Five Iron Frenzy started as a local side-project of Reese, Keith, Micah, and Scott's band Exhumator. Although the original intent was for the band to stay local and help support the local music scene, Five Iron Frenzy (FIF, or Five Iron) signed to Frank Tate's 5 Minute Walk records in 1995 and was touring nationally within a year. They reached the peak of their fame around 2000, with the release of All The Hype That Money Can Buy. They were known for dressing up in wacky costumes and fundraising for social causes. In December 2002, they announced that they would be breaking up after a final tour. They played the final show of the tour on November 22, 2003 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, which was recorded for The End Is Here (disc 2) (this disc features that show in its entirety and was sold with the band's album, The End is Near). This show had an attendance of over 4,000 people.
On November 22, 2011, they announced via social media outlets and a week-long online scavenger hunt that they were recording a new album. The entire project was crowd funded in under an hour and met with a reunion show and touring. The results of the endeavor, Engine of a Million Plots, was released on November 26th, 2013. All members of the 2003 lineup participated in the project, with the exception of bassist Keith Hoerig, who was replaced by original guitarist Scott Kerr (who had left the band in 1998).
All That Is Good
Five Iron Frenzy Lyrics
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demanding that we be outstanding and then some?
Perfection never was a requirement
although some might say we desired it.
So then for times when things get old I might get cynical
I see that I don't see.
Do they see you when they see me?
Thoughts may change, the truth be told,
A closed mind will leave you empty
Use your mind to use your soul.
Alert the press, their dogmas are a mess,
Opinions shift, a broken sift, an empty hand,
And billboards ask, 'where do they stand.'
Do all streams lead to one sea?
Logically there's room for all questions
Though the answers aren't all known,
Objectivities the myth of plenty,
Who doubt His truth within their soul.
The lyrics of Five Iron Frenzy's song All That Is Good poetically explores themes of misunderstanding, perfectionism, and open-mindedness. The opening lines question the source of the demand for outstanding performance, suggesting that perfection has never been a requirement, but possibly something many desire. The singer acknowledges that they can become cynical when things get old, but also realizes that they don't always see things clearly. This leads to the question of whether others can see the true self when they see the singer.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and growth, and the dangers of a closed mind. The line "Use your mind to use your soul" suggests that intellectual curiosity can lead to spiritual growth. The third verse critiques dogmatic beliefs and the limitations of a black-and-white worldview. The line "Objectivities the myth of plenty" suggests that objective truth is not always clear or accessible. The final line asks whether all religions and philosophies lead to the same source.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to question their beliefs, value honesty and growth, and maintain an open mind in order to deepen their spiritual understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Where does the misunderstanding come from,
What is the root of this misinterpretation?
demanding that we be outstanding and then some?
Why do people expect us to go above and beyond?
Perfection never was a requirement
Being perfect was never necessary
although some might say we desired it.
Even though some argue that we aimed for perfection
So then for times when things get old I might get cynical
Sometimes, as things become repetitive, I may adopt a cynical viewpoint
I see that I don't see.
I am aware of my own lack of understanding
Do they see you when they see me?
When others see me, do they actually see you?
In honesty there's room for improvement
Admitting truthfully that growth is always possible
Thoughts may change, the truth be told,
As we evolve, our perspectives may shift, and that's okay
A closed mind will leave you empty
Refusing to consider other ideas will limit personal growth
Use your mind to use your soul.
By expanding our understanding, we can better fulfill our spiritual needs
Alert the press, their dogmas are a mess,
Be vocal about how damaging and contradictory religious rules can be
Opinions shift, a broken sift, an empty hand,
Ideas are ever-changing, flawed, and can lead to meaningless results
And billboards ask, 'where do they stand.'
There is a constant push for people to identify with a particular belief system
Do all streams lead to one sea?
Is it possible that despite different beliefs, we are all headed towards the same end goal?
Logically there's room for all questions
By logical reasoning, every question deserves an answer
Though the answers aren't all known,
Accepting that some things are still a mystery and not easily understood
Objectivities the myth of plenty,
There is a falsehood in the belief that there is such a thing as pure, unbiased truth
Who doubt His truth within their soul.
Those who question their faith or beliefs may be seen as lacking or lost
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Benjamin Scia Scia, Che Ness, Ian Jones, Joseph Lonie, Karl Steven, Nicholas Atkinson, Paul Russell, Timothy Stewart
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