In 2008, Landon joined the band Before Their Eyes as rhythm guitarist and screamer. Two years later he left Before Their Eyes to form The Plot in You, where he’s filled the role of singer and screamer. On March 27, 2014, Landon released his first solo album entitled Dead Kid, and has subsequently released two more records: the EP Ai640 on September 6, 2015, and the full-length Dynamite on December 9, 2016. Landon released his second full-length album Withdrawals in July 2019.
Don't You
Landon Tewers Lyrics
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I got this new bitch, hits me in a new way
You thought you had a piece of me that no one else could take
Rest assured I′d had a couple you were a mistake
I don't care if you like the words I choose when I write
When you were fucking him I spilled′em heavy every damn night
So don't you, don't you go over thinking it
Don't you go thinking you′re another
I've had women put their claws in my neck
I always knew I could do better
Had a vision it just wasn′t with them
No
She sobbed away for a few days
She knows she's dead weight
Said I′m the first one that's ever made her feel this way
While I'm off working doing everything to get us by
She′s with another feeling empty but it passed the time
It wasn′t love that I felt
Just a sad sense of guilt
I hoped and prayed she'd fuck me over
Either that or be killed
Don′t You, don't you go over thinking it
Don′t You, don't you
Don′t you go thinking you're another
I've had women put their claws in my neck (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
I always knew I could do better
Had a vision it just wasn′t with them
You threatened night after night
That you would take your own life
So where the fuck is this man?
Where is your shoulder to cry on?
Have you seen me these days?
My voice is everywhere you fucking turn
And your friends are laughing in your face
What do I gotta do to get this message through to you
It′s gonna kill him knowing I do things he'll never do
So don′t you, don't you go over thinking it
So don′t you, don't you
Don′t you go thinking you're another
I've had women put their claws in my neck
I always knew I could do better
Had a vision it just wasn′t with them
The lyrics to Landon Tewers's song "Don't You" contain themes of toxic relationships and the toll they can take on one's mental health. The first verse references drug use and a new partner, indicating that the singer is trying to move on from a past relationship. He accuses his former partner of thinking she had a hold on him that no one else could take, but reminds her that she was ultimately a mistake in his life. Despite the hurt caused by the situation, the singer asserts his right to use whatever language he chooses to express himself.
In the second verse, the singer describes his former partner's emotional manipulation and dependence on him. He characterizes her as "dead weight" and suggests that her claim of being in love with him was actually based on a sad sense of guilt. The singer expresses frustration at his former partner's behavior, including her threats of self-harm, and wonders why she hasn't found another shoulder to cry on. He also suggests that his success after the relationship ended will be a heavy blow to his former partner's pride.
Overall, "Don't You" paints a bleak picture of a relationship marked by emotional manipulation and a struggle for power. It explores the singer's attempt to move on from a past partner who held him back and hurt him emotionally. Ultimately, the song suggests that sometimes the best thing to do is to let go and move forward with one's own dreams and visions.
Line by Line Meaning
An 8 ball of cocaine straight to the dead brain
I'm experiencing a very intense sensation because of the cocaine I just had.
I got this new bitch, hits me in a new way
I met someone new and they are bringing a fresh perspective to my life.
You thought you had a piece of me that no one else could take
You believed that you had a special connection with me that no one else could have.
Rest assured I′d had a couple you were a mistake
Just to let you know, when we were together, I wasn't always sober and you were a mistake.
I don't care if you like the words I choose when I write
I'm not concerned if you approve of my choice of words in my writing.
When you were fucking him I spilled′em heavy every damn night
I was very vocal about my feelings when I found out you were with someone else.
So don't you, don't you go over thinking it
Don't overthink things and make assumptions about our relationship.
Don′t You, Don′t You
I'm warning you not to do something.
Don't you go thinking you′re another
You're not the only one who's come into my life and left.
I've had women put their claws in my neck
I've been involved with women who were possessive and controlling.
I always knew I could do better
I've always been confident in myself and my ability to find someone better.
Had a vision it just wasn′t with them
I had an idea of what I wanted in a partner, and it wasn't fulfilled by them.
She sobbed away for a few days
After we broke up, she cried for a while.
She knows she's dead weight
She recognizes that she wasn't a positive influence in our relationship.
Said I′m the first one that's ever made her feel this way
She's claimed that I'm the only one who's made her feel a certain way.
While I'm off working doing everything to get us by
I'm working hard to support us financially.
She′s with another feeling empty but it passed the time
She's moved on to someone else, but it's not fulfilling for her.
It wasn′t love that I felt
I didn't have deep feelings of love for her.
Just a sad sense of guilt
I felt bad for hurting her and breaking up with her.
I hoped and prayed she'd fuck me over
I was expecting her to turn against me in some way for breaking up with her.
Either that or be killed
I was worried she may harm herself because of our breakup.
You threatened night after night
You repeatedly threatened to harm yourself because of our relationship.
That you would take your own life
You considered suicide as a form of retaliation against me.
So where the fuck is this man?
Where is the guy who you claimed would take my place in your life?
Where is your shoulder to cry on?
Why do you expect me to comfort you when you're upset?
Have you seen me these days?
Do you know how successful I am now?
My voice is everywhere you fucking turn
My music is getting popular and you can't escape it.
And your friends are laughing in your face
Your friends don't take you seriously because of what happened between us.
What do I gotta do to get this message through to you
I'm trying to communicate something important, but you're not listening.
It′s gonna kill him knowing I do things he'll never do
You'll be upset when you find out I'm doing things you never thought I would be capable of.
Contributed by Noah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lillie5281
His little laughs inbetween are perfect.
@katinka1856
Leah Strauss ...oh ya, i love these laughs because it's made the songs so special....
@thatbrit2005
This guy is really in his own league..
@YOUAreTheSecretToLife
6 years later. 100% agree! 💯💯💯
@MrEL91N
As much as I love Landon I would never date him for fear of breaking up and having him write a song about me. His breakup songs are brutal.
@joshuamarino7527
Not to burst your bubble but I'm pretty sure he's straight...so....
@lilemo3337
id risk it all
@EnslavedByFear
His newest song "give you something too" is sbout is fiance.
@katewolff971
I would be afraid to date him, in fear we would murder me
@gemmareinhart6289
Same 🤣