band: afi
song: 6 to 8
album: the art of drowning
intro
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b----------------------------------------|
g----------------------------------------|
d---9--9-9----5--5-5------7-7--7-7-7-7-7-|
a---0--0-0----0--0-0------0-0--0-0-0-0-0-| x6
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verse
e-------------------------------------------------------|
b-------------------------------------------------------|
g-----2-2-2h4p2-----2-2-2h4p2-----2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-------|
d---------------------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------| x2
a--0-------------3--------------------------------------|
e-------------------------------------------------------|
intro x2
chrous
e----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
b----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
g--------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-------------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-------|
d--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-------|x4
a--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-------|
e--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------------------------|
distortion kicks in at the end of the 4th time
chrous pt 2
e--------------p--------------------------------|
b--------------a--------------------------------|
g--5-5-5-5-5---u--------------------------------|
d--5-5-5-5-5---s-----5-5----2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-| x4
a--3-3-3-3-3---
e-----5-5----2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
e--------------------3-3----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
chrous x4
chrous pt 2 x4
verse (dis) x4
chrous pt 2 x4
solo
e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B------------------------------------------13p12-------------------------12------|
G--------------16-14-12--12h14-16-12-12-12-------12-12------------12-------------|
D--22222222222-----------------------------------------12-12h14-14--14-14--14-14-|
A--22222222222-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D--22222222222-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| palm muted |
e-----------------------------------------------------------------------12-12-|
B-12-----12-----12-------------12~~~12-12-12-12-12-12-------12-12-12-12-12-12-|
G----------------------12-12h14~~12~12-12-12-12-12-12-12h14-12-12-12-12-12----|
D---14-14--14-14-----14-------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e--12-12-12~~---12-----------0----------------12-12-14-14-14----------------------|
B--12-12-12~~---12------------12-12-12-12-12--12-12-12-12-12-------------------12-|
G-----------------------12h14-12-12-12-12-12----------------------------12--------|
D------------------12h14-------------------------------------12-12h14-14--14-14---|
A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e-------------------------------------12~-----------------------------------------|
B------12-----12-----12----------12~--12~-----------------------------------------|
G--------------------------12h14-12~----------12~---------------------------------|
D-14-14--14-14--14-14--1414-------------------14~---------------------------------|
A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
thats it
tabbed by:aaron marquet email:azzman_123@hotmail.com
please rate
peace
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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DANIEL Average |
#1 by DANIEL ROBEY at Sep 26, 2007 at 1:58 PM EST |
| this is my fav AFI song-the guitar and drums are great....and yea its about touring,but it could also be just about life in general....."What new friends will the day bring? One for one thousand acquainted. What new home will the night bring? When it all comes down you just throw the bones. " Think about it. | |
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My Life is Rule Average |
#2 by My Life is Ruled by 4 Strings at Sep 27, 2007 at 12:17 AM EST |
| We have all heard many/all AFI songs and we still question their true interpretation. The only one who truely knows their meaning is Davey Havok. Let's just leave it at that and not critisize and analyze every single AFI song and enjoy their music for what it means to you, and you only. | |
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Bjorn Average |
#3 by Bjorn Nordvall at Sep 27, 2007 at 3:21 AM EST |
| I know what you mean about the solo, it is so fucking good, one of my favorite solos to hear or play. It always sends chills down my spine in a very good way. Probably my favorite song on The Art of Drowning besides Despair Factor. | |
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Daniel Wanna Be |
#4 by Daniel Ramillo at Sep 28, 2007 at 2:35 PM EST |
| all the interpretations make a lot of sense. i never thought about all of it until now. this is one of my favorite AFI songs. it's just breath-taking. | |
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Ryan Average |
#5 by Ryan Jones at Sep 28, 2007 at 3:09 PM EST |
| SixtoEight27- Are you a little lost? The point of this WHOLE SITE is to discuss what a song MEANS to whomever is posting. I'm going to leave you with two pieces of advice dear, one I'm sure you heard from you're mother or someone's mother. "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything." and "It's better to remain silent and though and idiot then to speak and remove all doubt." And I agree, this song is about touring and how hard it can be on him (lack of sleep, no real home, etc) but it's worth it to see all the happy fans. 1 2 Next | |
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Harry Average |
#6 by Harry Johnson at Sep 29, 2007 at 9:43 AM EST |
| discarnate, thats an interesting point, but where does the number 8 come into your equation? Also, that last part about the chills & something waking up? Whats that? Just curious.. | |
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Kane Average |
#7 by Kane Timson at Sep 29, 2007 at 6:57 PM EST |
| what allstar al said makes perfect sense but i'am surprised that none of you got this: notice 6-8 (six to eight) skips the number seven. you may say "so, big deal" but maby you don't know the meaning of the numbers. 6 is the number of man, the imperfect, sinfull "and on the sixth day God created man." 7 is the number of completion, perfection "and on the seventh day he rested." maby you've heard of 666. santanic you say? hmm, well its just the number 6 three times, writen three times to cancel out the father, the son , and the holy spirit (God) basicly it trys to say that man is more powerful than God. so 6-8 skips the number 7, skipping perfection. it's kind of unlikely that 6-8 refers to the number of months they are on tour that about a 90 day differance, but its possible. now that you know what six means "Six figures enter; they've come to destroy the world" has a new meaning. but the song does look like it is talking about their shows. these chills could be somthing wakeing up... (don't be surprised if somthing does) | |
