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)

When Push Comes to Shove
For the Fallen Dreams Lyrics

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You better hope I never find out what really went down
Your guilty conscience made you leave this town
I probably won't ever find out
Does your conscience eat at you?
I hope it eats at you

Memories forgotten inside my head
Never felt so good to kill off a thought before

All I wanted was to finally confide in you
All I wanted was to find the whole damn truth
Finally letting go
Finally moving on
I'd like to find the truth, that's why I wrote this song
Please don't tell me what's right from wrong
You've never been concerned with what you've done

I've never been concerned with what you've done until you did me wrong
I asked a question
I want an answer
I know you know where I stand here
I never thought I had to write this fucking song

To get the answers to the questions I've asked for so long
Your whole life has come unglued

Overall Meaning

When Push Comes to Shove by For the Fallen Dreams portrays a person struggling with the lies and deception of someone they trusted. The first lines, "You better hope I never find out what really went down. Your guilty conscience made you leave this town" indicate that the trust between the two individuals has been broken, and the singer is trying to find the truth. The following lines, "Does your conscience eat at you? I hope it eats at you" suggest that the person who lied might feel guilty but does not have the courage to confess.

The second part of the song, "Memories forgotten inside my head. Never felt so good to kill off a thought before. All I wanted was to finally confide in you. All I wanted was to find the whole damn truth," reveals the singer's struggle with letting go of their past and their desire to find closure. They had hoped to share their thoughts and emotions with the person they trusted, but now everything they thought they knew has been shattered.

In the last part of the song, the singer expresses their frustration with the lack of answers: "I never thought I had to write this fucking song. To get the answers to the questions I've asked for so long." They are tired of being left in the dark and want to know the truth. The line, "Your whole life has come unglued," implies that the singer believes the person who lied will eventually face the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

You better hope I never find out what really went down
If I ever find out the truth, you better watch out

Your guilty conscience made you leave this town
Your guilt forced you to leave and avoid confrontation

I probably won't ever find out
I may never know the truth

Does your conscience eat at you?
Are you haunted by guilt?

I hope it eats at you
I hope your conscience makes you suffer

Memories forgotten inside my head
I'm trying to forget

Never felt so good to kill off a thought before
It's a relief to finally let go of these memories

All I wanted was to finally confide in you
I wanted to share my feelings with you

All I wanted was to find the whole damn truth
I just want to know the truth

Finally letting go
I'm moving on

Finally moving on
I'm ready to move forward