Fa Fa
Guster
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When you look in the mirror, wish you were somebody else Just a perfect reflection, you and no one else Minutes run into hours, hours run into days You're still waiting for someone who never ever came Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again Go and run through the hallways, and find your way to the door You will end up like always, back where you were before Can you look in the mirror, wish you were somebody else But it's still your reflection, you and no one else You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again No matter where you go, you'll never find your way home You'll never find your way home no matter where you go You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again You were always saying something, you swear you'd never say again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again Fa fa-fa fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Never be the same again
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Written by: ADAM S. GARDNER, BRIAN A. ROSENWORCEL, RYAN MILLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Fa Fa" was released on August 28, 2000, as part of Guster's third studio album, "Lost and Gone Forever."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #26 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, giving Guster one of their first significant chart successes.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fa Fa" portrays the band performing for a group of children and features a surprise, comedic twist at the end.
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Song Meaning"Fa Fa" refers to the experience of feeling stuck in a repeating pattern. Guster lead vocalist Ryan Miller stated that it conveys the idea of "thinking you're moving when you're really not."
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Live Performances"Fa Fa" has been a consistently played track at Guster concerts over the years, constantly evolving in its performance.
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Alto Saxophone InclusionUnusual for a Guster song, "Fa Fa" includes an Alto Saxophone as part of its musical composition.
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Cover VersionsSeveral musicians have covered "Fa Fa," including YouTube artists such as Jared Halley, demonstrating the song's ongoing popularity.
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TV Shows"Fa Fa" has been featured on a couple of television shows, including a 2001 episode of "Distraction."
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ProductionRenowned producer Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with artists like U2 and The Rolling Stones, produced "Fa Fa."
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Fa Fa" for its engaging, upbeat melody and expressive lyrics, often citing it as a standout track on "Lost and Gone Forever."
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ImprovisationGuster often improvises during live performances of "Fa Fa," adding unique touches and alterations to the song for each show.
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Ukelele CoverA well-received ukulele cover of "Fa Fa" was performed by Mike Lynch on his YouTube channel.
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