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)
Waking Up Alone
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics
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The only friend that's left is gone,
There's no one there to comfort you,
It's been some years since we've last spoke,
It's hard to come to terms I know,
Last I heard you weren't doing so good,
Why do you do less to the ones you say you love,
We all know the truth,
I hope you heard now that you have no one left, x4
I finally know the truth,
The one that hurts is you.
The lyrics to For the Fallen Dreams' song Waking Up Alone express the feeling of isolation and loss that comes with ending a relationship. The singer of the song is waking up alone and feeling that the only person they had left in the world has gone. There is no one to comfort them or hold them, and they feel the weight of their loneliness.
The second verse deepens the feeling of loss by acknowledging that it has been some years since the singer and their partner last spoke. They know that things aren't going well for their former partner, and it's difficult to adjust to that reality. However, the singer is also angry at their ex for doing less for the people they profess to love. They believe that the only person their ex truly loves is themselves, and they hope that their ex hears this message now that they have no one left.
The closing lines of the song are powerful: "I finally know the truth, / The one that hurts is you." The singer has come to a realization about the situation, and they understand that the real pain lies with their ex, who is alone and unloved because of their own actions.
Overall, Waking Up Alone is a poignant reflection on the pain of lost love and the difficulty of adjusting to life without someone you once cared deeply for.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up alone is all you do,
You feel isolated and alone every morning when you wake up.
The only friend that's left is gone,
Your last remaining friend has abandoned or betrayed you.
There's no one there to comfort you,
You have no one to turn to for emotional support or solace in times of need or despair.
It's been some years since we've last spoke,
You haven't communicated or caught up with someone you used to be close to for quite some time.
It's hard to come to terms I know,
Accepting or reconciling with certain truths or facts is a challenging and difficult process.
Last I heard you weren't doing so good,
The most recent update or information you received about someone was not positive or reassuring.
Why do you do less to the ones you say you love,
You seem to neglect or mistreat the people you claim to care about the most.
We all know the truth,
Everyone is aware of the reality or situation at hand.
The only one you truly love is you,
You prioritize your own needs and desires above anyone else's and only truly value yourself.
I hope you heard now that you have no one left,
It is my wish that you are aware and cognizant of the fact that you have pushed away or lost all your friends and loved ones.
x4
This line is repeated four times for emphasis.
I finally know the truth,
I have gained insight and comprehended the reality of the situation.
The one that hurts is you.
You are suffering the most from the consequences of your actions or attitude.
Contributed by Luke T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.