After the Aesthetic EP, Reardon was asked to leave the band for various reasons and Antillon was replaced by Jon Weisberg after he was arrested for shoplifting and unable to tour. The rest of the band members originally decided to have Good as the lead singer, but he opted to concentrate on guitar, not wanting to give it up in order to take on lead vocals. Good had wanted From First to Last to have a frontman, in order to connect with the crowd better. Using the social networking site MySpace, Good came in contact with a guitarist from California by the name of Sonny Moore, now better known as the person behind Skrillex. Moore flew out to Georgia, where the bands second album Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount was being recorded, and was set to be the band's second guitarist. However, when the other band members heard Moore singing backups, they decided that he was much better suited for lead singer than guitarist.
Good and Richter wrote the album in two weeks and Moore, coming in after the music was tracked, completed the vocals with the bands help. Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count was released on June 29, 2004.
In 2005, from late May to mid June From First to Last participated in the "Dead by Dawn" tour with bands Emanuel, Halifax and He is Legend.
From mid March to mid May 2006 the band toured along side Fall Out Boy and The All-American Rejects for the "Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour" in support of their release Heroine.
Prior, the band went to Radio Star Studios in Weed, California to record their second album, produced by Ross Robinson. As their previous bassist Weisberg had been formally asked to step out due to issues within the band's relationship, producer Ross Robinson asked Wes Borland, (currently of Black light burns,former Limp Bizkit guitarist, to play bass on their second full length Heroine. He later played several tours with the band. The album was released on March 21, 2006 and opened on the Billboard albums chart at #25, with first-week sales of 33,000-plus. Shortly thereafter in April, they signed to major label Capitol Records after bidding between Capitol Records and Warner Bros.
Meanwhile, singer Sonny Moore began to have problems with his vocal chords. From First to Last went on the "World Championship Tour" supporting Atreyu along with Every Time I Die and Chiodos. That is when new bassist Matthew Manning joined the From First to Last line up. While on that tour, Moore had vocal cord problems and had to leave the tour. The band had planned to have guitarists Good and Richter cover Moore's vocal duties for the duration of the tour until singer of Chiodos, Craig Owens, insisted that he provide lead vocals for their sets. Atreyu eventually dropped From First to Last from the tour. The band later explained, "Our plan to enable us to play the rest of the tour was disregarded and as our crew was setting up for the show in Worcester, MA we were informed that we were being kicked off of the tour. Understand that it was not our choice to leave this tour...we were forced to leave." Atreyu then returned a statement about the controversy concerning From First to Last's departure, saying, "They couldn't perform as FFTL and are no longer on this tour."
In February 2007, Moore left From First to Last to pursue his solo career. His decision to leave was based on his urge to create his own music, and also on the fact that singing in FFTL was putting an immense strain on his vocal chords. Sonny has posted new recordings on his MySpace and has recently signed onto a label, modernorganic.
After vocalist Moore's departure, FFTL faced a crisis. Their label, Capitol Records, had dropped them due to financial problems. Without a vocalist, label, permanent bassist, or any money, the band almost split. Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Good, however, decided to take on lead vocals while still providing a backup guitar role. The band also quickly picked up Matt Manning to become full-time bassist .The band then spent their remaining money on a studio in which to continue work on their already-written third album.
After completing a full mix of their new material, FFTL was picked up by Suretone Records. Shortly after they re-entered the studio to record their album again, this time with a professional crew and better quality. This was part of the reason that there was so much delay in the release. The album was supposed to be out April 19, "Just in tiume for the High-lidays" as put by the band's merch guy, Ricky Terror. Then it was postponed up till May 6th.
The band recorded for the second time in Los Angeles, with producer Josh Abraham and seasoned engineer Ryan Williams. They have since completed the album, and at midnight on November 14, 2007, they released a new song, Two as One, on their MySpace account.
FFTL began their fall headlining tour, RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ, starting November 1st 2007. This tour was with fellow post hardcore bands Pierce the veil, blessthefall, Four Year Strong, and Vanna.
After RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ, the band joined every time i die, the bled, august burns red, and the human abstract on Hot Topic's Take Action Tour.
On January 23rd 2008, one of the songs from the new album, We All Turn Back to Dust, was released exclusively through Billboard.com. On February 12th, From First to Last released an exclusive 2 song CD through Hot Topic. The CD features the songs "We All Turn Back to Dust" and "I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound" from the band's Self Titled album. On March 7th, it was confirmed that "Worlds Away" would be the album's first single. It hit radio on March 17th. The Video Debuted on AOL.
