On October 17, 2010 it was announced that Like Moths to Flames had been signed to Rise Records and were already working on their first EP. Two months later, the band released their EP titled Sweet Talker on December 14, 2010. To help support their new music, the band set out with fellow acts Texas in July and A Hero A Fake on the "A Metal Christmas" tour through late 2010. Sometime before their EP was released, drummer Jordan Matz left Like Moths to Flames, and was replaced by Lance Greenfield.
With continuous touring through 2011, the band decided to settle back down and head into the studio to record their first full-length studio album. Right before the band headed to the studio, bassist Aaron Douglas parted ways with the band. The band had Eli Ford (Formerly of My Ticket Home) join on guitar and Aaron Evans moved to bass. When We Don't Exist was released on November 8 through Rise Records. In January 2012 the band headed out on the S.I.N. Tour with acts D.R.U.G.S., Hit the Lights and Sparks the Rescue to support the album. Soon after, they toured with bands Texas in July and Hundredth.
The band then spent the first half of 2013 headlining the Rise Records tour around the US with supporting acts Crown The Empire, The Color Morale, Palisades and My Ticket Home. The band have confirmed they will record their second full length album with Will Putney at (The Machine Shop) in Hoboken, New Jersey and shall be released in the summer of 2013. On May 29 2013, the band confirmed the new album would be called An Eye for an Eye, slated for a July 9th 2013 release. They toured with the Vans Warped Tour over the summer of 2013 on the Monster Energy Stage. Shortly after the All Stars Tour 2014, guitarist Zach Huston decided to part ways with the band citing that he wants to pursue other interests. It wasn't until late in 2015 that he was replaced by guitarist Jeremy Smith, formerly of City Lights.
On April 6, 2015, the band released two standalone singles, The Dream Is Dead and Bury Your Pain, the latter of the two being the band's most popular song. The band's third album, The Dying Things We Wish For was released on October 23, 2015. The album wasn't very popular, as the band moved towards a more "djent" sound. The band themselves have stated that they don't like the album and they seldom play any songs from the album live.
The band's fourth and last album to be released on Rise Records was Dark Divine. This album was much softer than the others, but did see a return to their older sound rather than moving forward with the "djent" sound of their last album. They released an EP titled Dark Divine Reimagined which was a collection of acoustic covers from the album. The band would then part ways with Rise Records in May 2019, along with confirming that they've already worked on new songs. The band signed to UNFD in September 2019.
No Eternity In Gold, released on October 30, 2020, was the band's fifth album and first to be released on UNFD. This release was heavier than their last album, returning to the band's original sound while still having some softer moments. On October 6, 2021, the band released a single titled The Preservation of Hate, along with teasing an EP scheduled to release on November 9, 2021. The single was far heavier than anything the band has released prior, almost leaning towards a deathcore sound, while the rest of the songs were more traditional metalcore.
On January 25, 2023, the band fired founding member Aaron Evans due to the history of alleged abuses with text messages, ranging from multiple secret relationships to manipulation and gaslighting. The band then released a new single titled Predestination Paradox on March 30, 2023.
GNF
Like Moths to Flames Lyrics
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A bitter taste is all I'm left with
I'm losing all of my patience.
How did it come to this?
If I'm so wrong
Will you just let me know?
So I can move on and go.
I just can't bring myself
To care about you
You're somebody else now
I'll make it through to live another day
Don't tell me I'm wrong
You don't know what you have 'til it's gone.
I don't give a fuck
About the way you're feeling
Your mind is dead and empty
There's nothing I can do
Who will you be when the world gives up on you? x2
And when there's no one else to turn to
Don't say I didn't warn you.
How did it come to this?
A bitter taste is all I'm left with
I'm losing all of my patience.
How did it come to this?
If I'm so wrong
Will you just let me know?
So I can move on and go.
I just can't bring myself
To care about you
You're somebody else now
I'll make it through to live another day
Don't tell me I'm wrong
You don't know what you have 'til it's gone. x2
I don't give a fuck
About the way you're feeling
Your mind is dead and empty
There's nothing I can do
Who will you be when the world gives up on you?
