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.
Sex
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics
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You take your shoes off in the back of my van
Yeah my shirt looks so good
When it's just hanging off your back
And she said use your hands and my spare time
We've got one thing in common
It's this tongue of mine
There's only minutes before I drop you off
All we seem to do is talk about sex
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
I loved your friend when I saw his film
He's got a funny face
But I like that cause he still looks cool
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
Now we're on the bed in my room
And I'm about to fill his shoes
But you say no you say no
Does he take care of you?
Or could I easily fill his shoes?
But you say no you say no
Now we're just outside of town
And you're making your way down
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
And I'm not trying to stop you, love
If we're gonna do anything we
Might as well just fuck
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
You've got your tongue pierced anyway
You in your high tops any day
You in your skinny jeans anyway
You and your fit friends anyway
I'd take them all out any day
They've all got back combs anyway
You all got boyfriends anyway
The lyrics to Dashboard Confessional's song "Sex in 2-3" express a situation where the singer finds themselves involved with someone who has a boyfriend. The song starts with a casual encounter, as the singer and this person find themselves in the back of a van. The singer admires the appearance of their shirt hanging off the person's back, emphasizing the physical attraction between them.
The person then suggests using their hands and spare time, indicating a desire for a physical connection. They acknowledge that they both have a tendency to talk about sex, highlighting a shared interest or perhaps a comfortable level of openness between them. However, it is mentioned multiple times that the person has a boyfriend, suggesting that their relationship status poses a barrier.
The singer reflects on their admiration for a friend of the person, specifically mentioning their funny face and cool appearance. This could indicate a sense of insecurity or a desire to be liked by this person's friends. Despite this, the lyrics shift to a moment where the singer and the person are in the bedroom, with the singer seemingly willing to step into the shoes of the person's boyfriend. However, the person says no, questioning if her boyfriend takes care of her, highlighting a lack of satisfaction in her current relationship.
As the song progresses, they find themselves outside of town, with the person making their way down, potentially suggesting a more intimate encounter. The singer acknowledges that they are not trying to stop the person from engaging in the act, stating that if they are going to do anything, they might as well just have sex. The lyrics end with a playful list of attributes, including piercings, high tops, skinny jeans, and fit friends, further highlighting the physical allure of the person, even though they all have boyfriends.
Overall, "Sex in 2-3" explores the complexities of temptation, desire, and the blurred lines of relationships when faced with attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
And this is how it starts
This is the beginning of our encounter.
You take your shoes off in the back of my van
You feel comfortable and at ease in this unconventional setting.
Yeah my shirt looks so good
You appreciate how my shirt looks on me, enhancing my attractiveness.
When it's just hanging off your back
But it looks even better on you, as it hangs loosely off your back.
And she said use your hands and my spare time
You suggest using our hands and using this opportunity to explore and enjoy each other physically.
We've got one thing in common
Our shared desire and interest in physical intimacy.
It's this tongue of mine
Specifically, it's the pleasure and satisfaction we can derive from oral sex.
She's got a boyfriend anyway
However, you already have a boyfriend, which complicates our situation.
There's only minutes before I drop you off
We have limited time together before I have to take you back to your destination.
All we seem to do is talk about sex
Our conversations primarily revolve around sexual topics.
I loved your friend when I saw his film
I found your friend attractive and interesting when I watched his movie.
He's got a funny face
Despite having unique facial features, he still possesses a certain charm.
But I like that cause he still looks cool
His unconventional appearance adds to his overall appeal and coolness.
Now we're on the bed in my room
We have moved to the bedroom and are preparing for a sexual encounter.
And I'm about to fill his shoes
I am on the verge of taking his place as your sexual partner.
But you say no you say no
However, you reject my advances and decline to engage in sexual activity.
Does he take care of you?
You question if your boyfriend fulfills your needs and provides proper care for you.
Or could I easily fill his shoes?
You wonder if I could effortlessly replace your boyfriend and meet those needs.
But you say no you say no
Once again, you firmly reject the idea and refuse my advances.
Now we're just outside of town
We have moved away from the city, seeking privacy and seclusion.
And you're making your way down
You are initiating oral sex, making your way down my body.
And I'm not trying to stop you, love
I have no intention of discouraging or halting your actions, my love.
If we're gonna do anything we
If we are going to engage in any sexual activity,
Might as well just fuck
we might as well engage in intercourse.
You've got your tongue pierced anyway
Your tongue is pierced, enhancing the oral pleasure and sensations.
You in your high tops any day
You look stylish and attractive, effortlessly pulling off high-top shoes on any given day.
You in your skinny jeans anyway
You look great in your fitted skinny jeans no matter what.
You and your fit friends anyway
You and your physically fit friends always exude a sense of attractiveness.
I'd take them all out any day
I would be willing to date and spend time with all of your friends without hesitation.
They've all got back combs anyway
Your friends all have stylish backcombed hairstyles, adding to their appeal.
You all got boyfriends anyway
However, it is worth noting that all of your friends are already in relationships.
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