The band formed as a four piece in the summer of 1981 and featured Alec MacKaye on vocals, former vocalist for the Untouchables, as well as Michael Hampton of State Of Alert on guitar. On second guitar, bass and drums were Eddie Janney, Chris Bald and Ivor Hanson. After recording a demo, the band released a split LP with fellow D.C. hardcore punk band, Void. It was released by Dischord, a local independent label founded by MacKaye's older brother and Minor Threat vocalist, Ian MacKaye. It featured the song "You're X'd," which addressed the straight edge philosophy popularized by Minor Threat and S.O.A..
In 1983 The Faith released an eight song twelve inch EP called "Subject to Change". It was produced by Ian MacKaye and showed the band progressing into more melodic hardcore territory with the addition of a second guitarist. Within a few months of recording the record The Faith broke up, and three out of five members went on to join Embrace with Ian MacKaye on vocals. Guitarist Eddie Janney joined Rites of Spring and later was reunited with Michael Hampton for One Last Wish. Alec MacKaye went on to sing for Ignition and then later The Warmers.
Face to Face
The Faith Lyrics
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Gave myself a moment or some time
This agony runs through my veins now
Oh no there is no vision of home
This is the broken world
Bad times were your past
They came from the netherworld
Death has many faces
Just the blank faces remain
Their woes were complicated
Never washed away by the summer rain
The lyrics of The Faith's song "Face to Face" depict a deep sense of anguish and pain. The singer speaks of a search for things that bring joy and pleasure, amidst their suffering. However, despite their efforts, they feel trapped in their misery, which runs through their veins. There is no hope for a vision of home, a symbol of safety and security. The world is broken, and bad times seems to be an unshakeable past that belongs to the netherworld. Death has many faces, but all that remains are the blank facets. Nothing can alleviate the complicated woes that remain like a permanent mark, even in the summer rain.
Line by Line Meaning
Find me the things that you love now
Searching for things that bring joy and meaning in life
Gave myself a moment or some time
Taking time to reflect and appreciate the present moment
This agony runs through my veins now
Feeling deep emotional pain and sadness
Oh no there is no vision of home
Feeling lost and unsure of one's place or purpose
This is the broken world
Acknowledging the imperfection and struggles of life
Bad times were your past
Having experienced difficult times in the past
They came from the netherworld
Referring to the source of the hardships as otherworldly or mysterious
The pain you can never outlast
The emotional pain and scars will always be a part of oneself
Death has many faces
Death can come in many forms and impact our lives in various ways
Just the blank faces remain
After someone has passed away, only blank, lifeless faces are left behind
Their woes were complicated
The problems and issues someone faced in life were complex and difficult
Never washed away by the summer rain
The struggles and hardships someone faced cannot simply be erased or forgotten by time
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Written by: Anirudh Rana
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