Chris Carrabba’s American Rock band has never been one constantly on the Billboard Charts, never been the most talked about music group, and they have never cranked out a number one hit. However, Dashboard Confessional has begun to move and captivate a strong and growing fan base. With clean intimate lyrics and amazing acoustic skills, Dashboard has generated song after beautiful song that is sure to leave a lasting impression with every listener. A combination of songs about love, life, and loss make up Dashboard’s five album collection. The following are the best and most meaningful songs of this groups amazing collection. All it takes is one song and your heart will be touched forever by this one band.
5. Hands Down (A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar)
This song is the story of the beginning of young love. A boy and a girl just wanting to be together, tucked away from the outside world and the views of society they want only to hold eachother.
Best Lyrics: “The words are hushed lets not get busted, just lay entwined here undiscovered.”
4. As Lovers Go (A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar)
What does it take for a girl to trust a boy with her heart? As Lovers Go is a story of a boy trying to convince a girl that he wants more from a relationship than that which is physical.
Best Lyrics: “I’ll be true, I’ll be useful, I’ll be cavalier, I’ll be yours my dear, and I’ll belong to you if you just let me through”
3.Screaming Infidelities (Swiss Army Romance)
Breakups are never easy. This song, filled with sadness, will bring a listener to tears; we have all been through it. A boy goes through the pain of losing the one he loves. Dashboard Confessional does an amazing job of portraying the millions of thoughts running through a persons head after a break up. This song is so scattered with thoughts of love, loss, regret and hope that is literally moves listeners to tears.
Best Lyrics: “Im reading your note over again. There’s not a word that I comprehend, except when you signed it ‘I will love you always and forever'”
2. For You To Notice… (So Impossible)
The feeling of blending in, never getting a second glance, and being over looked is one all too often experienced in life. This song is one of wanting, so badly, to stand out and to impress. The combination lyrics and guitar have never sounded so sincere and meaningful.
Best Lyric: “But for now I’ll look so longingly, waiting…”
1.The Best Deceptions (The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most)
Moving on is hard to do. The Best Deceptions is a story of the inability to communicate with a past love. A boy discovers the love of his life has moved on. He finds out through someone else. It is a hard thing to accept that she does not love him anymore. Pain and sadness are the emotions portrayed in this song, however, we discover that there is hope after pain.
Best Lyrics: “So kiss me hard ’cause this will be the last time that I let you. You will be back someday and this awkward kiss that tells of other people’s lips will be of service to keeping you away”
No matter the amount of pain and suffering love can cause, Dashboard ends every song on note of hope and ability. Every song will take a listener on a rollercoaster of emotion, yet the ride always ends on a heartening note. Dashboard Confessional will be a band, not necessarily in the spotlight, but always present in the world of music. This band will be a steady guidepost into the future of emotional song writing. Fans are bound to continue to follow this amazing band because they know this group will bring them serenity in the crazy world we live.
Albums:
1. Swiss Army Romance (2000)
2. So Impossible (2001)
3. A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar (2003)
4. Dusk and Summer (2006)
5. The Shade of Poison Trees (2007)
Resources:
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