The band went through three different lead singers, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Jason Gleason(Affinity, and later ActionReaction) and finally Jon Bunch (Sense Field). The final line-up:
Jonathan Bunch - Vocals (Sense Field)
Josh Colbert - Guitar
Chad Neptune - Bass Guitar (Strongarm)
Steve Kleisath - Drums (Strongarm, Shai Hulud, En Masse)
Derick Cordoba - Guitar.
FSF's releases in order are:
From the 27th State Split EP (1999)
The Moon Is Down (2001)
Further Seems Forever / Twothirtyeight Split 7" (2002)
How to Start a Fire (2003)
Hide Nothing (2004)
Hope This Finds You Well (2006, retrospective)
Final Curtain (2007, 567 records)
The band also appeared on numerous compilation discs such as Emo Diaries Volume 4, Punk Goes Pop, A Santa Cause: Its a Punk Rock Christmas, and Rock Music: A Tribute to Weezer.
In late 2005, FSF went on a long hiatus. And in January 2006, the band posted a message on their website announcing that their shows in early 2006 through the United States and Canada would be their last as a band. During its existence, FSF gave more than a thousand performances. The individual band members proceeded to new jobs. There would be no new album project, but a compilation entitled Hope This Finds You Well was released by Tooth & Nail Records in April 2006. The band also indicated there would be a DVD release of videos and live performance scenes entitled "The Final Curtain". As of late 2010, it was announced the reunion of the band alongside the original singer, Chris Carrabba. Their fourth studio album, Penny Black, was released in 2012.
The name "Further Seems Forever" reflects the band's feelings, being constantly away from family and loved ones while on tour.
The Band Reunited and has planned a tour for 2011
Hide Nothing
Further Seems Forever Lyrics
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We take what we know and we learn as we go and we run
Run until that day
We can see who we are
Have the final say
We keep being who we are
As love lights the way to the last day
Run and hide (run and hide)
Don't hide at all (don't hide at all)
Change is coming, know its nothing personal
Live our lives (live our lives)
Now hide it all (now hide it all)
Change is coming, know its nothing personal
We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone
(We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone)
We take what we know and we learn as we go and we run
Run until that day
We can see who we are
Have the final say
We keep being who we are
As love lights the way to the last day
And no one can take it away
Run and hide (run and hide)
Don't hide at all (don't hide at all)
Change is coming, know its nothing personal
Live our lives (live our lives)
Now hide it all (now hide it all)
Change is coming, know its nothing personal
We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone
(We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone)
We take what we know and we learn as we go and we run
(We take what we know and we learn as we go and we run)
We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone
(We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone)
We reap what we sow and we come and we go when were young
The lyrics of Further Seems Forever's song "Hide Nothing" talk about the continuous cycle of learning, evolving, making mistakes, and yet, never giving up. The song highlights the importance of running until the day we can see who we truly are, and have the final say in our lives. The theme revolves around accepting that change is inevitable and that it's okay to hide and take cover for a while, but don't let the change stop you from livin your life to the fullest.
The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the journey of life with an open heart and mind, to never give up on themselves, and to embrace the changes that come their way. We all have certain experiences and lessons that we can take into our stride, acknowledge them and move forward. Further Seems Forever's "Hide Nothing" is a refreshing reminder that growth happens when we let go of the past and focus on the journey forward.
Line by Line Meaning
We live and we learn and crash and we burn and were gone
Life is a process of making mistakes, gaining knowledge, experiencing hardships, and ultimately passing away.
We take what we know and we learn as we go and we run
We use the knowledge we have acquired to continue moving forward and growing.
Run until that day
Keep working hard and running towards your goals.
We can see who we are
Eventually, we will reach a point where we fully understand ourselves.
Have the final say
We get to make choices about our lives and have the power to shape our own destinies.
We keep being who we are
Stay true to yourself and don't change for anyone else.
As love lights the way to the last day
Love can guide us through life and bring us comfort until the end.
And no one can take it away
The love we have built for ourselves and from others is something no one can ever take.
Run and hide (run and hide)
Avoiding problems and running away from them.
Don't hide at all (don't hide at all)
Instead of hiding, face your problems head on.
Change is coming, know its nothing personal
Change can be difficult, but it's not meant to be a personal attack.
Live our lives (live our lives)
Live life to the fullest, no matter what.
Now hide it all (now hide it all)
It's tempting to hide our true selves from the world, but it's not a sustainable way to live.
We reap what we sow and we come and we go when were young
Our actions have consequences, and our time on earth is limited.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN BUNCH, JOSHUA COLBERT, DERICK CORDOBA, STEVEN LEE KLEISATH, CHAD NEPTUNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Calbenmike
FSF's greatest album, by far.
cedars of lebanon
No contest.
MusicIlya
My favorite "Further Seems Forever" periods are with Chris Carrabba because he's the original singer of this band. But god, the "Hide Nothing" album with Jon Bunch is amazing too!!! RIP Jon Bunch...
Scott Phillips
I dont know if I agree with you totally on it being their best but it's definitely incredible. Especially this song. It took me a while to get into this record because it was a change for them but Jon Bunch really grew on me and the fact that he's dead makes this record so much more emotional. RIP Jon Bunch.
James Schultz
I'm so sad right now. rip Jon. I hope one day I can be as big of an inspiration as you're music was to me.
ReticentIndignation
Chris Carrabba and "The Moon Is Down" album was good, but I feel this album was the best, the most emotional and just awesome. This album was the definitive Further Seems Forever band for me. Hide Nothing was so good and still is.
MusicIlya
My favorite "Further Seems Forever" periods are with Chris Carrabba because he's the original singer of this band. But god, the "Hide Nothing" album with Jon Bunch is amazing too!!! RIP Jon Bunch...
Tiernan
God, I miss knowing that Jon is out there. He was so kind, and such a reassuring presence on this Earth.
DonkeyMonkey
I am in love with this song especially the chorus it's so POWERFULLLLL!!!!!
Tengwar Teacher
I sang this to my newborn son as I held him in my arms the whole night after he was born...."run and hide, don't hide at all, change is coming, no it's nothing personal..." :'( love him so much...