It didn't take long for I the Mighty to start making an impression on the West Coast. The quartet landed on the music director's desk at local modern rock station Live 105 around the release of Hearts and Spades, and from there it's been one milestone after another. I the Mighty have found regular radio airplay, opening slots for Deftones, Hawthorne Heights, and There For Tomorrow, as well as packed venues up and down the West Coast. Not to mention glowing reviews and coverage in Alternative Press, AMP Magazine, and on AbsolutePunk.net
"We wanted to introduce I the Mighty and Hearts and Spades to as many people as possible, so we decided to put together a 'track hunt' and make each of the songs available on different social media sites and later on Purevolume.com," explains singer Brent Walsh. "We researched how our fans and friends discovered music online and embraced that by giving them a reason to connect with us (the EP for free) and then we tried to build a personal friendship with each one." The band's marketing strategy has been an unquestionable success, with over 3,500 full EP downloads within the first 3 months of release.
In addition to their high-energy live set, I the Mighty have paired new media intellect with traditional promotion to help build a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans.
They were signed to Equal Vision records and released three albums before breaking up in 2020 due to frontman Brent Walsh receiving sexual assault allegations.
Degenerates
I the Mighty Lyrics
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Though I guess now it's closer to the afternoon
And I am not the first one tired of this tradition
But the last to go sleep alone with you
And I breathe in the scent of coffee from the kitchen
I hear the laughter spilling from the other room
So I drag my body up and join the living
I never would have thought
It could ever be this good
And I know each moment's fleeting
But right now I feel like I'm right where I should be
I am not a perfect man, I fuck up often
At least I never have to wonder why I came
If you're honest with yourself, I'll bet it's painful
But you and I are far less different than they say
So where do you fit in?
So where do you fit in?
Another night the sun goes down without exception
I hear the matches playing from the other room
It's been a day since I have glanced at my reflection
No words of judgment coming from our crew
We start a fire just as the stars arrive
And I am lost within the flames
Until a touch from you brings me back
To what feels like the perfect day
So why is it she'd think
Some people never feel alive
Don't they know each moment's fleeting
I can't help but feeling I'm right where I should be
I am not a perfect friend or perfect lover
Oh, I admit sometimes I have too many drinks
But we are all degenerates, half on the inside
And you and I are far less different than they say
So where do you fit in?
So where do you fit in?
I think I found my place to fill that empty space
That feeling we all chase
(So where do you fit in?)
And we can sing off key as long as we all see
We sing it beautifully
My head was heavy with thoughts when I got home
I started to focus on my fears
I thought of dying alone
But how I hate to get caught in pointless thought
Self pity gets me nowhere
I guess we've all got things we're still working out
I think I found my place
I think I found my place
I think I found my place
I think I found my place
In "Degenerates," I the Mighty sings about finding one's place in life despite imperfections and mistakes. The singer wakes up and joins friends and family, remarking on the fleeting nature of happy moments but still feeling content in the present. He acknowledges that he is not perfect, but feels accepted and understood by his loved ones. The song's refrain asks the listener, "So where do you fit in?" implying that everyone is a flawed degenerate but can find belonging and happiness nonetheless. The final verse alludes to the singer's anxieties about death and loneliness, but ultimately concludes that he has found his place and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Another morning I wake up without exception
I wake up like any other morning
Though I guess now it's closer to the afternoon
Now it's getting late in the day
And I am not the first one tired of this tradition
I'm not alone in getting tired of this routine
But the last to go sleep alone with you
I'm the last to sleep without you
And I breathe in the scent of coffee from the kitchen
I smell the coffee coming from the kitchen
I hear the laughter spilling from the other room
I hear laughter coming from the other room
So I drag my body up and join the living
I force myself to get up and live normally
An exception almost right on cue
An unusual moment that happens regularly
