For Today’s debut full-length Ekklesia, produced by Jamie King, was released on April 1, 2008 through Facedown Records.
On June 9, 2009, the band released their second full length album, Portraits, produced again by Jamie King. The album charted on three of Billboard's charts: number 14 on Top Heatseekers, number 15 on Christian Albums, and number 40 on Top Independent Albums.
Their third full length was announced on May 26, 2010, via their official MySpace blog. Breaker was released on August 31, 2010, and was their most successful album to date. It was recorded in New Jersey with Will Putney and includes guest vocals by Drew Dijorio (Stray From The Path), Shane Raymond (Close Your Eyes) and Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme).
In 2011, For Today announced that they had left long-time label Facedown Records and had signed with Razor & Tie. They released their fourth full length, Immortal on May 29, 2012. The album was produced by Will Putney and includes guest vocals by Tommy Green (Sleeping Giant), Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red) and Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.).
Band Members:
Vocals: Mattie Montgomery
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals: Ryan Leitru
Rhythm Guitar: Mike Reynolds
Bass: Brandon Leitru
Drums: David Puckett
Joel
For Today Lyrics
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The Almighty approaches!
Let the whole world see. Wake up!
This is really happening, the locusts devouring everything.
The great and dreadful day of the Lord has fallen on the land.
May you bear the mark of righteousness.
We will not be forsaken.
May your conviction stand to profess: we will not be forgotten.
America, you will be judged, but His people will be restored.
Fall to your knees but there is life at at the throne of God
You will be judged.
Seek your mercy now, while it may still be found.
Arise, take up your sword and choose your side.
Tonight, prepare for battle.
For the dream of God will come from the lips of children,
And His Spirit will pour out onto all flesh.
You will see the sun black out, and the moon turned to blood.
Then you will know there is one God and the Lord is His name.
The song "Joel" by For Today is a warning to America that the Day of the Lord is coming, and that judgment will be passed on the nation. The lyrics urge people to heed this warning and repent while there is still time. The song starts off with a call for everyone to wake up and witness the coming of the Almighty. The locusts are devouring everything, and the great and dreadful day of the Lord has fallen on the land. The band implores the listeners to bear the mark of righteousness, and not to be forsaken. The lyrics suggest that people need to stand up for their convictions and profess that they will not be forgotten.
The song then moves on to address America specifically, warning that the nation will be judged, but that God's people will be restored. The band encourages people to fall to their knees and seek mercy, while also preparing for battle. The dream of God will come from the lips of children, and His Spirit will pour out onto all flesh. The sun will black out, and the moon will turn to blood. This is all to signify that there is only one God, and the Lord is His name.
Overall, the song is meant to be a wake-up call to America and the world, urging people to repent and turn to God before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the trumpet sound for the coming King.
It is time to announce that the Almighty is approaching.
The Almighty approaches!
The presence of the Almighty is near.
Let the whole world see. Wake up!
Everyone needs to be aware of what is happening and be ready.
This is really happening, the locusts devouring everything.
The devastation caused by the locusts is real and overwhelming.
The great and dreadful day of the Lord has fallen on the land.
The day of judgment has arrived, and it's terrible.
May you bear the mark of righteousness.
May you exhibit the signs of being good and upright.
We will not be forsaken.
We will not be abandoned by God even in difficult times.
May your conviction stand to profess: we will not be forgotten.
Have resolute faith and declare that we will not be left behind.
America, you will be judged, but His people will be restored.
There will be judgment for the nation of America, but those who belong to God will be saved.
Fall to your knees but there is life at at the throne of God
Humble yourself and come to God, and you will find true life.
You will be judged.
Everyone will face a serious judgment.
Seek your mercy now, while it may still be found.
Take advantage of the opportunity to find God's mercy before it's too late.
Arise, take up your sword and choose your side.
Get ready for battle by deciding which side you're on and being armed.
Tonight, prepare for battle.
Start making your preparations for the impending spiritual battle.
For the dream of God will come from the lips of children,
Children will be the ones who will share God's message.
And His Spirit will pour out onto all flesh.
God's Spirit will be widely made available to everyone.
You will see the sun black out, and the moon turned to blood.
There will be apocalyptic signs signaling the end times.
Then you will know there is one God and the Lord is His name.
After everything plays out, everyone will know that God is the one true God.
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Raymond Woodard
(Joel 2:31) The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the lord. (Matthew 24:29) Immediately after the distress of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. ( Zechariah 14:6) On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost.
BatGear
@*XAVI* we'll be ok friend. PREPARE FOR BATTLE.
*XAVI*
THIS SON IS SO PROPHETIC. ALL THIS IS HAPPENING NOW. MAY WE VE READY FOR WHAT IS COMING NEXT.
Sabastian Watson
And Still to this very day this album rocks
Lord Of The Winter Dawn
Agreed. Just enjoy the music. I started to listening to this kind of music when I was a close atheist. God finally showed me that he was real. He actually saved my butt. I started listening to this band and I was like these guys are serious and thats what i was looking for in a Christian screamo band. You wanna argue and complain about the message, please do it somewhere else.
jay hundley
Lord Of The Winter Dawn this is metalcore not screamo lol
brandon sanchez
All glory to the Father!✊🏽
Samantha Speaks
And here we are. Claim victory in Jesus while He still can be found!!! So thankful for Jesus!!!!
*XAVI*
THIS SON IS SO PROPHETIC. ALL THIS IS HAPPENING NOW. MAY WE VE READY FOR WHAT IS COMING NEXT
lexie mumbower
This is so gorgeous, These melodies do not comprehend with my brain. <3