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
The Promise
New Found Glory Lyrics
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I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will...
If you need a friend,
Don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end,
And when you're in doubt,
And when you're in danger,
Take a look all around,
And I'll be there.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I promise, I promise you I will.
When your day is through,
And so is your temper,
You know what to do,
I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout,
It's not what's intended.
These words just come out,
With no gripe to bear.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
And if I had to walk the world, that make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I promise you, I promise you I will.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell ya ...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I promise you, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
And if I have to walk the world to make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I promise you, I promise you I will ...
I will...
I will...
I will...
In the song "The Promise," New Found Glory expresses their longing for a person and admits that they are struggling to find the right words to convey their feelings. They acknowledge that the words they are using might not be exactly what they planned, but they reassure the person that they will eventually fall for them. The lyrics indicate that the singer is willing to be a friend and an ally, always there to help in difficult situations.
This song is about the unique feelings that come with falling in love. It expresses lyrics that are optimistic, understanding, and heartfelt. The singer tells the person they are trying to pursue that they are willing to take the time and make an effort to get to know them in a deeper way. It emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and never losing hope when faced with a difficult situation.
In conclusion, "The Promise" is an uplifting song with sweet, heartfelt lyrics that express the desire to make a connection with someone special. It conveys optimism, hope, and the willingness to be there through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise you)
I want to express my feelings for you, but sometimes it's difficult to find the right words. However, I promise that I'm sincere.
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise you)
Even though my words may not convey my intentions perfectly, I still mean what I say.
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,(I promise you)
Even if you're not sure about your feelings, if you give me a chance, I believe I can make you fall in love with me.
I promise, I promise you I will...
I'm making a pledge to you that I will do everything in my power to make you happy and earn your trust.
If you need a friend, Don't look to a stranger, You know in the end, I'll always be there.
Even if you feel alone or upset, don't hesitate to reach out to me because I will always be there to support you and be your friend.
And when you're in doubt, And when you're in danger, Take a look all around, And I'll be there.
No matter what obstacles or dangers may be ahead, I'll always be there to help you and provide comfort.
When your day is through, And so is your temper, You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there.
Even when you're exhausted or frustrated, I'll be there to listen, understand, and provide a calming presence in your life.
Sometimes if I shout, It's not what's intended. These words just come out, With no gripe to bear.
Occasionally I may raise my voice or say things I don't mean, but that doesn't diminish my love and commitment to you.
And if I had to walk the world, that make you fall for me,(I promise you)
I would do whatever it takes, even if it means fighting against odds or traveling far, to win your heart and make you mine.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell ya...
I have something important to say, and I can't keep it inside any longer. My feelings for you are real and I need you to know that.
And if I have to walk the world to make you fall for me,(I promise you)
Even if it takes tremendous effort and sacrifice, I'm willing to go to great lengths to prove my love and make you mine.
I promise you, I promise you...
My promises to you are more than just words; they represent the depth and intensity of my love for you.
I will...
I'm determined and committed to making you happy, earning your trust, and being there for you no matter what.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Mann, Clive Farrington, Michael Floreale
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