On January 27, 2008, lead singer Thomas Dutton announced on the band's blog that the other 3 members had decided to leave the band, citing personality conflicts as the primary reason. The next album released under the band's name was Razia's Shadow: A Musical. The album was conceived by Thomas Dutton and co-written by his brother Paul. The album also features Rudy Gajadhar of Gatsbys American Dream on drums. It is a musical featuring members of popular bands such as Say Anything, The Hush Sound, An Angle, The Dear Hunter, This Providence, The Matches, Saves the Day and Panic at the Disco, among others. [taken from wikipedia.org]
They signed to Fueled by Ramen in late 2005 and took over the world in 2006.
They released an EP in the fall of 2004 titled "When You're Alone, You're Not Alone" independently.
They released their FBR debut full-length on May 9th and the title is "Wonderland".
Noted for an energetic live show, the finale of which is a rendition of the song "Il Tango Della Signora Francesco Di Bartolommeo Di Zanobi Del Giocondo" which involves the entire band, often accompanied by one or more of the members from other bands on tour with them, drumming at the same time.
Beware The Jubjub Bird And Shun The Frumious Bandersnatch
Forgive Durden Lyrics
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One pump at a time
Cloaked in her matching pin-stripes
Arsenal of next month's nows
She grazes through the dark
Downtown concrete planes
She seeks a special kill
A flesh she's never had before
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Holes freckle her hips
She's sick of breaking necks
With designer prints, French tips
Her shoes as red as lips
Every meal tastes alike
I want something I can bite
Like the tethers of this diet
Let the shackles fill my cheeks
Feed these itching jowls
Flush my painted teeth
My palate has been cleansed
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Jewels and stones cut so precise
Held up by a ring
Catches all glances and looks
Hoping to distract from
The finger to the left
So bare and unfurnished
Named for sporting such hardware
With dreams cut so precise
She's held up by her strings
She catches all glances and looks
Hoping to find someone that can
Dress her naked hand
I'll tear my heart right out
And have you sport it as hardware
The lyrics to Beware The Jubjub Bird and Shun The Frumious Bandersnatch by Forgive Durden are about a woman who is bored with her life of luxury. She is searching for something new and exciting, specifically a prey with a blood "rich with love". The lyrics are written in a way that makes it seem like she is a predator, seeking out her next victim. She is sick of her designer clothes, her perfect manicure, and her tasteless meals. She longs for something real, something she can sink her teeth into, something that will satisfy her cravings. The chorus refers to her desire to taste life with someone else, to feel alive and truly experience something new. The final verse ties everything together with the image of her dreaming of someone who can "dress her naked hand", as if she is looking for someone to save her from her own boredom.
The song takes inspiration from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky", specifically the characters of the Jubjub Bird and the Bandersnatch. The lyrics reference other lines from the poem as well, such as "beware the Jabberwock, my son" and "frabjous day". The song explores themes of disillusionment and the search for personal fulfillment. It draws comparisons between the predatory nature of the woman and the fantastical creatures from the poem. The chorus, in particular, expresses a desire for connection and a feeling of being alive, which is contrasted with the woman's wealthy but unfulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
She exits her gold chariot
She's a wealthy woman arriving in style
One pump at a time
She's wearing high heels
Cloaked in her matching pin-stripes
She's stylish and fashion-forward
Arsenal of next month's nows
She's ahead of the fashion curve
She grazes through the dark
She's wandering through the city at night
Downtown concrete planes
She's in an urban setting
She seeks a special kill
She's looking for something specific
A flesh she's never had before
She wants something new
A prey whose blood is rich with love
She wants to experience something passionate
I want to sink my teeth into
The artist is also seeking something
Skin I can't see through
The singer wants something mysterious
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
The artist is determined
Lick my lips hoping to find
The singer is eager
A taste of life with you
The singer wants to experience something new with someone they desire
Holes freckle her hips
The woman's clothing has holes
She's sick of breaking necks
The woman is tired of being admired for her beauty
With designer prints, French tips
The woman is well-groomed
Her shoes as red as lips
Her shoes are brightly colored
Every meal tastes alike
The woman is bored
I want something I can bite
The artist wants something to liven things up
Like the tethers of this diet
The woman feels restrained in her life
Let the shackles fill my cheeks
The artist wants to let loose and enjoy themselves
Feed these itching jowls
The singer is hungry for something more in life
Flush my painted teeth
