Backstory:
Impartial Representative was born out of the heart of New York City in the late 2000s, when four college buddies discovered a shared love of music that transcended their diverse majors. Josh (lead vocals and guitar), Sarah (bass and backup vocals), Tim (drums), and Miguel (keyboard and backup vocals) initially began playing gigs at local college bars, their unique sound drawing a growing crowd of devoted listeners. Despite their day jobs, the quartet found time to make music, their shared passion for delivering thought-provoking lyrics over unique melodies eventually leading to their first record deal.
Impartial Representative would soon become known for their creative fusion of genres, their alternative sound merging with elements of rock, pop, and blues. They were a band whose songs resonated deeply with their audience, their lyrical themes often touching on social issues, challenging norms, and exploring the human condition.
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Title:
“Underneath the Surface”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[C] Walking down the city streets, [G] eyes that never meet
[Am] We’re all searching for a [Em] piece of something sweet
[F]Lost souls in the concrete, [C] dreams beneath our feet
[G] Who will hear us when we [Am] speak?
(Chorus)
[C]Underneath the surface, [G] beyond the skin
[Am]We’re all just trying to [Em] fit in
[C] Can’t we see we’re the [G] same within?
[Am] We’re just hearts that [Em] want to win
(Verse 2)
[C] Painted smiles hide the [G] scars, beneath the city stars
[Am] We’re all fighting our [Em] private wars
[F] Shadows cast by neon bars, [C] dreams trapped in glass jars
[G] Who will free us [Am] from these bars?
(Chorus)
[C]Underneath the surface, [G] beyond the facade
[Am] We’re all just playing [Em] god
[C] Can’t we see we’re all [G] flawed?
[Am] Yet deserving of [Em] applause
(Bridge)
[F] We’re all stories [C] yet to be told
[G] Hearts of silver, [Am] hearts of gold
[F] Let’s break the mold, [C] let’s be bold
[G] Let’s be the warmth in [Am] the cold
(Chorus)
[C]Underneath the surface, [G] beyond the divide
[Am] We’re all just along for the [Em] ride
[C] Let’s open our hearts [G] wide
[Am] And let love be our [Em] guide.
Fan Testimonial:
“I’m Penny, a huge fan of Impartial Representative. Their music, their lyrics, their energy is unlike any other band. ‘Underneath the Surface’ is my absolute favorite. It speaks to the soul, it speaks to the human condition. I feel seen, heard, understood when I listen to their songs. And their concerts, oh boy, the energy there is just phenomenal! They’re my favorite band because their music stands for something, it creates a dialogue about real issues. They’re not just musicians, they’re storytellers, and they’re damn good at it!”