging that he tends to start arguments and come across as wanting to fight, but that's not his intention. However, the forcefulness of his opinions makes it sound like he's looking for a fight. He wants to prove his point and show the listener that they're wrong. But even as he argues, he begins to notice his throat getting sore, perhaps suggesting that he's tired of yelling.
As the song progresses, the lead singer recounts how he treats his partner wrong. He argues until he believes he's right and turns the argument around when they call him out, stomping on their feelings like he's crushing eggshells. But he also recognizes that he's wrong and that his behavior isn't helping the relationship. And yet, he argues on, even when the other person gets depressed and falls apart in front of him. He wants them to see his point of view, but they don't, and the argument just blows up in his face.
In the end, the lead singer realizes that he's treating his partner wrong and that they deserve better. He wants to take back every word he's said, but he's not ready yet, still trying to make the other person believe that he's right. The song ends with him repeating the phrase "I treat you wrong," as if he's come to a realization and wants to acknowledge his behavior.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on communication in a relationship and how easy it is for arguments to spiral out of control. It also showcases the lead singer's vulnerability and willingness to own up to his mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to sound like I wanna fight
I want to argue, but I don't want to sound like I'm always looking for a fight.
But the arguments I cause
Despite my intentions, I am the one causing arguments.
Make it sound like I might
The way I speak and argue makes it seem like I am ready to fight.
I've gotta prove my point
I am determined to prove myself right.
I've gotta show ya how you're wrong
I want to prove that you are wrong and I am right.
Does the topic even matter?
I don't care what the topic of the argument is, I just want to win.
Why's my throat getting sore?
I am getting tired of arguing so much.
Tonight I'm gonna touch your hand
I am going to make a gesture to show that I am sorry.
And take back every word I've said
I want to take back everything I have said to you during our arguments.
But not just yet, my hand is steaming,
I need some time to cool off before I can make things right.
I'm busy making you believe me.
I am trying to convince you that I am sincere in my apology.
I know.
I am aware of what I am doing wrong.
You call me out.
You are pointing out my mistakes and holding me accountable.
I turn the argument around
I twist the argument to make myself seem right.
I'm stompin' on shells
I am being insensitive to your feelings.
Your splashing my face
You are reacting strongly, and your emotions are affecting me.
Cause my toes are too pointed
I am being too defensive and stubborn.
To tiptoe on eggs.
I am not being delicate enough when it comes to our conversations and arguments.
You get depressed and fall apart
My arguing and constant need to be right affects you emotionally and mentally.
I make my point
I am only concerned with making my point, not considering how it affects you.
But you don't get it
You are not seeing things from my perspective and I am frustrated with that.
Your busy telling me forget it
You are telling me to move on from arguments and let things go.
Lemme say it one more time
I want to repeat myself to make sure you understand what I am saying.
You'll agree with me this time
I am convinced that you will agree with me if I explain myself well enough.
We could both understand
I want us to understand each other's perspectives and not just argue all the time.
No, no, no, no, no, no
I am frustrated that we cannot seem to reach an understanding.
Blows up in my face
My constant arguing and insensitivity comes back to hurt me.
And time turns slow
Time seems to move slowly when we argue and it feels like nothing gets resolved.
I realize now
I am coming to an understanding about how my actions have affected you and our relationship.
You deserve way more.
You deserve to be treated better than how I have treated you during our arguments.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLARK BAECHLE, TODD BEACHLE, MICHAEL DAPPEN, JOEL PETERSEN, JACOB THIELE
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