The artist wants to experience something intense
My palate has been cleansed
The singer is ready for something new
Jewels and stones cut so precise
The woman is wearing expensive jewelry
Held up by a ring
One of the jewels is on a ring
Catches all glances and looks
The jewelry attracts attention
Hoping to distract from
The woman wants to draw attention somewhere else
The finger to the left
Her left hand is bare
So bare and unfurnished
Her hand is empty
Named for sporting such hardware
The artist is willing to give up their heart for someone
With dreams cut so precise
The woman is focused on her goals
She's held up by her strings
She's controlled by external factors
She catches all glances and looks
She's still drawing attention
Hoping to find someone that can
She's searching for help
Dress her naked hand
To fill the emptiness she feels
I'll tear my heart right out
The singer is willing to give it all
And have you sport it as hardware
To give themselves completely to another person
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sublimique
She exits her gold chariot
One pump at a time
Cloaked in her matching pin-stripes
Arsenal of next month's nows
She grazes through the dark
Downtown concrete planes
She seeks a special kill
A flesh she's never had before
A prey whose blood is rich with love
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Holes freckle her hips
She's sick of breaking necks
With designer prints, French tips
Her shoes as red as lips
Every meal tastes alike
I want something I can bite
Like the tethers of this diet
Let the shackles fill my cheeks
Feed these itching jowls
Flush my painted teeth
My palate has been cleansed
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Jewels and stones cut so precise
Held up by a ring
Catches all glances and looks
Hoping to distract from
The finger to the left
So bare and unfurnished
Named for sporting such hardware
With dreams cut so precise
She's held up by her strings
She catches all glances and looks
Hoping to find someone that can
Dress her naked hand
I'll tear my heart right out
And have you sport it as hardware
sublimique
She exits her gold chariot
One pump at a time
Cloaked in her matching pin-stripes
Arsenal of next month's nows
She grazes through the dark
Downtown concrete planes
She seeks a special kill
A flesh she's never had before
A prey whose blood is rich with love
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Holes freckle her hips
She's sick of breaking necks
With designer prints, French tips
Her shoes as red as lips
Every meal tastes alike
I want something I can bite
Like the tethers of this diet
Let the shackles fill my cheeks
Feed these itching jowls
Flush my painted teeth
My palate has been cleansed
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Jewels and stones cut so precise
Held up by a ring
Catches all glances and looks
Hoping to distract from
The finger to the left
So bare and unfurnished
Named for sporting such hardware
With dreams cut so precise
She's held up by her strings
She catches all glances and looks
Hoping to find someone that can
Dress her naked hand
I'll tear my heart right out
And have you sport it as hardware
Alessia Rose
THIS SONG IS SOOOO AMAZING!!!!
sublimique
She exits her gold chariot
One pump at a time
Cloaked in her matching pin-stripes
Arsenal of next month's nows
She grazes through the dark
Downtown concrete planes
She seeks a special kill
A flesh she's never had before
A prey whose blood is rich with love
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Holes freckle her hips
She's sick of breaking necks
With designer prints, French tips
Her shoes as red as lips
Every meal tastes alike
I want something I can bite
Like the tethers of this diet
Let the shackles fill my cheeks
Feed these itching jowls
Flush my painted teeth
My palate has been cleansed
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
I want to sink my teeth into
Skin I can't see through
I'll clench my jaw deep down inside
Lick my lips hoping to find
A taste of life with you
Jewels and stones cut so precise
Held up by a ring
Catches all glances and looks
Hoping to distract from
The finger to the left
So bare and unfurnished
Named for sporting such hardware
With dreams cut so precise
She's held up by her strings
She catches all glances and looks
Hoping to find someone that can
Dress her naked hand
I'll tear my heart right out
And have you sport it as hardware
Carly Shaddix
Yes they do sing all the songs! THERE GREAT! You can just go up after the show and talk to Thomas! He's super nice! I hung out with him for awhile and watch him FAIL at skateboarding xD
Carly Shaddix
I JUST SAW HIM LAST NIGHT!!!! Razia's Shadow was AMAZING! And after the show I got to talk to him ;D
Vessel
I heard of these guys via panic! at the disco, aw theyre really good!c:
wfmbu
i love this song i think forgive druden derseves more credit from FBR
jdog af
Am I crazy? or why does no one know these guys? Everytime I show this song to someone they show zero interest.... I'm over here obsessed since i was like 13 lol fuck
Jenn Ida
elite duelist me too!!!!
Kate Coulson
haha love that poem the title is from its so weird... my dad used to read it to me when i was little ^^ lol
Courtney C
jabba wockies were this awesome dance crew on this MTV show called america's best dance crew. look em up they're AMAZING