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
The Bradley
Further Seems Forever Lyrics
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A lack of resonance
A derisive sentiment
And confidence.
These bonds were always fake
Crafted for safety's sake.
But pasted wings,
Do not an angel make.
I see you left me with your,
Your last word.
It's ringing,
With the noteless shrill of jealousy,
And the claims of imperfection,
And the crying out for,
The things that you deserve.
But your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words
It's ringing,
It's breaking me.
You can't belittle this,
This could change everything.
This one is mine to believe.
This is unparalleled,
A grace that's like gravity,
A clarity I've never seen.
I see you've left me with your,
Your last word
It's ringing
With the noteless shrill of jealousy,
And the claims of imperfection
And the crying out for,
The things that you deserve.
But your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words,
It's ringing.
It's breaking me.
But the hottest words can cauterize,
And in anger, there's just wasted time,
So your last words, just another,
I won't hear.
The lyrics of Further Seems Forever's song The Bradley depict a relationship that was built on false pretenses, lacking any real connection or understanding. The first stanza encapsulates the feeling of disconnection and pretense, with the bonds between the two parties being fake and crafted for safety's sake. Pasted wings and foil rings do not an angel make, indicating that the surface-level adornments of the relationship were not enough to create a real, lasting connection.
The second stanza describes a situation where one party has left and is still trying to assert their voice and claim their deserved rights, even as they are not audible through the anger and jealousy that they express. However, the singer realizes that there is something unparalleled about their situation - a grace that's like gravity, a clarity they've never seen before. The anger and jealousy are simply wasted emotions, and the singer will no longer hear the last words of the other party.
Overall, the song speaks to the fragility of relationships built on untrue foundations, the difficulty of hearing others through anger and jealousy, and the power of grace and clarity to overcome those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
False pretense
Behaving in a way that is deceptive and pretentious
A lack of resonance
A lack of emotional connection and understanding
A derisive sentiment
A feeling of contempt or scorn
And confidence.
Coupled with outward bravado
These bonds were always fake
The relationship was always built on falsehoods
Crafted for safety's sake.
Created out of a need for security
But pasted wings,
But artificial wings
And foil rings
And imitation rings
Do not an angel make.
Do not create a true and genuine person
I see you left me with your,
You gave me your parting words
Your last word.
Your final statement
It's ringing,
It echoes in my mind
With the noteless shrill of jealousy,
Full of an envious and toxic tone
And the claims of imperfection,
Pointing out flaws and failings
And the crying out for,
Demanding what you think you deserve
The things that you deserve.
The possessions or opportunities you believe you should have
But your voice is never audible
But your true emotions and intentions are never clear
Beneath the anger in your words
Disguised by feelings of rage
It's ringing,
It's stuck in my head
It's breaking me.
It's causing me pain and distress
You can't belittle this,
You cannot diminish its importance
This could change everything.
This moment could bring significant transformation
This one is mine to believe.
I choose to believe in myself
This is unparalleled,
This is exceptional and one-of-a-kind
A grace that's like gravity,
A sense of divine favor that pulls us towards the earth
A clarity I've never seen.
A level of understanding that is completely new
But the hottest words can cauterize,
But words said in anger can leave a lasting wound
And in anger, there's just wasted time,
Allowing anger to control us only leads to lost opportunities
So your last words, just another,
Therefore your last words are insignificant
I won't hear.
I choose to ignore them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD J. NEPTUNE, CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA, JOSHUA E. COLBERT, NICOLAU BONIFACIO DOMINGUEZ, STEVE KLEISETH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Manuel Cervantes
Listen while you read!
False pretense
A lack of resonance
A derisive sentiment
And confidence
These bonds were always fake
Crafted for safety's sake
But pasted wings and foil rings
Do not an angel make
I see you left me with your, your last word
It's ringing with the note less shrill of jealousy
And the claims of imperfection and the crying out for
The things that you deserve but your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words it's ringing, it's breaking me
You can't belittle this
This could change everything
This one is mine to believe
This is unparalleled
A grace that's like gravity
A clarity I've never seen
Or ever heard
Since your last word, last words
I see you've left me with your, your last word
It's ringing with the note less shrill of jealousy
And the claims of imperfection and the crying out for
The things that you deserve but your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words it's ringing, it's breaking me
It's breaking me
It's breaking me
But the hottest words can cauterize
And in anger, there's just wasted time
So your last words, just another I won't hear
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Center Console King
Saw these guys play with AS friends Rust in Lauderdale ... What a fucking show! Very different bands, but equally as boss... Great time in music...I dont think most people know how important the South Floida Scene was to hardcore
Miss Kayla
love afr! what a flashback ❤
Aaron Cochran
the best bands ever "hands down" chris
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!
Aaron Cochran
ive tried over and over to learn this drum part and i always mess up.. i know steven must have had a time with it
Kevin Gismondi
He’s a master.
Nick Randles
Aaron Cochran dude yes, the drums are so tricky on this EP!
Manuel Cervantes
Listen while you read!
False pretense
A lack of resonance
A derisive sentiment
And confidence
These bonds were always fake
Crafted for safety's sake
But pasted wings and foil rings
Do not an angel make
I see you left me with your, your last word
It's ringing with the note less shrill of jealousy
And the claims of imperfection and the crying out for
The things that you deserve but your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words it's ringing, it's breaking me
You can't belittle this
This could change everything
This one is mine to believe
This is unparalleled
A grace that's like gravity
A clarity I've never seen
Or ever heard
Since your last word, last words
I see you've left me with your, your last word
It's ringing with the note less shrill of jealousy
And the claims of imperfection and the crying out for
The things that you deserve but your voice is never audible
Beneath the anger in your words it's ringing, it's breaking me
It's breaking me
It's breaking me
But the hottest words can cauterize
And in anger, there's just wasted time
So your last words, just another I won't hear
Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/further-seems-forever/the-bradley-lyrics/#qbKfZjiK3ovcVGgP.99
subseven
CHRISSSS!!!!!!!!! love his voice
frost heaves
What an insanely talented band. I