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
Glitches
Every Time I Die Lyrics
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Farewell to small joys I've burned down the bar
I'm changing my name so I don't do no harm
Some say it's vanity, some say it's charm
No levels, still the same old devils
Frightened of fear, a servant of time
Snuffed out the stars with celestial winds
Ended a cycle that started again
I stopped going out, they kept coming in
Was I saving my soul or saving my skin?
No levels, still the same old devils
Can't hold it close, can't let it go
Prisons in basements in slick model homes
I'm just a day-tripper on sacred terrain
My transformation went from mangled to tame
I don't feel different but I don't feel the same
I'm afloat with an ear to the ground
I built a fortress with some books and a phrase
I felt some heat so I came out of the haze
I saw the end and I was truly afraid
I have begged but I'm still not allowed
It's a trap, lay the bait, catch the rat
It's a trap, lay the bait, catch the rat
Flew home and left the unknown in the lurch
Kept finding bodies, I called off the search
Went to a hymn from a funeral dirge
Church in the hospital, dog in the church
No levels, still the same old devils
Shepherd me back, this time I know
I don't know nothing, I'm not in control
Mindful but gutless
Mindful but gutless
Mindful but gutless
Mindful but gutless
There's no need to panic
No need to panic
In Every Time I Die's song, "Glitches," the singer bids farewell to the fleeting nature of young love and simple delights by establishing a more committed and ethical lifestyle. He has set fire to the bar and changed his name to avoid causing any more harm, but is unsure whether his motivation stems from vanity or charm. The lyrics suggest that despite modifying his name and character, he is still being hounded by the same devils. He is frightened of unpredictability, is a servant of time, and has caused grief to the honeybees after abducting the queen. The singer seems to have isolated himself while others are still seeking entry. He cannot decide if his attempts to save himself and his soul are authentic or if he is only attempting to save his skin. In the end, he is mindful rather than fearless.
"Glitches" is a song that combines intricate instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics. It is the ninth and final track on the group's album "Low Teens," which was released in 2016. The song's lyrics frequently reference death, uncertainty, and transformation, this unique combination of darker themes is common throughout the band's body of work.
Line by Line Meaning
So long to young love I've anchored my heart
I have said goodbye to naive love, and now I have invested my feelings
Farewell to small joys I've burned down the bar
I have given up some simple pleasures and abandoned my old lifestyle
I'm changing my name so I don't do no harm
I'm altering my identity so I don't cause any damage
Some say it's vanity, some say it's charm
People have different opinions about why I am changing my name
No levels, still the same old devils
Despite changes I've made, my problems persist
Frightened of fear, a servant of time
I am scared of the unknown and a slave to the passing of time
Kidnapped the queen, I have angered the hive
I've upset those who are important in some way to me
Snuffed out the stars with celestial winds
I have extinguished the things that brought me inspiration
Ended a cycle that started again
I have broken a cycle that repeats itself
I stopped going out, they kept coming in
I closed myself off, while people continued to invade my privacy
Was I saving my soul or saving my skin?
I question whether I was trying to protect myself mentally or physically
Can't hold it close, can't let it go
I can't keep something to myself or let it go completely
Prisons in basements in slick model homes
Mental and emotional burdens are hidden behind attractive facades
I'm just a day-tripper on sacred terrain
I'm just a passerby in an important place
My transformation went from mangled to tame
I went through a change from a chaotic state to a more controlled one
I don't feel different but I don't feel the same
I don't feel like a new person, but I don't feel like my old self
I'm afloat with an ear to the ground
I am drifting along and listening for what's coming next
I built a fortress with some books and a phrase
I've constructed a defense through education and a mantra
I felt some heat so I came out of the haze
I woke up to reality when faced with a challenging situation
I saw the end and I was truly afraid
I realized an upsetting ending was approaching, and it frightened me
I have begged but I'm still not allowed
I have pleaded, but I'm still not granted my wish
It's a trap, lay the bait, catch the rat
Deceit and trickery are being used to catch someone off-guard
Flew home and left the unknown in the lurch
I return home but leave some ambiguity behind
Kept finding bodies, I called off the search
I have stopped looking for answers because they are unpleasant
Went to a hymn from a funeral dirge
I found solace in a mournful song
Church in the hospital, dog in the church
There is an unexpected situation where a place of worship is connected to a hospital and a dog
Shepherd me back, this time I know
Lead me away from danger again, and this time I understand
I don't know nothing, I'm not in control
I am ignorant, and do not have command of the situation
Mindful but gutless
I am thinking, but not taking action
No need to panic
There is no reason for alarm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JORDAN TAYLOR BUCKLEY, MICHAEL KEITH BUCKLEY, DANIEL TRAVIS DAVISON, STEPHEN E. MICCICHE, JOHN ANDREW WILLIAMS
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Rico Roman
How can a band be so good, so consistent, and kick so much ass for so many years straight
ROBBIS TV
Every Time I Die my friend, that's how.
mauropso
This aged good
NorthernHorrorStory
It's what keeps them mentally well
Andrew Scott
Fucking right. Keith, Jordan and Andy are gods.
minomol
I'm having the same feelings I had when I heard Underwater Bimbos for the first time. These boys are pushing the heaviness further yet again.
Void Doom
Same feelings since I heard Hot Damn in high school
Ben Megathlin
ETID have the best lyrics in the game and you can't change my mind on that.
ShootTheRadio
Well Keith was an English Major/English Teacher so he should be good at it.
TheSeveredTongues
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