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jake Average |
#8 by jake bauter at Sep 29, 2007 at 9:32 PM EST |
| It's a fan appreciation song.. Think about it! The six figures are AFI, and two of Davey Havoc's friends, who go on tour with them. The storm.. Is the concert. "I wrote words for you to keep".. Kinda self explanatory. | |
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Draven Average |
#9 by Draven Gothe at Sep 30, 2007 at 2:38 AM EST |
| i think this is a great song..although i never thought it to be about touring, that idea makes alot of sence..all of afi's music really makes u think about wat the lyrics mean and thats wat i like about them..the guitar solo is awesome..it gives me chills and i have no idea why... | |
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Evan Wanna Be |
#10 by Evan Deges at Sep 30, 2007 at 6:47 AM EST |
| THIS IS A KILLER SONG, ALL DAVEY'S STUFF IS GOOD THOUGH | |
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₣oozie Wanna Be |
#11 by ₣oozie at Sep 30, 2007 at 10:18 AM EST |
| I think the touring idea definately makes a lot of sense, but I agree with rawkshow that the song can also ne about life. "What new friends will the day bring? One for one thousand acquainted. What new home will the night bring?" I think that that line is talking about the uncertainty about what life will bring next. | |
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chris Lead Player |
#12 by chris oshell at Sep 30, 2007 at 1:53 PM EST |
| I never really thought of the whole touring idea but that's obviously what it's about. Very clever when I think about it. Another amazing AFI song, with a lot of clever metaphors. :crazy: | |
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Tony Wanna Be |
#13 by Tony Moreno at Sep 30, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST |
| I love AFI...this is such a great song | |
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Frost Wanna Be |
#14 by Frost Bite at Sep 30, 2007 at 7:06 PM EST |
| It's about touring: AFI tour 6 - 8 months a year. Now you know that, most of the lyrics will make sense. Six figures - the band and their techs/roadies. The storm - tonights show. Familiar voice with strangers face - the crowd singing the lyrics? One for one thousand acquainted - Davey meets lots of people (fans) but only finds friendship in a very few. Your fire makes it all worth while - it's worth this hard life, just to see the fans having fun. Wrote words for you to keep - wrote lyrics between shows. Lost myself along the way - overwhelming lifestyle? AFI taking over his life? Getting carried away by it? Fucking great song. | |
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Matt Average |
#15 by Matt Waas at Oct 2, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST |
| This will be my wedding song. Granted, it's not about anything like that, but something about it holds that kind of meaning for me. It's fucking great. | |
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Erick Wanna Be |
#16 by Erick at Oct 2, 2007 at 10:43 AM EST |
| The Soul has over analyzed this into coincidence. thats hilarious. | |
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Eric Lead Player |
#17 by Eric Hanstein at Oct 2, 2007 at 12:19 PM EST |
| allstar al has it down. its all about the AFI life and touring. some people say the beginnig is supposed to represent the armageddon. maybe he is using it as a metphor for the band. | |
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Aerodyne Average |
#18 by Aerodyne at Oct 2, 2007 at 2:32 PM EST |
| The "On the way, I saw five hours of sleep" and "What new home will the day bring?" are literal...he gets little sleep, and doesn't know where he'll stay the next day. The "6 figures enter" bit...counting all the past and present members of AFI, we get 6, if Davey is excluded. This might be him saying he feels he is less important than the instrumentalists. The "When it all comes down, you just throw the bones" line could mean a coupla things.It could be referring to the Eastern tradition of throwing bones, or sticks, and relying on how they fell to decide things, indicating that in the end (when it all comes down), Davey still believes their success, or the live performances energy, is essentially down to luck, no matter how much preparation or practice they put into it. It could also be Davey's protest against his fame...the "bones" could be the musicians in the band, the bits which support the body as a whole (AFI), but in "when it all comes down", they are thrown away, forgotten, because everyone concentrates on him. | |
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dakota Wanna Be |
#19 by dakota at Oct 2, 2007 at 7:29 PM EST |
| davey has the most unique voice... it's great! | |
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Tadej Average |
#20 by Tadej Supukovic at Oct 4, 2007 at 9:08 AM EST |
| i tend to agree with the toout theory. it makes sense, 6-8 months..blah blah blah. "On the way I saw five hours of sleep but your fire makes it all worth while." i think the 'your fire' he's talking about is the fire of the crowd at the shows, its like he's saying that all the missed sleep and confusion is worht it just for the fans at the shows and the way they respond when the band comes on stage... possibly | |
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Laurence Average |
#21 by Laurence Alam at Oct 4, 2007 at 2:22 PM EST |
| soundogbabylon. i love you, as well as your interpretation. xaxfirexinsidex. this is not davey's stuff. it is afi's stuff. | |
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Mr. Shen Average |
#22 by Mr. Shen at Oct 4, 2007 at 7:47 PM EST |
| This might possibly might be my fav. AFI song. At the Warped Tour me and a friend met Adam, and he was such a nice guy. :D | |
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♥Chicken Average |
#23 by ♥Chicken On Heroine Shots♥ at Oct 5, 2007 at 9:37 AM EST |
| about the 6 to 8 comment Alstar_al said "It's about touring: AFI tour 6 - 8 months a year. Now you know that, most of the lyrics will make sense" 6 to 8 is track number 12. There is 12 monthes in a year, 6 - 8 monthes out of a 12 month year just thought i'd say that. amazing song | |
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robert Average |
#24 by robert liedberg at Oct 5, 2007 at 5:00 PM EST |
| I always thought this song was about a girl because of the lines "On the way I saw five hours of sleep but your fire makes it all worth while. On the way I wrote words for you to keep." But the rest of it never made sense to me, I can see now it's probably about touring. | |
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Andy Wanna Be |
#25 by Andy at Oct 5, 2007 at 8:07 PM EST |
| This is an awesome song.....Hey do you know what I just noticed... That davey has a backwards mullet, Business in the back and party in the front!!! *Awkward silence fills the room* *looks around* Yeah mullet......... | |
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