They released their debut album, Odd How People Shake, in 2003 on Rise Records, and after gaining some notoriety, were signed to Equal Vision Records, who re-released their debut in the January 2004. Their debut was primarily in the vein of post-hardcore, featuring a mix of screamed vocals on the part of David Marion and clean singing provided by Adam Fisher. The instrumental work on Odd How People Shake is best described as typical of that of most melodic metalcore artists of the day, and it is rumoured that every song on the album is based on a movie ("Sarah Goldfarb, Where are Your Manners?", for example, is supposedly about Requiem for a Dream, while on their sophomore album, Art Damage, "The Story of the Curious Oysters" has more to do with the Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland). It is interesting and worth noting that the band's cover art on all three of their albums feature skyscrapers.
Their sophomore album, Art Damage, was released on Equal Vision Records in September 2004, and was a marked change in direction for the band. Art Damage as an album was much heavier and darker than their debut; the band left behind the relative simplicity and, arguably, tiredness of the instrumental work of their debut in favor of the abrasiveness characterizing bands such as Converge and Every Time I Die. In addition, virtually all of the vocals are screamed, with the exception of an odd chorus or verse.
The critical consensus seems to favor their new direction, and in concert, the band plays few if any songs from their debut. On their website, they explicitly state that they will not play one song in particular from their debut, "On the Brightside, She Could Choke;" interestingly enough, this song also has the most prominent elements of emo of all the songs in their catalogue, which could be one of the reasons they have grown so adverse to playing it.
Their new album, The Always Open Mouth, was released on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. This album marks a considerably different sound from previous recordings. This album contains a much more experimental side, such as more emphasis on antiphony between the lead singer and guitarist and a considerable lesser amount of screaming. It features layered guitar chords (a second guitarist was added to the band before the recording of this album), and many electronic sounds used with heavily-distorted or otherwise-effected guitars and synthesizers, or sequencers and drum machines, giving it a more industrial feel. As a result, it is not as hard or fast as their previous two albums, but instead, is more experimental and well-crafted.
With newly added members and a new approach at performing music, they set off on numerous tours mid-2006 to promote their latest CD The Always Open Mouth, touring with bands such as Thursday, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, HeavyHeavyLowLow, The Jonbenet, and the Radio Rebellion Tour with bands The Fully Down, The Confession, blessthefall, Misery Signals, Between the Buried and Me, and headliners of the tour Norma Jean. During a show on November 4th in San Diego, California, bassist Mike Madruga accidentally hit singer Dave Marion on the side of his face with the headstock of his bass, knocking him unconscious on stage. When he awoke, there was a hole that went all the way through his cheek, and although the band continued to finish the set, he had to be rushed to the hospital to be treated for the injury, and because of this, the band missed the following 3 days of the tour, but Dave is now fine and has finished the rest of the Radio Rebellion Tour.
On 2008]-09-09, Fear Before the March of Flames officially shortened their name to Fear Before.
Current line-up
* David Michael Marion - vocals
* Adam (Rupert) Fisher - guitar, vocals, keys
* Michael Madruga - bass
* Clayton (Goose) Holyoak - drums
Former members
* Billy Johnson - guitar, keyboards
* Brandon Proff - drums
* Zachary (Binks) Hutchings - guitar
Sarah Goldfarb Where Are Your Manners
Fear Before the March of Flames Lyrics
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On sudden shame I pulled her body to the floor
She sang a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She sang a throat chorus
You look so clean but your dressed to fit this scene
innocence??? Innocence???
(my mouth peels back in laughter)
The angels hair is hanging on to stretched and fraying skin
In quiet defeat I dragged her body to my bed
She hums a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She spits up verse s but the words get lost in wxhaustion
You look so pretty with my skin touching yours
You've only got eyes for me now. You've only got time for me now.
You've only got eyes for me now and you know how blind I am without you
The angels hair is cutting lines across her cheeks
With all my strength I make her love me
She tastes like summer and smells like romance
She breathes no throat song chorus but I move her lips to form the words "I love you"
I taste her lips and I know she loves me
The lyrics of Fear Before The March Of Flames's song Sarah Goldfarb Where Are Your Manners is a disturbing tale of a sexual encounter gone wrong. It tells a story of a person who drags a woman to the floor and to bed while referring to her as an angel. The chorus of "I love you" is repeated throughout the song, but it is unclear whether this is a sincere declaration of affection or something more sinister.
