Before forming Escape the Fate, vocalist Ronnie Radke, bassist Max Green, drummer Robert Ortiz, lead guitarist Bryan Monte Money, and rhythm guitarist Omar Espinosa were in multiple bands together.
In September 2005, Escape the Fate had won a local radio contest judged by My Chemical Romance. The gig awarded them the opportunity to open a show on the band's headlining tour with Alkaline Trio and Reggie and the Full Effect, which subsequently led to Escape the Fate's record deal with Epitaph.
On May 23, 2006, the band released their debut EP titled There's No Sympathy for the Dead. The EP included two songs that were later on their full-length album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. The EP was produced by Michael Baskette and helped earn the band attention from record labels and fans alike. After the EP's release, keyboardist Carson Allen left the band to join On the Last Day.
On September 26, 2006, the band released their first full-length album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion.
In 2007, during the Black on Black tour, rhythm guitarist Omar Espinosa left the band due to personal issues.
Ronnie Radke was asked to leave the band after he was sentenced to prison in June 2008 for multiple run-ins with the law involving narcotics and battery for a fight that led up to the death of Michael Cook. As stated by Max Green, "First we couldn't tour out of the country, then out of the state."
After the departure of Radke, former Blessthefall vocalist Craig Mabbitt joined the band, first as a temporary replacement, and then as a permanent member.
This War Is Ours was released on October 21, 2008. It included the singles "The Flood", "Something", "10 Miles Wide", and "This War Is Ours (The Guillotine II)". It was the first Escape the Fate album featuring Craig Mabbitt as the vocalist.
Escape the Fate announced via a MySpace bulletin that they would film a video for "This War Is Ours (The Guillotine II)" on January 9, 2010. It was filmed at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California.
On February 15, 2010, Epitaph Records announced the re-release of the This War Is Ours album in deluxe CD/DVD edition. The CD includes two new never before heard songs, later identified to be "Bad Blood" and "Behind the Mask", an acoustic version of "Harder Than You Know", and an unreleased remix of "This War Is Ours (The Guillotine II)" called "This War Is Mine", remixed by the Shawn Crahan. It also came with a DVD that featured the new music video to "This War Is Ours (The Guillotine II)", as well as "Something", "The Flood", and "10 Miles Wide". It also comes with a world tour documentary and a behind the music feature. It was released on April 27, 2010.
In an interview during Warped Tour 2009, Max Green stated that the album will feature a song co-written by Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, who approached Escape the Fate to collaborate on some songs but later was revealed that they decided against putting the song on the album and saving for a future release.
Starting July 24, 2010, they set off on tour for South and Central America, the country's toured are Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela.
On July 26, 2010, Escape the Fate announced via MySpace some new updates on the album. They officially said that the new record will be released through a major record label, DGC/Interscope, and produced by Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine, Hollywood Undead). Its release was set for November 2nd, 2010. Max Green commented on it, saying, "This record is the cure for the modern-day music epidemic, We are wiping the slate clean and re-writing rock music as you know it.” Escape The Fate was set to take on a United States, Canada, and Europe tour before the release of the album, with Bullet For My Valentine, Drive A and Black Tide but later forfeited their spot due to Max Green admitting to rehab.
On August 31, 2010, the band released the album's first single, "Massacre." Their second single, and first official one to be released to radio stations, "Issues", from the self-titled album, Escape the Fate, leaked via KROQ Radio on the 9th of September, and later officially released the single, "Issues", on September 15, 2010. The music video of "Issues", premiered on September 28 on Youtube. December 21, the next single released was "City of Sin" with a music video for it on Youtube.
On January 11, 2011, the band performed live in "Tues Show" (Fuel. tv) the song "Issues" and "Gorgeous Nightmare" with the special collaboration of Kevin Thrasher (of Lovehatehero). On June 15, 2011, the band released a music video for their next single off the self-titled album, "Gorgeous Nightmare". The video was directed by Robby Starbuck, who has previously worked with Asking Alexandria and Silverstein. On August 19, 2011, the band announced via Facebook that Monte Money would be taking a break from touring but will still be in the band. Kevin Thrasher, who has worked with the band in the past, will be substituting for Monte. It was also announced that Max Green returned to the band after making a breakthrough in the first half of 2011 to recover from his addiction to drugs through rehab. “I’m feeling great and am glad to be back with my band. Escape The Fate is my life. This is where I belong.”, Max Green said. After they played a couple of shows at the 2011 Uproar Festival, Max, again, left the band and Zakk Sandler, from Black Tide (who was also playing Uproar), filled in for him.
