Backstory:
Failing Guy was formed in the heart of bustling Chicago in 2011. The band was born out of a garage jam session between high school friends, the charismatic lead singer, Mason Brooks, the electrifying guitarist, Dex Mitchell, the thunderous drummer, Ollie Grayson, and the smooth bassist, Zeke Raymond. With a shared passion for music and a shared feeling of being the underdogs in their hometown, they started to write songs and perform at local pubs and events. The band’s name, Failing Guy, is derived from their collective experiences of hardship and failure, which they viewed as stepping stones to success.
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Title:
“Mistaken Shadows”
Full song lyrics:
Verse 1:
[C] Looking at your [Am] face in the mirror
[G] Laughing at your [F] own shadow
[C] Trying to shake off [Am] the fear
[G] Ignoring the [F] pain that follows
Chorus:
[C] You’re just a [G] failing guy
[Am] In a world, full of [F] mistaken shadows
[C] But don’t you [G] cry
[Am] There’s a brighter [F] tomorrow
Verse 2:
[C] The night is [Am] long, and the road is winding
[G] But hold on [F] to your faith, keep finding
[C] The strength to [Am] fight, in every sunrise
[G] Leave the [F] dark behind, reach for the skies.
Chorus:
[C] You’re just a [G] failing guy
[Am] In a world, full of [F] mistaken shadows
[C] But don’t you [G] cry
[Am] There’s a brighter [F] tomorrow
Bridge:
[Am] Remember the [G] days when you fell
[F] How you rose, only [C] time can tell
[Am] With each [G] strike, you became stronger
[F] In this fight, you will [C] falter no longer
Chorus:
[C] You’re just a [G] failing guy
[Am] In a world, full of [F] mistaken shadows
[C] But don’t you [G] cry
[Am] There’s a brighter [F] tomorrow
Outro:
[C] You’re just a [G] failing guy
[Am] In a world, full of [F] mistaken shadows
[C] Today you [G] might cry
[Am] But remember, there’s a [F] brighter tomorrow.
Fan Testimonial:
Peter Harding, a passionate Failing Guy fan from Seattle, discovered the band during a rough period in his life. Their song “Mistaken Shadows” became his anthem for resilience. Peter says, “Failing Guy’s music speaks to my soul. Their lyrics are a reminder that it’s okay to fail, and every failure is just a stepping stone to success. They’ve been with me through the ups and downs. To me, their music is much more than just songs; it’s a lifeline.”