New Found Glory (often abbreviated to NFG) are an American pop-punk band ba… Read Full Bio ↴New Found Glory (often abbreviated to NFG) are an American pop-punk band based in South Florida (Coral Springs). The band consists of Jordan Pundik (vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums).
Also known as International Superheroes Of Hardcore, to date the band have released nine and a half studio albums, their latest, Makes Me Sick, was released on April 28, 2017.

The band formed under the name A New Found Glory in mid-1997 in Coral Springs, Florida, United States and currently based in California. New Found Glory formed in the middle of 1997, with Jordan Pundik on vocals, Chad Gilbert (formerly of hardcore band Shai Hulud) and Steve Klein on guitars, Ian Grushka on bass and Joe Moreno on drums (he was replaced by Cyrus Bolooki after their debut release). Chad Gilbert told MTV News "For us, punk rock and even hardcore music was something we did because we didn't fit in in high school. We had nowhere to go, so we went to shows."

The band recorded their first EP called It's All About The Girls under Fiddler Records in June 1997. The band's enthuasistic and somewhat homo erotic live performances soon resulted in them selling out the entire pressing of this EP. Over time, the strength of the live show helped build a strong following. Their first album Nothing Gold Can Stay was released by Eulogy Recordings. Stefanie Reines of Drive-Thru Records heard the album from the band Midtown and later re-released the album in 1999. They soon recorded an EP entitled From the Screen to Your Stereo, consisting of movie themes covered in a similar manner to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. As a result of their growing popularity and a distribution deal Drive-Thru had with MCA, which allowed MCA to take away any of Drive-Thru's bands, the band was signed to MCA.

Professional career

Their first release recorded with MCA was their self-titled album, which was released late in 2000 and which was the first to make an impression on the charts reaching number 107 on the Billboard 200 album charts and number one on the Heatseeker chart (the album's hit single "Hit or Miss" reached number 15 on the US modern rock chart). From the Screen to the Stereo would make the top 40 of the Heatseeker charts in 2002.

The band's profile would grow in 2001 with a support slot to a blink-182 tour and a slot on the Warped Tour. The band recorded the Sticks and Stones album in late 2001 for release in the middle of 2002. Sticks and Stones would prove to be their breakthrough record debuting at number 4 on the Billboard album charts selling 91,000 albums in the first week of sales and also reaching the top ten of the UK album charts. The album would spawn two singles namely

* "My Friends Over You" reached number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002, number 11 in Canada, number 5 on the US modern rock chart and number 2 on a MP3.com download chart.
* "Head on Collision" went top 30 on both the Canadian singles charts and the US modern rock chart.

New Found Glory headlined the 2002 Warped Tour, and headlined again in 2004.

New Found Glory released Catalyst in May 2004 and it debuted at number 3 of the Billboard album chart in late May selling 146,000 albums in its first week of release. The album would also debut in the top 40 of the UK and Australian album charts. The first single "All Downhill from Here" would go top 20 on both US and a composite world modern rock chart (based on the US, UK, Canada, Sweden, Finland and Australian charts) as at the end of May 2004.

Contrary to the band's announcement on Fuse's Daily Download on March 28, 2005, James Dewees of The Get Up Kids and Reggie and the Full Effect (who had previously provided keyboards for the song "Failure's Not Flattering" on Catalyst and toured with the band as a sixth member for about ten months) did not permanently join New Found Glory, due to his busy schedule with his own band.

Chad Gilbert would also form a hardcore band called Hazen Street with Freddie Cricien and Hoya of Madball, Toby Morse of H2O, David Kennedy formerly of Box Car Racer, and Mackie Jayson formerly of Cro-Mags. However, due to an exclusivity clause in New Found Glory's contract with Universal Music, Gilbert will not be allowed to be a part of Hazen Street, despite co-writing the majority of their debut album's material.

A fifth album called "Coming Home" was released in the September 19, 2006.

From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II is the second cover album by New Found Glory, and is a follow up from the 2000 EP From the Screen to Your Stereo. All the tracks are covers of songs from movies. The album was released September 18th 2007. The US version of the CD (and therefore minus 'Hungry Eyes') leaked online on September 6th 2007.

New Found Glory's seventh album of original material, Radiosurgery, will be released on October 4, 2011. The Radiosurgery Songfacts explains that the title is a metaphor, referencing the way radiosurgery allows non-invasive treatment of tumors as an analogy for dealing with those tough situations in life that need healing.

