The Faint is an indie rock/dance punk band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 19… Read Full Bio ↴The Faint is an indie rock/dance punk band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995 The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer, a reference to Norman Mailer. The band Norman Bailer also included Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes, with whom The Faint toured in 2005. He left shortly after joining and wasn't let back into the band when he attempted to come back. They recently split from their longtime home Saddle Creek Records to record their latest album "Fasciinatiion" on their own label, "blank.wav".

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

Let The Poisin Spill
The Faint Lyrics

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Some people get bit from the inside
When they talk it's cold and sour
And no, there's nothing they can do now
They've had their way too many times
If you glare to get what you want
It'll become your look
If there's dirt you've got on someone
You let it loose without a thought

[Chorus]
Just let the poison spill
Spurt from your throat
Hiss like steam
Cause the pressure's unreal
I'm not saying it's not
You're causing a scene
You're wearing out that note
You scream until it's gone
You scream until it's gone, gone, gone

No government check can reverse it
You'd need a royal eclipse of the tongue
Or is the pain that you endure now
Something that you need
Well, you know how to get it now
There's no climbing up that list
You just move down it one by one
You hate this and this and love that it shows
You're insecure and that's no excuse

Just tell them they lie
You tell them truth
The things you won't take are coming in groups
The people abused the trust you had
And now you don't want it back

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Faint's Let The Poison Spill From Your Throat paints a picture of a person who is so consumed by their own bitterness and insecurities that they are willing to let their poisonous thoughts and words spill without any regard for the consequences. The first verse describes how the person's toxic and negative behavior has become a part of their personality, and that they take pleasure in using their words to hurt others. The chorus seems to imply a sense of release and catharsis that the person feels by letting out all the anger and negativity they have inside. The second verse questions whether this behavior is a coping mechanism for the person, and if they are aware of the pain they cause or if they enjoy it. The song ends with an almost nihilistic view of the world, where trust has been broken and the only option seems to be to scream until the anger is gone.

Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the toxic behavior of individuals who use their words to hurt and manipulate others. The chorus suggests that this behavior is a coping mechanism for the person, and that they derive some satisfaction from releasing their pent-up anger and frustration. However, the song also acknowledges that this behavior is harmful and ultimately destructive in the long run. The lyrics imply that eventually, the person will have no one left to lash out at, and that their bitterness and anger will consume them completely.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people get bit from the inside
Some people have internal turmoil that affects their words and actions

When they talk it's cold and sour
Their words are negative and unpleasant

And no, there's nothing they can do now
They feel helpless to change their behavior

They've had their way too many times
They've acted negatively for too long

If you glare to get what you want
If you use intense eye contact to manipulate

It'll become your look
It will become part of your overall demeanor

If there's dirt you've got on someone
If you have information that can harm someone

You let it loose without a thought
You share it without considering the consequences

Just let the poison spill
Let your negative thoughts and behavior show

Spurt from your throat
Express it vocally

Hiss like steam
Let it come out with heat and intensity

Cause the pressure's unreal
Because the strain is too much to bear

I'm not saying it's not
I'm not denying its difficulty

You're causing a scene
Your behavior is attracting negative attention

You're wearing out that note
You're acting in the same way too much

You scream until it's gone
You vocally express your negativity until it fades

No government check can reverse it
No external force can fix your internal issues

You'd need a royal eclipse of the tongue
You would need a complete shift in the way you express yourself

Or is the pain that you endure now
Is the pain you feel something you choose to experience?

Something that you need
Do you require this negativity in your life?

Well, you know how to get it now
You know how to continue this cycle of negativity

There's no climbing up that list
There's no way to improve your situation

You just move down it one by one
You continue to worsen your situation

You hate this and this and love that it shows
You dislike certain aspects of yourself but continue to present them

You're insecure and that's no excuse
Your behavior is not justified by your lack of confidence

Just tell them they lie
Accuse others of being deceitful

You tell them truth
You present your negative opinions as fact

The things you won't take are coming in groups
Negative experiences come in waves

The people abused the trust you had
Others have hurt you in the past

And now you don't want it back
You're avoiding any situation that could lead to more hurt

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLARK BAECHLE, TODD BEACHLE, MICHAEL DAPPEN, JOEL PETERSEN, JACOB THIELE

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