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"Formed in Cheltenham in 1996, the band went through several line-up as well as name changes before they finally settled on 4ft Fingers. Having mainly played locally for a couple of years, Rob, Tom, Dougie and Dave met manager Darren in late 1999 and things began to happen. The band started to gig relentlessly, playing anywhere they possibly could.
In 2001 the quartet recorded their debut album At Your Convenience and was followed by a year of non-stop touring (140 gigs in 2001), earning the band the reputation as one of the hardest working UK bands. In early 2002 4ft Fingers signed to Golf Records and recorded their second album From Hero To Zero with Dave Chang at Philia Studios & was released in September 2002. The band then commenced a 40-date UK tour under the title Golfing On The Moon (2002) followed by the 'From Hero to Zero tour in 2003. This year also them as tour support to legends such as Dead Kennedys and The Damned, a European tour with Australian band Crank and a full UK and European tour with Voodoo Glowskulls
The bands third full-length, A Cause For Concern, was recorded in early 2004 with Pete Brown at Philia Studios and was released to coincide with a UK and European headline tour in April and May. This was followed by the Fingers FIRST TOUR OF THE US IN THE SUMMER, coinciding with the American release of their new album on Go-Kart Records. During the last three months of the year, the band was back gigging in the UK, playing another headline tour in October/November, followed by a number of shows with punk rock legends The Damned. The band had four videos on Scuzz TV (Sky Digital channel 471) and P-Rock TV: Last Man Standing, Brickwall, Emergency Manoeuvre and 40 Years Of Misery. All these made it into the channels Top 5.
Towards the end of 2006 Tom decided to call it a day and finished the year of shows booked and with new guitarist JON (formally of gash)joined in his place. Bringing the band bang upto date and back with Darren as manager,4ft fingers are set to return to give the uk scene a good kick up the ass...and get back to basics where it matters...the music!! not the scenesters or hairdos!! The band have just finished recording their new album "New Beginings of old stories" 12 brand new punk rock explosive tunes......To coincide with the release,the band will be doing a massive promotional campaign to let everyone know they are back for business with a uk tour kicking off 29th feb - 27th April !! with european and festival dates to follow ! Watch this space......
Following the 'New Beginnings of Old Stories' Tour in March/April 2008 the band were booked to play some shows in the Autumn which because of personal commitments, some of the guys could not do. Dave and Jon decided to go out anyway and had a great time on the road. Shortly after that, around January time, Dave Humphries decided to leave the band to do other things. He is currently in a heavy metal band called Reign of Fury. After the birth of Dougie's 1st child in February 2009, the band decided to take a few months off the band. We started advertising for a new drummer and had loads of responses, but in early August we eventually settles on one guy who has yet to be named."
Carpe Diem
4ft Fingers Lyrics
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A fragile thought that could be shattered
Cling to me for a new direction, the world
A drug of my addiction
I can't blame you don't say you never knew
It was always on the card's
You're not the only one to blame
I'm leaving you for greener pastures
So fuck you and your shitty town
It's my time to seize the day
Thanks for coming with me the ship has sailed to see
I'm jumping over board so please don't save me
I can't remember if I ever felt this good
It was such a long, long time ago
They all said the answer was at the bottom of the bottle
But no one ever seemed to care
For many years have past
I was fed up of finishing last
And now my life has turned around
Happieness, contentment I have finally found
All because I seized the day
Take no prisoners and you'll win
I did and got my own way
The grass where I stood has died
Greener pastures I said, is where I'll head
I did it all because I was pissed of going nowhere
So I trod where no man has dared and seized the day
Seize the day...
The lyrics of 4ft Fingers song Carpe Diem are a powerful message of seizing the day and taking control of one's life. The singer is seeking a new direction and is aware of the fragility of life, but is not afraid of embracing the unknown. The idea of the world being a drug of addiction suggests that the singer has been lost in life and is now seeking redemption through self-assertion. The lines "I can't blame you don't say you never knew, it was always on the cards" suggests that while the singer may have had guidance in the past, ultimately the decision to seize the day and change their life was their own.
The chorus "Attention to everyone who's ever brought me down, I'm leaving you for greener pastures, so fuck you and your shitty town, it's my time to seize the day" is a strong statement of defiance and triumph over adversity. The singer is no longer allowing themselves to be held back by negative influences or surroundings and is taking control of their destiny. The bridge "Thanks for coming with me the ship has sailed to see, I'm jumping over board so please don't save me" suggests that the change may be difficult and that the singer is willing to take risks and leave behind those who are not willing to support them.
Overall, 4ft Fingers song Carpe Diem is a powerful message of self-empowerment, defiance and the importance of taking control of one's life. It encourages the listener to seize the moment, take risks and not be held back by negative influences or surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
They were words that meant the world
These words held such importance and value to me.
A fragile thought that could be shattered
This thought was so fragile and vulnerable that it could be easily destroyed.
Cling to me for a new direction, the world
I am searching for a new direction in my life and I am holding onto the hope that the world will provide it for me.
A drug of my addiction
This thing that I am addicted to is like a drug for me.
I can't blame you don't say you never knew
I cannot fault you for something you were unaware of.
It was always on the card's
This outcome was always a possibility.
You're not the only one to blame
There is more than one person or thing responsible for this situation.
Attention to everyone who's ever brought me down
I am addressing anyone who has hindered my progress in the past.
I'm leaving you for greener pastures
I am moving on to a more promising future.
So fuck you and your shitty town
I am expressing my anger and frustration toward the place or people that have held me back.
It's my time to seize the day
I am determined to take control of my life and make the most of every opportunity.
Thanks for coming with me the ship has sailed to see
Thank you for joining me on this journey, but it is now over.
I'm jumping over board so please don't save me
I am taking a leap of faith and I do not want anyone to hold me back.
I can't remember if I ever felt this good
I cannot recall a time when I felt this happy and fulfilled.
It was such a long, long time ago
This feeling of happiness and fulfillment has been absent for a significant amount of time.
They all said the answer was at the bottom of the bottle
Others may have suggested that alcohol or some other escape was the solution to my problems.
But no one ever seemed to care
However, none of these suggestions were truly helpful or indicative of genuine concern.
For many years have past
A significant amount of time has elapsed.
I was fed up of finishing last
I had grown tired of always being in last place or falling short.
And now my life has turned around
My life has taken a positive turn for the better.
Happieness, contentment I have finally found
I have finally achieved true happiness and contentment.
All because I seized the day
This positive transformation was possible because I took the initiative to make changes in my life.
Take no prisoners and you'll win
If you adopt a ruthless and uncompromising attitude, you will emerge victorious.
I did and got my own way
By being determined and unyielding, I was ultimately successful in achieving my goals.
The grass where I stood has died
The past is behind me and I have moved on to a new chapter in my life.
Greener pastures I said, is where I'll head
I have decided to pursue a new opportunity or direction that promises a better future.
I did it all because I was pissed of going nowhere
My dissatisfaction with my stagnation motivated me to pursue a new course of action.
So I trod where no man has dared and seized the day
I was willing to take bold and unprecedented steps to pursue my goals and make the most of my life.
Seize the day...
This phrase serves as a reminder to take advantage of every opportunity and live life to the fullest.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.