From Out of Nowhere

Faith No More

About From Out of Nowhere

"From Out of Nowhere" was the first track off Faith No More's third studio album The Real Thing. It was also the first single to be released off it and to feature Mike Patton on vocals. It was first released on October 30, 1989 but didn't reach the UK singles chart. It was re-released on April 2, 1990, after the success of "Epic" and it reached #23 on the UK singles chart. However, it never became as popular as "Epic", which peaked at #25 in the same charts, despite the former song peaking higher. The band has been quoted saying regarding the video that "[They] didn't know what [they] were doing". 


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Tossed into my mind, stirring the calm
You splash me with beauty and pull me down
'Cause you come from out of nowhere oh oh
My glance turns to a stare

Obsession rules me, I'm yours from the start
I know you see me, our eyes interlock
'Cause you come from out of nowhere oh oh
My glance turns to a stare

One minute here and one minute there
Don't know if I'll laugh or cry
One minute here and one minute there
And then you wave goodbye

Sifting to the bottom, every day for two
All energy funnels, all becomes you
'Cause you come from out of nowhere oh oh
My glance turns to a stare

One minute here and one minute there
Don't know if I'll laugh or cry
One minute here and one minute there
And it hurts inside

One minute here and one minute there
And then you wave goodbye (goodbye)

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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: BILL GOULD, JAMES BLANCO MARTIN, MICHAEL ALLEN PATTON, MICHAEL ANDREW BORDIN, RODDY CHRISTOPHER BOTTUM

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"From Out of Nowhere" is the opening track and first single from Faith No More's third studio album, "The Real Thing", which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
The single made it to the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 23. However, it did not chart in the US.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Doug Freel, featured rapid, swirling camera moves creating a distorted, slightly nauseating, yet popular at the time, aesthetic.
Song Composition
The song, like many by Faith No More, is known for its combination of different musical genres. This track mixes elements of hard rock, synth-pop, and heavy metal.
Band Members
The song was performed by band members Mike Patton (vocals), Billy Gould (bass), Roddy Bottum (keyboard), Jim Martin (guitar), and Mike Bordin (drums).
Song's Popularity
"From Out of Nowhere" is particularly popular among Faith No More fans and is often performed live by the band.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by American metal band Five Finger Death Punch on their 2018 album "And Justice for None".
Appearances in Other Media
The song has been used in a number of other media, including video games such as "Burnout Paradise" and "Rock Band".
Notable Lyrics
The song opens with the memorable line, "Tossed into my mind, stirring the calm / You splash me with beauty and pull me down".
Song Style
Particularly notable about the song is its use of Roddy Bottum's keyboard, which heavily contributes to its distinct sound and helps to distinguish it from typical heavy metal songs.
Reception
The song has largely been well-received by critics. Allmusic's Steve Huey, for instance, included it among the band's best work.
Live Performances
According to setlist.fm, "From Out of Nowhere" is the third most performed song by Faith No More, behind only "Epic" and "We Care a Lot".

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