"Fumes" by Grizfolk – A Song Feature

 

     “Fumes” carries the baton that was once held by an earlier single from the LA-based band Grizfolk. “The Struggle” talked about how you are often defined by the struggles you face and advised, “So say what you feel… Sometimes it's all that we got.” Now talking about their most recent single, Grizfolk explained:

  “’Fumes’ is a song made for the people. The ones that don't feel like they are being heard, the ones who feel lost and overseen. It's a voice for the voiceless. For those who want to speak up or take action but can’t. It's about overcoming fears and being confident to show your true self.”

 

     The execution of “Fumes” is as well-conceived as the lyrics. That is most apparent in the question-and-answer sequence. Twice in the first three minutes, pounding percussion and forceful instrumentation accompany the questions:

So, do you sing like no one is listening?
And do you dance like nobody’s there?
There’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
 

     In contrast, at 3:22 “Fumes” temporarily turns acoustic, the lyrics pivot to the first person pronoun, and the lines take on new meaning:

So I sing like nobody’s listening
And I dance like nobody’s there
Cause there’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
 

     Grizfolk is formed of Adam Roth (lead vocals, guitar), Sebastian Fritze (synthesizer, backing vocals), Fredrik Eriksson (guitar), and Bill Delia (drums). The official video for “Fumes” features Anthony Washington. Grizfolk is scheduled to release a self-titled album (their third album) on July 30 under Nettwerk Records. Our first opportunity to see the band live was at 2016 SXSW (picture included), where Grizfolk generated energy and buzz on the Pandora Stage.

     "Fumes" by Grizfolk

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Lyrics of "Fumes" by Grizfolk
I feel the tension, rising water line
Afraid to mention, the truth this time
If we don’t speak now, no one’s winning
No one’s winning, no one’s winning
 
Can’t carry no more, can’t carry the weight no more
Can’t carry no more, can’t carry the weight no more
 
So, do you sing like no one is listening?
And do you dance like nobody’s there?
There’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
Can’t carry the weight no more
 
Can’t carry no more, can’t carry the weight no more [4x]
 
Sunday’s best dressed, last week’s dealings
Can’t make up for these heavy feelings
Yesterday’s business, heart still healing
Heart still healing
Heart still healing
 
So do you sing like nobody’s listening?
And do you dance like nobody’s there?
There’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
Can’t carry the weight no more
 
Can’t carry no more, can’t carry the weight no more [4x]
 
So I sing like nobody’s listening
And I dance like nobody’s there
Cause there’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
Can’t carry the weight no more
 
So do you sing like no one is listening?
Do you dance like nobody’s there?
Cause there’s a love that could be limitless
So why are we so scared?
Can’t carry the weight no more