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
Rusted Machines
Further Seems Forever Lyrics
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But I don't get lonely anymore
And I'll touch is a matter of course
But I don't feel nothing anymore
And I scream for our manner of symptoms
But I don't suffer anymore
And my move is a matter of course
But I can't feel the movement
If silence is gold it's my part of the road
When all of these methods you'll have
And coding your message in binary
There's only lines of ones and o's
I wait for a matter a time
I don't have to stay off anymore
And I fight as a matter of plan
'Cause I don't have patience anymore
And I'll say what needs to be said
But I won't save her anymore
And our love is a matter of course
'Cause I don't feel the anger anymore
If silence is gold it's my part of the road
When all of these methods you'll have
And coding your message in binary
There's only lines of ones and o's
Your vengeance is called the victims are told
When all of it's all that you have
Infecting your pillar lies aside of me
In needles fetched with pheromones
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
These troubles will bind us
And ours souls like rusted machines
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
These troubles will bind us
And ours souls like rusted machines
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
These troubles will bind us
And ours souls like rusted machines
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
These troubles will bind us
These troubles will bind us
The lyrics of Further Seems Forever’s “Rusted Machines” describe a numbness and detachment from the world that the singer feels. He no longer feels loneliness or anything at all, and moves through life in a routine manner. He screams for relief from his symptoms, but he doesn’t suffer anymore. However, he also can’t feel any of his emotions or his movements. The singer seems to be grappling with some sort of emotional turmoil, perhaps the aftermath of a broken relationship, which has left him with feelings of detachment and a sense of apathy.
The use of binary code and the reference to “lines of ones and o’s” in the lyrics could suggest a desire for simplicity or a lack of complexity in communication or emotions. The final lines of the song describe a desire for comfort and rest, but also an acknowledgement that the troubles and hardships of life have left their mark on the singer’s soul, just as rusted machines continue to function, but with a certain level of wear and tear.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fine as a matter of course
I pretend to be okay all the time
But I don't get lonely anymore
I don't feel the need for companionship like I used to
And I'll touch is a matter of course
I engage in physical contact automatically
But I don't feel nothing anymore
I am emotionally numb
And I scream for our manner of symptoms
I cry out for help and expression of emotions
But I don't suffer anymore
I don't experience pain anymore
And my move is a matter of course
I act habitually without thinking
But I can't feel the movement
I am disconnected from my actions and their consequences
If silence is gold it's my part of the road
I prefer to stay quiet
When all of these methods you'll have
Despite all the ways to communicate
And coding your message in binary
Even using digitized forms of communication
There's only lines of ones and o's
There's a lack of true expression and emotion
I wait for a matter a time
I wait for things to change
I don't have to stay off anymore
I don't need to hold back anymore
And I fight as a matter of plan
I act with purpose and strategy
'Cause I don't have patience anymore
I am less tolerant
And I'll say what needs to be said
I will speak my mind
But I won't save her anymore
I won't protect her anymore
And our love is a matter of course
Our relationship is predictable
'Cause I don't feel the anger anymore
I am not passionate anymore
Your vengeance is called the victims are told
Your desire for revenge affects others
When all of it's all that you have
When revenge is your only motivation
Infecting your pillar lies aside of me
Your lies are affecting me
In needles fetched with pheromones
It's tempting, but also deceitful
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
Find peace and calm
These troubles will bind us
Our problems will keep us together
And ours souls like rusted machines
Our emotional state is like broken machinery
These troubles will bind us
Our problems will keep us together
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
Find peace and calm
These troubles will bind us
Our problems will keep us together
And ours souls like rusted machines
Our emotional state is like broken machinery
Rest yourself and ease my little girl
Find peace and calm
These troubles will bind us
Our problems will keep us together
These troubles will bind us
Our problems will keep us together
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paul Cooke
good to see theyre back to their old ways......love it
N. W. Metswath
Sweet dynamics! And the bass! drool
MusicIlya
2021? I've just discovered FSF not long ago and fell in love with this. Btw, happy 20th anniversary of the "The Moon Is Down" album. My favorite album from this band. Penny Black is good too though!
Quincy Sternritter
Damn, from 2:08 and on is awesome!
ecoangel
new fav band sooo good!
Myles
New favourite band? I think so,
MusicIlya
Some people tell that Further Seems Forever was the best with Jason Gleason or Jon Bunch. I don't argue with that, they were great, but for me, the best Further Seems Forever will be with Chris Carraba. Chris Carraba was and is the original vocalist of Further Seems Forever. The Moon Is Down is my favorite album by this band. Penny Black is good too though!
Brett Butler
Seriously amazing @quincy sternritter
VuLGurr
almost too fucking good.
shineonxo
Just found out Chris has been back and they are playing the Roxy in March.