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)
Please Don't Hurt
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics
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All the things I've done by now have only been for your own good
If I'm gone by now, don't find me I left this town with everything behind me
All I wanted was to make you happy, or was that what I wanted for me,
Every wrong answer you've searched for every open door you've ignored
Every time you let yourself bleed you wonder what you're fighting for
So tell me what you're fighting for tell me what your're fighting for,
I've said this before, and I'll say it again
You've made no amends with yourself, or anyone else lost and lonely again
With no one's help
Pull yourself together Is all I have to say
It's black and white
You're always right
Don't throw It all away
Take my hand, not your life
I know you're not okay so don't say you're okay, Is this how you want
Things to be
I can see It In your eyes
I can see you're hurt
It's always In your eyes
Always In your eyes, you're falling down again
He'll pick you back up
You'll pull him back In
You're pulling me down again
I will not save you.
The lyrics to For the Fallen Dreams's song "Please Don't Hurt" touch on themes of self-destruction, codependency, and the struggle to find personal fulfillment. The singer of the song pleads with the subject not to twist their words, insisting that everything they've done has been for the subject's own good. However, it's soon revealed that the singer has left town and doesn't want to be found. The singer confesses that they only wanted to make the subject happy, but wonders if they really just wanted to make themselves happy. The subject is depicted as someone who has made mistakes and ignored opportunities, but still fights on without knowing what they're fighting for. The singer implores the subject to take control of their life, seeking self-improvement instead of relying on others to save them.
The song's lyrics paint a picture of a toxic relationship, in which the subject refuses to take responsibility for their actions and relies on others to solve their problems. The singer sees this and acknowledges that they cannot save the subject from themselves. The title of the song, "Please Don't Hurt," can be interpreted in multiple ways. It can be seen as a plea from the singer to the subject not to hurt others or themselves, or it can be interpreted as the singer's own plea for the subject not to hurt them anymore. Overall, the lyrics encourage listeners to take responsibility for their own lives and to seek help when they need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't take these words from my mouth only to twist them around,
Don't manipulate my words to suit your own agenda.
All the things I've done by now have only been for your own good
Everything I've done so far has been to benefit you.
If I'm gone by now, don't find me I left this town with everything behind me
If I'm no longer around, don't bother looking for me because I've left everything behind and moved on.
All I wanted was to make you happy, or was that what I wanted for me,
I wanted to make you happy, but maybe it was more about fulfilling my own desires.
Every wrong answer you've searched for every open door you've ignored
You've been looking for answers in the wrong places and ignoring opportunities that could help you.
Every time you let yourself bleed you wonder what you're fighting for
When you harm yourself, you question the purpose of your struggles and efforts.
So tell me what you're fighting for tell me what your're fighting for,
Explain to me what motivates you to fight and push through obstacles.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again
This is not the first time I've emphasized this point.
You've looked In the mirror
You've examined yourself and your actions.
You've made no amends with yourself, or anyone else lost and lonely again
You haven't reconciled with yourself or others, and you feel alone and lost as a result.
With no one's help
You feel like you're struggling alone without support.
Pull yourself together Is all I have to say
I advise you to collect yourself and regain composure.
It's black and white
This situation or decision is straightforward and clear-cut.
You're always right
You have a tendency to believe that you are always correct.
Don't throw It all away
Don't ruin or give up what you've worked for.
Take my hand, not your life
Don't resort to harming yourself; let me help you instead.
I know you're not okay so don't say you're okay, Is this how you want
I know you're struggling, so don't try to deny it. Is this how you want things to be?
Things to be
I can see It In your eyes
I can see you're hurt
It's always In your eyes
Always In your eyes, you're falling down again
He'll pick you back up
You'll pull him back In
You're pulling me down again
I will not save you.
I can tell by looking at you that you're in pain and struggling. You keep falling down and getting back up with the help of others, but you keep dragging me down too. I won't keep saving you; you need to take responsibility for yourself and stop hurting others.
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.