Figure Four started in 1996 and were signed to Solid State Records. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Figure Four started in 1996 and were signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on hiatus, as two of its members are now in the full-time touring hardcore punk band, Comeback Kid, and one of its members is now in a metalcore/crossover band, Grave Maker. They played a few isolated shows throughout 2006.

With their seven year existence they have toured across the world from Europe, Puerto Rico, South America aswell Canada and the US countless times. Releasing 3 full length records, two on Southern California's Facedown Records and their latest entitled Suffering the Loss on Seattle's Solidstate Records. Sharing the stage and touring with such bands as Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Dropkick Murphys and many more they received an amazing loving crowd all across the world.

With the rise of band mates other project - Comeback Kid - Figure Four had slown down a significant amount. Time and time again people have asked us what are plans are for touring and for an upcoming album. At the present moment the only plans we have are a few upcoming shows in the new year. Each member has been very busy doing what they do best. Andrew and Jeremy have kept themselves more then busy with The Comeback Kid. Bailey had been playing in Winnipeg's Endless Fight and more recently New Jersey's Shattered Realm . Steve decided it was time to buy a house and furthur his transformer collection, and while Mel has been hard at work studying and going to University.

With no intention on calling it quits, be prepared to see Figure Four around for a while!

Day By Day
Figure Four Lyrics

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Standing there, life going nowhere
I can't believe this
Wasting life, all this time
You can't see the truth I know
Call me ignorant, but I'm not alone
I have faith in God and won't quit
Æ??il the seed is sown
I try to be a witness day by day

Sometimes, it's hard
With Christ's help I will spread the word
Holding back
I look into your eyes but
I can't see the fire
That you once possessed
That you once knew
Pride is why you're holding back
Torn behind heart and mind

A child lost, calling out
In this world far from home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Figure Four's "Day by Day" encapsulate the struggle of feeling aimless and unfulfilled, despite putting in effort and time. The first few lines set up a feeling of disillusionment with life, as the singer is standing still and feeling as if they are going nowhere. This is followed by a plea to someone else, who is wasting their life and unable to see the truth that the singer understands. The singer admits that they may be seen as ignorant, but their faith in God keeps them from quitting. The metaphor of sowing a seed is used to describe their effort to spread the word and be a witness day by day, even when it's difficult.

The second half of the song turns to addressing someone else who is holding back, looking into their eyes and not finding the fire they once had. The cause of this holding back is described as pride, and the person is torn between their heart and mind. The song ends with a poignant image of a lost child calling out in a world far from home, emphasizing the sense of alienation and unfulfilled longing that pervades the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing there, life going nowhere
Feeling stuck, not moving forward in life

I can't believe this
Feeling disbelief and dissatisfaction with current situation

Wasting life, all this time
Feeling like time is being wasted and not used effectively

You can't see the truth I know
Feeling frustrated that others can't understand the artist's perspective

Call me ignorant, but I'm not alone
Acknowledging that others may label the artist as ignorant for their beliefs, but they are not alone in holding those beliefs

I have faith in God and won't quit
Holding strong to religious faith and refusing to give up

Æ??il the seed is sown
Continuing to plant the seed of faith in others even when it is challenging

I try to be a witness day by day
Striving to set an example and be a positive influence on others every day

Sometimes, it's hard
Acknowledging that being a positive influence can be difficult at times

With Christ's help I will spread the word
Believing that with the help of religion, the artist can continue to spread positivity

Holding back
Feeling restrained or unable to fully express oneself

I look into your eyes but
Attempting to connect with someone, but something is holding them back

I can't see the fire
Noticing a lack of passion or enthusiasm in the other person

That you once possessed
Remembering a time when the person had more energy and drive

That you once knew
Sensing that the person has lost touch with something that was once important to them

Pride is why you're holding back
Recognizing that pride may be preventing the other person from being open and honest

Torn behind heart and mind
Feeling conflicted between emotions and logic

A child lost, calling out
Feeling lost and in need of help and guidance

In this world far from home
Feeling disconnected or out of place in the world

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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