Craig's Brother released their first commercial album Homecoming on Tooth & Nail Records in 1998. By this time they had already released two demos: one self-titled cassette tape and a CD/LP called Keepin' It Real. They never achieved much fame, but the fans they did attain were extremely dedicated. They relied quite a bit on the Christian music market in order to gain a foothold.
In 2000, a sophomore release, Lost At Sea, was planned, when Tooth & Nail dropped the band. It is still unclear why they did so. It took more than a year before Lost At Sea became available outside the United States. Soon thereafter, the album once again became unavailable.
Right around this time, the drummer, Heath Konkel, one of the few who had stuck with the band from the beginning, left to attend school. More members left, new ones were gained, among these a certain Steven, who also performs in the band HeyMike!, that split up around this time. Dan McClintock of Inspection 12 also contributed songwriting, singing, and guitar playing to the second album. Ryan Key, Yellowcard's vocalist, also joined the band for a short while. Yellowcard's violinist, Sean Mackin, also made a guest appearance on "Back and Forth" on the Lost at Sea album.
In the end, it was too turbulent to keep going. Craig's Brother disbanded in 2001, after fans had been kept on their toes for months.
The band's website at www.craigsbrother.net, remained however, and has changed layouts numerous times. The webmaster, Eli, has stuck around and kept the messageboard running, and there have even been a few updates. In the summer of 2003, www.tedbond.com was launched, also by Eli (As of 2005, the domain is no longer up). Ted gave the fans three new acoustic songs, one of which was called "Craig's Brother". It was a sad reflection on the time in the band, hanging out with, "just a bunch of drunks I can't stand". These songs proved Ted could still write songs that were of the same caliber as the earlier Craig's Brother material.
Rumours that that the band would reunite were proven true. At the end of 2003, it was announced that Craig's Brother was back. Heath and Scott returned from school, and they also recruited some other new band members. A new EP, EPidemic (with that capitalization) was released the next summer.
In early 2009 Craig's Brother reported on their web site www.craigsbrother.com that they would be entering the studio to record a new full length album. The new album is titled 'The Insidious Lie'. The band finished the album in December 2010 and it will be released in early 2011.
Divorce
Craig's Brother Lyrics
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She's holding her fists up now
Her eyes meet my face but we don't look the Same
She walks away, on bloody knees
Her swollen face hides her tears
My mind strains for words but my tongue won't obey
You're just a shadow now of the girl I used to know
You strain your face to bear that smile
Your teeth clenched tightly all the while
And though you search so thoroughly
For some place to put the blame
It only rests on angry shoulders
And you don't look the same
Your pretty face now contorted
Haggard with shame
I try to recognize your anger
I try to recognize your hatred
I try to find some purpose for your pride
So cease your screaming now because your
Voice is worn and hoarse
Your song insinuates divorce
Your poison love I won't pursue
Your not the lover I once knew
And though you speak so firmly of maxims so bold
Your lips mouth words of love
But still your voice is callused and cold
I try to understand what made this mess unfold
I'm sure you couldn't be blamed
Your features haven't changed
And yet I can't Imagine why you don't look the same
and your song of broken trust is grating on my ears
I'm tired of standing passive while you're preying on my fears
I'm tired of trying to fight, I'm tired of taking sides
You say that you're not angry but I see it in your eyes
I'm tired of hearing rumors, I'm tired of hiding shame
I'm tired of pointing fingers and never taking blame
I'm tired of trying to talk I've nothing left to say
I'm tired of going on so I'm going away
The lyrics in Craig's Brother's song Divorce portray the aftermath of a failed relationship. It appears that the woman in the relationship is the one who feels betrayed and hurt. The lines "She's breaking up, she's falling down" and "She walks away, on bloody knees" depict her emotional and physical pain. The man in the relationship seems to be struggling to understand why the woman is feeling this way, as he says "And though you search so thoroughly for some place to put the blame, it only rests on angry shoulders."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the change in the woman's physical appearance and emotional state: "You're just a shadow now of the girl I used to know, Your broken song is maimed and slow, You strain your face to bear that smile, Your teeth clenched tightly all the while." The man acknowledges that their relationship has changed, and he can no longer recognize the woman he once knew.
The verses also touch on the theme of communication breakdown within the relationship. The line "My mind strains for words but my tongue won't obey" suggests that the man is struggling to express his feelings to the woman, and their communication has become strained. Ultimately, the man decides to walk away from the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Divorce provide insight into the emotional toll of a failed relationship and the struggle to understand what went wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
She's breaking up, she's falling down
She is going through a tough time
She's holding her fists up now
She is angry and defensive.
