Thursday released their debut album, Waiting, in late 1999 with original guitarist Bill Henderson, who left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Steve Pedulla. The band gained popularity with the release of their second album, Full Collapse, in 2001, and released their third album and major label debut, War All the Time, in 2003, which reached number seven on the US Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. Thursday released their fourth album, A City by the Light Divided, in 2006, and two further albums, Common Existence and No Devolución, before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2011. In a January 2013 interview, Geoff Rickly confirmed that the band had actually disbanded. However, the band announced a reunion in 2016. Their reunion would conclude with a performance at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NY in March 2019.
The band has been considered influential to the post-hardcore music scene in the 2000s, and is credited as one of the key bands to popularize the darker emo sound and screaming vocals which came to prominence at the time.
Fast To The End
Thursday Lyrics
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Fifteen degrees north of anywhere
Try not to feel the shake in you hands
Just close your eyes and go fast to end
Breathe in the white clouds
And wait
Freeze out the world with
And you're in the pilots chair
Mayday, ground control to no one
Empty the seats and put away the maps
You've been away past the far horizons
Close your eyes and sleep
Fast to the end
Breathe in the white clouds
And wait
Freeze out the world with
Ice crystals on the windscreen
And you're in the pilots chair
Faster, faster, faster, faster
Faster, faster, faster
Breathe in the white clouds
And wait
Freeze out the world with
Ice crystals on the windscreen
And you're in the pilots chair
Faster, faster, faster, faster
In "Fast To The End" by Thursday, the band seems to be addressing the idea of leaving behind everything and setting out on a journey towards an unknown end point. There is a sense of detachment and detachment from the world that comes across strongly in the song, with the lyrics encouraging the listener to ignore any feelings of fear or anxiety and simply push forward as fast as possible. The opening line, "Maintain the bearing that you left with," is particularly indicative of this mindset. The band is basically telling the listener to remain steadfast in their determination to reach the end of their journey, no matter what obstacles may arise along the way.
As the song continues, the lyrics become increasingly surreal and dreamlike. The reference to breathing in white clouds could be interpreted as a metaphor for inhaling the beauty of the world, while the idea of freezing out the world with ice crystals on the windscreen suggests a desire to shut out all distractions and focus solely on the task at hand. The lines "Mayday, ground control to no one / Empty the seats and put away the maps" highlight the sense of isolation that comes with embarking on such a journey, with the singer essentially telling the listener to forget about the outside world and just keep moving forward.
Overall, "Fast To The End" is a powerful and evocative song that encourages listeners to push past their fears and anxieties and focus on achieving their goals. The dreamlike imagery and surreal lyrics add to the sense of detachment and isolation, making the song a perfect anthem for anyone who feels like they are on a journey towards an unknown destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Maintain the bearing that you left with
Stay on course with the direction you chose earlier
Fifteen degrees north of anywhere
In an unknown location, just keep moving north by 15 degrees
Try not to feel the shake in you hands
Don't let fear or doubt affect your actions
Just close your eyes and go fast to end
Ignore the obstacles and move forward quickly to reach your goal
Breathe in the white clouds
Take in the fresh air around you
And wait
Be patient and persevere
Freeze out the world with
Block out the outside world by
Ice crystals on the windscreen
Letting ice form on the windshield
And you're in the pilots chair
You are in control of your own life
Mayday, ground control to no one
You are not in need of external assistance
Empty the seats and put away the maps
Remove all distractions and focus solely on your journey
You've been away past the far horizons
You have ventured beyond conventional limits
Close your eyes and sleep
Rest and recharge for the next leg of your journey
Faster, faster, faster, faster
Move more quickly and with greater intensity
Breathe in the white clouds
Take in the fresh air around you
And wait
Be patient and persevere
Freeze out the world with
Block out the outside world by
Ice crystals on the windscreen
Letting ice form on the windshield
And you're in the pilots chair
You are in control of your own life
Faster, faster, faster, faster
Move more quickly and with greater intensity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@joemcbobinite
One of the best albums I've ever heard in all 20 years of my music listenings lol Damn I fucking LOVE this band.
@chrisbaxter6395
I miss Thursday. They were my favorite band. Still are. Nothing will ever replace Thursday.
@jackwithahat8601
They're back
@Jasonhoods
As a kid I hated emo but Thursday came out with full collapse and I had to make an exception. I've seen them 3 times.
@grandsampras
in my opinion, thursday never made a bad album, and each album is different with a large variety of emotions , always intensity.Sometimes their carrier makes me think to radiohead who has a similar process. I'm sad they stopped but they may have done well, because now they are becoming legend.
@sunson4309
they're coming back! :0
@newm1ke
Fooking love this song.. the dynamics of the vox are so good!
@saosinwebes
All of my 3 kids have "thursday" as their 2nd name
@Alfonscore
arriba thursday desde LATINOAMERICA!!
@ikertnich1
good stuff