The band released their first live album "Kill It Live" on October 8, 2013.

In December 2013, it was announced by the bands Facebook page that founding member Steve Klein (guitar) had been kicked out due to personal reasons. No decision has been made on a new guitarist yet.

They released their 8th album Resurrection on October 7, 2014.

The band released their 9th and latest album Makes Me Sick on April 28, 2017.

Official site: www.newfoundglory.com

Living Hell
New Found Glory Lyrics

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You'd be a thorn in my side
Every doctor would break their scalpel
Trying to cut it out
I'd spend my time
Ruining moments you'd share
If they're not mine

Distract them by calling you a liar

While someone's outside popping their tires

If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
I'd be beside myself
If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
Like a living hell

I'd be the pain in their neck
Every corner they'd do double takes
And look over their shoulder
Make them regret
Every thought that they've had of being with you

You're both out for a night on the town
You get home and the house is burnt down

If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
I'd be beside myself
If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
Like a living hell

Can I give you a ride back home?
You can tell me where I went wrong
Then I'll promise you that I would never
Let you down again

So if I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
I'd be beside myself
If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
Like a living hell
Like a living hell
Like a living hell

If I can't have you to fill my shoes, I'll make sure no one will

No one will
Like a living hell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Living Hell" by New Found Glory express an intense desire to possess someone, to the point of madness. The singer would become a constant source of discomfort for this person, intentionally ruining any enjoyable moments they might have with others, and even hurting their loved ones by popping their tires or burning down their house. The singer's obsession is so deep that they are willing to make this person's life a living hell if they cannot be with them.

The lyrics evoke a chilling and unsettling feeling, as the singer's words suggest an intense and dangerous obsession. The lines "If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will" and "If I can't have you to fill my shoes, I'll make sure no one will" hint at potential violence or manipulation if the singer's desires are not fulfilled. The imagery of doctors struggling to cut out the thorn from the singer's side emphasizes the depth of their obsession, as well as the idea that the object of their desire is an irritating presence that needs to be removed.

Overall, "Living Hell" is a haunting and disturbing depiction of obsession and possession. It showcases the darker side of love, one that can devolve into uncontrollable cravings and destructive outcomes.

Line by Line Meaning

You'd be a thorn in my side
You would annoy me and make my life difficult

Every doctor would break their scalpel
The thorn would be very difficult to remove, even for skilled professionals

Trying to cut it out
Attempting to remove the thorn with a scalpel would be futile

I'd spend my time
I would dedicate my time and energy to making your life miserable

Ruining moments you'd share
I would find ways to ruin any happy moments or experiences you have

If they're not mine
I would be especially vindictive if those happy moments involve someone else

Distract them by calling you a liar
I would try to turn other people against you by spreading lies and rumors

While someone's outside popping their tires
I would also engage in malicious acts that cause physical harm to your property or belongings

If I can't have you, I'll make sure no one will
I am so obsessed with you that if I can't be with you, no one else can either

I'd be beside myself
I would be so consumed with jealousy and anger that I wouldn't be able to think clearly

Like a living hell
My actions towards you and anyone who is close to you would be torturous and unbearable

I'd be the pain in their neck
I would cause constant irritation and annoyance in the lives of those around you

Every corner they'd do double takes
People would be constantly on edge and wary of me because of my unpredictable behavior

And look over their shoulder
They would feel like they are being watched and followed by me

Make them regret
I would make those close to you feel guilty and ashamed for being associated with you

Every thought that they've had of being with you
I would destroy any hopes or dreams they have of being in a relationship with you

You're both out for a night on the town
You and someone else are enjoying a fun night out

You get home and the house is burnt down
I would go to extreme lengths, such as setting your house on fire, to prevent you from being happy with someone else

Can I give you a ride back home?
I am attempting to manipulate you by pretending to be helpful and caring

You can tell me where I went wrong
I am trying to gain your trust and affection by appearing self-reflective and willing to change

Then I'll promise you that I would never
I would offer you an empty promise in order to further manipulate you

Let you down again
I would manipulate you into thinking that I can change and better myself, when in reality I wouldn't

If I can't have you to fill my shoes, I'll make sure no one will
I am so obsessed with you that I can't imagine someone else being able to take my place in your life

No one will
I will do everything in my power to prevent anyone else from being with you

Like a living hell
My actions towards you and anyone in your life would be torturous and unbearable

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