I don't give a fuck.
The lyrics to Like Moths to Flames' song GNF express frustration and disappointment towards someone who has changed for the worse. The singer wonders how it came to this and is left with a bitter taste and no patience. Despite wanting to move on, the singer struggles to care about the person in question as they are no longer the same as they used to be. The chorus emphasizes this indifference, with the line "I don't give a fuck" repeated multiple times. The bridge poses a question to the person, asking who they will be when the world gives up on them and warning them not to say they weren't warned. The song ultimately tackles themes of apathy, disappointment and the rejection of toxic relationships.
The lyrics allow a lot of room for interpretation, with some suggesting that the song could be about the music industry and how it can change people. The line "Who will you be when the world gives up on you?" could be a nod towards the difficulty of making it in the industry and how many people "give up" before they can succeed. Additionally, the chorus of "I don't give a fuck" could be interpreted as a response to critics who may dislike the band's music. However, overall, the song appears to be more focused on personal relationships, with the lyrics speaking to the frustration of watching someone change and ultimately losing interest in them as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
How did it come to this?
Starting off with a sense of regret, the singer wonders how things escalated to the point where things are so tense.
A bitter taste is all I'm left with
The singer is feeling nothing but negativity and sadness after whatever caused the issue.
I'm losing all of my patience.
Patience is now in limited supply, and the singer is at their wit's end.
If I'm so wrong
The artist is seeking validation for their feelings and opinions by putting the ball in the other person's court.
Will you just let me know?
The artist needs assurance and wants to move on from this situation.
So I can move on and go.
The singer is ready for closure so they can move on with their life.
I just can't bring myself
The singer has reached a point where they feel numb and indifferent towards the other person and their emotions.
To care about you
The artist is no longer invested in the relationship with the other person.
You're somebody else now
The other person has changed in some way, perhaps for the worse, leading to the artist feeling disconnected from them.
I'll make it through to live another day
The artist is determined to persevere and move past this trying time.
Don't tell me I'm wrong
The singer is frustrated with being questioned and needs their feelings to be respected.
You don't know what you have 'til it's gone.
The artist is trying to impart a lesson on the other person - they may not understand the value of the relationship until it's too late.
I don't give a fuck
The singer is expressing their apathy and lack of concern for the other person.
About the way you're feeling
The singer is dismissive of the other person's emotions.
Your mind is dead and empty
The singer is making a harsh statement about the other person's state of mind, perhaps indicating that they are unwilling to understand the singer's perspective.
There's nothing I can do
The artist feels powerless in the situation and unable to make things better.
Who will you be when the world gives up on you?
The artist is questioning the other person's character and resilience, wondering how they will cope without the artist's support.
And when there's no one else to turn to
The singer suggests that the other person will inevitably need help from someone else when things get tough.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
The singer is trying to cover their own back and implies that they predicted this outcome due to the other person's behavior.
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThatShitGood
Is it just me or metalcore/deathcore riffs from 2011-2013 have a specific thick juicy and satisfying sound to them that makes them so addictive to listen? Or maybe it's the way they were producing songs.
@JimCyanide
I think its more the way they were producing songs at the time
@CallingInThicc
That Joey Sturgis effect.
@markdejesus994
Nah you're right on point.
@jadonclark4315
Damn I haven't heard this song for a fat minute. I forgot how fucking awesome these guys are.
@NoahCanFB
Their last album and EP fucking SLAP have you heard em??
@jadonclark4315
@@NoahCanFB yeah No Eternity In Gold is awesome also Pure Like Porcelain is pretty dank as well.
@NoahCanFB
@@jadonclark4315 hell yeah bro I been jammin them heavy lately. Their lyrics are my spirit animal š¤£
@KgH72
And the fact they still drop musicšÆš
@Metal6Chic
When life gets rough, I listen to this song and it makes me all better!!!!! :D