Soul to Preach To

Fuel

About Soul to Preach To

"Soul to Preach To" is the first single released from Fuel's album Puppet Strings. It is also the first single released featuring original lead singer Brett Scallions since Fuel's 2003 studio album Natural Selection. About the song, lead singer Brett Scallions says, “Lyrically, ‘Soul to Preach To' is about regret. I think we all look upon our past when we get to a certain age and think that there may have been things we could have done differently in our lives. When we recorded the song we tracked everything for the most part but something seemed to still be missing. Luckily my friend Slash let me borrow a dobro and the melody in the verses was then written. At that point the song felt complete.” The song peaked at number 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs, staying on the chart for 11 weeks. 


Year:
2014
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I've had myself a long hard day
It helps to ease the tracks of my mind
I thought I'd be much more some way
Did I miss the killing time? 

Ooh, I look at all the times I should have walked away
Ooh, I look at all the times I should have cared

Now I'm looking out for a soul to preach to
What I'm searching for is just a world away

I fell into a foreign haze
The mirror's never shown my eyes
Caught up in a cloud for days

Ooh, I look at all the times I should have walked away
Ooh, I look at all the times I couldn't care

Now I'm looking out for a soul to preach to
What I'm searching for is just a world away

Can't you see the dead's alive? 
Read the blood between the lines and I'll be there
Can't you feel me petrified? Pull me in and show reality for me
It's only just a dream

Ooh, I look at all the times I never cared

Now I'm looking out for a soul to preach to
What I'm searching for is just a world away
Now I'm looking out for a soul to preach to
What I'm searching for is just a world away

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Fuel

Formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by guitarist-songwriter Carl Bell in 1989, Fuel are known for their hit songs “Shimmer” from the album Sunburn, “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” and “Bad Day” from the album Something Like Human, as well as “Falls on Me” from the album Natural Selection as well as many other rock singles and albums. In addition, the band had multiple videos in heavy rotation on MTV, numerous live network TV performances in the US, Canada, and Australia, and songs on film soundtracks such as Scream 3, Daredevil, A Walk to Remember, and Godzilla. The album Sunburn is certified platinum by the RIAA, and the album Something Like Human is certified double-platinum. "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" held the #1 spot on Billboard’s Rock charts for ov… more »

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Written by: ANDREAS ANDERSSON, BRAD STEWART, BRETT SCALLIONS

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12 facts about this song

Band History
"Soul to Preach To" is a song by the American rock band Fuel.
Release Date
The song was released in 2013 as part of the band's fifth studio album, "Puppet Strings".
Current Line-up
When "Soul to Preach To" was released, the band's line-up comprised of Brett Scallions (vocals/ rhythm guitar), Brad Stewart (bass), Ken Schalk (drums), and Andy Andersson (lead guitar).
Return of Brett Scallions
The album "Puppet Strings" marked the return of original frontman Brett Scallions, who had left the band in 2004 only to return in 2010.
Genre
"Soul to Preach To" falls into the genre of post-grunge and alternative rock, much like the rest of Fuel's discography.
Album's Popularity
"Puppet Strings", the album in which the song appeared, debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Album chart.
Song Theme
The song appears to talk about self-introspection, spirituality, and seeking purpose.
Songwriting
Like many of Fuel's songs, "Soul to Preach To" is known for its meaningful lyrics and powerful performances.
Music Video
The music video for "Soul to Preach To" features the band performing the song in what appears to be an abandoned warehouse, giving it an edgy, raw feel.
Inspirations
While not directly stated, Fuel's music as whole, including "Soul to Preach To", is frequently compared to and believed to be influenced by 90's grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Radiohead.
Sound
Despite the band's lineup changes over the years, "Soul to Preach To" and the entire "Puppet Strings" album maintained the classic Fuel sound - featuring gruff vocals, searing guitars and an undertone of melancholy.
Fan Reception
Fans of Fuel have expressed their appreciation for "Soul to Preach To" for its depth in lyrics and the band's musical craftsmanship.

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