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.
My Own Grave
Like Moths to Flames Lyrics
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Stuck in a hole that's too deep for me to climb out.
There's no where left for me to go,
So just leave me here on my own.
Stay away,
I've had enough and you've pushed me too far.
I know that I will be okay,
My own grave!
When we don't exist,
Then there's something to miss.
And when we don't remember,
Well then how can they say forever?
My mind won't let me think clearly,
I'm too far gone and I don't know if you can hear me.Stay away,
I've had enough and you've pushed me too far.
I know that I will be okay,
So just leave me here on my own.
My mind won't let me think clearly,
I don't know if this is where I'm supposed to be.
We don't need to be reminded
Of the nightmares that we can't forget.
They made me feel alive,
But lately I don't sleep at night.
We don't need to be reminded
Of every tragic path we take,
That leads our lives into the grave.
Just stay away,
I've had enough and you've pushed me too far.
I know that I will be okay,
So just leave me here on my own.
My own grave!
When we don't exist,
You'll know you deserved it.
x2
My mind won't let me think clearly,
I'm too far gone and I don't know if you can hear me.
My mind won't let me think clearly,
I don't know if this is where I'm supposed to be.
We don't need to be reminded
Of the nightmares that we can't forget.
They made me feel alive,
But lately I don't sleep at night.
We don't need to be reminded
Of every tragic path we take,
That leads our lives into the grave.
I'll never close my eyes,
These nightmares still keep me alive through the night.
I'm losing my grip on live.
x2
The lyrics of Like Moths to Flames's song "My Own Grave" convey a feeling of despair and hopelessness, with the singer feeling stuck in a deep hole with no way out. The plea for others to stay away shows a desire for solitude and isolation, as the singer battles with their own inner demons. There is a sense of defiance mixed with resignation in their assertion that they will be okay on their own, even as they feel lost and unsure of their place in the world.
The theme of mortality is also present in the lyrics, with a focus on the inevitability of death and the question of what happens when we no longer exist. There is a recognition of the futility of trying to forget the past and the nightmares that keep us awake at night. The repetition of the phrase "My own grave" throughout the song emphasizes this theme and serves as a reminder of our own mortality.
Overall, "My Own Grave" is a powerful expression of the struggles that many people face with mental health issues and feelings of hopelessness. The lyrics urge us to confront our own mortality and to find a way to cope with the things that keep us awake at night.
Line by Line Meaning
Just stay away,
I want you to keep your distance from me.
Stuck in a hole that's too deep for me to climb out.
I feel trapped and unable to escape this difficult situation.
There's no where left for me to go,
I have exhausted all my options and feel hopeless.
So just leave me here on my own.
I need to be alone and figure things out on my own.
I've had enough and you've pushed me too far.
Your actions have caused me enough pain and I can't take it anymore.
I know that I will be okay,
I am confident that I will eventually overcome this hardship.
My own grave!
I feel like I am burying myself in this struggle.
When we don't exist,
Once we are gone, no longer alive.
Then there's something to miss.
Only then will people realize what they had when it is gone.
And when we don't remember,
If we lose our memories.
Well then how can they say forever?
How can they truly promise something that won't be remembered?
My mind won't let me think clearly,
I am struggling to think logically and rationally.
I don't know if this is where I'm supposed to be.
I am questioning if my current situation is what is meant for me.
We don't need to be reminded
We do not require additional memories of past traumatic events.
Of the nightmares that we can't forget.
We already have enough painful memories to recall.
They made me feel alive,
Even though they were nightmares, they made me feel something.
But lately I don't sleep at night.
I am struggling with the impact of these memories and they are keeping me awake at night.
Of every tragic path we take,
Every time we have faced difficult situations.
That leads our lives into the grave.
We may feel like our struggles are killing us slowly.
I'll never close my eyes,
I will not rest until I overcome this obstacle.
These nightmares still keep me alive through the night.
Even though it is painful, these memories still make me feel something and keep me going.
I'm losing my grip on life.
I am struggling to hold on and feel like my life is spiraling out of control.
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rico Esterhuyse
this band is so under rated
McSpiderMan
amazing album
FaddyCat Aaron
Having to listen to this band so I can get inspiration for a song me and my friends are writing. I don't regret it for a second. LMTF is a damn good band.
Hanna J
This particularly reminds me of Parkway Drive's Deep Blue record. I enjoy it. :D
Kayla Sadlier
guys, MMF and LMTF are both amazing bands! :)
Judi Tighe
I fucking love this band. Thank God for Scream it Like You Mean It ^0^♥
Circasurvive1238901
I still kinda miss Corsets are Cages. But this kicks ass <3
David
I LOVE IT
BigBadWolf
Hell yeah this songs ROCK!
Jesse Waterhouse
1This band is amazing. This song relates