Her eyes meet my face but we don't look the Same
We have grown apart and are not on the same wavelength anymore.
She walks away, on bloody knees
She is leaving, but it is not easy for her.
Her swollen face hides her tears
She is crying, but trying to hide it.
My mind strains for words but my tongue won't obey
I want to say something helpful, but I cannot find the right words to comfort her.
You're just a shadow now of the girl I used to know
You have changed so much, that I do not recognize you anymore.
Your broken song is maimed and slow
You are not the same person I used to know, and your speech shows it.
Your teeth clenched tightly all the while
You are angry and trying to hide it, but it is not working.
And though you search so thoroughly
You are trying to find someone or something to blame.
It only rests on angry shoulders
The blame lies solely on those who are angry.
And you don't look the same
You have changed in more ways than just your appearance.
Your pretty face now contorted
Your face is twisted in anger and pain.
I try to recognize your anger
I am trying to understand your emotions.
I try to recognize your hatred
I am trying to understand why you feel hate.
I try to find some purpose for your pride
I am trying to understand what is motivating you to act this way.
So cease your screaming now because your
Stop yelling because it is not helping.
Voice is worn and hoarse
Your voice is strained from screaming.
Your song insinuates divorce
Your words suggest that our relationship is over.
Your poison love I won't pursue
I cannot continue to be with you if you continue to act like this.
Your not the lover I once knew
You have changed too much for us to continue our relationship.
And though you speak so firmly of maxims so bold
You claim to have a strong belief system, but I am not sure you are living up to it.
Your lips mouth words of love
You say you love me, but your actions do not match your words.
But still your voice is callused and cold
You have become distant and cold towards me.
I try to understand what made this mess unfold
I am trying to figure out what went wrong between us.
I'm sure you couldn't be blamed
I do not want to blame you, but it is difficult not to.
Your features haven't changed
Physically you have not changed, but emotionally you have.
And yet I can't Imagine why you don't look the same
I am still trying to understand why you have become so different.
and your song of broken trust is grating on my ears
I am tired of hearing about how you do not trust me.
I'm tired of standing passive while you're preying on my fears
I am tired of being the victim of your anger and fear.
I'm tired of trying to fight, I'm tired of taking sides
I am tired of arguing and feeling like I have to choose a side.
You say that you're not angry but I see it in your eyes
You claim to not be angry, but your eyes suggest otherwise.
I'm tired of hearing rumors, I'm tired of hiding shame
I am tired of being embarrassed and ashamed by what is being said about us.
I'm tired of pointing fingers and never taking blame
I am tired of blaming each other and not taking responsibility for our actions.
I'm tired of trying to talk I've nothing left to say
I have said everything I can, and I am out of words.
I'm tired of going on so I'm going away
I cannot continue like this, so I am leaving.
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@rlbigfish
The palm-muted guitar fill at the "you're not the lover I once knew" part is pure, musical orgasm.
@darkened93
"I'm tired of trying to talk. Not nothing left to say. I'm tired of going on so I'm going away." Good times
@LieutenantDangleBerries
I had this one punk compilation with this song, but it didn't list any song or artist names. Took me years to figure out who it was. Probably 2 years of my life were spent with this song on repeat.
@c7po457
"I'm tired of standing passive while you're preying on my fears".
Man, i lived this when i was married. Me standing up for myself caused more fights and worsened things until we divorced. It hurt at first, but now I'm glad.
@sunvalleygunclub
This is from the album, "Lost At Sea", the personnel was Dan McClintock from Inspection 12, Heath, Scott and Ted. Ryan Key might have helped to write it, but was not credited on the recording (he quit about a year before its release). Dan McClintock, though, is an integral part of the sound of this record. Nothing else that Craig's Brother has released sounds anything like this album.
@rockmanafb
Sun Valley Gun Club homecoming is an amazimg record i didnt think they would recover when their guitar playerd left for too bad eugene but i was surprised when i saw them on tour with the guy from yellow card playimg guitar. he held that crap down for beimg theor only guitar player on tjst tour. but yah lost at sea is amazing if i jad to choose id go with lost at sea it was different than homecoming but man was it good.
@jonathanc8513
Its a shame i completely forgot that awesome band for years until i bought my new skateboard today
@alexvanoverSlashTraxNetwork
Met Ted in Coos Bay at a Lunar Active show. He was really nice and down to earth. Great JAM! "You say that your not angry, but I see it in your eyes."
@peter4pm
Ted bond is graigs brother so it doesnt really matter whos playing what as long as he is singing
@1thess523
Yeah they were in this record, hey check out my page, i have a lot og Christian punk like this.