Discography:
2007 - Memphis May Fire (EP)
2009 - Sleepwalking
2010 - Between the Lies (EP)
2011 - The Hollow
2012 - Challenger
2014 - Unconditional
2016 - This Light I Hold
2018 - Broken
In early 2007, the band recorded and self-released an EP, and began creating a local following. Shortly thereafter, Memphis May Fire caught the attention of Josh Grabelle, the president of Trustkill Records. In September 2007 the band had officially signed to Trustkill, and their self-titled EP (Memphis May Fire)was reissued through the label in December 2007.
Memphis May Fire hoped to release their debut album by summer 2008, however, during the recording sessions for the album, lead singer Chase Ryan decided to leave the band. Chase explained that he felt that his priorities should be with his newborn child and not a band. Upon announcing his resignation, bass player Austin Radford also decided to part ways with the band shortly thereafter. He would be replaced by Cory Elder. Open auditions were held shortly after Chase's departure, and he was eventually replaced by a new vocalist, Matty Mullins. By this time, Memphis May Fire had already recorded their instruments for the new album with producer Casey Bates and only needed Mullins to contribute his vocals.
Their debut full-length studio album, Sleepwalking, was released on July 21, 2009, through Trustkill Records. Memphis May Fire has described the album as "a new breed of rock n' roll" and musically it has "more aggressive guitar work and noticeably more melodic, but still retains that southern swagger." Their song "Ghost in the Mirror" was used on the soundtrack for the movie Saw VI.
The official music video for "Ghost in the Mirror" was released on February 2nd, 2010 through the Trustkill YouTube page.
Memphis May Fire released a second EP entitled Between the Lies on November 2, 2010, through Bullet Tooth Records with more energy and a different style than their previous releases. On December 9, 2010 the band post in their Facebook that the song "Action/Adventure" will be featured in the video game Rock Band 3. In 2010, Matty Mullins was featured in the song "That's What She Said", from Kid Liberty's debut album Fight with Your Fists.
On January 17, 2011, Rise Records announced Memphis May Fire signed to the label and that a new album will be released in spring. The band recently wrapped up the recording of their upcoming full-length record at Chango Studios (Of Machines, I See Stars, Sleeping with Sirens, etc.) in Orlando, Florida.
On March 3, 2011, a full album teaser for their sophomore album The Hollow was released via Rise Records YouTube page, including its release date of April 26, 2011. On March 22, a full song from The Hollow, titled "The Sinner", was released to Rise Records YouTube page and on iTunes. On April 23, the entire album was released on the Rise Records YouTube page.
On September 15th, the video for the lead single from The Hollow, "The Sinner", directed by Thunder Down Country was released on YouTube.
On February 15th, 2012, a live music video recorded in Orlando Florida for the song titled "The Unfaithful" was released on their YouTube Page.
On February 11th it was announced by Kellen McGregor that the band will be working with Cameron Mizell shortly again, to record their third studio album, Challenger. The album was released June 26th, 2012 through Rise Records while the band is on Warped Tour. On April 11th around midnight, Ryan Bentley announced he has parted ways with the band in a tweet saying "I'm no longer in Memphis May Fire. Details later." On April 17th, the band announced that Anthony Sepe (ex-Decoder) would be replacing Ryan Bentley as their new guitarist:
"For those who may not know already, we recently decided to part ways with our guitarist, Ryan Bentley, and wish him nothing but the best. He's a talented individual and we have no doubt that he will be successful no matter where life leads him. With that said, we'd like all of you to give a warm welcome to our new guitarist Anthony Sepe."
On March 25, 2014, their album Unconditional was released. On October 28, 2016, the band released the album This Light I Hold and on November 16, 2018, the album Broken was released, these last three all through Rise Records.
Current members:
Kellen McGregor – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming, keyboard (2006–present), lead vocals (2006)
Matty Mullins – lead vocals (2008–present)
Cory Elder – bass (2008–present)
Jake Garland – drums, percussion (2010–present)
Touring:
Samuel Penner – rhythm guitar (2017–present)
Former members:
Tanner Oakes – bass (2006–2007)
Ryan Dooley – drums (2006–2007)
Chase Ryan Robbins – lead vocals (2006–2008)
Jeremy Grisham – drums (2007–2008)
Austin Radford – bass (2007–2008)
Daniel De Los Santos – bass (2008)
Joel Seier – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
Eric Molesworth – drums (2008–2010)
Ryan Bentley – rhythm guitar (2006–2009, 2010–2012)
Anthony Sepe – rhythm guitar (2012–2017)
The Deceived
Memphis May Fire Lyrics
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But until then, I need you to know you make me sick!
I know that you think that you're changing,
I know that you think you're perfect.
But your yesterday is a joke
And everyone's heard it all before!
The same as all of the rest but with half the nerve!
I should have known,
(I should have known!)
I should have seen
How much was wrong.
You're a mistake.
You're a mistake, a disease on my soul!
I can't believe I thought I had you figured out.
I should have known,
I should have seen how much was wrong.
I should have known,
I should have seen that you were broken.
You were broken from the start.
I gave you all of of me.
Put you first in line, such a waste of time.
I was always yours, you were never mine.
How could you leave me standing outside?
You're such a sick, sad waste of a human being!
I hope you're happy, go paint that smile
Right back on your face, you're so fake.
I'm so tired of all the generic excuses,
So this, this is where I draw the line.
With every "I love you" you left me more empty.
And now it is so obvious
You were broken,
You were broken from the start.
I should have known,
I should have seen how much was wrong!
I gave you all of of me.
Put you first in line, such a waste of time.
