In 2008, lead singer Ronnie Radke was involved in an altercation in Las Vegas that resulted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Cook. While Radke did not shoot Cook, he was indicted on battery charges. These charges, combined with Radke's past troubles with narcotics and rehab, led to a suspended sentence and five years probation. After he failed to report to his probation officer he was arrested in June 2008, where his probation was revoked and he was mandated to serve his original sentence of two years in prison. At the time, Ronnie Radke was the lead singer of post-hardcore band Escape the Fate, which in 2006, released its debut album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. Following Radke's incarceration, he was ejected from the band and replaced by former Blessthefall lead singer Craig Mabbitt. Max Green, bassist of Escape the Fate, stated about Radke's law problems that, "First we couldn't tour out of the country, then out of the state." Radke was released on December 12, 2010.
During his time in prison, Radke formed a new band called From Behind These Walls. He officially began creating media with the band upon his release, but was later forced to change its name to Falling in Reverse due to copyright infringement. In 2009, with Radke still in prison, he was able to launch a demo of his band, due to contacts with several musicians he had. The demo contains four songs that were not put on the debut album The Drug in Me Is You. The original lineup consisted of Radke and bassist Nason Schoeffler, who helped find guitarist Jacky Vincent and rhythm guitarist Derek Jones. The band went through several drummers. Nick Rich was later replaced by Oscar Garcia, Khaled Biersack, and former LoveHateHero member Scott Gee, as official members, before finding former the Bigger Lights drummer Ryan Seaman. Schoeffler quit the band in April 2011 and was replaced by Mika Horiuchi, formerly of the band Cellador, who also later departed from the band after issues with Radke.
In January 2010, the band began recording for the first time. The group announced on December 20 that it would go to Orlando, Florida to record a full-length debut album over a period of two months with a tentative release date of the first quarter of 2011. The band also confirmed that Radke's friend, Michael Baskette, who has worked on Blessthefall's album Witness and Radke on Escape the Fate's debut Dying Is Your Latest Fashion, would produce the album. It was soon confirmed that the band was signed with Epitaph Records, Radke's former label with Escape the Fate, and the band released its debut album in 2011. The album was soon titled The Drug in Me Is You and was slated for a July 26, 2011 release date, with pre-orders beginning on June 7. The eleven song track list was released soon after. With the help of Executive Producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, mixing and tracking for the album concluded on April 2, 2011. The album spawned the singles "Raised by Wolves" and "The Drug in Me Is You". The band's first music video was released for "The Drug in Me Is You" on June 28, 2011. The Drug in Me Is You was released in the United States on July 26, 2011 to mostly mixed reviews, but managed to sell 18,000 copies in its first week in the US charting at number 19 on the Billboard 200. A third single, "I'm Not a Vampire", was released a few months after the album's release on October 24 with an accompanying music video.
The songs for the debut album were all written by Radke during his imprisonment. Lead vocalist Ronnie Radke has often called the album a breakup record, but with a band and not a girl. Radke said that, "I would think all day, for days and days, about what people would want to hear. I would dissect my old album and read all the fan letters and the reasons why they loved my band and why they listened to it. And I wrote about that, but in different ways. I don't know why these kids love the tragedies that I write about. I guess they can relate to it."
In January 2012, former I Am Ghost bassist Ron Ficarro began filling in as Falling in Reverse's The Drug in Me Is You Tour touring bassist due to the departure of former bassist Mika Horiuchi. Later on Ronnie announced on stage that Ron Ficarro was replacing Mika permanently.
Vocalist Ronnie Radke had been hinting on Twitter that the group had been working on the band's second album, with tweets such as "You guys don't understand how many light years my next album is from the last one". He and bandmate Ron Ficarro tweeted pictures of them in the studio with Ryan Ogren working on some new music. Ronnie had said a little bit about the new album to Marshal Music News. He said that, "The last record was so vengeful and bitter and spiteful - so everyone is wondering what I'm gonna sing about next. And I'm just not quite ready to let people know. I'm sorry. When people hear the new stuff though I promise you they will lose their mind. It's light years ahead of my last album. We're demoing new songs right now, as we speak, and I'm telling you, people are seriously gonna lose their mind." During the band's performance at Dirt Fest 2012 in Birch Run Michigan, Radke announced to the crowd that it would be the group's last show before returning to the studio for the band's second album. Ronnie also said in an interview that the band would be in the studio late 2012 with demos already and hoping for an early 2013 release.
On May 7 the band released the first single and music video, "Alone", from the second album, titled, Fashionably Late. The cover, merchandise, and a June 18, 2013 release date was revealed on May 7 as well.
On May 21, the title track, "Fashionably Late" was released as the second single. Later, on May 30, the song, "Born to Lead" was streamed through YouTube. The entire album was uploaded to Epitaph Records' YouTube channel on June 12, allowing fans to listen to the album before the official release date.