Tj Bell, currently bassist of getting Scared once again filled in for bassist Max Green on the bands UK tour with Funeral For A Friend, who had previously filled in for Green on their tour with Papa Roach.
In mid-December 2011, the band re-entered the studio to work on the production of their fourth album. The album will be produced by John Feldmann and is scheduled for release sometime in 2012. It is currently unknown if Max Green has returned to the band to play bass on the upcoming album or if the band hired a new bassist. However, there is much speculation as to former Motionless In White rhythm guitarist and current Get Scared bassist TJ Bell will be taking over on bass due to the band tweeting pictures of him recording in the studio, plus his recent touring history with the band filling in for Max Green.
On December 27, Craig Mabbitt posted on his official Facebook page that he will be recording music for his new side-project all through January 2012 and recording for Escape the Fate all through February. He commented that since they are recording with John Feldmann again, who they worked with on their second album, This War Is Ours, the style of the upcoming album will be similar to This War Is Ours but will also have elements of their self-titled album added in. He teased a big upcoming announcement as well.
Current members:
Robert Ortiz - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2004–present)
Craig Mabbitt - lead vocals (2008–present)
Thomas "TJ" Bell - rhythm guitar (2013-present), bass guitar (2012-2013), (touring 2011-2012)
Kevin "Thrasher" Gruft - lead guitar (2013–present), (touring 2011)
Erik Jensen – bass guitar, backing vocals (touring 2017–present)
Former members:
Carson Allen - keyboards, synthesizers, vocals (2005–2006)
Omar Espinosa - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2004–2007)
Ronnie Radke - lead vocals (2004–2008)
Bryan "Monte" Money - lead guitar, backing vocals (2004-2013)
Michael Money - rhythm guitar (2012–2013), (touring 2008-2012)
Max Green - bass guitar, backing vocals (2004-2012, 2013–2014)
Former touring members:
Zakk Sandler – bass guitar, backing vocals (2011)
Davey Richmond – bass guitar (2014)
Alex Torres – bass guitar (2014; 2015)
Tyler Burgess – bass guitar (2015)
Max Georgiev – bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–2017)
Discography:
1. Escape The Fate (EP) (2005)
2. There's No Sympathy For The Dead (May 13, 2006)
3. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion (September 26, 2006)
4. This War Is Ours (October 21, 2008)
5. Escape The Fate (November 2, 2010)
6. Ungrateful (May 14, 2013)
7. Hate Me (October 30, 2015)
8. I Am Human (March 30, 2018)
Four Letter Word
Escape The Fate Lyrics
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Don't say it's over
Push me away then you pull me closer
Maybe we're just addicted to the pain
'Cause we've been here before
So why do we keep coming back for more
Why do you do the things you do?
Why you gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
What you see just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
I was just fine
Before you robbed my like a gold mine
I know I need to find another way
'Cause we've been here before
I know I can't do this anymore
Just tell me
Why do you do the things you do?
Why you gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
What you see just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
The way that you love me
Feels like hate
So I must be crazy
If I stay
Why do you do the things you do?
Why you gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Just tell me
Why do you do the things you do?
Why you gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
What you say just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
The lyrics of Escape The Fate's song "Four Letter Word" seem to explore a tumultuous, complicated, and potentially abusive relationship. The phrase "Love is a four letter word" implies that love, which is typically associated with positive emotions, can also bring pain and distress.
The first verse suggests a push-pull dynamic in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that despite being pushed away by their partner, they are also pulled closer to them. This conflicting behavior hints at an addictive quality in their connection, as they describe being "addicted to the pain." It implies that they may find themselves trapped in a repetitive cycle of hurt and reconciliation.
The chorus delves deeper into the confusion and frustration experienced by the singer. They question their partner's motives and the complexities of their actions, expressing a desire for clarity. They reflect on the emotional toll the relationship has taken on them and wonder if their partner is inherently inclined to cause heartbreak. The line, "Maybe your heart was built for breaking," implies that their partner may not possess the ability to love deeply and sincerely.
