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)
It's Just Me
Escape The Fate Lyrics
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I'm crawling my way around a thousand cities
You all stop and stare
I don't need your pity
I'm living my life in this hell.
Now I'm crawling away 'cause the stress has killed me
I feel like i fell from a ten story building
I'm living my life in this hell
I'm not one for the crowd to see
It's just me
It's just-
Just a little more, c'mon and satisfy me.
Just a little more, c'mon lets terrify me
Just a little more and I'll be done with it
Take my life and then I'll feel okay
Cut it out of my mouth
put my tongue on the pole
I won't sing anymore
I'm losing control
Cut it out of my mouth
Put my tongue on a pole
Take the air from my lungs
Take the heart from my soul
I'm not one for the crowd to see
It's just me
It's just
Just a little more, c'mon and satisfy me.
Just a little more, c'mon lets terrify me
Just a little more and I'll be done with it
Take my life and then I'll feel okay
Okay.
I'll feel okay.
Okay!
Cut it out of my mouth
put my tongue on a pole
I don't sing anymore
I'm losing control
I won't song anymore
I'm creeping my way out so you can see me
I'm crawling my way around a thousand cities
You all stop and stare
I don't need your pity
I'm living my life in this hell.
Just a little more, c'mon and satisfy me.
Just a little more c'mon now terrify,
Just a little more and I'll be done with it
Take my life and then I'll feel
Take my life and then I'll feel
Take my life and then I'll feel
Okay!
"Oh, Oh God. I must have passed out."
"Dude"
"I woke up and I'd passed out"
"You just did"
The lyrics to Escape the Fate's song "It's Just Me" depict the struggles of an individual who feels disconnected from society and burdened by the daily stresses of life. The song begins with an empowering message of self-acceptance, as the singer proclaims that they will not let the judgment of others affect their path in life. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics take on a darker tone, revealing the singer's desire to numb their pain and escape reality through self-destructive behaviors. The repeated refrain of "just a little more" portrays the singer's desperate search for relief.
The line "Cut it out of my mouth, put my tongue on a pole" is particularly visceral, evoking images of extreme self-harm. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the pressures of modern life and the destructive impulses they can inspire. The final lines of the song, "I woke up and I'd passed out / You just did," imply that the song was inspired by a real-life incident in which the singer passed out from the stress of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm creeping my way out so you can see me
I'm slowly and carefully removing myself from a difficult situation so others can perceive my presence.
I'm crawling my way around a thousand cities
I am traveling great distances to find hope or answers.
You all stop and stare
There are many people watching me, some with pity or judgment.
I don't need your pity
I don't want people to feel sorry for me, I am independent.
I'm living my life in this hell.
Every day is a challenge, and my life is not easy to handle.
Now I'm crawling away 'cause the stress has killed me
I am exhausted and cannot endure this pressure any longer, so I'm removing myself.
I feel like I fell from a ten story building
I feel as though I've hit rock bottom and can't get up.
you best run and hide before the devil starts her bidding
The situation will become extremely dangerous if the devil decides to intervene.
I'm not one for the crowd to see
I don't draw attention to myself or seek validation from others.
It's just me
I am alone and self-sufficient.
Just a little more, c'mon and satisfy me.
I crave more from life and want to feel complete, regardless of the cost.
Just a little more, c'mon lets terrify me
I am willing to push myself to the brink of terror in search of fulfillment.
Just a little more and I'll be done with it
I will keep searching for answers and experiences until I feel fulfilled.
Take my life and then I'll feel okay
If my life is taken, only then will I be content and released from my struggles.
Cut it out of my mouth
put my tongue on the pole
I won't sing anymore
I'm losing control
I refuse to speak anymore, and feel as though I am becoming unhinged.
Take the air from my lungs
Take the heart from my soul
I don't want to feel anymore, and am willing to give everything away to feel fulfilled.
Okay.
I'll feel okay.
Okay!
I am hoping that giving everything away will make me feel better and release me from my pain.
"Oh, Oh God. I must have passed out."
"Dude"
"I woke up and I'd passed out"
"You just did"
These lines are indicating a sudden shift in subject matter and don't fit the rest of the song's content. It is not clear what is happening in this portion of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAX GREEN, CRAIG EDWARD MABBITT, BRIAN MONEY, ROBERT ORTIZ, JOHN FELDMANN
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Serena H
this has a strange evil old carvival feel to it... LOVE IT!
oblivious creep
Y E S S S S S
Chelle
I just spent 2 hours trying to remember this song. Still fun
Xeon
I have the original cd so I looked on the cover
Sebastian Madera
same
Alicia Garcia
Probably one of my favorite songs by Escape the Fate. It's so weird and I love it. I don't mind all the strange looks I get while singing it, It's just me (;
Mite Plan
Almost five years and this is still my favorite song by ETF.
Cotton Candy
You still like it? 😂
Benevolent
Intro: spooky
Trumpets: placed tactically
Chorus: catchy af
Ending: like something from 300's soundtrack
Man I miss these days
Camelia M.
This song is so underrated!!
I feel like it'd be so fun to do a burlesque routine to this song.