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

Memories and Battle Scars
New Found Glory Lyrics

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Lately I've been pulled down so hard
I can barely afford to miss out on you
I would be rich by now if I'd saved my breath
Careful it doesn't pay to be so
Incredible no I won't look back
And if I had the guts right now to take it
But I don't think I will make it

I want to kiss you so hard that your lips bleed
I want to hold you so tight that your ribs break
In the end we'll both know who we are
A body full of memories and battle scars

Blame me every chance that you get
I'm hopeful that this won't ruin us yet
You'll gladly risk your neck to tell me how
This will never work out

I want to kiss you so hard that your lips bleed
I want to hold you so tight that your ribs break
In the end we'll both know who we are
A body full of memories and battle scars

How will I leave when my veins are broken
I can barely see when I'm stuck in my moment
Coming undone to the back bone of our memory
Fall asleep to the promise of our melody
You'll risk your neck to tell me how
This will never work out

I want to kiss you so hard that your lips bleed
I want to hold you so tight that your ribs break
In the end we'll both know who we are
A body full of memories and battle scars

Memories and battle scars
(Yeah)

In the end we'll both know who we are
A body full of memories and battle scars

Overall Meaning

"Memories and Battle Scars" by New Found Glory explores the struggles and complexities of a relationship that is faced with challenges and conflicts, yet remains strong through the memories and scars they create together. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination, as well as the willingness to endure the pain that comes with love. The singer expresses a deep desire to passionately express their love for their partner, even if it means risking harm or pain. The idea of kissing someone so intensely that their lips bleed and holding them so tightly that their ribs break symbolizes the intensity and depth of their love.

The lyrics also touch upon the doubts and insecurities present in the relationship. The singer acknowledges their own flaws and accepts blame, expressing hope that these challenges won't ultimately destroy their connection. Despite the uncertainty, they remain willing to take the risk and fight for their relationship, knowing that it may not be an easy journey.

Overall, "Memories and Battle Scars" portrays a love that is filled with both beautiful memories and the scars that come from the struggles and challenges faced along the way. It embodies the idea that love is not always perfect or easy, but it is worth fighting for and cherishing.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been pulled down so hard
Recent circumstances have been weighing heavily on me

I can barely afford to miss out on you
The thought of not having you in my life is unbearable

I would be rich by now if I'd saved my breath
I have expended a great deal of energy and emotion

Careful it doesn't pay to be so
Being cautious and guarded is not rewarding

Incredible no I won't look back
I refuse to dwell on the past

And if I had the guts right now to take it
If I were brave enough, I would seize the opportunity

But I don't think I will make it
I doubt my ability to overcome

Blame me every chance that you get
You consistently hold me accountable

I'm hopeful that this won't ruin us yet
I have optimism that our relationship can withstand this

You'll gladly risk your neck to tell me how
You are willing to put yourself in danger to express your feelings

This will never work out
We are destined for failure

How will I leave when my veins are broken
I am emotionally invested and cannot easily walk away

I can barely see when I'm stuck in my moment
In the midst of my struggles, I struggle to see clearly

Coming undone to the back bone of our memory
Our shared memories are unraveling and causing distress

Fall asleep to the promise of our melody
Finding comfort in the familiar patterns of our relationship

Memories and battle scars
Remnants of our experiences and struggles

In the end we'll both know who we are
Ultimately, we will understand ourselves better

A body full of memories and battle scars
Our physical beings carry the weight of our past

(Yeah)

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD EVERETT GILBERT, CYRUS WILLIAM BOLOOKI, IAN R. GRUSHKA, JORDAN I. PUNDIK, STEPHEN LEE KLEIN

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