The guys have been touring on their own since the band’s inception; in 2005, they landed choice slots on the Warped and A Taste of Chaos tours—the latter tour invited them back in 2006. With their scream-along choruses, monster breakdowns, and unexpected, yet well balanced soft side, Four Letter Lie have built a dedicated, and loyal local fan-base from the ground up as well as a strong nationwide audience.
So it should come as no surprise to find out that Four Letter Lie was one of the four featured unsigned bands in January‘s issue of Alternative Press Magazine, and was selected by fans to perform for the second year in a row at Taste Of Chaos. “We have always been a band who works as hard as we can at what we do and I think that‘s something people start to notice after awhile,” Skaff adds. Victory Records sure took notice, as they snapped them up in 2006 and sent them into the studio with producer extraordinaire Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner (Coheed and Cambia, Straylight Run, The Sleeping). “Recording with Michael and Chris was probably one of the most exciting things we have experienced thus far as a band,” says Waltmann. “A lot of bands we are influenced by have spent time in that studio.”
Recording at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY, offered its own special rewards. “Working in Woodstock was a good place for us to get away and really devote ourselves to this record,” Smith notes. “Being surrounded by all of the rock history built in Woodstock was an inspiration for all of us.” “Everything seemed to click in the studio,” Waltmann affirms. “We were surrounded by a peaceful environment and the record felt completely natural, that‘s when we knew we had achieved what we were going for.”
Their achievement is Let Your Body Take Over, a wondrous collection of songs that run the gamut from seething rock chaos and unbridled emotions to sweet pop and clever wordplay. The fun starts with the first single “Feel Like Fame” and it doesn’t let up from track one to twelve. “We have the passion and drive in our music and ourselves to constantly be striving for more,” Brian Nagan. “We hope for people to recognize these traits and relate to what we’re trying to portray to them.”
Don‘t lose sight of this band, as it’s readily apparent that the best is yet to come. As Nagan concludes, “We try to work together collectively 110% in everything that we do and so far it‘s leading us in a positive direction."
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The group continued touring throughout 2007 and has since written a new album, What a Terrible Thing to Say, which was released on February 19, 2008. The album peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. In spring 2008 Four Letter Lie toured with A Skylit Drive, Oh, Sleeper, and Memphis May Fire and spent the summer touring with Dance Gavin Dance and A Static Lullaby then finished out 2008 with Pierce the Veil, Emarosa and Breathe Carolina.
On March 30, 2009, the band posted a blog on their MySpace announcing that Kevin had departed from the band and has since joined A Day to Remember in June. On July 4, 2009, the band announced via MySpace that their drummer, Derek Smith, had left the band to pursue a rap career as a solo artist, MOD SUN, and that John Waltmann would be switching from bass to guitar.
The band's third album, A New Day, was released on October 13, 2009 through Victory Records. They have done several tours in support of the new release, including a full U.S. run with Love Hate Hero, Sleeping With Sirens, and Of Machines. The band also finished a Canadian tour in April with We Came As Romans and will continue supporting them through May in the U.S. Their full national USA headlining tour for their 3rd release A New Day took place in June–August 2010.
On May 29, 2014, the band announced their signing to Artery Recordings and the new EP titled "Like Structures" was released on August 5, 2014. 'Like Structures' includes founding members Brian Nagan, John Waltmann, and Connor Kelly, and also introduces Anthony Jones who provided clean vocals for the first time since the departure of Kevin Skaff. The album also brings back drummer Timothy Java who has played with bands as Dead To Fall and Darkest Hour (band). The band released the first track off the album entitled "Inversion" on June 5, 2014.
The Spell
Four Letter Lie Lyrics
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Watching the time stop,
Unconcious to accept the fact it was ending.
So, "here's to another year of looking up, kid."
And watching what I cherish turn to the bottle.
It all disappears.
It disappears.
In a matter of seconds, I'm born again.
Where's the reward when my strength keeps slipping?
Yeah, to believe in this fight that we started.
You don't call and you don't write and you don't care,
Well thank god there's so much life left to live.
Our luck's not pulling through,
The world starts to spin
On these fails attempts,
To make up for all our lost time
And hoping by morning all your problems are solved.
Where's the reward when my strength keeps slipping?
Yeah, to believe in this fight that we started.
You don't call and you don't write and you don't care,
Well thank god there's so much life left to live.
I've packed my bags before and I don't want to do it again.
That's not how I want to be remembered,
But I wont ask you to try.
Where's the reward when my strength keeps slipping?
Yeah, to believe in this fight that we started.
You don't call and you don't write and you don't care,
Well thank god there's so much life left to live.
You don't call, you don't write, you don't call, you don't care.
You don't call and you don't write and I don't care.
Thank god there's so much life left to live.
The lyrics in "The Spell" by Four Letter Lie depict feelings of despair, loss, and frustration. The song begins by describing a sudden realization that something that was once simple and easy is now coming to an end. The singer, however, seems to be in denial or unconscious of this fact, unable to accept that what they have cherished is disappearing. The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism or escape is hinted at, with the line "And watching what I cherish turn to the bottle." The idea of rebirth is also introduced, perhaps indicating a turning point in the singer's life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the struggle the singer is facing, wondering where the reward is in continuing to fight when their strength keeps slipping. They express the desire for the other person involved in the situation to care more, to call and write, but ultimately come to the realization that there is still so much life left to live and take comfort in that fact. The final lines of the song express a reluctance to leave or abandon the situation, but also an unwillingness to ask someone else to try.
Line by Line Meaning
It was simple play
Things were easy before
Watching the time stop,
Experiencing the feeling of time stopping
Unconcious to accept the fact it was ending.
Unaware that it was coming to an end
So, "here's to another year of looking up, kid."
Cheers to another year of hope and positivity
And watching what I cherish turn to the bottle.
Seeing the things that matter turn to addiction
It all disappears.
Everything fades away
In a matter of seconds, I'm born again.
Starting fresh in a short period of time
Where's the reward when my strength keeps slipping?
What's the point when I can't keep going?
Yeah, to believe in this fight that we started.
To have faith in the struggle we've begun
You don't call and you don't write and you don't care,
You don't reach out or show concern
Well thank god there's so much life left to live.
Thankful there's still time to make the most of life
Our luck's not pulling through,
Luck isn't on our side
The world starts to spin
Feeling disoriented and lost
On these fails attempts,
Despite our unsuccessful efforts
To make up for all our lost time
Trying to compensate for time wasted
And hoping by morning all your problems are solved.
Wishing for a quick resolution to issues
I've packed my bags before and I don't want to do it again.
Having left before and not wanting to repeat it
That's not how I want to be remembered,
Not wanting to be known for leaving
But I wont ask you to try.
Not expecting others to change for us
You don't call, you don't write, you don't call, you don't care.
Repeating the absence of communication and concern
You don't call and you don't write and I don't care.
Reversing the previous statement with an attitude of apathy
Thank god there's so much life left to live.
Still acknowledging the gift of time
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.