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
Madison Prep
Further Seems Forever Lyrics
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Formalities weaken the meaning that you'd convey.
In truth hidden in the veiled insults,
Have failed results for everyone that lived that way.
The training spent on all your words
Was obvious in all we heard
Was repetition.
While wishing us
"the very best"
When that is something
That you would never give.
And some things are better stressed
When unexpressed,
Cause silence can be overwhelming
We'll find some way to prove you wrong
These lyrics from Further Seems Forever's song Madison Prep speak to the idea that sometimes our words can weaken the meaning we are trying to convey. Giving up what you think you have to say means not worrying about formalities and instead focusing on the truth. It's easy to hide behind veiled insults when communicating, but this only leads to failed results for everyone involved. The repetition of training spent on all your words is evident in all we've heard, which means that the singer has heard the same thing over and over again, likely coming from someone who is not genuine in their intentions.
The lyrics point out that the person representing their best interests wishes the listener "the very best," but it's something they themselves would never give. This is a powerful sentiment because it speaks to the idea that sometimes we can put on an act, but underneath it all, our true intentions will show. The last lines of the song, "And some things are better stressed when unexpressed, 'Cause silence can be overwhelming. We'll find some way to prove you wrong," show that the singer is willing to stay quiet and let their actions speak for themselves. They will prove the person wrong through their actions, rather than words.
Line by Line Meaning
Give up what you think you have to say.
Abandon your preconceived notions and speak with an open mind.
Formalities weaken the meaning that you'd convey.
Being overly polite can obscure the true intent of your message.
In truth hidden in the veiled insults,
Sarcasm and passive-aggressive comments are not genuine forms of communication.
Have failed results for everyone that lived that way.
These negative communication patterns lead to a lack of understanding and hurt relationships.
The training spent on all your words
The artist has previously observed the other person's rehearsed and insincere communication style.
Was obvious in all we heard
The singer could easily see through the other person's facade.
Was repetition.
The other person's communication strategies were often predictable and formulaic.
Representing your best interests
The other person may have seemed like they cared about the artist's needs, but really they were only looking out for themselves.
While wishing us "the very best"
The other person may use polite language, but the artist does not believe they truly mean it.
When that is something That you would never give.
The artist does not believe the other person genuinely wishes good things for them.
And some things are better stressed When unexpressed,
There are some thoughts and feelings that are best left unsaid, as they may lead to unnecessary conflict or hurt feelings.
Cause silence can be overwhelming
The absence of words can be more impactful than the words themselves; sometimes it is more powerful to say nothing at all.
We'll find some way to prove you wrong
The singer is determined to challenge the other person's way of communicating and prove that there are better ways to interact with others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD J. NEPTUNE, CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA, JOSHUA E. COLBERT, NICOLAU BONIFACIO DOMINGUEZ, STEVE KLEISETH
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