On October 28, 2013, Falling in Reverse, along with Ronnie's former band Escape the Fate, announced that they would be touring together, with Falling in Reverse headlining, on the Bury The Hatchet Tour. The bands posted a video through Alternative Press with Ronnie and Escape the Fate singer Craig Mabbit being interviewed about the tour, stating that the tour came about due to the groups' acceptances of each other. During the tour, Ronnie made appearances on stage with Escape the Fate, singing the singles from Escape the Fate debut album Dying Is Your Latest Fashion ("Situations" and "Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliché").
In March 2014, Radke announced that the band had begun recording its third album. On May 12, 2014, it was announced by Alternative Press that Falling in Reverse had parted ways with bassist Ron Ficarro, reporting that former Escape the Fate bassist Max Green (who announced his departure from Escape the Fate just 3 days before on May 9, six months after rejoining Escape the Fate) would be his replacement. Ronnie is quoted as saying "Ron was probably the best bass player I've ever played with, but at this moment in time I feel it is best to part ways with him. I respect him and wish nothing but the best for him. Max quitting Escape The Fate was like a godsend. It was a no brainer to have him join. I've known him half my life and this will be a great new chapter to start. "
In an interview with MTV, Radke stated that the next album would be nothing like the single Alone from Fashionably Late as it has no raps throughout the album; he stated that it is heavier and will contain more screams, moving his passion for rapping into his solo career. Radke explained in another interview that the third album will be more like a "sequel" to the Escape the Fate album Dying Is Your Latest Fashion and is aimed to be nostalgic to people who were fans of the band since then.
On December 15, 2014, the first single from the band's third album, Just Like You, titled "God, If You Are Above..." was released. On January 13, 2015, the group released its second single "Guillotine IV (The Final Chapter)" from the album. Just Like You was released on February 24. In February 2015, touring bassist Jonathan Wolfe was replaced by the official new member, and former Black Tide bassist, Zakk Sandler. "Stay Away", another single off of Just Like You, premiered on the BBC Radio1 Rock Show on February 15. The group premiered its new single, Sexy Drug, via Alternative Press the next day.
On February 17, 2015, a full album stream of Just Like You was released, a week before the scheduled release of the album. On February 24, 2015, Just Like You was released as planned, along with a music video for the song Just Like You.
On October 30, 2015, lead guitarist Jacky Vincent left the band on good terms before the band's fall tour with Attila, Metro Station and Assuming We Survive to focus on his solo career. On November 4, 2015, Christian Thompson confirmed himself as the new lead guitarist of the band. The video for the single Chemical Prisoner was released on January 27, 2016. The single performed moderately well on UK rock radio.
On January 6, 2016, the band members announced that they had begun work on their next album stating that it would be "It's a huge left turn. It sounds like nothing we’ve ever done. Every song is very vibey, There's more feeling in it instead of a lot of metal.", further stating that "We’re challenging ourselves now more than we ever have in the weirdest ways possible because you would think writing the craziest solo or riffs would be the challenging part. But the challenging part is trying to stick to a theme and not go all over the place like we would normally do." On December 19, the band officially released the first single "Coming Home" from the untitled album. In January 2017, Radke began performing guitar for the band. On January 20, 2017, the band announced their next album Coming Home, which was released on April 7. Around the time of its release, it was rumoured that drummer Ryan Seaman parted ways with the band. This was confirmed when the band performed on May 8, without Seaman with Chris Kamrada playing drums as a touring member, who since left to play for Dashboard Confessional.
On February 23 2018, the band released a song called, Losing My Mind.
On April 16 2018, Christian officially announced via his Instagram page that his time with Falling In Reverse had come to an end. Though there was some controversy over the exact reason behind it, claims came from both sides that the departure was mutual but talk arose of irreconcilable differences and a decision was made to go separate ways. It has since been claimed that the split was due to differences between members causing an uneasy working environment.
On June 26, 2018, the band released a song called, Losing My Life along with a music video as a continuation of where the music video for Losing My Mind ended and featured a new line-up for the band which consists of Tyler Burgess on bass, Max Georgiev as lead guitarist, drummer Brandon "Rage" Richter, and Zakk Sandler on keyboards and rhythm guitar. The band also announced that they will be performing selected dates at the final year of the annual Vans Warped Tour with the new line up.
In April 2020, rhythm guitarist Derek Jones passed away. He was 35 years old.
