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).
New Year's Eve
Five Iron Frenzy Lyrics
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This New Years Eve, I'm waiting for tomorrow. My heart is on my sleeve, and yes I still believe, this New Years Eve, will turn out better than before, I'm holding on, still holding out, until they close the door... on me.
It's New Years Eve and I feel my insecurities, are haunting me like ghosts, this sinking quicksand. And then with thunderous praise and lofty adoration, a second passes by, yet nothing changes. I hate my skin, this grave I'm standing in. Another change of years, and I wish I wasn't here.
A year goes by and I'm staring at my watch again, and I dig deep this time, for something greater than I've ever been, life to ancient wineskins. And I was blind but now I see.
The song "New Year's Eve" by Five Iron Frenzy is about the feelings of insecurity, emptiness, and the desire for change that often accompany the beginning of a new year. The singer is at a party, but feels disconnected from the other party-goers who are making toasts and kissing the past goodbye. He is filled with empty promises to himself, hoping that this year will be different than the last. He acknowledges his insecurities and feels like he is sinking into quicksand, desperately searching for something to give him meaning and purpose.
Despite his struggles, the singer expresses hope for something better in the coming year. He wants to be changed from the inside out and is waiting for tomorrow, clinging to the belief that a new year will bring new opportunities for growth and positive change. The song is ultimately about the human desire for transformation and renewal, particularly at the start of a new year.
Line by Line Meaning
It's New Years Eve and I'm full of empty promises,
I made promises to myself last year that I didn't keep and I'm pretending to make them again this year.
I half pretend to keep this time, just like last year.
I am only pretending to myself and others that I will keep these promises this year, but deep down I know I won't.
The band is loud and I'm wandering the shadows, wishing I was never here.
I feel lost and alone in the crowd, wishing I was somewhere else.
I persevere.
Despite my doubts and fears, I keep going forward.
A crowded room, these whitewashed tombs,
I am surrounded by people who are going through the motions of life without true purpose or passion.
they raise their glasses high, they kiss the past goodbye.
They are celebrating the end of the year, forgetting about the past and its lessons.
This New Years Eve, I'm waiting for tomorrow.
I am hoping that tomorrow will bring a new beginning.
My heart is on my sleeve, and yes I still believe,
I am emotionally vulnerable, but I still hold on to hope.
this New Years Eve, will turn out better than before,
I am optimistic that this year will be an improvement over the last.
I'm holding on, still holding out, until they close the door... on me.
I will keep trying and holding on, even if everyone else has given up.
It's New Years Eve and I feel my insecurities,
I am struggling with my doubts and fears.
are haunting me like ghosts, this sinking quicksand.
My insecurities are weighing me down like quicksand.
And then with thunderous praise and lofty adoration,
Suddenly, there is a lot of excitement and praise around me.
a second passes by, yet nothing changes.
Despite the excitement, nothing has really changed.
I hate my skin, this grave I'm standing in.
I dislike who I am and where I am in life.
Another change of years, and I wish I wasn't here.
I feel helpless and trapped, wishing I could escape my current circumstances.
A year goes by and I'm staring at my watch again,
Another year has passed and I am once again aware of time passing.
and I dig deep this time, for something greater than I've ever been,
I am trying to find something deeper and more meaningful than my current state of being.
life to ancient wineskins.
I am seeking new life in old places.
And I was blind but now I see.
I once couldn't see a way out of my situation, but now I have hope.
This New Years Eve, something must change me inside,
I know I need to change something within myself.
I'm crooked and misguided, and tired of being tired.
I admit that I am lost and tired of feeling this way.
in You
I believe that with faith in something greater than myself, I can find a way out of this cycle of emptiness.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESS CATES, TY LACY, DENNIS MATKOSKY, TIM PUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@2mccue4u27
2023 was a year of abundant blessing in my life. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2024 has in store!
@bethgurney
This band is literally the best.
@kablammy1
There are many of us, and the vast majority of the members of the band, who would disagree. We'd tell you that you can hate them better, and that Leanir believes in you!
@amiiann
@@kablammy1 Leanor is our Queen and five iron sucks
@bananan481
Back again after another year, what a year it's been
@joseph2832
Same!
@Ember2remember
Hello from, and goodbye to 2020!!
@AaronWilsonAnarchy
Happy New Year folx! Hope the marking of the passage of time motivates you and provides you with some inspiration in the midst of darkness.
@user-hi3wn8dd2t
Happy New Years Eve everyone.
Hope this new year will be a blessing and you find freedom from any ghosts haunting you.
@AaronWilsonAnarchy
Happy New Year's again everyone.