They first attained recognition as one of the standout acts involved with the Vancouver Emergency Room scene. Exclaim! named the band's first full length album It's the Evil as 2010's punk album of the year.
The band was nominated for Punk/Hardcore Artist/Group of the Year at the 2011 Canadian Music Week Indie Awards. Their second album, Sorry, was released 29 May 2012 to critical acclaim from Spin, Pitchfork, Magnet, Exclaim! and Rolling Stone.
White Lung released their third studio album, Deep Fantasy, on June 16, 2014. The band is now signed to Domino (Domino Recording Company).
Members:
Mish Way - vocals;
Kenneth William - guitars;
Hether Fortune - bass;
Anne-Marie Vassiliou - drums.
Former members:
Natasha Reich - guitars;
Grady Mackintosh - bass.
http://www.whitelung.ca
Face Down
White Lung Lyrics
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There's no ...on earth
And it hurts worse
All the worlds are down
The damn pulled them
Try to live and die
You want to know my name around
When you are dead
Must be your face down
Don't make a sound
You don't make a sound
Don't make a sound
Verify behind so you don't waste time
Despite of me losing my mind
All the worlds pretend
I seem to be on the valley
Of the weak and damned
Drove a minute there
When you wanted it
You call my name around
The dumm won't make a sound
When you are dead
Must be your face down
Don't make a sound
You don't make a sound
Don't make a sound
And get your face down
You say it's mild, you say it's mild
You say it's mild
The lyrics to White Lung's song "Face Down" are intense and somewhat cryptic. The repeated refrain of "don't make a sound" gives the impression that the singer is in a position of power, warning someone else to be quiet. It's unclear who this person is or why they need to be silenced, but the statement "when you are dead, must be your face down" suggests a threat of violence. The line "verify behind so you don't waste time" implies that the singer is cautious and perhaps on the run from someone or something. The lyrics seem to be discussing a struggle for survival and the lengths that one is willing to go to in order to protect themselves.
The second verse contains more cryptic imagery, with a reference to "the valley of the weak and damned." It's unclear what this means, but it suggests that the singer feels like they are surrounded by people who are struggling or in a bad situation. The reference to driving "a minute there" also adds to the sense of urgency and movement that permeates the song. The repeated phrase "you call my name around" could signify a desire for recognition or validation, but it's difficult to say for certain.
Overall, "Face Down" is an intense and mysterious song that deals with themes of power, survival, and identity. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they create a distinctly unsettling atmosphere that stays with the listener long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut your mouth, you're tiring
Stop talking, you're annoying
There's no ...on earth
There's nothing left in the world
And it hurts worse
It's painful
All the worlds are down
Everything is falling apart
The damn pulled them
It's a disaster
Try to live and die
Just surviving and barely making it through
You want to know my name around
You're curious about me
The dumm won't make a sound
The idiot won't speak up
When you are dead
Once you're gone
Must be your face down
Laid to rest face down
Don't make a sound
Stay quiet
You don't make a sound
You're not talking
Verify behind so you don't waste time
Check behind you to avoid wasting time
Despite of me losing my mind
Even though I'm going insane
All the worlds pretend
Everything is fake
I seem to be on the valley
I'm in a low point
Of the weak and damned
With other people who are struggling
Drove a minute there
Went for a brief drive
When you wanted it
When you asked for it
You call my name around
You're still curious about me
And get your face down
Put your face down
You say it's mild, you say it's mild
You say it's not a big deal
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rusVan
White Lung:
Singer: GREAT head of band, beautiful, punk as fuck! GREAT voice.
Guitarist: Awesome, really carries most of their songs!
Drummer: Carries the songs the when the guitarist doesn't.
Bassist: hot, skilled, belongs.
Band: great sound, skilled musicians!
I love this band.
simonsteamyhead
Fuckin kick ass band..Incredibly strong albums.Love em
Matheus Coelho
Toda vez que abro essa faixa fico hipnotizado com o clipe, passa uma ar da década de 90, uma atmosfera bem grunge e jogada.
Felipe Rocha
Que som foda !!
Esteban Moreno Teves
Sounds and feels like true 90's, even if it was release in 2014.
Esteban Moreno Teves
@bic Never
matterofact
Fantastic track! White Lung is pretty damn great.
Adison Phillips
I cant wait for the upcoming tour with rise against and pierce the veil, great sounds with great artists. I'm so excited!
Nido Queer
It should be illegal to be this good wTF ❤❤❤ Yall got a new fan
Matheus Coelho
Caralho, que som... pqp. <3
Marsha
Ok but those guitar riffs slap🔥