The new album received mixed reviews. With Sonny no longer in the band many people felt that From First to Last had lost their unique sound. Alternative Press magazine had reviewed their self titled album poorly, giving it a meager 2 stars, accompanied with a biased review. This had upset many other fans feel that they are better without him, or just the same.
A special edition of From First to Last's self titled is available through Hot Topic and it includes the extra track "Everything's Perfect." A more up tempo song reminiscent of their Dear Diary Days. The Japan editions include and extra track, "World's Away Acoustic." The European versions include "Tick Tick Tomorrow Acoustic" and "Medicinal Reality Acoustic." Aside from all these extra tracks, they covered "Chelsea Hotel" by leonard cohen and had it available to listen on myspace.
From First to Last plans to spend most of 2008 on the road, including a headlining slot on the Warped Tour. They have been documenting their tour life on FFTLTV, a series of videos with a new episode every week, released on Tuesdays via their youtube.
The band has a contract with EA games and will have certain songs featured on games like Facebreaker, which features Worlds Away, and Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, for which they covered the "Hell March" theme by Frank Klepacki.
Derek Bloom and Travis Richter have a side project called the color of violence.
The band has recently reformed and announced a new EP to soon be recorded and released in 2014.
I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound
From First to Last Lyrics
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But sometimes lying is the truth in disguise.
I've come to find my heart isn't right with my soul
Two different loves with a similar glow
I'm two steps away from my subtle smooth escape.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I call in sick to day
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I'm a tyrant you're a crook
And were all just selfish for a chance at the hook
And there's nothing in this ghost town but the cries and the souls that we've found
I'm two steps away from my subtle smooth escape.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I call in sick to day
I regret all my mistakes
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I'm two steps away from my subtle smooth escape.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I call in sick to day
I regret all my mistakes
And opportunity is knocking on my door
It's not just me; it's my whole generation,
Generation,
Generation
I've come to find my heart isn't right
I've come to find my heart isn't right with my soul.
With my soul,
With my soul,
With my soul
I'm two steps away from my subtle smooth escape.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
I call in sick to day
I regret all my mistakes
And opportunity is knocking on my door
And opportunity is knocking on my door
And opportunity is knocking on my door
The song "I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound" by From First to Last is a reflective piece on the theme of regret and making mistakes. The first verses highlight the idea of lying being disguised as the truth and the internal conflict between the heart and the soul. The heart symbolizing emotional desires and the soul representing one's moral values. The singer is torn between two different loves that share a similar glow but are unmatched in their essence.
The chorus talks about the opportunity knocking on the door, and the singer wants to escape from reality for a while. The pre-chorus reveals the tendency of people being selfish for a chance at the hook. The song also sends a message about the singer's generation's flaws and mistakes that he deeply regrets.
The song's overall tone is somber and reflective, with the repetition of the line "And opportunity knocking on my door" representing the idea of missed chances and regret. The lyrics are introspective, and the listener is taken on a journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd be a lying man if I said that, "Everything was fine,"
Admitting that things aren't always okay is necessary, even if it means not telling the truth.
But sometimes lying is the truth in disguise.
Often, lying can actually be the only way to tell the truth in a situation.
I've come to find my heart isn't right with my soul
There is a disconnect between what my heart desires and what my true values are.
Two different loves with a similar glow
There are two things I am drawn to, even though they appear to have similarities, they are ultimately different.
I'm two steps away from my subtle smooth escape.
I am close to achieving the escape I have been working towards.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
A chance for change or growth is presenting itself to me.
I call in sick to day
I am intentionally avoiding responsibilities in order to pursue something else.
I regret all my mistakes
I feel remorse for the things I have done wrong in the past.
And were all just selfish for a chance at the hook
We are all driven by self-interest and willing to take risks for a chance at success or satisfaction.
And there's nothing in this ghost town but the cries and the souls that we've found
This place is lifeless and bleak, but the people who are here with me are what make it bearable.
It's not just me; it's my whole generation,
This problem is not just affecting me, but it is a common struggle within my entire age group.
I've come to find my heart isn't right
I have realized that my heart is not in the right place.
With my soul,
My true desires and values are not in alignment with my current state of being.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
Once again, a chance for change is presenting itself to me.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
This chance for change is persistent, and I must decide whether or not to take it.
And opportunity is knocking on my door
The decision to make a change is ultimately up to me, and I must seize or let go of this opportunity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Alan Bloom, Matt Good, Stephen Matthew Manning, Travis Brandon Richter
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