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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."
One For All And All For Me
4ft Fingers Lyrics
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To any problems but his own
Not a rare sight these days I'm afraid to say
But who is anyone to judge these days
One for all and all for me
Existing, not living
Give everyone a break
You never take the time to ever question why
You're so fucking lazy
One for all and all for me
Existing, not living
A twisted man, a bitter man
Living self indulgence will you come undone?
A twisted man, a bitter man
Existing, not living
One, one for all and all for me
You can't say it's the way
Every person should be
One, one for all and all for me
That's the person I knew
Where do you come undone?
One for all and all for me
You can't say it's the way
Every person should be
One for all and all for me
One for all and all for me
The lyrics of 4ft Fingers's song One For All And All For Me reflect upon a cold-hearted person who is too self-absorbed to listen to anyone else's problems. The lyrics suggest that this person is not unique in this attitude, and that it is a common characteristic in today's society. The phrase "One for all and all for me" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that people should work together and help each other, instead of being selfish and only focusing on their individual needs. The lyrics also suggest that this self-focused behavior leads to a life of merely existing, not truly living.
The repetition of the phrase "One for all and all for me" is a call for unity and teamwork, rather than isolation and selfishness. The lyrics point out the dangers of living a self-indulgent and bitter life, and encourage people to question their own behavior and strive to improve it. The lyrics suggest that choosing to support and care for others can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold hearted person, never wants to listen
This line describes someone who is indifferent and selfish, unwilling to listen to anyone but themselves.
To any problems but his own
The cold-hearted person described in the previous line is only concerned with their own issues and disregards the struggles of others.
Not a rare sight these days I'm afraid to say
Sadly, this kind of behavior is becoming more and more prevalent in society.
But who is anyone to judge these days
The author questions the validity of judgment towards these individuals since it is so common and widespread.
Give everyone a break
The author implores others to be patient and understanding with those who may exhibit the behaviors described in earlier verses.
You're driving every single one of us stir crazy
The selfish behavior of some people can cause frustration and annoyance for those around them.
You never take the time to ever question why
The people described in this song do not reflect on their actions or think about how their behavior affects others.
You're so fucking lazy
The author directly calls out the lack of effort put forth by people who act solely in their own interests.
A twisted man, a bitter man
This line emphasizes the negative character traits associated with people who act selfishly, such as being bitter and twisted.
Living self indulgence will you come undone?
The author raises the question of whether or not the self-indulgent lifestyle of these individuals will ultimately lead to their downfall.
One, one for all and all for me
This repeated line serves as a mantra of sorts, highlighting the theme of selfishness throughout the song.
You can't say it's the way Every person should be
The author acknowledges that not everyone adheres to this philosophy of selfishness and that it is not universally accepted or praised.
That's the person I knew Where do you come undone?
The author reflects on a person they used to know and questions where that person's selfish tendencies began, as if searching for a root or cause.
One for all and all for me
The song ends by reminding listeners of its central message, tying everything together.
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.