Every Time I Die was a metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, USA, that exi… Read Full Bio ↴Every Time I Die was a metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, USA, that existed from 1998 to 2022. For most of the band's career, the line-up was centred on brothers Keith (vocals) and Jordan Buckley (guitar), as well as rhythm guitarist Andy Williams with bassist Stephen Micciche being in the band for a collective 15 of its 24 years. After spending the first decade of their career on the Ferret Music label, they signed with Epitaph Records in 2008 and remained there until their split in early 2022.

Discography:
1999 - The Burial Plot Bidding War (EP)
2001 - Last Night In Town
2003 - Hot Damn!
2005 - Gutter Phenomenon
2007 - The Big Dirty
2009 - New Junk Aesthetic
2012 - Ex Lives
2014 - From Parts Unknown
2016 - Low Teens
2021 - Radical

Final Lineup
Keith Buckley: Vocals
Jordan Buckley: Guitar
Andy Williams: Guitar
Stephen Miccichie: Bass
Clayton “Goose” Holyoak: Drums

Bored Stiff
Every Time I Die Lyrics

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I was wrong, close one
I am wrong
I said it
I was wrong, I mean it
Did it stick? Come down from there
I know it's hard to swallow, when your head is overturned
Hey there girls, I'm a cunt
There was venom in the heart of the dagger

They found a worm in your pearls saying prayers
All is finally infested, unless we blossomed in the in the cankerous air

Then only hell can help us
I got off, just once, you were right
I admit it
We weren't soft, just better
Do you flinch? Keep that radio dry, I'm sorry you were all mine
Let the boys find your body
Let love gnaw the meat from your bones
Admit the arrows, suffer the hot flash

We come together now
All together now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Every Time I Die's song Bored Stiff depict a sense of regret and self-reflection. The singer admits to being wrong, and even goes as far as calling themselves a derogatory term. They acknowledge the difficulty in admitting fault when you have a certain mindset, but it is nonetheless necessary. There is a reference to venom in the heart of the dagger, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a deceitful or backstabbing friend. The "worm in your pearls" could represent an ill-intentioned person among those who are perceived as being innocent or virtuous. As a result, the entire group becomes infested and corrupted.

The final verses suggest accepting the consequences of our actions, and embracing them regardless of the potential negative effects on our physical bodies or mental states. The singer seems to be reaching some sort of resolution, as they invite everyone to come together. The repetition of "all together now" serves as a sort of mantra, emphasizing the importance of unity and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

I was wrong, close one
I made a mistake, it was a close call

I am wrong
I acknowledge my wrongdoing

I said it
I verbalized my thoughts

I was wrong, I mean it
I am truly sorry for my mistake

Did it stick? Come down from there
Did my mistake have a lasting impact? Move on from dwelling on it.

I know it's hard to swallow, when your head is overturned
I understand it can be difficult to accept a new perspective.

Hey there girls, I'm a cunt
I am aware that my behavior was unacceptable and disrespectful to women.

There was venom in the heart of the dagger
There was an underlying malicious intent in the actions of someone wielding a weapon.

They found a worm in your pearls saying prayers
They discovered something unexpected and unsettling beneath the surface of something seemingly pure.

All is finally infested, unless we blossomed in the cankerous air
Everything seems to have been contaminated or ruined, unless we find a way to grow and flourish in even the most difficult circumstances.

Then only hell can help us
If things get any worse, we will be in deep trouble and will need extreme help to get through it.

I got off, just once, you were right
I made a mistake, and you were correct in your judgment of me.

I admit it
I acknowledge my error.

We weren't soft, just better
We weren't weak, we simply improved.

Do you flinch? Keep that radio dry, I'm sorry you were all mine
Are you afraid? Don't show it, stay calm. I apologize for any harm I caused while you were with me.

Let the boys find your body
Let the people who don't care about you use you for their own purposes.

Let love gnaw the meat from your bones
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and let love affect you deeply.

Admit the arrows, suffer the hot flash
Accept the pain and consequences of your actions.

We come together now
Let's unite and move forward together.

All together now
Let's all work together towards a common goal.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW JOHN WILLIAMS, JORDAN TAYLOR BUCKLEY, KEITH MICHAEL BUCKLEY, MICHAEL FRANCIS NOVAC

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