Current members:
Nathan Gray - lead vocals (1994–present)
Josh Latshaw - guitar (1994–present)
Chad Istvan - guitar (1994–present)
Rob Ehrenbrand - bass (2004–2011, 2013–present)
Chris Rakus - bass (2013–present)
Jared Shavelson - drums (2013–present)
Former members:
Darrell Hyde - bass guitar (1994–1999)
Rob Avery - bass guitar (1999–2004)
Marc Krupanski - bass guitar (2011–2013)
Matt Krupanski - drums (1994–2013)
Dan Pelic - drums (2013)
Lee Dickerson - lead guitar (2013)
Social Register Fanclub
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The laughter stops and starts again too forced
So what's the use in trying anymore, nothing makes you stop and notice
(And where did you go)
When did you give up and decide you had enough?
In the last five years of your life what have you done?
You feel pray to the throne they passed on
Run your mouth precious little thought while others drown
But your safety net won't let you hit the ground
And nothing makes you stop and notice
When did you give up and decide you had enough?
In the last five years of your life what have you done
Except shine the throne you sit on?
Reflections of your pretty face betray a soul you can't replace
At the end of the day
The high horse that you rode for so long has trampled you and now moved on
But you'll never changeâ?¦
In "Social Register Fanclub" by BoySetsFire, the lyrics speak to the superficial nature of society and the pressure to conform to the expectations of the upper class. The song opens with the singer observing a group of people who seem "eloquently bored," suggesting that they are trying to give the appearance of sophistication and disinterest, even as they are unfulfilled. The laughter of these people is "too forced," suggesting that they are performing rather than truly enjoying themselves.
The chorus of the song laments the futility of trying to rise above this culture of superficiality, with the singer suggesting that nothing they do will make them truly stand out or be noticed. They question when people gave up on trying to make a real impact in their lives, asking what they've done with the last five years. The bridge speaks to a particular kind of person who talks without thinking while others suffer, and who believes that their high standards set them above the crowd but in reality their safety net protects them from ever falling.
The song's overall message is one of frustration and hopelessness in the face of societal pressure. It suggests that our standards for success and happiness have become inherently flawed, and that no matter how hard we work or how successful we appear, we may ultimately be trampled by the forces that we were trying to appease.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen it before everyone seems eloquently bored
The singer has observed that people often appear bored but try too hard to pretend otherwise.
The laughter stops and starts again too forced
The singer has noticed that the laughter of these people seems insincere and forced.
So what's the use in trying anymore, nothing makes you stop and notice
The people's lack of genuine interest makes it seem pointless to try anymore to get their attention.
(And where did you go) When did you give up and decide you had enough?
The artist questions when these people stopped caring and became so apathetic.
In the last five years of your life what have you done?
The artist challenges these people to question what they have accomplished in recent years.
You feel pray to the throne they passed on
The people have been influenced by the expectations and beliefs of those who came before them.
Run your mouth precious little thought while others drown
The people talk a lot without considering the thoughts and feelings of those around them.
Your standards put you high above the crowd
The people believe they are better than everyone else due to their high standards.
But your safety net won't let you hit the ground
The people's privileged background and resources protect them from the consequences of their actions.
In the last five years of your life what have you done except shine the throne you sit on?
The artist again challenges the people to reflect on what they have accomplished besides maintaining their position of power.
Reflections of your pretty face betray a soul you can't replace
The people may appear attractive on the surface but their inner self is flawed and inauthentic.
At the end of the day
Ultimately,
The high horse that you rode for so long has trampled you and now moved on
The arrogance and entitlement that these people once displayed has now led to their downfall and rejection by others.
But you'll never changeâ?¦
Despite this, the singer believes these people are unlikely to change their ways.
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