A fingerprint in its narrow sense is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. In a wider use of the term, fingerprints are the traces of an impression from the friction ridges of any part of a human or other primate hand. A print from the foot can also leave an impression of friction ridges. A friction ridge is a raised portion of the epidermis on the digits (fingers and toes), the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot, consisting of one or more connected ridge units of friction ridge skin. These are sometimes known as "epidermal ridges" which are caused by the underlying interface between the dermal papillae of the dermis and the interpapillary (rete) pegs of the epidermis. These epidermal ridges serve to amplify vibrations triggered, for example, when fingertips brush across an uneven surface, better transmitting the signals to sensory nerves involved in fine texture perception. These ridges also assist in gripping rough surfaces, as well as smooth wet surfaces.
The Basics ( /ˈbæzɪtʃ/ BAZZ-ich) are a three-piece band from Melbourne, Australia, formed by Wally De Backer and Kris Schroeder in 2002. Their style has been described as anything from 'indie-pop' to 'rock'n'roll' to 'pop-rock', though their records show they span a wide range of genres, including reggae, ska, country, and electro-pop. They are "recognised as one of Australia's hardest-working bands".
With close to 1000 shows in their ten-year career, their live performances are well-known for their sense of humour and energy.
The Basics were formed after Kris met Wally at a party in Melbourne. The event was to see off the young aspiring producer, who was about to depart for Los Angeles, and together with a number of musician friends, the two jammed on some blues-rock standards. Later that night, they bonded over a mutual love of The Beatles, 70s and 80s cartoon theme songs and old Sierra adventure games.
Initially, they played around Melbourne as an acoustic guitar/drums combo, starting at The Opposition in Frankston and the House of Fools in Footscray, where in late 2002 they met Michael Hubbard and later invited him to join them on electric guitar. Though lacking any real experience with the instrument, Kris willingly purchased his first bass guitar, and the trio was born. During this time, the group start performing songs with more complicated three-part harmony.
How can I be sure
When everything is so confusing
I'm old enough to learn
That I'm too young to know what I'm doing
Gotta break free
From what used to be
It no longer makes sense for me
How do I stand out
In a world that's all about fitting in
I'm certain of my doubts
But I wouldn't be me for no reason
My identity
Right in front of me
There's nobody else I wanna be like
CHORUS:
I'M JUST TRYING TO FIND, FIND MY FINGERPRINT
REDEFINE, WHO AM I, WHERE DO I BEGIN
ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD
BUT THE ONE I SEE IN THE MIRROR IS SO DIFFERENT
UNIQUE AS MY FINGERPRINT
I'm positive
That I don't know where I'm going
How do I make sense
Of all these crazy emotions
I'm up and down
Get turned around
But I'm still clear on my intentions
Do they see me like I see me?
Not even close
Do they know me like I know me?
Well I don't know
I'm still undecided but I realize that it's ok
How can I be sure?
When everything is so confusing
Old enough to learn
That I'm too young to know what I'm doing
Gotta break free from what used to be
It no longer makes sense for me, ohh.
How do I stand out?
In a world that's all about fitting in
I'm certain of my doubts
But I wouldn't be me for no reason
My identity
Right in front of me
There's nobody else I wanna be like.
I'm just trying to find, find my fingerprint
Redefine, who am I, where do I begin
All I know is what I've been told
But the one I see in the mirror is so different
Unique as my fingerprint.
I'm positive
That I don't know where I'm going
How do I make sense?
Of all these crazy emotions
I'm up and down
Get turned around
But I'm still clear on my intentions.
Oh God, I'm just trying to find, find my fingerprint
Redefine, who am I, where do I begin
All I know is what I've been told
But the one I see in the mirror is so different
Unique as my fingerprint.
Do they see me like I see me?
Not even close
Do they know me like I know me?
I don't know
I'm still undecided but I realize that it's ok
Good things are worth the wait.
I'm just trying, yeah
Where do I begin?
All I know...
So different
Unique as my fingerprint.
Find my fingerprint
Redefine, who am I, where do I begin
All I know is what I've been told
But the one I see in the mirror is so different
arrest me I talk in riddles
I cause stress and muscular cramps
nervous exaggeration after the toxictonic
telepathically broadcasts an appearance of one's own
one's been given a doppelganger
who unlike oneself doesn't fake enthusiasms
the shallshock of one instant
and the indiscretionnovice unzips his fly
he'll never know what hit him
I know the detectives found
the fingerprint of the universe
[Karianne Horn: voice]
[Tore Ylvisaker: computers]
[Carl August Tidemann: guitar solo]
[Per Amund Solberg: bass]
[Alexander Nordgaren: guitars]
i just gotta tell you girl how much you mean to me
i know other guys have said it to you previously
but ooh girl ooh girl what you’re doin ta me
ooh girl ooh girl it all feels new ta me
i just wanna treat you right i just wanna beep you right
i wanna tell all my friends you’re mine and the feeling’s fine
we can take our time
just be true ta me, and i’ll buy shoes for you
ooh girl ooh girl you’re too beautiful
just want to take you with me
there you aint been already
white daisies on your belly
your sweet aroma
just want to take you with me
there you aint been already
this bee wants on your belly
don’t you know now
i know plenty other guys have bought you roses
but i don’t know how many of em ever noticed
you girl you girl you’ve been made for me
ooh girl ooh girl i’ve waited patiently
and i don’t wanna fantasize i just wanna bite your thighs
we’ll keep it steady so we don’t capsize we’ll grow old and wise
we’ll buy family size
girl it’s plain ta see, it’s where i aim ta be
ooh girl ooh girl just don’t be playin with me
just want to take you with me
there you aint been already
white daisies on your belly
your sweet aroma
just want to take you with me
there you aint been already
this bee wants on your belly
don’t you know now
someday soon baby
whenever you ready