In 1988, they released their Spirit LP, and a summer tour followed in 1989 with Unit Pride, Insted and Gorilla Biscuits. Up Front remained active through 1992, releasing the Daybreak 7 inch in 1990, touring the US again in the summer of 1991, and completing their first tour of Europe in the winter of 1991–1992.
They initially broke up after recording the Changes 7-inch in 1992, but reformed in the spring of 1994 to record the What Fire Does 7-inch followed with their second tour of Europe that summer.
After a brief hiatus Up Front wrote and recorded the Movement CD in 1997. After a handful of US shows, a tour of Japan in 1998, and their third summer tour of Europe in 1999 followed.
Other than three "reunion" shows in the summer/fall of 2005, and one "reunion" show with a return to the Daybreak lineup in November 2009 at the A Time We'll Remember Fest, the band has remained dormant since 1999.
2. 80's disco group. Hit song "Infatuation" Released: 1983 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-pop, Disco Credits: Arranged By [Vocals] - Karen Diggs Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Bruce Kahn Mastered By - Herb Powers Jr. Producer - Eddie Colon , Fred Zarr , Winston Negron Written By - Winston Negron Favorite Club Song here in Miami Florida,
Shame
Up Front Lyrics
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A fabrication to empty everything you thought was full
It's artificial
The limb you suck on in your bed
A superficial infection in your head
I reprise this image burning my eyes
Another blister to scrape away
I despise your beauty
I avow all my confusion and doubt
You painted pictures you know i couldn't see
I confess to blindness and innocence
And now you're nothing but memory to be
Believe yourself to be another freed from the disease
Ocean sky and fire rage they give you what you need
Lives on paper separate the ink from all the blood
Shame on you for the abuse of what you thought was love
The lyrics of Up Front's song "Shame" revolve around a toxic relationship that has left the singer feeling used, empty and shameful. The song begins with an invitation that has been fabricated to convince the singer to reveal their vulnerabilities, only to have them sucked on like a limb in bed. The relationship is artificial and superficial, leaving the singer with a burning image in their head that they wish to scrape away. The singer despises the beauty of the relationship, which is nothing but a fading disguise. They confess to their own blindness and innocence, falling victim to the painted pictures that the other person has created, but which they couldn't see. In the end, the singer is left with nothing but memories of the relationship that they now see as an abuse of what they thought was love, the shame of which is placed solely on the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
An invitation with words all dress in wool
Someone lured you in with tempting words that sounded smooth and comforting
A fabrication to empty everything you thought was full
It was all a lie, intended to deceive and destroy everything that you valued
It's artificial
That person who claimed to love you was never genuine or sincere
The limb you suck on in your bed
That person was your addiction, your unhealthy dependence, the one who sucked your energy and life away
A superficial infection in your head
You were infected with a shallow, meaningless affection that brought no real happiness, only confusion and pain
I reprise this image burning my eyes
The memory of that person's betrayal is still fresh and painful, seared in your mind
Another blister to scrape away
Your broken heart is just like a blister that needs to be healed, but it only hurts more when you try to mend it
I despise your beauty
You loathe and despise that person's attractiveness and charm, which were used to manipulate you
Disguise forever fading away
The mask that person wore is slowly slipping away, revealing their true malicious intentions
I avow all my confusion and doubt
You admit to feeling lost and unsure about what you thought was true love
You painted pictures you know i couldn't see
That person created an illusion that you couldn't see through, painting a false picture of love and happiness
I confess to blindness and innocence
You admit to being naive and unaware of what was really happening to you
And now you're nothing but memory to be
That person is nothing more than a distant memory that you strive to forget
Believe yourself to be another freed from the disease
You believe that you've been liberated from a destructive emotional illness, and you can now move on to a healthier, happier life
Ocean sky and fire rage they give you what you need
You find comfort and solace in nature's majesty: the vast ocean, the heavenly sky, and the fierce fire that symbolizes your passion and determination
Lives on paper separate the ink from all the blood
Relationships may seem like they exist only on paper, with nothing more than ink marking out the words, but they can be as bloody and painful as any wound
Shame on you for the abuse of what you thought was love
You blame that person for taking advantage of your vulnerability and trust, and you feel ashamed for ever believing their lies
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.