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.
The Missing Piece
Forgive Durden Lyrics
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O the Scientist, and his Genesis
He overlooks my gift and then I think
She's the only who knows what I could have done
I must be patient.
They will realize what I know inside.
I was meant to lead this world to greater things
It's my destiny
Everything seems to fade when I see her face
The sky and trees all blur every time I look at her
Nobody understood me till her eyes fixed upon me
My puzzle life's complete, now that I've found the missing piece
Don't you worry, boy, it's a waste of time
Place your hand on mine, untie your mind
We'll just float away into the day
You're not the only one who thinks they're falling in love
You must be patient
They will realize what I see inside
You were meant to lead this world to greater things
It's your destiny
Everything seems to fade when I see her face
The sky and trees all blur every time I look at her
Nobody understood me till her eyes fixed upon me
My puzzle life's complete, now that I've found the missing piece
O, you're the meaning
Nidria, please listen, I'd like to explain
I should have told you sooner, it's been gnawing at my brain
My mind's in knots, it's got me lost,
Please help me through the maze
'Cause you're the key, the lock turning, The breaking of these chains
Everything seems to fade when I see his face
It seems all the stars turn down every time I look at him
Nobody understood me till his eyes fixed upon me
My puzzle life's complete, now that I've found the missing piece
Everything seems to fade when I see her face
The sky and trees all blur every time I look at her
Nobody understood me till her eyes fixed upon me
My puzzle life's complete, now that I've found the missing piece
Ahrima, the most gifted serif, the utmost skilled of the cherubs,
He felt his aptitude and slate were being misused
Shamed, he repined this to O the Scientist,
Who replied with a calm face, expressionless
Dream with your eyes closed
Try and pluck the pearl from your bones
Dream with your eyes closed
Try and pluck the pearl from your bones
The song, "The Missing Piece" by Forgive Durden is a song about a character named Ahrima who is struggling with his feelings of being misunderstood and undervalued. He feels like he is destined for greatness and that his gifts are being overlooked. He longs for someone to see him for who he truly is and to appreciate him for his talents. He meets a woman named Nidria who he feels understands him and accepts him. She is the missing piece in his life that completes his puzzle. The song also touches on the themes of destiny, patience, and love.
The first verse sets the stage for the song's narrative. Ahrima is frustrated with the Scientist, possibly for not recognizing his talents or not giving him the opportunity to be a leader in their world. He believes that he is meant for greater things but is patient in waiting for his time to shine. The second verse introduces Nidria, the woman who Ahrima feels completes his life. He describes how everything else fades away when he sees her and how nobody understood him until she came along. The chorus repeats the theme of the missing piece and how Nidria completes him.
The bridge of the song brings Nidria into the narrative as she speaks to Ahrima. She encourages him to dream and to find the answers he is looking for. She also acknowledges that she is the one who unlocks his potential and helps him break free from the chains that are holding him back. The final chorus repeats the previous two choruses and ends the song with the idea that Ahrima's puzzle is complete.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of feeling overlooked and undervalued. It also celebrates the power of love and finding the missing piece in one's life. The lyrics are poetic and emotional, with a captivating narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
What a splendid mess!
This situation is chaotic but strangely amazing.
O the Scientist, and his Genesis
The Scientist and his creation story are important parts of this world.
He overlooks my gift and then I think
The Scientist doesn't recognize my talent and it makes me wonder.
She's the only who knows what I could have done
Only one person understands my potential.
I must be patient.
I need to wait for others to understand me.
They will realize what I know inside.
Eventually they will see my inner brilliance.
I was meant to lead this world to greater things
I have a special purpose in this world.
It's my destiny
I am fated to do great things.
Everything seems to fade when I see her face
My focus narrows to only her when I look at her.
The sky and trees all blur every time I look at her
I am so entranced by her that even the world around her is indistinct.
Nobody understood me till her eyes fixed upon me
I was completely misunderstood until she saw me for who I am.
My puzzle life's complete, now that I've found the missing piece
I feel whole and fulfilled now that I have her in my life.
Don't you worry, boy, it's a waste of time
You don't need to stress over this, it won't help anything.
Place your hand on mine, untie your mind
Relax and focus on me, I'll help you clear your head.
We'll just float away into the day
We'll escape from reality together and enjoy the moment.
You're not the only one who thinks they're falling in love
Others have felt this way before, so you're not alone in this experience.
O, you're the meaning
You are what gives my life meaning.
Nidria, please listen, I'd like to explain
I need to tell you something, Nidria, please hear me out.
I should have told you sooner, it's been gnawing at my brain
I regret not telling you earlier, it's been bothering me for a while.
My mind's in knots, it's got me lost, Please help me through the maze
I'm confused and need your guidance to get through this.
'Cause you're the key, the lock turning, The breaking of these chains
You hold the solution to my problems and the power to set me free.
Ahrima, the most gifted serif, the utmost skilled of the cherubs,
Ahrima is the most talented of the angels, a true expert in his field.
He felt his aptitude and slate were being misused
He believed his talents were being wasted and not used to their fullest potential.
Shamed, he repined this to O the Scientist,
Feeling embarrassed, he confided in the Scientist about his frustrations.
Who replied with a calm face, expressionless
The Scientist listened without emotion, giving no indication of his thoughts.
Dream with your eyes closed
Imagine and dream without any distractions.
Try and pluck the pearl from your bones
Find the beauty deep within yourself.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL DUTTON, THOMAS DUTTON
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