Coming from Lansing, Michigan, For the Fallen Dreams signed to Rise Records… Read Full Bio ↴Coming from Lansing, Michigan, For the Fallen Dreams signed to Rise Records during the summer of 2007. The band's 2008 debut release 'Changes' caught the ears and hearts of many, making them one of the biggest acts playing metalcore with a melodic hardcore influence. Their second full length, 'Relentless', was released in 2009. Back Burner was released on May 24, 2011 through Rise Records.

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)

No One to Blame
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics

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Don't blame this on me
I'm right where you wnna be
All your dreams are slowly fading
With every single choice youre making
I gotta get up, I gotta get up if love is this
Then dont waste your charm
Forever-ever I need to know.
Coming running back to you

Won't forget the sign, I won't forget the sign.
Forever here you put me through.
Forever everyday a lie.
When its comin back to haunt you.
Don't blame this on me.
I'm right where you wanna be
All your dreams are slowly fading.
With every single choice youre making
Is it lust or is it love
Its in your sheets but it
Is not enough
Whichever way you go, I don't wanna know
(Hey hey!)
You've never been so low
And it really shows
For always and ever we'll live with endeavors
Youll seem to fail somwhow, fail somehow,
Youll never break me, you've only made me into who I am now, who am I now,
Just blame it on me
So I can live my life freely
Don't blame this on me
I'm right where you wanna be
All your dreams are slowing fading
With every single trace you're making
is it lust or is it lovei ts in your sheet but its not enough
Whichever way you go I don't wanna know
(Hey hey!)
You've nebever been so low and it really shows
Don't blame this on me
I'm right where you wanna be
And your dreams are slowly fading
With every single choice youre making
Is it love or is it love
Its in your sheets but not enough.
Whichever way you go I don't wanna know.

(Hey hey!)
You've never been so low and it really shows.

Overall Meaning

The song "No One to Blame" by For the Fallen Dreams is a powerful and emotionally charged piece that reflects on the consequences of our actions and how they impact the people around us. The opening verses set the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer proclaiming that they should not be blamed for the circumstances they find themselves in. They state that they are right where the other person wants to be and that their dreams are slowly fading away due to the choices they are making.

The chorus of the song is the central message that is repeated throughout with some variations. It talks about how the singer needs to get up and move on if love is what they truly desire. They urge the other person not to blame them for their problems and that they are only trying to live their life freely. The line, "Forever-ever I need to know" hints at a longing to find a deeper connection with the other person, but their current situation is not allowing that to happen.

The bridge of the song reflects on the confusion that the singer feels regarding their relationship. They ask whether it is just lust or love and that it is present in their sheets, but it is not enough. The ending verses of the song reiterate the main message of not wanting to be a part of the other person's life if they continue making bad choices and that they are now in a place where they will not be broken.

Overall, "No One to Blame" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the frustrations we feel in our relationships when the other person is not willing to change or compromise. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes it is better to walk away from a toxic situation, even if it means leaving behind someone you care about.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't blame this on me
I refuse to take responsibility for this

I'm right where you wanna be
I am currently in the position you desire to be in

All your dreams are slowly fading
Your aspirations are progressively dissipating

With every single choice you're making
Your every decision is contributing to this outcome

I gotta get up, I gotta get up if love is this
I need to move on from this situation if this is what love entails

Then don't waste your charm
Don't expend your efforts pointlessly

Forever-ever I need to know.
I require a lifetime to understand this

Coming running back to you
I am returning to you

Won't forget the sign, I won't forget the sign.
I won't ignore the warning, I won't ignore the warning

Forever here you put me through.
You've subjected me to this for eternity

Forever everyday a lie.
Every day is a falsehood indefinitely

When it's coming back to haunt you.
When the repercussions of your actions catch up to you

Is it lust or is it love
Is it infatuation or genuine affection?

It's in your sheets but it is not enough
You are physically intimate, but it is emotionally unfulfilling

Whichever way you go, I don't wanna know
I am no longer interested in your decisions

(Hey hey!) You've never been so low, and it really shows
Your current state of despair is apparent

For always and ever we'll live with endeavors
We will always strive towards something

You seem to fail somehow, fail somehow
You tend to falter in some way

You'll never break me, you've only made me into who I am now, who am I now
You won't defeat me; instead, you've shaped me into my current self, who indeed am I?

Just blame it on me so I can live my life freely
Just assign blame to me, allowing me to live without restriction

And your dreams are slowly fading
Your aspirations are gradually dissipating

With every single choice you're making
Your every decision is contributing to this outcome

Is it love or is it love
Is it genuine love or just a facade?

It's in your sheets but not enough.
While you are intimate, it is not sufficient emotionally

Whichever way you go I don't wanna know.
I am no longer interested in your decisions

(Hey hey!) You've never been so low and it really shows.
You're displaying your current state of acute despair

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