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Focused was a hardcore punk band that was based out of Long Beach, California in the United States. The band formed in 1990 with the lineup of Tim Mann on Vocals, John Schoettler on Guitars, Jeff Boetto on Guitars, Matt Archuleta on Bass and Al Christensen on Drums. Over the years, the lineup shifted several times, with Mann being the only constant.
Origins and Bow (1990-1993)
Focused began in 1990 with the lineup of Vocalist Tim Mann, Guitarists John Schoettler and Jeff Boetto, and Bassist Matt Archuleta. David Shoemaker filled in on Drums for the first show the band played before Al Christensen took over the position. Early on the band recorded two different demos, including Situation Within and Eternity's Gate.[1] In 1992, Boetto and Archuleta departed from the band, being replaced by Mike Merryman and Dirk Lemmenes respectively.
In 1993, Jason Parker joined the band as a fill-in Guitarist for Merryman, who was unable to make it to the show. Schoettler departed pretty soon afterward, with Parker joining alongside Merryman. The lineup consisting of Mann, Merryman, Parker, Lemmenes, and Christensen wrote and recorded their debut album, Bow, which came out through Tooth & Nail Records.
The Hope That Lies Within and breakup (1994-1996)
In 1994, the band again saw lineup changes, with Parker and Christensen both departing from the band. Andrew Reizuch joined the band as a Guitarist and Chris Bowden joined on Drums.[2] Now, in addition to Reizuch and Bowden, the band - along with Mann, Merryman, and Lemmenes - who had already grown to a high status in the scene, began to work on their sophomore release.
In 1995, the band recorded and released The Hope That Lies Within, which also came out through Tooth & Nail Records. In 1996, the band disbanded and went their separate ways.[2] Lemmenes went on to perform with a project called Stavesacre alongside former members of The Crucified, Chatterbox, Scaterd Few and The Blamed, while most of the others remained musically inactive.
Reunion EP, Second Reunion, and shows (2000-2009)
In 2000, Focused reunited with the best-known lineup of Mann, Merryman, Lemmenes, another former member as well as new Drummer Adam Valles. With the lineup, the band recorded an EP, which featured three tracks - "War", "Angels and Demons", and "Grace". The band broke up a year later in 2001. The EP was later released in 2008 through Indie Vision Music as a free MP3 download[3] and later again in 2016.[4] In 2009, the band reunited again with Mann, Merryman, Parker, Lemmenes, and former Project 86 Drummer Alex Albert to perform on a couple shows with Living Sacrifice and Demon Hunter.[5] Following the shows, there was a debate as to whether the band would play more shows or not, which were addressed in 2014. In 2019, Steadfast Records re-released Eternity's Gate as At Eternity's Gate, as well as a music video of old footage being released.
No One
Focused Lyrics
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You’re too far gone, you have nothing to lose
Fear your choice can’t mend unconditional love
Risen Christ from the dead, His blood
There is no one righteous, not even one
No one who understands
No one who seeks God, all have turned away
No one who does good, no, not even one
Their throats are open graves
Their tongues practice deceit
Poison of vipers is on their lips
The truth they do not seek
Mouths full of cursing and bitterness
Ruin and misery mark their ways
The way of peace they do not know
There is no one who fears God
Divided on the other side
You’re too far gone, you have nothing to lose
Fear your choice can’t mend unconditional love
Risen Christ from the dead, it's in His blood
There is no one righteous, not even one
No one who understands, no one who seeks God
They have together become worthless
No one who does good
Their throats are open graves
Their tongues practice deceit
Poison of vipers is on their lips
The truth they do not seek
Mouths full of cursing and bitterness
Everyone [Incomprehensible]
Ruin and misery mark their ways
The way of peace they do not know
There is no fear God
There is no fear God before their eyes
No one
The lyrics of Focused's song No One are an introspective look into the human condition and our relationship with God. The lyrics draw inspiration from the Bible and specifically from the book of Romans, where it is written that there is no one righteous, not even one.
The song begins with the line "Divided on the other side, you're too far gone, you have nothing to lose," which seems to suggest that the subject of the song is at a point of no return. They are so far gone that there is no turning back, and they have nothing left to lose. The fear expressed in the next line is that even though they might want to make the right choice and seek God, their past actions and mistakes have made it impossible to mend their relationship with Him.
The reference to the "Risen Christ from the dead, His blood" suggests that there is still hope for redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ. This is reiterated throughout the song with the repetition of the phrase, "No one who fears God," which serves as a reminder that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and the path to righteousness.
The song's lyrics are a powerful reminder of the effect of sin on our lives and how it separates us from God. It highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ, who is the only way to bridge the gap between our sinful nature and God's holiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Divided on the other side
There is a division between two sides.
You’re too far gone, you have nothing to lose
One has already gone too far and has nothing left to lose.
Fear your choice can’t mend unconditional love
One's decisions cannot fix love that is unconditional.
Risen Christ from the dead, His blood
The blood of Christ who rose from the dead.
There is no one righteous, not even one
No one is truly righteous.
No one who understands
No one truly comprehends.
No one who seeks God, all have turned away
No one is searching for God as they have all turned away.
They have together become worthless
As a group, they have become useless.
No one who does good, no, not even one
No one is truly good.
Their throats are open graves
Their mouths are like open graves.
Their tongues practice deceit
Their speech is deceptive.
Poison of vipers is on their lips
Their words are like the venom of snakes.
The truth they do not seek
They are not seeking the truth.
Mouths full of cursing and bitterness
Their mouths are full of profanity and resentment.
Ruin and misery mark their ways
Their path is one filled with destruction and despair.
The way of peace they do not know
They are unfamiliar with the path towards peace.
There is no one who fears God
No one truly fears God.
There is no fear God before their eyes
They do not have a healthy fear of God.
No one
No one is righteous, seeks God, or does good. Their mouths are full of deceit and bitterness, and they are on a path of ruin and misery. They do not fear God.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN
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