Current members:
Vocals - Chad Ruhlig (Legend) (2006-2008) (rejoined since 2013)
Guitar - Jim Hocking (since 2003)
Bass - Brandon Stastny (Thick As Blood (since 2011)
Drums - Navid Naghdi (ex-ABACABB) (since 2013)
Former members:
Drums - Andrew Tkaczyk (The Ghost Inside) (2003-2011) (songwriter since 2013)
Bass - Chris Ash (2003)
Vocals - Chen BiFlakes (2003)
Vocals - Aaron Long (ex-X-Ray Of A Graveyard (2003-2004)
Bass - Pat Hahn (ex-And Hell Followed With (2004)
Bass - Josh Misch (2004)
Guitar - Chris Croll (2004-2005)
Vocals, Keyboards - Andrew Juhl (2004-2006)
Bass - Scott Sparks (ex-Legend (2005)
Guitar - Josh Dore (2005-2006)
Bass - Scott Green (2006)
Guitar - Marcus Morgan (2006-2007)
Bass/Vocals - Joe Ellis (ex-Too Pure To Die &Legend now in First Blood) (2007-2010)
Guitar - Jason Spencer (ex-From Under The Gallows now in Wilson) (2007-2008)
Vocals - Dylan Richter (ex-From Under The Gallows (2008-2013)
Guitar - Chris Cain (ex-Elysia now in Bury Your Dead) (2008-2009)
Guitar - Kalan Blehm (ex-We Were Gentlemen now in Attila) (2009-2012)
Bass - Richard Neupert (ex-We Were Gentlemen (2010) (fill-in 2011)
Bass - Jaime Cano (2010-2011)
Drums - Will Weatherly [[artist]Kill ´Em All & Horns Become Halos (2011)
Bass - Jordan McPherson (2011) (ex-Through Storms And Struggle)
Drums - Arvin Sarathy (ex-Circle The Sky) (now tech for Motionless In White (2011-2012)
Drums - Dylan Shippey (Legend (2012)
Moving Forward
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics
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I'm not the one you're fighting here
When will you realize there's nothing left to fear
Put your fists down
I'll show you how to settle this
Don't run it through the fucking ground every chance you get
I'm glad you see where I'm coming from
I should have said this before now, but I never knew how
It's all in the way you use it
I'm not sorry for all the things I've said
I don't regret the things I've done
There's no remorse for a life poorly unsung
Take a step
Take a step back
I'm not the one that you are fighting here
When will you
When will you realize there's nothing left to fear
Put your fists down
I'll show you how to settle this
Don't run it through the fucking ground every chance you get
Don't say another word
Step it up
The lyrics to For the Fallen Dreams' song "Moving Forward" speak to a sense of frustration and conflict, both internal and external. The first few lines suggest that the singer is not the enemy or opponent, but that the person they are addressing is wasting energy fighting against something that isn't a real threat. By asking them to put their fists down and listen, the singer indicates that they have a better way of resolving the situation. There is a sense of urgency here - the instruction to "take a step back" implies that things have already gone too far and a change is necessary.
Later in the song, the phrase "It's all in the way you use it" takes on a double entendre - it could refer to the way the person is using their fists, or it could refer to the way they are handling the situation overall. The line "I don't regret the things I've done" suggests that the singer has had their own struggles and done things they're not proud of, but they've come to a point where they accept those actions as part of their journey. The last line, "Step it up," is an imperative, calling on the listener to take action and move forward.
Overall, "Moving Forward" seems to be a message of confrontation and tough love, coming from someone who cares about the recipient enough to call them out but also wants to help them find a way to move past their challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a step back
Stop and think for a moment.
I'm not the one you're fighting here
I'm not your enemy, we are on the same side.
When will you realize there's nothing left to fear
Stop being afraid and face the truth.
Put your fists down
Let's resolve this peacefully.
I'll show you how to settle this
I'll guide you towards the right path.
Don't run it through the fucking ground every chance you get
Stop repeating the same mistake over and over.
I'm glad you see where I'm coming from
I'm happy that you understand my perspective.
I'm not trying to break you down
I'm not trying to harm you or bring you down.
I should have said this before now, but I never knew how
I regret not saying this earlier, but I didn't know how to express myself.
It's all in the way you use it
Success depends on how you utilize your resources.
I'm not sorry for all the things I've said
I am not apologetic for what I have said.
I don't regret the things I've done
I do not feel remorse for my actions.
There's no remorse for a life poorly unsung
Regret is useless for a life lived poorly.
Don't say another word
Let's put an end to this conversation.
Step it up
We must act now and make progress.
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.