Chris recorded his first album, The Swiss Army Romance, in 2000. The following year, he recorded Further Seems Forever's debut album The Moon Is Down. However, he left the band soon after the album's release, instead recording and releasing his sophomore album The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, as well as a follow-up EP titled So Impossible.
By 2002, three other musicians had joined the band, including former Further Seems Forever band mate Jerry Castellanos and started the process of recording the band's next album. After the success of his second album, Carrabba was asked to perform on MTV Unplugged, and the subsequent release marked the first time many of the songs were recorded with a full band.
Also in 2002, the music video for "Screaming Infidelities" won the coveted MTV2 award at the MTV Video Music Awards, beating out Norah Jones, The Strokes, The Hives, Nappy Roots and Musiq. This video starred Chris in both the performance and the storyline. The video was directed by Maureen Egan and Matthew Barry.
In 2003, the band released its third album A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar. Peaking at #2 on the United States Billboard charts, the album proved to be the band's most commercially-viable album yet. In the summer of 2004, Dashboard Confessional recorded the song "Vindicated" for the film Spider-Man 2. The song was featured on the soundtrack and played over the film's end credits. Because of this, the band gained a sizable audience for their next release the following summer.
In May of 2005, Dashboard Confessional entered the studio to record their fourth album with acclaimed producer, Daniel Lanois. The album was released on June 27, 2006; its first single was "Don't Wait". Following the release of Dusk and Summer, Dashboard Confessional went on a summer tour of the U.S. with special guests Say Anything and Ben Lee, followed by a co-headlining arena tour with alternative rock band Brand New.
In 2007, the band released its follow-up to Dusk and Summer, The Shade of Poison Trees.
During an interview with Billboard posted on September 11, 2007, Carrabba stated that he is 14 tracks into what would be the band's sixth studio album. He is also unsure about when it would be recorded, but plans to have 30 tracks to draw from. It may be a concept album: "only with the last three has it become, like, 'All right, these have a continuity and there's something going on,' so I'm excited to see where that leads".
The album, titled 'Alter The Ending', was released November 10 2009 (US). A two disc version of the album is available. In this edition, the first disc consists of full band workings of the twelve tracks while the second disc features acoustic versions akin to the first two Dashboard Confessional albums.
Am I Missing
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics
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Was it worth it when it was over?
Proving yourself right, you'd make the biggest noise.
Well, I'd lock my hands behind my head,
I'd cover my heart and hit the deck,
I'd brace myself for the impact if I were you.
Was there trauma? Or a struggle? Am I missing? Or was the body found?
Is there anything worth looking for?
Worth loving for? Worth lying for?
Is there anything worth waiting for?
Worth living for? Worth dying for?
I'm home
The lyrics of Dashboard Confessional's song Am I Missing are filled with questions and introspection, as the singer wonders about the nature of life and love. The opening line, "Sharp disaster in a fresh new coma," paints a picture of a sudden and overwhelming event that has left the singer reeling. The next line, "Was it worth it when it was over?" suggests that whatever happened wasn't worth the pain and confusion that followed.
The next few lines seem to describe someone else's behavior: "Proving yourself right, you'd make the biggest noise." The singer seems to be observing someone who is trying to make a point, even if it means causing a scene or making a spectacle of themselves. The singer seems to be urging caution, saying "I'd lock my hands behind my head, I'd cover my heart and hit the deck, I'd brace myself for the impact if I were you."
The rest of the song is a series of questions that the singer is asking themselves or someone else. "Is there any news? Is there any word?" they ask, suggesting that they are waiting for some kind of message or information. They also wonder about traumatic events or struggles, and whether they are missing something important. Finally, the singer asks whether there is anything in life that is truly worth pursuing or waiting for.
Overall, the lyrics of Am I Missing are filled with uncertainty and doubt, but also a sense of longing and vulnerability. The singer seems to be searching for answers, but also grappling with the idea that there may not be any easy ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Sharp disaster in a fresh new coma.
Going through something painful and traumatic that feels like a fresh wound.
Was it worth it when it was over?
Questioning the value of the experience, if it really made a difference in life or if it was all in vain.
Proving yourself right, you'd make the biggest noise.
Making sure everyone knows you were right, even if it means causing a scene and being obnoxious.
Well, I'd lock my hands behind my head, I'd cover my heart and hit the deck, I'd brace myself for the impact if I were you.
If you were in my shoes, you should prepare for the worst and protect yourself, because it's going to be hard.
It's a long wait for an answer. Is there any news? Is there any word?
Feeling in limbo while waiting for information or closure.
Was there trauma? Or a struggle? Am I missing? Or was the body found?
Asking questions to understand what happened, if there was pain or difficulty, and if there is a resolution or closure.
Is there anything worth looking for? Worth loving for? Worth lying for?
Wondering about the things that truly matter in life and if they are worth fighting for or sacrificing for.
Is there anything worth waiting for? Worth living for? Worth dying for?
Contemplating the meaning of life and whether there is a purpose or cause that is worth dedicating oneself to.
I'm home
Feeling a sense of belonging or safety, perhaps after going through a difficult time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA
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