The band originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011. Spencer then departed the band in 2018 due to recurring back issues, and was replaced by Charlie Engen, making rhythm guitarist Bathory the only remaining founding member of the band. In October 2020, British guitarist Andy James became the band's lead guitarist, replacing Jason Hook.
Five Finger Death Punch are the recipients of the RadioContraband Rock Radio Awards for "Indie Artist of the Year" in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. They were also honored with the Radio Contraband Rock Radio Award for Album (American Capitalist) and Song of the Year ("Coming Down") in 2012 and "Video of the Year" for "Wrong Side of Heaven" in 2014.
To date, Five Finger Death Punch has released nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one extended play (EP), and 33 singles.
Living the Dream
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics
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Hey, mighty Superman, can you save us from ourselves?
Hey, Mr. Universe, can you lift us up above this?
'Cause I'm just Iron Man, I'm a ghost within a shell
Take a look around
Just look around
Why did they never mention what's real and in between?
It seems the path we're on was paved with blood and sorrow
No thought about tomorrow
Just part of the machine or so it seems
Yeah, so it seems
We're all living the dream
We're all living the dream
Hey there, Your Majesty, is there anyone above you?
It must be lonely when you're up there looking down
Hey, Lady Amnesty, there's no one that can judge you
We're all just broken toys beneath your crooked crown
Take a look around
Just look around
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions
Why did they never mention what's real and in between?
It seems the path we're on was paved with blood and sorrow
No thought about tomorrow
Just part of the machine or so it seems
Yeah, so it seems
We're all living the dream
Take a look around
Just look around
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions
Why did they never mention what's real and in between?
It seems the path we're on was paved with blood and sorrow
No thought about tomorrow
Just part of the machine or so it seems
Yeah, so it seems
We're all living the dream
We're all living the dream
We're all living the dream
The lyrics to Five Finger Death Punch's "Living the Dream" seem to be a commentary on the state of the world and modern society. The song calls out superheroes and those in positions of power, such as Captain America, Superman, Mr. Universe, and Lady Amnesty, seemingly asking them to help save us from our own destructive tendencies. However, the singer notes that he himself is just Iron Man - a shell of a person, and therefore unable to make a meaningful change.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We're all living the dream," which seems to be a sarcastic way of saying that the world we live in may not be what we imagined or hoped for. The song also references the idea that good intentions can lead to unintended consequences, and that the world we live in is not necessarily what it seems.
Overall, the lyrics to "Living the Dream" suggest a level of disillusionment and frustration with the state of the world, while also acknowledging the individual's limited ability to effect change.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain America, are you off to fight the bad guys?
Are you going out to confront evil?
Hey, mighty Superman, can you save us from ourselves?
Can you rescue us from our own wrongdoing?
Hey, Mr. Universe, can you lift us up above this?
Can you elevate us beyond the chaos?
'Cause I'm just Iron Man, I'm a ghost within a shell
I feel like a mere shadow or a character in a story
Take a look around
Observe your surroundings
Just look around
Take a moment to survey the environment
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions
People mean well but still create undesirable outcomes
Why did they never mention what's real and in between?
Why don't we discuss the truth and the gray areas?
It seems the path we're on was paved with blood and sorrow
The road we're following is filled with violence and grief
No thought about tomorrow
We don't consider the future consequences
Just part of the machine or so it seems
We feel like we're just cogs in a bigger system
Yeah, so it seems
That's the way it appears to us
We're all living the dream
We're all existing in the same nightmare
Hey there, Your Majesty, is there anyone above you?
Is there someone to whom royalty must answer?
It must be lonely when you're up there looking down
It's probably isolating when everyone is beneath you
Hey, Lady Amnesty, there's no one that can judge you
You're protected by the law and can't be judged
We're all just broken toys beneath your crooked crown
We're all damaged under the rule of a corrupt higher power
We're all living the dream
We're all experiencing the same horror
Take a look around
Observe your surroundings
Just look around
Take a moment to survey the environment
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions
People mean well but still create undesirable outcomes
Why did they never mention what's real and in between?
Why don't we discuss the truth and the gray areas?
It seems the path we're on was paved with blood and sorrow
The road we're following is filled with violence and grief
No thought about tomorrow
We don't consider the future consequences
Just part of the machine or so it seems
We feel like we're just cogs in a bigger system
Yeah, so it seems
That's the way it appears to us
We're all living the dream
We're all existing in the same nightmare
We're all living the dream
We're all experiencing the same horror
We're all living the dream
We're all enduring the same suffering
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Moody, Jason Hook, Kevin Churko, Zoltan Bathory
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dynamicphotography_
Who else got chills during the battle charge?
I know I did.
@jamesshepard7723
Yeah and I'm proud enough to admit I shed a tear
@astronomybrainiac
Especially since in one of the first shots you see that there's at least one child taking part in the charge.
@matthewnelsen2461
Yeah dude never noticed it before totally got goosebumps
@PonyBoy1776
Couldn't feel anymore patriotic during that scene🇺🇸
@SchwartzerAdler
All I could think of was: "Leave that damn flag on the ground, it only makes you a better target!"
@Mgsfan-uz4pg
I've listened to this song so many times. It still hurts because it almost feels too late to fix the things that are wrong. I fear people have fallen back asleep. Theres always hope but it gets harder to see everyday.
@JPJonPander
people are so easily distracted with celebrity bullshit and sports
@Mgsfan-uz4pg
@JPJonPander They don't want to think about life. Life's scary. So it's easier to just not think of it.
@JPJonPander
and then other evil people who want to control you are going to think for you and you be their slave@@Mgsfan-uz4pg