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)
Sober
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics
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Don't hold It all In, you know that's never okay
Don't hold It all back
Say what you've needed to say
Don't be ashamed, I feel the same way I've been through It all at lease,
That's what I think
I'll teach you to float
I won't leave you to sink
Drink the bottle down
Won't fill you up
You'll only feel more hollow
Do you think you'll feel better now It only gets harder with every gulp you
Sallow
One day you'll go insane
Lose your path
Push everyone out of your way
Pushing all the pain away
Push all the pain
Block everyone out, and everything they say
Stop pushing away all the pain.
The song "Sober" by For the Fallen Dreams is a powerful call for openness and vulnerability during difficult times. The lyrics encourage the listener to express their emotions and not to keep them bottled up inside. The first verse, "Tell me what's wrong, and why you're feeling this way / Don't hold it all in, you know that's never okay / Don't hold it all back / Say what you've needed to say" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that he has been through similar struggles and offers support, saying "I'll teach you to float / I won't leave you to sink / I'll show you the way you will be okay someday."
The chorus of the song warns against using substances to mask the pain: "Drink the bottle down / Won't fill you up / You'll only feel more hollow / Do you think you'll feel better now? / It only gets harder with every gulp you swallow." The verses that follow touch on potential consequences of ignoring one's emotions and pushing everyone away. The line "One day you'll go insane / Lose your path / Push everyone out of your way" suggests that this isolation can have serious repercussions. The song ultimately ends on a message of hope, urging the listener to stop pushing away the pain and find a way to work through it.
Overall, "Sober" is a deeply empathetic song that encourages vulnerability and offers support. It cautions against self-destructive coping mechanisms and emphasizes the importance of confronting one's emotions. It is a reminder that there is hope to be found, even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what's wrong, and why you're feeling this way
Share your problems with me so that I can understand why you feel sad.
Don't hold It all In, you know that's never okay
It is not good to keep your emotions bottled up inside you. So, express them before it gets too much.
Don't hold It all back
Say everything that you wanted to which has been holding back for long.
Say what you've needed to say
Speak up about what has been bothering you and affecting your peace of mind.
Don't be ashamed, I feel the same way I've been through It all at lease, That's what I think
Do not feel embarrassed or humiliated for feeling this way. I've gone through the same pain, and it's fine to have emotions.
I'll teach you to float
I'll help you to manage or balance your sorrow in a better way.
I won't leave you to sink
I'll not let you drown in your worries or miseries. I'll support you.
I'll show you the way you will be okay someday
I'll guide you through the darkness, and you'll find a way out of this pain someday.
Drink the bottle down
Don't try to cope with your problems by drinking alcohol excessively. It will not help.
Won't fill you up
Alcohol will not fill the void of loneliness or helplessness you're feeling right now.
You'll only feel more hollow
Drinking will only make you feel more empty and miserable inside.
Do you think you'll feel better now It only gets harder with every gulp you Sallow
Drinking will make things worse, and you'll regret it later. The more you drink, the more challenging it becomes.
One day you'll go insane
Alcoholism can lead to madness, and you'll lose your mind one day.
Lose your path
You'll lose your direction in life in the pursuit of something that can never help you.
Push everyone out of your way
You'll distance yourself from your loved ones and become unapproachable.
Pushing all the pain away
By hiding behind the bottle, you're pushing away the real issue and not addressing it.
Push all the pain
You are trying to overcome the pain by pushing it away, which can only make things worse.
Block everyone out, and everything they say
You'll shut yourself out from the world, and your loved ones' advice will fall on deaf ears.
Stop pushing away all the pain.
It's time to stop escaping from the pain and start dealing with it by facing it with the help and support of loved ones.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.