I never would have thought
I couldn't imagine
It could ever be this good
Things could be so perfect
And I know each moment's fleeting
I know these good times won't last forever
But right now I feel like I'm right where I should be
But for now, I feel like I'm in the right place
I am not a perfect man, I fuck up often
I'm not perfect, I make mistakes often
At least I never have to wonder why I came
At least I have a purpose and direction
If you're honest with yourself, I'll bet it's painful
It's hard to admit the truth to yourself
But you and I are far less different than they say
But we're more similar than people think
Another night the sun goes down without exception
Another night passes like any other
I hear the matches playing from the other room
I hear the sound of matches striking in the other room
It's been a day since I have glanced at my reflection
It's been a day since I last looked at myself in the mirror
No words of judgment coming from our crew
My friends don't judge me
We start a fire just as the stars arrive
We light a fire as the stars come out
And I am lost within the flames
I'm stuck in the moment
Until a touch from you brings me back
Until you touch me and bring me back to reality
To what feels like the perfect day
To a day that feels perfect and complete
So why is it she'd think
Why would she believe
Some people never feel alive
That some people don't feel truly alive
Don't they know each moment's fleeting
Don't they realize that every moment passes quickly
I can't help but feeling I'm right where I should be
I can't help but feel like I'm in the right place
I am not a perfect friend or perfect lover
I'm not the perfect friend or lover
Oh, I admit sometimes I have too many drinks
I admit that I drink a bit too much sometimes
But we are all degenerates, half on the inside
But we're all flawed in some way
And you and I are far less different than they say
And we're more similar than people think
I think I found my place to fill that empty space
I think I've found my purpose
That feeling we all chase
The feeling of fulfillment we all seek
(So where do you fit in?)
(Where do you fit in?)
And we can sing off key as long as we all see
We can sing out of tune as long as we're all happy
We sing it beautifully
We sing it like it's the most beautiful song ever
My head was heavy with thoughts when I got home
I had a lot on my mind when I got home
I started to focus on my fears
I started to think about my worries
I thought of dying alone
I thought about the prospect of dying without anyone else around
But how I hate to get caught in pointless thought
But I don't like getting lost in pointless thoughts
Self pity gets me nowhere
Feeling sorry for myself doesn't help anything
I guess we've all got things we're still working out
I guess we all have things we're still trying to figure out
I think I found my place
I think I found where I belong
I think I found my place
I think I found my purpose
I think I found my place
I think I finally found where I fit in
I think I found my place
I think I found my home
Writer(s): Blake Dahlinger, Brent Walsh, Chris Hinkley, Ian Pedigo
Contributed by Lily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jjay107
I used to listen this song and focus on the parts of the song where it says negative stuff about themselves. I've always been in such a negative space, but I m going through a break up and I feel like I woke up from sleeping for so long. I listen to this song now after about a week of crying and self pity and self reflection. I realized I was listening to it wrong, I was interpreting in a way that only saw the negatives. In fact it's a song about growth in my opinion. It's about finding a place for yourself and being present in the moment. It's about enjoying it. I dunno, it's interesting how things change so fast...
@danielwinters8545
Josie Amayrani so beautiful how music can be interpreted in different ways through different seasons of life! Glad you are happy now! Just remember, no matter what you’re going through “this too shall pass” I was messed up in addiction to pills, overdosed December 20th 2017 and was brought back to life by paramedics. I though I’d never find myself, love, or even forgiveness and I’ve received it all ten fold with perseverance and steadfastness! I really needed to work on my character “where do I fit in?” Those lyrics fit so well. 🤘🏼
@dylangrover5765
Music is so important
@SELFARTWORKS
Most underrated band of the decade. Definitely.
@matthewbailey8588
wait till ya see em live
@zekegonzaldi6230
For sure
@themissingpeace
@@matthewbailey8588 he’ll be waiting forever 😂
@aydinhudson2280
I realize I am kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?
@shawnriffninjareacts7316
Honestly, these guys should be rocking out arena's
@ItsTornHD
Now let’s get one for The Sound of Breathing