Despite diminishing success in the United States as the decade progressed, the band remained very popular in Asia, mainly in countries like Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. FireHouse continued to release new material throughout the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, most of which has successfully charted in Japan. The band has also continued to tour internationally as of 2007, having participated twice in the annual Rock Never Stops Tour with other bands of the 1980s. FireHouse is estimated to have sold over 6 million albums worldwide since their debut.
In December 2004, FireHouse became the first major international rock band to play concert dates in northeast India.[7] The band's first Indian concert date was in Shillong, followed by two more dates in Dimapur, and Aizawl.[7] The band's first Indian date, in Shillong When the Maharaja of Tripura Kirit Pradyot Deb Burman invited them, took place in front of a sold out stadium crowd of over 40,000, setting a record for that city.[5] The band toured in 2005, 2006, and launched another tour in 2007 visiting states in the Midwest United States such as North Dakota and playing at several festivals including Rocklahoma.[8] In a March 2007 interview, when asked about the band's next album, guitarist Bill Leverty said "we plan on going into the studio this coming winter. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get all the songs together and record them for a spring/summer release."[2] Regarding the future of the band, C.J. Snare commented that "this has been an incredible, incredible career. To do something that you love, to be an artist, to be an entertainer and to actually go out there and have fans all over the world and be able to make a living at it. As long as that's perpetuated, I don’t see any reason to ever stop."[5]
Band members
Originally composed of vocalist C.J. Snare, guitarist Bill Leverty, drummer Michael Foster, and bassist Perry Richardson, the band has maintained all of its original members with the exception of Richardson, who departed in 2000 due to conflict. Richardson was initially replaced by Bruce Waibel, but Waibel left in 2003 to spend more time with his family. Dario Seixas was brought on board to play bass on the band's 2003 album Prime Time, but he parted ways with the band shortly after the album was released. Current bassist Allen McKenzie was given the position in 2004.[3]
Guitarist Bill Leverty and C.J. Snare have both pursued solo careers, but neither have let their solo projects interfere with the band's studio and touring efforts. Leverty has released two solo albums; Wanderlust in 2004 and Southern Exposure in 2007, and when asked if he would ever tour in support of them, he said that it would be "extremely selfish" to do so while putting the band on hold.[9] Snare has commented in several interviews that he is working on a solo album, but such an album has yet to materialize.[5] Drummer Michael Foster has participated in Leverty's solo career by playing drums on both of his albums.
Current
C.J. Snare - vocals, keyboards (1989 - present)
Bill Leverty - guitars (1989 - present)
Michael Foster - drums (1989 - present)
Allen McKenzie - bass guitar (2004 - present)
Former
Perry Richardson - bass guitar (1989 - 1999)
Bruce Waibel - bass guitar (2000 - 2003)
Dario Seixas - bass guitar (2003)
Discography
Albums
FireHouse - August 21, 1990
Hold Your Fire - June 16, 1992
3 - April 11, 1995
Good Acoustics - October 8, 1996
Category 5 - October, 1998
Bring 'Em Out Live - December, 1999
O2 - November 7, 2000
Prime Time - August 12, 2003
2) Italian progressive metal band formed in 1986, which released its only album in 1994 entitled Labyrinth. The band is now split-up.
3) Firehouse is a Danish reggae sound system that has done a couple of support songs for the now torn down Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen.
In 2008 they gained a lot of airplay because of the song Du Får Ik’ Punani featuring Lady Smita.
They have also made the songs: Fremmed, Hård som Wozniacki, Snow Dub and Grammy
www.firehouse.dk
In Your Perfect World
Firehouse Lyrics
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I could never win your love
Why should I try
When you never share your feelings?
How could I be so naive?
Is it so hard to believe
That you excel in emotional concealing?
I never measure up for you
But you just keep that smile on your face
No matter how much I try
You're never really satisfied
Until you run away and hide
In your perfect world
Where there's no one to blame
No one can hurt your feelings
And you don't feel no pain
Everybody loves you
And nobody gets burned
As long as you are living
In your perfect world
It seems like everyone gets screened
On your answering machine
Can't take the call
And let down your defenses
You can't let anybody see
Your real personality
Is it pride, or just your false pretenses?