The second verse continues to delve into the singer's feelings of being victimized by their partner. They describe feeling fine before entering the relationship and compare themselves to a gold mine that their partner has exploited. They acknowledge that they need to find another way, which could indicate the necessity to escape the toxic relationship.
In the second chorus, the feelings of confusion and distress intensify. The singer describes the way their partner's love feels like hate, further emphasizing the abusive and harmful nature of their relationship. They question their own sanity for considering staying in such a situation.
Finally, the repeated chorus emphasizes the need for answers from their partner. The singer seeks an explanation for their partner's actions and questions why things have to be so complicated. They reflect on the pain they have endured and express the desire to walk away from the relationship, realizing that it has become unbearable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Four Letter Word" shed light on the turmoil and emotional turmoil experienced within a difficult romantic relationship. The song highlights the cycle of pain, confusion, and the longing for understanding that exists within such circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a four letter word
Love, often associated with positive emotions, can also bring pain and hardship.
Don't say it's over
Please don't declare that our relationship is finished.
Push me away then you pull me closer
You continuously create distance between us, but then draw me back in.
Maybe we're just addicted to the pain
Perhaps we have become dependent on the suffering and turmoil within our relationship.
'Cause we've been here before
Because we have experienced these problems and conflicts in the past.
So why do we keep coming back for more
Despite the difficulties, we continue to return to each other.
Just tell me
Please communicate with me openly and honestly.
Why do you do the things you do?
What is the motive behind your actions and behavior?
Why you gotta be so complicated?
Why do you make things so complex and difficult?
Look at what you put me through
Consider the emotional turmoil and suffering you have caused me.
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
Perhaps your nature or capacity for love is to destroy and disappoint.
I need to walk away
I require distance and separation from this situation.
It's more than I can take
The current circumstances have become overwhelming for me.
What you see just makes me hurt
Observing your actions and their consequences only causes me pain.
The way that you love me feels like hate
Your version of love is so toxic and harmful that it resembles hate.
So I must be crazy if I stay
If I choose to remain in this destructive relationship, it suggests insanity on my part.
What you say just makes me hurt
Your words inflict emotional pain and distress upon me.
Love is a four letter word
Love, despite its positive connotations, can also be a source of immense pain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Aiello, Howard M. Benson, Kevin Howard Gruft, Nick Long, Craig Edward Mabbitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sulli P
[Intro]
Love is a four letter word
[Verse 1]
Don't say it's over
Push me away then you pull me closer
Maybe we're just addicted to the pain 'cause
We've been here before
So why do we keep coming back for more?
Just tell me
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
[Verse 2]
I was just fine
Before you robbed my heart like a gold mine
I know I need to find another way 'cause
We've been here before
I know I can't do this anymore
Just tell me
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
[Bridge]
The way that you love me feels like hate
So I must be crazy if I stay
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Just tell me...
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Samuel Donato
The guitar in this song sounds a little like Avenged Sevenfold. Love this song
Sulli P
[Intro]
Love is a four letter word
[Verse 1]
Don't say it's over
Push me away then you pull me closer
Maybe we're just addicted to the pain 'cause
We've been here before
So why do we keep coming back for more?
Just tell me
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
[Verse 2]
I was just fine
Before you robbed my heart like a gold mine
I know I need to find another way 'cause
We've been here before
I know I can't do this anymore
Just tell me
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
[Bridge]
The way that you love me feels like hate
So I must be crazy if I stay
[Chorus]
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Just tell me...
Why you do the things you do?
Why you've gotta be so complicated?
Look at what you put me through
Maybe your heart was built for breaking
I need to walk away
It's more than I can take
The way you say it just makes me hurt
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Love is a four letter word
Michael O'Brien
Ah thank you, I am deaf and didn't hear the words.
YurixRuz
What are the four words?
Sulli P
Paul Galeana np dude 😊
Paul Galeana
Thanks for the lyrics :)
Douze
you are so ugly
Sarah Brasher
I’ve just come out of a long term relationship. Me and my ex loved Escape The Fate. And I just saw this new song. And it’s exactly how I feel right now ❤️ Thank you Escape The Fate
Blue Dinero305
Sarah Brasher 👋
SydneyChromatic
Sarah Brasher ugh