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.
The Rush
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics
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I love the taste
I need its warm rush
Rush
I need the rush
To pulse through my veins
Oh I'll love you tonight
And tomorrow you may just
Feel the same
Please don't bite down
I will know I'm alive
I will know I'm alive
Rush
There is no rush
There is no reason
To blush
There's only us
To keep it between
And I'll love you tonight
I will love you tonight
And tomorrow we may just feel the same
And I won't bite down
'Til the moment counts
And I'll know I'm alive
And I'll know I'm alive
Give me some teeth
Give me something
Unforgettable
And I'll know I'm alive
And I'll know I'm alive
And I'll know I'm alive
And the moment's right
And I'll know I'm alive
And I'll know I'm alive
Give me some teeth
Give me something
Unforgettable
And I'll know I'm alive
And I'll know that I am alive
And I'll know that I am alive
The lyrics to Dashboard Confessional's song "The Rush" are about the desire for intensity and passion, specifically the rush that comes from a physical connection with someone. The singer talks about needing the taste and warm rush, and the pulse of the rush through their veins. They long for a connection with someone, hoping that the intensity they feel will be reciprocated, wondering whether the person they are with will feel the same after the night is over. The singer also mentions not wanting to bite down until the moment counts, suggesting an almost animalistic desire for raw passion.
The song is ultimately about the thrill of living, and the need to feel alive through experiences that are intense and unforgettable. The chorus repeats the line "And I'll know I'm alive" several times, emphasizing this desire to feel alive even more. The singer wants the moment to be right, to feel the rush and live in the moment fully.
Overall, "The Rush" is a song about the human desire for excitement and intensity, particularly in the physical realm, and the feeling of being fully alive that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Taste
I enjoy the sensation that comes with taking in this substance
I love the taste
The experience of consuming this substance brings me great pleasure and satisfaction
I need its warm rush
I desire the intense feeling of warmth and excitement that comes with taking this substance
Rush
The physical sensation of heightened excitement and energy that comes with taking the substance
I need the rush
I desire the immediate and intense physical sensations that come with taking this substance
To pulse through my veins
I crave the sensation of the substance rapidly moving through my bloodstream
And I'll love you tonight
I will feel a strong attachment to you in this moment
Oh I'll love you tonight
At this instant, I will have a powerful emotional connection with you
And tomorrow you may just
Perhaps, when I wake up tomorrow
Feel the same
You might also share similar feelings or emotions
Please don't bite down
I hope that you will be gentle and not cause any harm
I will know I'm alive
I will feel like I am truly living and experiencing all that life has to offer
There is no rush
There is no reason or need to hasten our interactions or consumption
There is no reason
There is no real, logical justification or purpose for what we are doing
To blush
There is no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed for what we are doing
There's only us
The only thing that matters is our connection and interaction in this moment
To keep it between
We should only share and experience this moment with each other
And I won't bite down
I will not be aggressive or forceful in my actions
'Til the moment counts
I will wait for the right moment to act, when it will have the most impact
Give me some teeth
I want something that is sharp, intense, and memorable
Give me something
I want an experience or sensation that is unusual, powerful, or meaningful
Unforgettable
I want something that I will never forget or always remember
And the moment's right
When the timing is perfect and everything feels aligned
And I'll know that I am alive
I will be aware of my existence and feel truly alive in this moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA
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