Parting ways with their original drummer, Rich Mcdermott stepped in to fill his shoes. Having Rich in the band also meant having 3/4ths of Good Riddance, which just couldn't work once Good Riddance signed to Fat Wreck Chords and became a full time touring band in 1995. Fury 66 recorded 4 songs for a 7" on Half Pint Records and gained even more popularity before Tom left Good Riddance and Rich and Russ were forced to part ways with Fury 66.
Moving on with a few new members, Fury 66 kept plugging away, temporarily recruiting Dog (Mock) on guitar and Joey (Riff Raff) on drums. They didn't find the momentum they needed until they recruited Micky Dunegan on bass, Jon Cattivera on guitar and vocals and Brian Zeal on drums. With this change, the band found themselves recording their debut full length "No Perfect Machine" for Half Pint Records, a split 7" with Screw 32, and appearances on numerous compilations. This line up changed slightly in the drum department to make due for the excessive touring they became accustomed to. Kevin Rafferty played drums on the first U.S. tour and Scott Batiste on the second. They recorded a self-titled 7" for Sessions Records shortly before changing a few more members once again.
With the new additions of Jeff Frady on Guitar and Joe Haberman (Red Fish) on drums, Fury 66 felt they had found their most solid line up to date. Songs literally poured out of them and they went into record their long awaited second full length, "For Lack of a Better Word" for Sessions Records, co-producing with Doug Sangalang (Screw 32, Limp, One Time Angels). This release saw them reach new heights and defined what the band's sound had become. Tours with AFI, Good Riddance, 88 Fingers Louie and Ensign, among others, helped them create a huge national following.
The final member change came with Zach Hunter on guitar and vocals (Nothing Substantial / Nerve Agents). They went into the studio to record 4 songs which later became their last recording ever. The songs are nothing short of amazing and can be found on the band's last will and testament, "Red Giant Evolution." Perfectly documenting the demise of this great band, the CD also includes the out of print S/T Sessions seven inch, a demo version of "No Apologies," the unreleased "Sunday Again" and their flawless cover of "World Peace" by the Cro-Mags. This is the final installment of a band that will be missed by many.
Words
Fury 66 Lyrics
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And all my thoughts have all been sung
Will we spark the fire that ignites your soul
Turn a blackened heart into a prism of hope
When everything is said and done
Are these words just another song?
And now that you know all my misery
Are you a fist in the air
Set on a path of humility the destination insanity
When everything is said and done
And Im a poster boy for everything gone wrong
When judgement brings me down to my knees
And Im so consumed in what you think of me
It feels like Im drowning in a sea of in-security
These lyrics are from the song "Words" by Fury 66. The song talks about the power of words and their ability to ignite change in individuals. The lyrics suggest that when everything has been said and done, when all the thoughts have been expressed, the question arises as to whether the words spoken have been mere entertainment or if they have truly ignited the soul of the listener. The lyrics are symbolic and suggest that words carry immense power and can be used to transform even the most blackened heart into one full of hope.
The lyrics also talk about the fear of judgment and the pressure to conform to what others think of us. The singer in the song feels like a poster boy for everything gone wrong and is consumed by what others think of him. This fear of judgment creates feelings of insecurity and makes him feel like he is drowning in a sea of in-security. However, the song concludes on a positive note by suggesting that one should choose a path of humility, and in doing so, we can free ourselves from the burden of insecurity and find hope.
Line by Line Meaning
When everything has been said and done
After everything is over and all has been said and done
And all my thoughts have all been sung
And I've expressed every thought and feeling through my music
Will we spark the fire that ignites your soul
Will my words and music inspire and motivate you?
Turn a blackened heart into a prism of hope
Can my music transform a person from despair to hope?
When everything is said and done
After everything is over and all has been said and done
Are these words just another song?
Is my music just another meaningless tune?
And now that you know all my misery
After revealing all my inner struggles and pain through my music
Are you a fist in the air
Will you support me and raise your fist in protest?
Or are you apathetic to me
Or will you remain indifferent towards me and my music?
Set on a path of humility the destination insanity
Choosing to be humble can lead to losing one's mind
When everything is said and done
After everything is over and all has been said and done
And I'm a poster boy for everything gone wrong
When I become a symbol of everything that has gone wrong
When judgement brings me down to my knees
When criticism and judgement break me down completely
And I'm so consumed in what you think of me
When I become obsessed with your opinion of me and my music
It feels like I'm drowning in a sea of insecurity
It feels like I'm suffocating in a sea of self-doubt and fear
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.