Face to the Floor
Chevelle
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To pick up the tip Doesn't mean a lot, Fiddle inside your drawers If we own the night Then spread it out Or pack up Without a clue Well Caused by their own When by default Time to vámonos Like your face Getting forced To the floor Then I got a taste Of the benefits Five foot And change There's no better way To hash it out So let's set up Your time to fail Well Course now the cracks Should we intervene I hold this albatross Like your face Getting forced To the floor And either way You're way too close To it all Pay up, never Wait 'em out Clever, Madoff Take it all Take it all (Your, mouth, blessed) Take 'em all the way Right back down (Clue, less, mess) Pay up, never Take it all Take it all Like your face Getting forced To the floor (In a league of your own) And either way You're way too close To it all (You cannot veto the world) Like your face (like your face) Getting forced (getting forced) To the floor (In a league of your own) And either way (and either way) You're way too close To it all Too close to it all
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Written by: Peter Loeffler, Samuel Loeffler
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release"Face to the Floor" is a song by the American rock band Chevelle. It was released as the first single from their sixth studio album titled "Hats off to the Bull" in October 2011.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, holding that position for 13 weeks. This marked a record for the band.
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Song MeaningThe song is a reaction to the Ponzi scheme of Bernie Madoff, who was imprisoned in 2009 for his illegal financial manipulations. Pete Loeffler, the lead vocalist, explained that the song reflects the greed of people who take advantage of others for their personal gain.
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CreationLyrics and melody of the song were created by the band's lead member, Pete Loeffler. He admitted that the song came to him quite naturally and quickly, which was a bit unusual for him.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics. Many appreciated its strong hooks, interesting lyrics, and powerful guitar riffs.
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Live Performances"Face to the Floor" has become a staple of Chevelle's live performances. The energy of the song makes it popular among fans at concerts.
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Music VideoA music video for the track was released on November 28, 2011, directed by P.R. Brown. It's a conceptual video with strong visual imagery that matches the themes of the song.
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Music StyleLike much of Chevelle’s music, "Face to the Floor" is considered alternative metal. It showcases the band's signature heavy sound, featuring powerful guitar riffs and strong vocal performance.
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Band's OpinionThis song is particularly beloved by the band members themselves. Bassist, Dean Bernardini, has said in an interview that it’s one of his favourite songs to perform live.
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Digital DownloadJust like other songs from the album "Hats off to the Bull", "Face to the Floor" is available for digital download and streaming on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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