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.
The Common Misconception
Like Moths to Flames Lyrics
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Can't seem to manufacture feelings the way you do so easily
Tired from trudging through the dark in hopes of brighter days
Sick of swallowing everything that I've wanted to say
It's hard to stomach the thought
Of all the things you're told
When growing up means growing old
The common misconception that we're existing
Why do we cling to a voice that's always silent?
Too busy searching for the love we will never get
Why do we cling to a life that we'll never know?
Too busy searching for a better direction to go
(Until it all fades away)
Live and learn
As I move on that my heart gets colder
And the distant tides have turned
As I move forward the world gets colder (the world gets colder)
Live and learn
As I go on that my heart gets colder
And the distant tides have turned
As I move forward the world gets colder
Until it all fades away (until it all fades away)
Bring this cold heart back to life
Bring this cold heart back to life
It's hard to stomach the thought
Of all the things you're told
Can't fit the shape, can't fit the mold
Becoming jaded from the life you lead
The common misconception that we're existing
Why do we cling to a hand that never reaches back for us?
Too busy searching for a meaning in what we've lost
Why do we cling to the life that we'll never know?
Too busy searching for a better direction to go
(Until it all fades away)
Live and learn
As I move on that my heart gets colder
And the distant tides have turned
As I move forward the world gets colder (the world gets colder)
Live and learn
As I go on that my heart gets colder
And the distant tides have turned
As I move forward the world gets colder
Until it all fades away
(All fades away, all fades away, all fades away, all fades away..)
In the song "The Common Misconception" by Like Moths to Flames, the lyrics delve into the emotions of apathy, exhaustion, and disillusionment. The singer is struggling to feel anything, and notes that they cannot manufacture feelings the way others can. They are tired of trying to find the light in the darkness and tired of keeping their thoughts and feelings to themselves. The lyrics highlight the struggle of growing older, becoming jaded, and constantly feeling like you're existing without truly living.
The chorus questions why people cling to things that will never give back, such as silent voices or lives they will never know. The singer is struggling to find meaning in their life and searching for a better direction to go. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes that with each new experience, their heart gets colder and the world gets colder. The song ends with the realization that everything will eventually fade away.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the struggle of navigating adulthood and the realization that life may not turn out the way we want it to. It's a reminder to find meaning and purpose in our lives before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Realized there's nothing left but apathy
I've come to the realization that I'm feeling nothing but apathy.
Can't seem to manufacture feelings the way you do so easily
I can't seem to fake emotions as effortlessly as you do.
Tired from trudging through the dark in hopes of brighter days
Exhausted from struggling through difficult times with the hope that things will eventually get better.
Sick of swallowing everything that I've wanted to say
I'm fed up with bottling up all the things I really want to say.
It's hard to stomach the thought
The thought is difficult to swallow.
Of all the things you're told
Of everything you're taught to believe.
When growing up means growing old
When the process of growing up feels like aging and losing vitality.
Becoming jaded from the life you lead
Growing tired of the life you're living and the experiences that have made you cynical or emotionally numb.
The common misconception that we're existing
The popular belief that we're only alive, but not really living.
Why do we cling to a voice that's always silent?
Why do we hold on to a belief in something that never answers or responds?
Too busy searching for the love we will never get
Too occupied with seeking a love that we may never find.
Why do we cling to a life that we'll never know?
Why do we cling to the idea of a life that we'll never experience?
Too busy searching for a better direction to go
Too focused on finding a way to improve our situation.
(Until it all fades away)
Until everything eventually dissipates into nothingness.
Live and learn
Experience and gain knowledge from those experiences.
As I move on that my heart gets colder
As I progress through life, my ability to feel emotions becomes harsher and more distant.
And the distant tides have turned
The vast and unpredictable changes that have occurred.
As I move forward the world gets colder (the world gets colder)
As I progress ahead, the world becomes a harsher and more unwelcoming place.
Bring this cold heart back to life
Revive my emotionally-deadened heart.
Can't fit the shape, can't fit the mold
I can't conform to societies expectations or standards.
Why do we cling to a hand that never reaches back for us?
Why do we hold on to something that never reciprocates or uplifts us?
Too busy searching for a meaning in what we've lost
Too preoccupied with discovering significance in what we've left behind.
Until it all fades away
Until everything becomes nothing.
(All fades away, all fades away, all fades away, all fades away..)
Everything fades into nothingness repeatedly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: AARON ANTHONY EVANS, CHRIS ROETTER, ELI FORD, GREGORY CHARLES DIAMOND, WILLIAM SCOTT PUTNEY, ZACH HUSTON, Aaron Evans
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CookieChris17
2019 still slappin ! One of the best songs ever . great lyrics and meaning .dope it’s a metal song 🤘🏻
TeamSesh97
i love how the put leads behind the breakdowns on this record! it deff distinguishes the songs from eachother, nd every breakdown actually sounds different. not to mention their riffs got way better on this record oppose to “when we domt exist”
Kyle Hewitt
they are an amazing band that needs more attention, i plan on covering some of there songs
Victor Cardoso
Essa musica <3 minha favorita desse album , e mt foda <33
Trey
I've casually liked LMTF for a while now, they had a few songs I really enjoyed and when they got announced for Warped Tour this summer I though to myself "Oh sick, those guys are good, maybe I'll see them." Well with each release from this new album that comes out they inspire me and prove to me how great of a band they really are. I've grown to love their old stuff more, and their new stuff I am beyond stoked about, it's easily some of the best stuff to come out this year. Keep it up guys!
jaron kvernum
yes, the genre has alot of bands out there so alot of its going to be the same for instruments. but nowadays the best bands out there have alot of the same sounds but its about the vocals, lyrics and music... Like Moths to Flames are one of the better bands out there now
Jeremy Wolfe
This song kills, and the lyrics are incredible. So much respect for them, especially now that they're branching out. Keep it up please!
RedDemios PSN
BRING THIS COLD HEART BACK TO LIFE!!!!!!!!!
EdgeOfTheEarth91
My favourite off the album so far! This song has made me even more keen for the album!
Ian Caulk
My favorite song in this album!