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
Monachetti
Further Seems Forever Lyrics
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The punishment
Is served in full.
The welts are faded
And pain still lingers
As it should.
The lone receiver
Of empty compliments
And bought in full.
The lesson's hammered
The message has been
Reinforced.
[Chorus:]
You said there would not be
Any reason
To fear this world.
But you're the reason
You're the reason
I feel
Broken,
And branded,
And burning with doubt.
The welts are faded
And the pain still lingers
As it should.
These things are dealt in increments.
Constant, and laced with detriment.
How dare you ever feign surprise.
When all those fingers point inside.
They're piercing you.
[Chorus]
You said there would not be
Any reason
To fear this world.
But you're the reason
You're the reason
I feel
Broken,
And branded,
And burning with doubt.
These things are dealt in increments.
The song "Monachetti" by Further Seems Forever is a powerful track that speaks about the aftermath of being hurt by someone's words and actions. The song starts off with the line "The paddle is broken, the punishment is served in full," which metaphorically implies that the damage has been done, and the consequences for the actions are over. The welts are faded, but the pain still lingers, which signifies that while the physical wounds might have healed, the pain from the emotional wounds continues to linger on. The song then goes on to talk about how the receiver of empty compliments has bought into them in full and received the lesson learned.
The chorus of the song is a powerful repetition of the line "You said there would not be any reason to fear this world. But you're the reason I feel broken, branded, and burning with doubt." This line speaks to how the actions and words of others can have a profound effect on someone's self-esteem and confidence. The song stands as a reminder that the words and actions of others can have a significant impact on those around them, and sometimes it's important to take responsibility for the hurtful things that have been said and done.
Line by Line Meaning
These things are dealt in increments.
These negative experiences are dealt with gradually and continuously over time.
Constant, and laced with detriment.
These negative experiences are ongoing and filled with harm.
How dare you ever feign surprise.
You have no right to act surprised about the consequences of your actions.
When all those fingers point inside. They're piercing you.
When others blame you, it hurts you deeply and personally.
[Chorus] You said there would not be any reason to fear this world. But you're the reason You're the reason I feel Broken, And branded, And burning with doubt.
You promised safety from this world, but instead, your actions have caused me emotional pain and made me feel broken, marked, and unsure.
The paddle is broken, The punishment Is served in full.
The physical punishment is over, and the means of carrying it out is no longer usable.
The welts are faded And pain still lingers As it should.
While the physical marks have healed, the memory and emotional pain still remain, as they should.
The lone receiver Of empty compliments Taken in And bought in full.
You are the only one who believes in your own false praise, and you have fully accepted it.
The lesson's hammered The message has been Reinforced.
The teaching has been strongly emphasized and repeated to ensure that it was understood.
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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frost heaves
I agree with the comment about Steves drumming. It seems that most people don't notice just how fucking amazing he is. His timing and transitions are flawless. He is pretty much the ideal drummer for a band like this as the music is all transitional and progressive. Every bans Steve has been in is like this too...Shai Hulud & Strongarm especially.
Santino Romeri
100% he's criminally underrated! this song could easily have a simple 6/8 waltz type beat, but he and the bassist create something so much more interesting and unexpected.
Izzy4shizzy
❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad not many people know of this song
Dolores Gommert
This is my favorite song by them. Check out the Juliana Theory, another legit band from this era. I graduated HS in 06, this was freshman era.
Alvaro Gonzalez
This is the first song i listened of FSF circa 2001 i guess, i totally fell in love with this tune, thanks Rock Sound magazine!
Dolores Gommert
Napster for me bro
xxca15
If only music were like this again..... Make Music Great Again!
Joshua Gommert
i totally concur
graymatter 24
One of the best albums I've ever listened to
Brandon Klassen
When I was 11 this album came out and someone older let me borrow it. When I was 11 I was sad. 29 now...still sad.