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.
Homecoming
Craig's Brother Lyrics
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Burn money to ashes. Be drunken with wine
A fool, not knowing his left from right
He's losing direction his home within sight
(Staggered in with no where to begin)
I've left you again now I'm back to amend.
No word that I say will be true
I'm just incomplete without you
Undo the bondage of faith that ties
Unsevered connections just holding too tight
End pretending thoughts stop sending surface his new home
Won't think to long he's incomplete without you
(Staring over the shoulder to sin)
I've left you again now I'm back to amend.
No word that I say will be true
I'm fine on my own except for I'm all alone.
I'm just incomplete without you
Away he's walking to the sun
Blinded in light of what he's done and echoed voices burning
He's trying hard to clear his mind
But digging deeper he'll only find buried treasure forgotten face
Here I am on my own now coming home
I'm fine on my own except for I'm all alone.
I'm just incomplete without you
The opening verse of "Homecoming" by Craig's Brother is a powerful expression of a person's self-destructive tendencies when left to face their loneliness and despair. The lyrics depict a man who has lost his way, who has nothing but an aimless life and a burning desire to numb his pain with alcohol and money. He is entirely lost, unable to distinguish his right from his left, consumed by his futility, and denied the comfort of home, although it is within reach. The image of the staggering man with nowhere to begin is a poignant reminder of how loneliness can engulf one's very being and leave them feeling helpless and hopeless.
The second verse sees a shift in perspective as the song's protagonist speaks directly to their partner, begging for forgiveness and admitting their wrongdoing. The lyrics are honest and heartfelt, with the singer acknowledging that they may not be able to keep their promise but are willing to try. The words express a desire for unity, with the artist admitting that they are incomplete without their partner. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the line "I'm fine on my own except for I'm all alone. I'm just incomplete without you" providing an emotional pull that emphasizes the importance of a healthy, loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
In two. Alone he'll forget the time
He has a divide within him causing him to forget the passage of time while being on his own.
Burn money to ashes. Be drunken with wine
He is spending recklessly and indulging in alcohol to ease his pain.
A fool, not knowing his left from right
He is lost and confused, lacking direction and purpose.
He's losing direction his home within sight
Despite being near his home, he is struggling to find his way back and feels lost.
(Staggered in with no where to begin)
He has returned but is unsure how to start fixing things.
I've left you again now I'm back to amend.
He has left before and is now returning to try to make amends.
No word that I say will be true
He believes that he cannot be trusted and his words lack sincerity.
I'm fine on my own except for I'm all alone.
He is coping with being alone but still feels incomplete without the person he left behind.
Undo the bondage of faith that ties
He wants to let go of the beliefs and emotions that are holding him back.
Unsevered connections just holding too tight
He is still holding onto connections and relationships that are not allowing him to move forward.
End pretending thoughts stop sending surface his new home
He wants to stop pretending and face the reality of his situation in order to move on and find a new home.
Won't think too long he's incomplete without you
He realizes that he cannot think too long about this decision and needs the person he left to feel complete.
(Staring over the shoulder to sin)
He is focused on the mistakes he has made in the past.
Away he's walking to the sun
He is moving forward towards a brighter future.
Blinded in light of what he's done and echoed voices burning
He is confronted with the consequences of his actions and is feeling guilty and regretful.
He's trying hard to clear his mind
He is actively attempting to overcome his current struggles by clearing his mind.
But digging deeper he'll only find buried treasure forgotten face
He is digging deeper into himself but only finding precious memories that have been lost and forgotten.
Here I am on my own now coming home
He is returning home alone, having realized that he needs to make amends and fix things.
I'm fine on my own except for I'm all alone.
He is still facing the reality of being alone, but knows that he cannot be complete without the person he left behind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LISA COLEMAN, WENDY MELVOIN
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