Drugs
Falling in Reverse Lyrics
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Kill yourself is what they said to me
I'm already dead, just differently
They say God is real, I disagree
'Cause if that were true, then we'd all be free, all be free, ya, ya
Running from something that's killing me
Dealing with such an uncomfortable feeling
From my ability of slowly becoming the villain
I just wanna thank all my fans especially
Without you is the death of me
I don't consider myself a celebrity
But I'll be doing this shit till I'm 70
This is my destiny, this is the best of me
It's an incredible feeling to grow
Letting it go, I'm letting you know
We're killing ourselves on the low
Everybody wants some, everybody gets none from me
'Cause everybody's on drugs
It's hard to believe, the American dream is a killing machine
We're all falling in love with a new disease
If it's killing you, then it's murdering me
It's all getting so unbelievable
We're having so much fun, staring down a loaded gun
And you don't see that it's killing you
'Cause everybody's on drugs
Save yourself is what I'm telling you
'Cause nobody else really has a clue
Into your veins, vein, like heroin
Accept the pain, pain just to feel again, feel again
Everybody wants some, everybody gets none from me
'Cause everybody's on drugs
It's hard to believe, the American dream is a killing machine
We're all falling in love with a new disease
If it's killing you, then it's murdering me
It's all getting so unbelievable
We're having so much fun, staring down a loaded gun
And you don't see that it's killing you
Everybody is dead from the neck up
Tryna keep their heads up, searching for a way out
This is a dying nation, so complacent
Spirits need awakened, what are we waiting for?
Fuck, die
Just die, motherfucker, die, motherfucker, die
(Die, die, die, die, die)
'Cause everybody's on drugs
The American dream is a killing machine
Everybody's on drugs
If it's killing you
It's so fucking unbelievable
We're having so much fun, staring down a loaded gun
And you don't see that it's killing you
'Cause everybody's on drugs
'Cause everybody's on drugs
The American dream is a killing machine
'Cause everybody's on drugs
If it's killing you
'Cause everybody's on drugs
The song "Drugs" by Falling in Reverse is a commentary on the state of American society and the excesses that come with it. The first line, "Cause everybody's on drugs," is a statement that no one is immune to the problems that drugs can cause. The line, "Kill yourself is what they said to me, I'm already dead, just differently," shows that the singer has already given up on life in a way that is different from physically dying. The idea of being dead inside is a common theme in rock music and relates to the idea of feeling like an outcast.
The second verse of the song begins to delve more into how drugs have affected society as a whole. The line "It's hard to believe, the American dream is a killing machine" is a commentary on how many people in America strive to achieve wealth and fame but it often comes at a cost. The singer goes on to say "We're all falling in love with a new disease, if it's killing you, then it's murdering me." This line speaks to the idea that the glorification of drugs in our culture leads to a situation where everyone is affected by it in some way.
Overall, "Drugs" is a scathing critique of the excesses of American society and how drugs have become a pervasive presence in all of our lives. The singer encourages listeners to focus on saving themselves because no one else has a clue how to help.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause everybody's on drugs
The prevalence of drug use in society is a significant issue that affects everyone.
Kill yourself is what they said to me
People have criticized and insulted the artist, but he's already emotionally dead.
I'm already dead, just differently
The artist feels lifeless and disconnected from the world around him.
They say God is real, I disagree
The artist doesn't believe in a higher power or divine forces controlling the world.
'Cause if that were true, then we'd all be free, all be free, ya, ya
If God were real and truly benevolent, then the world wouldn't be plagued with issues like drug addiction and emotional pain.
Running from something that's killing me
The artist is struggling to escape an issue that's destroying him emotionally or mentally.
Dealing with such an uncomfortable feeling
The artist has to cope with negative emotions that are hard to process and deal with.
Beginning to feel the hostility
The negative effects of drug addiction are beginning to manifest as aggression or anger towards others.
From my ability of slowly becoming the villain
The artist feels like his drug use is turning him into a negative or evil person.
I just wanna thank all my fans especially
The artist is grateful for the support he's received from his fans, who help him cope with life's struggles.
Without you is the death of me
The artist would be lost without the support of his fans and the people who care about him.
I don't consider myself a celebrity
The artist doesn't see himself as an important person or influential figure in society.
But I'll be doing this shit till I'm 70
The artist plans to keep making music and sharing his experiences for the rest of his life.
This is my destiny, this is the best of me
Creating music and sharing his life experiences is the artist's true calling in life, and he gives it his all.
It's an incredible feeling to grow
The artist finds personal growth and satisfaction in sharing his life experiences and struggles through music.
Letting it go, I'm letting you know
The artist is releasing his emotions and experiences through his music, allowing others to relate to or learn from his struggles.
We're killing ourselves on the low
Drug addiction is slowly causing people to harm themselves without even realizing it.
Everybody wants some, everybody gets none from me
The artist is drawing a line in the sand and refusing to give in to peer pressure or enable others' drug use.
It's hard to believe, the American dream is a killing machine
The idea of the American dream leads people to pursue wealth and material success at the expense of their physical and mental health.