Maybe a part of you has died
Because you keep it all inside
But still you wear that smile on your face
It seems no matter what I do
I just can't get through to you
But I always know where to find you
In your perfect world
Where nothing can go wrong
You're always in control
And we all get along
And everything is beautiful
No need for concern
As long as you are living
In your perfect world
Maybe a part of you has died
Because you keep it all inside
Is it hard to keep that smile on you face
It seems no matter what I do
I just can't get through to you
But I always know where to find you
Chorus
The lyrics to "In Your Perfect World" by Firehouse are about a person who is struggling to connect with someone who seems to be living in their own perfect world, where they protect themselves from any potential harm or pain by never sharing their true feelings or showing their real self. Despite the singer's efforts to win this person's love and affection, they can't seem to do anything right or measure up to their expectations. However, no matter how frustrated and hurt they feel, the person in their perfect world always maintains a smile on their face and avoids any honest communication, making it impossible for their relationship to develop.
The singer is reflecting on how it feels to be on the outside of such a perfect world, where everyone else gets screened by an answering machine and the individual's true personality is kept hidden behind false pretenses. They wonder if a part of this person has died because of their emotional concealing, or if it is simply a matter of pride. Regardless, they realize that they can never truly reach this person, as they are always living in their perfect world where nothing can go wrong.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of living in a perfect world and the importance of allowing oneself to be vulnerable and honest in order to form real connections with others. It shows how, ultimately, living behind walls and never sharing one's true self will only lead to isolation and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems I just can't do enough
It feels like I can never meet your expectations or be enough for you.
I could never win your love
No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to earn or receive your love.
Why should I try
I'm questioning why I should bother to keep striving for your approval.
When you never share your feelings?
Your refusal to share your emotions makes it difficult for me to connect with you or understand how you truly feel.
How could I be so naive?
I'm realizing that I was foolishly optimistic in hoping for a deeper relationship with you.
Is it so hard to believe
I'm asking if it's really difficult for you to trust and open up to others.
That you excel in emotional concealing?
Your ability to hide your true feelings is apparent, and it's become a barrier to our relationship.
No matter what I do
Regardless of my actions and efforts,
I never measure up for you
I always fall short in your eyes or somehow disappoint you.
But you just keep that smile on your face
Despite everything, you maintain a facade of happiness or satisfaction.
No matter how much I try
Even if I put in maximum effort,
You're never really satisfied
You're never truly content or fulfilled with our interactions or relationship.
Until you run away and hide
You avoid confrontation or discomfort by escaping from our connection or communication.
In your perfect world
In the ideal scenario you have constructed for yourself,
Where there's no one to blame
You reject the notion of fault or responsibility, instead projecting a picture of perfection.
No one can hurt your feelings
You protect yourself from emotional harm by avoiding situations or people that may cause discomfort or vulnerability.
And you don't feel no pain
You numb yourself to emotional pain or don't allow yourself to feel it at all.
Everybody loves you
You imagine a world where everyone accepts and cherishes you.
And nobody gets burned
You deny the existence or consequences of conflict, ensuring no one suffers as a result of your actions or behavior.
As long as you are living
As long as you continue to hold onto this ideal,
In your perfect world
You will remain disconnected from reality and true emotions.
It seems like everyone gets screened
You keep yourself distant and guarded from others by avoiding phone calls or interactions.
On your answering machine
You use technology to create a barrier between yourself and the outside world.
Can't take the call
You refuse to take on the responsibilities or difficulties of communicating openly with others.
And let down your defenses
You are afraid of being vulnerable or opening up to others, so you maintain a wall of defenses.
You can't let anybody see
You refuse to let anyone witness your true personality or emotions.
Your real personality
The authentic version of yourself.
Is it pride, or just your false pretenses?
I'm unsure if your unwillingness to show your true self is based in a desire to appear better than you are or is a true reflection of your character.
Maybe a part of you has died
It's possible that you have been so hurt or disappointed in the past that you have lost a piece of yourself or your ability to feel emotions.
Because you keep it all inside
You suppress your true thoughts or feelings in order to maintain the image of perfection you have created.
But still you wear that smile on your face
Despite everything, you continue to project an image of contentment or satisfaction.
It seems no matter what I do
Regardless of my efforts or attempts at connection,
I just can't get through to you
I am unable to break down the wall you've built around yourself or make a true connection with you.
But I always know where to find you
You may be hard to connect with, but I always know where I can locate you or reach out to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEVERTY, SNARE
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