Epic

Faith No More

About Epic

"Epic" is a song by the American rock band Faith No More. It was released as the second single from their third album The Real Thing in 1990 in US, UK and Europe. The song was the band's breakthrough hit, peaking at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in New Zealand, and number one in Australia for three weeks. It is among the band's most popular songs and a staple in their concerts. "Epic" was ranked number 30 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs. In 2009 it was ranked the 54th best hard-rock song of all time by VH1 and appeared at number 46 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time, an Australian music poll.  


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2007
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Can you feel it, see it, hear it today
If you can't, then it doesn't matter anyway
You will never understand it 'cause it happens too fast
And it feels so good, it's like walking on glass
It's so cool, it's so hip, it's alright
It's so groovy, it's outta sight
You can touch it, smell it, taste it so sweet
But it makes no difference 'cause it knocks you off your feet

You want it all but you can't have it

It's cryin, bleedin, lying on the floor
So you lay down on it and you do it some more
You've got to share it, so you dare it
Then you bare it and you tear it

You want it all but you can't have it
It's in your face but you can't grab it

It's alive, afraid, a lie, a sin
It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win
It's dark, it's moist, it's a bitter pain
It's sad it happened and it's a shame

You want it all but you can't have it
It's in your face but you can't grab it
What is it?
Is it
What is it?
Is it
What is it?
Is it
What is it?
Is it
What is it? 

You want it all but you can't have it
It's in your face but you can't grab it

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Faith No More

Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Faith No More was originally formed as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Mike Morris, and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, who along with Gould and Bordin, formed Faith No More. After going through a series of singers which included Courtney Love,Chuck Mosley joined the band in 1983. The same year, Jim Martin was recruited to replace guitarist Mark Bowen. That lineup released the band's first album, We Care a Lot, in 1985. Within a year, the band signed up with Slash Records, and in 1987 their second album Introduce Yourself was released. Membership remained stable until vocalist Mosley… more »

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Written by: Michael Andrew Bordin, Roddy Christopher Bottum, C. Mosely, Bill David Gould, James Blanco Martin

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Epic" is considered a mashup of various genres like funk, progressive rock, hip hop, and heavy metal, making Faith No More one of the pioneers of this genre-blending movement.
Chart Performance
The song had an impressive chart performance and reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was their only song to make a Top 10 appearance on the charts in the United States.
Music Video
The music video of "Epic" is as famous as the song itself and had high rotation on MTV. Featuring a flopping fish at the end, it caused quite a controversy as many viewers thought that the fish had been left to die.
Iconic Piano ending
The piano ending of "Epic", which plays as the video goes out with a burning piano, is actually a sample from a song titled "Cease to Exist" written by Charles Manson.
Influence
"Epic" has had a huge influence on the music industry and many consider it as a defining alternative rock song.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists demonstrating its broad appeal and enduring popularity. A few of the artists who covered "Epic" include Panic! at the Disco, Biffy Clyro, and James Durbin.
Appearances in Media
"Epic" has appeared in numerous forms of media like video games (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rock Band, Guitar Hero), films (Black Hawk Down, The Disaster Artist), and TV shows (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 911).
Patton's Vocals
Mike Patton's vocal performance in "Epic" is notable for its wide range and aggressive rapping in the verses and melodic singing in the chorus. His performance on the track has been highly praised and is often cited as a model for heavy metal vocalists.
Reception
Despite the initial mixed reviews, the song is now regarded as a classic, appearing on many "best of" lists and is regularly played on rock stations around the world.
Release Date
Released as a single in January 1990 from their album "The Real Thing", "Epic" later appeared on their live album "Live at the Brixton Academy" and their compilation album "Who Cares a Lot?".

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