Members include vocalist/keyboardist and co-founder Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr. (Thomas Giles; ex-Prayer For Cleansing, Undying, From Here On); lead guitarist and co-founder Paul Waggoner (ex-Prayer For Cleansing, Undying); Glass Casket guitarist Dustie Waring and drummer Blake Richardson; and bassist Dan Briggs (Trioscapes, ORBS). Formed in 2000, the band signed to Victory Records in 2003, before catching the attention of Metal Blade Records and singing to that label in 2012.
In late 2014, it was revealed that the band was writing material for their seventh original studio album, "Coma Ecliptic," described on the band's twitter as a "rock opera." Recording began in early 2015 with long-time producer Jamie King, and it is scheduled to be released on Metal Blade records on July 7, 2015. The first single, "Memory Palace", was made available in April.
Former members include: guitarists Marc Duncan (ex-Prayer For Cleansing), Nick Fletcher (ex-Empire Falls, Azazel), and Shane Blay (Oh, Sleeper, Wovenwar; ex-Evelynn, Die Trying); bassists Jason King (ex-Azazel), and Kevin Falk (The Material, ex-Every Time I Die); and drummers Will Goodyear (Voids; ex-Prayer For Cleansing, Lobbyist), Jason Roe (ex-Evelynn, Mauled by a Cougar), and Mark Castillo (Emmure; ex-Crossfade, The Acacia Strain, Bury Your Dead, Hamartia).
Their material consists of the following albums:
Between The Buried And Me (2002)
The Silent Circus (2003)
Alaska (2005)
The Anatomy Of (2006, covers album)
Colors (2007, plus live DVD)
The Great Misdirect (2009)
The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues EP (2011)
The Parallax II: Future Sequence (2012, plus live dvd)
Coma Ecliptic (2015, plus live dvd)
Automata I (2018)
Automata II (2018)
Colors II (2021)
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Mirrors
Between the Buried and Me Lyrics
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Everyone grows but me
Close one eye
Step to the side
Everyone grows but
Everyone's in fragments
Step to the side
The lyrics to Between the Buried and Me's song Mirrors can be interpreted in various ways, but the overall theme suggests the feeling of being stuck in a stagnant state while everybody else around you is progressing in life. The opening line "Everything is a novelty" could imply that the world around the singer seems to be constantly changing, but they remain the same. They feel stuck in a repetitive and monotonous lifestyle.
The line "Everyone grows but me" expresses the frustration of the singer as they see other people around them experiencing growth, both physically and mentally, while they remain stationary. The line "Close one eye, step to the side" could suggest that the singer is tired of seeing everyone's progress and chooses to ignore it by turning a blind eye, stepping away from the situation.
The second verse "Everyone's in fragments, Close one eye, step to the side" further emphasizes the idea that the people around the singer are fragmented and not fully developed. This could mean that despite their progress, they have not reached their peak potential, and the singer feels like they are just watching it all happen from afar.
Overall, the song is reflective of the feeling of being stuck and watching people around you grow, while you are not. It's a relatable feeling that can evoke empathy from listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is a novelty
Everything in life seems new and exciting, yet fleeting and temporary.
Everyone grows but me
While others around me are maturing and progressing, I feel stagnant and trapped.
Close one eye, step to the side
To perceive the world through a different lens, I must change my perspective and view things from a new angle.
Everyone grows but
Despite my feeling of stagnation, I am still hoping for personal growth and development.
Everyone's in fragments
The people around me seem to be struggling to hold themselves together, constantly breaking apart and changing.
Close one eye, step to the side
Again, taking a new perspective is necessary to fully understand and connect with those around me.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Daniel Lanford Briggs, Cartland Blake Richardson, Thomas Giles Rogers, Paul Andrew Waggoner, Robert Dustin Waring
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Sirzechs Azazel
This intro is genuinely my favorite part of the album and I love the whole album
Xumbo
The intro songs to most of their albuns are honestly one of my favourite parts of their discography, it just sets the mood and pulls you into the album so well
Jalakay Games
Sounds way cleaner & I can hear a lot more things I couldn’t hear before. Very nice!
Franky Eichler
If we can see you guys performing this gem live, that would be exactly what I needed in my life
Mat Lirette
Got tickets for sept. 2 full sets.
The Breakfast Menu
Progressive metal band makes an indie rock song around a jazz progression.
Brings back so many memories
Sergio RT
God I love BTBAM so much!
Mostafa Hossain Tuhin
Everything's a novelty
Everyone grows but me
Close one eye, step to the side
Everyone grows but me
Everyone's in fragments
Close one eye, step to the side
AURAL FIXXATION
I've always enjoyed this one. Definitely has a "local bar in Twin Peaks with David Lynch serving drinks" vibe.
McPeak
I wish you wouldn’t have muddled this up for me