The lines "You look so clean but your dressed to fit this scene Innocence??? Innocence???" suggest that the woman is dressed up for a particular purpose, and that her cleanliness is misleading. It also hints at the idea of her being innocent, and the question marks seem to cast doubt on this. The line "You are a virgin, you are a taken liar" adds even more confusion to the situation, as it is unclear if the woman is lying or if the singer is projecting his own insecurities.
The last lines of the song, "With all my strength I make her love me She tastes like summer and smells like romance She breathes no throat song chorus but I move her lips to form the words 'I love you' I taste her lips and I know she loves me," reveal the disturbing nature of the encounter. The sexual nature of the lyrics and the power dynamic between the two characters create a sense of discomfort and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
The angels hair is tangled between my finger tips
I have a grip on this woman, I am in control.
On sudden shame I pulled her body to the floor
I have done something shameful and have taken her down with me.
She sang a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She is trying to express her love, but it is forced and unnatural.
She sang a throat chorus
She is singing, but it is not genuine or heartfelt.
You look so clean but your dressed to fit this scene
You appear innocent, but you are just pretending to fit in.
innocence??? Innocence???
I am scoffing at the idea of purity or goodness.
(my mouth peels back in laughter)
I am finding this all amusing, and maybe even entertaining.
You are a virgin, you are a taken liar
You are claiming to be innocent, but you are actually experienced and deceptive.
The angels hair is hanging on to stretched and fraying skin
She seems to be holding on, but she is worn down and battered.
In quiet defeat I dragged her body to my bed
She has given up, and I am taking advantage of her.
She hums a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She is still trying to express love, but it is weak and subdued.
She spits up verse s but the words get lost in wxhaustion
She is trying to say something, but she is too tired and weak to get the words out.
You look so pretty with my skin touching yours
We are physically intimate, and it pleases me to see our bodies intertwined.
You've only got eyes for me now. You've only got time for me now.
You are fully focused on me, and I am the only priority in your life.
You've only got eyes for me now and you know how blind I am without you
You are aware of my dependence on you, and you are taking advantage of it.
The angels hair is cutting lines across her cheeks
She is physically hurting, and I am causing it.
With all my strength I make her love me
I am forcing her to love me, and exerting complete control over her.
She tastes like summer and smells like romance
There is a sensual element to this, and I am enjoying it.
She breathes no throat song chorus but I move her lips to form the words "I love you"
She is unable to express love naturally, so I am manipulating her into saying it.
I taste her lips and I know she loves me
I am convinced of her love, because I am controlling her every move.
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Caitlin Roberts
Her hair is tangled between my finger tips
On sudden shame I pulled her body to the floor
She sang a throat song chorus of "I love you"
Sha sang a throat chorus
You look so clean but your dressed to fit this scene
Innocence??? Innocence???
(my mouth peels back in laughter)
You are a virgin, you are a taken liar
The angels hair is hanging on to stretched and fraying skin
In quiet defeat I dragged her body to my bed
She hums a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She spits up verse s but the words get lost in exhaustion
You look so pretty with my skin touching yours
You've only got eyes for me now.
You've only got time for me now.
You've only got eyes for me now
And you know how blind I am without you
The angels hair is cutting lines across her cheeks
With all my strength I make her love me
She tastes like summer and smells like romance
She breathes no throat song chorus
But I move her lips to form the words "I love you"
I taste her lips and I know she loves me
Caitlin Roberts
Her hair is tangled between my finger tips
On sudden shame I pulled her body to the floor
She sang a throat song chorus of "I love you"
Sha sang a throat chorus
You look so clean but your dressed to fit this scene
Innocence??? Innocence???
(my mouth peels back in laughter)
You are a virgin, you are a taken liar
The angels hair is hanging on to stretched and fraying skin
In quiet defeat I dragged her body to my bed
She hums a throat song chorus of "I love you"
She spits up verse s but the words get lost in exhaustion
You look so pretty with my skin touching yours
You've only got eyes for me now.
You've only got time for me now.
You've only got eyes for me now
And you know how blind I am without you
The angels hair is cutting lines across her cheeks
With all my strength I make her love me
She tastes like summer and smells like romance
She breathes no throat song chorus
But I move her lips to form the words "I love you"
I taste her lips and I know she loves me
Eric
Caitlin Morrow thank you
Christopher Hughes
Love ya
Gabe T
Those are the lyrics but they don't match up perfectly, there's some parts missing and some parts I can't make out at all
Junk Dog
Requiem for a Dream was totally one of the best movies ever.
2Dsuperhero
i totally got this cd on my birthday, from my girlfriend... in 8th grade
Candace
❤
Chris Jr
Requiem for a Dream baed fuck yea that movie is a trip n a half.
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