Epic
by Faith No More
What is “Epic” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Epic” by Faith No More is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Faith No More's 'Epic' captures the intense desire for something tantalizingly out of reach, reflecting on the frustrating gap between wanting and obtaining.
So… what’s this song really about?
Epic' by Faith No More swirls around themes of frustration, desire, and the elusive nature of satisfaction. The lyrics passionately articulate a human condition where what is most wanted remains just outside one's grasp, metaphorically 'in your face, but you can't grab it.' This theme resonates deeply with the experience of longing for dreams that seem tangible yet unattainable, exploring the emotional turbulence that such desire can provoke.
The repeated inquiries, 'What is it?' suggest a deeper philosophical quest for understanding and defining the intangible or elusive 'it'— that object of ultimate desire. It could be a metaphor for personal goals, happiness, success, or other significant life pursuits that resist easy definition but evoke strong emotional responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was 'Epic' by Faith No More released?
'Epic' was released in 1989.
Q: What genre is 'Epic' by Faith No More?
'Epic' is often classified as alternative metal or rap metal.
Lyrics to “Epic”
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[Chorus]
You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face, but you can't grab it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
What is it? It's it
What is it? It's it
What is it? It's it
What is it? It's it
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
What is it? It's it
What is it? It's it
What is it? It's it
What is it?
[Chorus]
You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face, but you can't grab it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Outro]
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! What is it?
It's it! (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it! What is it?
It's it!