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.
Toba The Tura
Forgive Durden Lyrics
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I watched the lamps fall, you pushed them over.
They say you're gifted, well I just see a scared kid.
They must have flipped it, your skills are latent.
O, you snuffed the glow. Replaced it with coals.
Threw away the throne. O, you snuffed the glow.
Replaced it with coals. Burnt down my home.
You had a life of privilege, hope and love. But now that's all gone. Maybe the design's flawed.
So that's why I'm here, to preserve the remainder
Of what chance we have left at an existence.
O, the desolate dirt. The raw, scorched earth.
It's a trophy of your worth. O, the desolate dirt.
The raw, scorched earth. It's a scar of my hurt.
Your cold, wicked soul boasts a foul scent.
No, a stench
The formidable taste of pure contempt.
Every dark corner will soon see the light.
O, so bright.
The beaming flood will pour right through the binds.
My words will tear through the air,
Pierce through the despair,
To find your arrogant, throbbing ears.
If it's too much to bear, or to hear,
Or take, I'll be frank,
Let my inflection be crystal clear.
This mess that you've made, it's a six-foot grave.
It's a home for your lonesome bones that remain.
We'll disappear, but you'll stay here to rot
As The King of The Dark and Forgot.
What have I done? Please make me your son.
What have I become? Destroyed all I love.
O, what have you done?
Disobedient son, you've broken the trust of your father's love.
The arid, fallow earth would be Ahrima's new hearth.
He would remain while he watched his family strain,
And the girl that he loved, vacate to a new place,
To state over on fresh terrain.
And from his desolate throne he watched them compose
A mountainous wall of stone, to separate themselves from him.
A massive, jagged barricade to lock themselves in.
Theirs would be the Light, his would be the Dark.
For a century these halves would wait.
One world, set apart.
Place your hand on mine.
Untie your mind.
We'll just disengage.
Float away.
The song "Toba The Tura" is a narrative about a character named Ahrima who is described as a collusive dreamer with latent skills. The song is sung by another character who has been affected by Ahrima's actions. The lyrics describe how Ahrima had a life of privilege, hope, and love, but somehow lost it all. The singer accuses Ahrima of snuffing out the glow and replacing it with coals. Ahrima's wicked soul boasts a foul scent, and the taste of pure contempt is formidable. The singer goes on to state that every dark corner will soon see the light, and the beaming flood will pour right through the binds.
The narrative takes a dark turn as the singer details how the desertion of Ahrima's family and loved one has resulted in him becoming the king of the dark and Forgot. Ahrima is left with a desolate throne from where he watches his family build a mountainous wall of stone to separate themselves from him. The lyrics suggest that Ahrima will remain while his loved ones would start over in a new place, and theirs would be the light while his would be the dark. The song ends with the singer urging Ahrima to place his hand on mine, untie your mind, and float away.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're Ahrima, collusive dreamer.
Addressing Ahrima as a dreamer who conspires with others.
I watched the lamps fall, you pushed them over.
Describing Ahrima's destructive behavior.
They say you're gifted, well I just see a scared kid.
Questioning the notion that Ahrima is gifted and pointing out his fearfulness.
They must have flipped it, your skills are latent.
Suggesting that Ahrima's abilities have been misjudged and are not fully realized.
O, you snuffed the glow. Replaced it with coals.
Highlighting how Ahrima has extinguished hope and replaced it with a sense of loss and pain.
Threw away the throne. O, you snuffed the glow.
Emphasizing how Ahrima has given up his position of power and destroyed any hope of success or happiness.
Replaced it with coals. Burnt down my home.
Condemning Ahrima's actions for causing destruction and loss.
You had a life of privilege, hope and love.
Recalling Ahrima's privileged and positive past.
But now that's all gone. Maybe the design's flawed.
Noting the loss and questioning the fairness of the situation.
So that's why I'm here, to preserve the remainder.
Explaining the desire to hold on to what little remains.
Of what chance we have left at an existence.
Acknowledging the precariousness of the situation and the need to cling to any opportunity for survival and success.
O, the desolate dirt. The raw, scorched earth.
Describing the barren and destroyed landscape left by Ahrima's actions.
It's a trophy of your worth. O, the desolate dirt.
Using sarcasm to point out how the destroyed earth is a testament to Ahrima's poor decisions.
The raw, scorched earth. It's a scar of my hurt.
Describing how the desolate terrain serves as a reminder of the pain and loss caused by Ahrima.
Your cold, wicked soul boasts a foul scent.
Calling out Ahrima for his wickedness and how it permeates his being.
No, a stench.
Clarifying how strong and pervasive the scent is.
The formidable taste of pure contempt.
Describing how Ahrima's negative and disdainful attitude is palpable.
Every dark corner will soon see the light.
Promising that truth and justice will prevail, bringing light to the darkness.
O, so bright.
Expressing excitement and hope for the bright future ahead.
The beaming flood will pour right through the binds.
Describing how a flood of enlightenment and understanding will break through the barriers that divide people.
My words will tear through the air,
Asserting the power of words to make an impact.
Pierce through the despair,
Emphasizing how words of hope can cut through even the darkest of situations.
To find your arrogant, throbbing ears.
Directing the message to Ahrima specifically, calling attention to his prideful and stubborn nature.
If it's too much to bear, or to hear,
Acknowledging that the message may be difficult to accept or understand.
Or take, I'll be frank,
Being honest about the difficulty of the situation and the message being conveyed.
Let my inflection be crystal clear.
Reiterating the clarity and straightforwardness of the message.
This mess that you've made, it's a six-foot grave.
Metaphorically comparing the situation to a grave, emphasizing its finality and deadliness.
It's a home for your lonesome bones that remain.
Emphasizing how the destruction caused by Ahrima has left him alone and without support.
We'll disappear, but you'll stay here to rot
Stating that others may move on, but Ahrima will be left behind to suffer the consequences of his actions.
As The King of The Dark and Forgot.
Labeling Ahrima as the ruler of a forgotten and desolate place, emphasizing his isolation and failures.
What have I done? Please make me your son.
Expressing remorse and a desire for forgiveness and reconciliation.
What have I become? Destroyed all I love.
Acknowledging the destruction and loss caused by one's own actions.
O, what have you done?
Addressing Ahrima directly and holding him accountable for his actions.
Disobedient son, you've broken the trust of your father's love.
Using familial language to emphasize how Ahrima has betrayed the trust of those who cared for him.
The arid, fallow earth would be Ahrima's new hearth.
Describing the landscape that Ahrima must now call home.
He would remain while he watched his family strain,
Pointing out how Ahrima is stuck in a place of destruction while others are able to move on.
And the girl that he loved, vacate to a new place,
Highlighting the pain of losing someone he loved and seeing them move on without him.
To state over on fresh terrain.
Describing the possibility of a new start for those who left.
And from his desolate throne he watched them compose
Emphasizing Ahrima's isolation and powerlessness.
A mountainous wall of stone, to separate themselves from him.
Describing how others have put up barriers to protect themselves from Ahrima's destructive tendencies.
Theirs would be the Light, his would be the Dark.
Drawing a contrast between those who have moved on and found hope and those who are stuck in darkness.
For a century these halves would wait.
Suggesting that the effects of Ahrima's actions will last for a long time.
One world, set apart.
Reinforcing the divide between those who have moved on and those who are stuck in darkness.
Place your hand on mine.
Offering a hand of support and comfort.
Untie your mind.
Encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and doubts.
We'll just disengage.
Implying the need to disconnect from the negativity and start anew.
Float away.
Suggesting a sense of release and liberation from the past.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL DUTTON, THOMAS DUTTON
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