We're all falling in love with a new disease
Drug addiction is a widespread problem that people are succumbing to instead of seeking help or change.
If it's killing you, then it's murdering me
The negative effects of drug addiction impact more than just the individual using the drugs, but also those around them.
It's all getting so unbelievable
The artist is shocked by how pervasive and destructive drug addiction has become in society.
We're having so much fun, staring down a loaded gun
People continue to indulge in drug use and destructive behavior despite the obvious danger it poses.
And you don't see that it's killing you
Many people who are addicted to drugs don't realize how much of a negative impact it's having on them until it's too late.
Save yourself is what I'm telling you
The artist is urging people to take responsibility for their own well-being and seek help if they need it.
'Cause nobody else really has a clue
When it comes to dealing with drug addiction, many people feel lost and confused with nobody to turn to.
Into your veins, vein, like heroin
The artist is explicitly referencing the drug heroin, which people inject directly into their veins, implying that drug use is like poisoning oneself.
Accept the pain, pain just to feel again, feel again
People often turn to drugs to cope with emotional or physical pain, even though it causes more harm in the long run.
Everybody is dead from the neck up
Many people are numb or disconnected from their own emotional and physical needs due to drug addiction.
Tryna keep their heads up, searching for a way out
People who are addicted to drugs often feel trapped and helpless, trying to find a way to escape their problems and find a path to recovery.
This is a dying nation, so complacent
The artist is painting a picture of a society that's slowly killing itself due to its own inaction and unwillingness to confront issues like drug addiction.
Spirits need awakened, what are we waiting for?
The artist is urging people to wake up to the reality of the situation and take action to help themselves and others struggling with drug addiction.
Fuck, die
The artist expresses his anger and frustration about the destructive impact of drug addiction and society's unwillingness to deal with it.
Just die, motherfucker, die, motherfucker, die
The artist is using extreme language to drive home the point that drug addiction is a serious issue that needs to be addressed before more people suffer and die.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cody Quistad, Ronnie Radke, Tyler Smyth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@70ftTom
Words cannot express how much this song means to me. It has gotten me through the hardest of times and has aided in my healing journey.
Trigger warning drugs overdose death Alcoholism
My mother was an addict and I pretty much took care of her as a kid because if she wasn't missing she was too high to function. She finally sobered up in 2016 and I felt like I Finally had a mother, but she died January 2020 and there was so much left unsaid. This song helped me make peace with that part of my past, the part where my mom was too high to know i existed.
Ive seen my friends corpse, overdosed, he been laying there for a while he was so stiff... still... it still haunts me walking in and finding him like that. I've seen my friends overdose on multiple occasions as have I.
October of last year my friend overdosed in my kitchen. I was trying to help him, in his journey for sobriety, you know service like they preach in AA? Plus he was my friend I wanted to help.
He was such a good dude, and he was doing good until his cousin died of overdose. That night he refused to talk to me, I knew he was upset who wouldn't be? I said I'm here if you need to talk about it. He said no he had to be strong for his fam. He went into the bed room and I assumed he went to bed.
Next thing I know I wake up in the morning to him overdosing on my kitchen floor. I called 911 and they brought him back but it really broke my heart, he felt like a bro to me. He overdosed on ice. He promised he wouldn't bring it in my house. He was a sweetheart though, good person, but the drugs....well you know..
I'm 15 years sober from Coke and speed. Right now I'm battling Alcoholism. I was recently released from the hospital from an unalive attempt and Alcohol withdrawal.
I'm a chronic binge drinker now, I'll drink till I piss blood or even drink myself to death if no one stops me. I don't want to be this way, I've been through detox more than once from drinking myself to the point of no return.
Something just takes over me even tho I'm involved in AA and other programs I still relapse. But this song soothes my soul, it reminds me why I need to fight for sobriety.
This is my all time favorite song and even music video. The visuals are so appealingas well.. just brilliant
Keep on making music.
@jxe6381
Ronnie confirmed that Corey's part in this was done completely free due to the fact that he loved the song so much and wanted to be a part of it He flew over and drove from another town in a rental to the set for the segment in the song. Mad respect to him shits crazy. Song goes so hard. 🔥
@littlered8205
Amen! Couldn’t agree more 🔥 Corey and Ronnie are freaking incredible
@dexteraguirre2814
That's why Corey is a legend
@chrisday3086
Coreys a damn beast
@katg4237
@@JordanBlue1 you don’t understand music
@Velikij.Kommentator
@@JordanBlue1 you say his part is worst, i disagree
Cause if that were true, then we'd all be free...
@BreadBoys
Person: What genre are you?
Falling In Reverse: Yes
@PinchJr
That is such a mood for me
@Ash-pd5ix
What genre are you?
Corey taylor
@wyattr98
Best comment of 2019