I was always yours, you were never mine.
How could you leave me standing outside?
When you hear these words
And wonder if they're about you,
Don't call and complain.
You know there's truth
In every word that I say!
You're such a sick, sad waste of a human being.
You're such a sick, sad waste of a human being!
I gave you all of of me.
Put you first in line, such a waste of time.
I was always yours, you were never mine.
How could you leave me standing outside?
I gave you all of me,
Such a waste of time.
This is where I draw the line,
This is where I draw the line!
The lyrics of Memphis May Fire's song "The Deceived" speak about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is addressing the person who caused them pain and heartbreak, telling them that they make them feel sick. The first stanza reveals the singer's frustration with their ex-partner's inability to see the hurt they've caused. The next stanza is directed at their ex-partner's narcissism and egotism, telling them that their "yesterday is a joke" and that they're not as perfect or unique as they believe themselves to be. The chorus speaks to the singer's realization that they've been deceived by their partner and that they should have seen the signs of their ex's brokenness from the start. The singer acknowledges giving their all to their partner and being left feeling empty, used, and standing outside alone.
The lyrics are raw and emotive, with the singer expressing a range of complex emotions, including anger, heartbreak, and regret. The lyrics express a deep sense of betrayal, and the singer seems to be coming to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and that they've been hurt deeply. The overarching theme is one of deception, and the singer is calling out the person who deceived them for their selfishness, arrogance, and lack of empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe one day you'll see what you did to me,
The singer hopes that in the future the person who hurt them will understand the emotional toll their actions took.
But until then, I need you to know you make me sick!
The singer wants their ex-partner to know that they are disgusted with them and their actions.
I know that you think that you're changing,
The singer acknowledges that the other person believes they are evolving.
I know that you think you're perfect.
The artist is aware that the other person has a strong sense of self-righteousness.
But your yesterday is a joke
The artist believes that the other person's past is laughable.
And everyone's heard it all before!
The singer thinks that the other person's history is unoriginal.
You'll never give me what I know I deserve,
The singer understands that the other person will never be able to provide them with their due rewards.
The same as all of the rest but with half the nerve!
The artist feels that they are entitled to exactly the same things that others have but with less hesitation and timidity.
I should have known,
The artist feels that they should have seen the signs of the other person's true nature.
(I should have known!)
Emphasizes the artist's own self-blame for the situation.
I should have seen
The singer should have been more perceptive.
How much was wrong.
The artist becomes aware of the extent of the other person's affliction.
You're a mistake.
The singer summarizes the other person's position in their life.
You're a mistake, a disease on my soul!
The singer sees the other person as having a detrimental effect on their spirit.
I can't believe I thought I had you figured out.
The singer admits their naivety.
I should have seen that you were broken.
The artist realizes that the other person had deep personal issues.
You were broken from the start.
The artist thinks that the other person never really had a chance because of their broken past.
I gave you all of of me.
The singer sacrificed everything for the other person.
Put you first in line, such a waste of time.
The singer expresses their belief that they spent too much time on someone who didn't deserve it.
I was always yours, you were never mine.
The artist recognizes that the other person was never as emotionally invested in the relationship as they were.
How could you leave me standing outside?
The artist is tired of being excluded or disregarded by the other person.
You're such a sick, sad waste of a human being!
The artist's anger towards the other person escalates to a whole new level.
I hope you're happy, go paint that smile
The singer sarcastically wishes the other person well and encourages them to put on a fake happy façade.
Right back on your face, you're so fake.
The artist insists that the other person is insincere and disingenuous.
I'm so tired of all the generic excuses,
The singer is fed up with the other person's clichéd justifications.
So this, this is where I draw the line.
The singer has finally reached a breaking point and refuses to live under these conditions any further.
With every 'I love you' you left me more empty.
The singer states that the other person's declarations of love only made them feel more hollow inside.
And now it is so obvious
The artist is convinced that they were blinded by their own emotions before.
When you hear these words
The artist warns the other person that they will recognize themselves in this song.
And wonder if they're about you,
The singer thinks that the other person will be curious if they are the inspiration for this song.
Don't call and complain.
The singer doesn't want to be contacted by the other person about this song.
You know there's truth
The artist believes that the other person recognizes the accurate portrayal in the lyrics.
In every word that I say!
The artist insists that everything they are saying is true and accurate.
This is where I draw the line!
The artist reiterates that they are finished with the other person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kellen McGregor, Matthew Mullins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mochigame
sigh well, I just came out from a relationship and... I don't know how to describe it...but it's like I've been emptied from a long time ago. I can't feel anything for someone, can't feel nothing true since a long time. And all that is because people always failed me when I didn't, they fulfilled me with words of faith and they turned out to be lies. But the most painful part is when you remember those: "I love you" or "I will always be here" from the voice of your now ex girlfriend and you analyze how words become lies or become useless words that lost their meaning blew with the wind.
I think we all should take care of ourselves, be happy or try our best to be okay with who we are, because once you give everything to someone you just feel like all the effort you did...meant nothing.
My biggest advice here is to take care against words and believe in actions. Everyone can lie but not everybody does stuff for you.
Thanks for reading me and get well from your breakups. (Sorry my bad english).
Admire
I really love the lyrics and the cleans in this song, definitely my favorite from them
Raymond Cortez
Haven't heard this song until now..all I can say is that this song is by far my favorite
zoe croft
absolutly true... this song tells exactly what i think about a still special person in my life... can't let him go
Thomas Kang
same
kylerknows
Still one of the best albums I've heard. That southern style with matty's vocals were crazy. Typical tho that they'd turn to shit and become radio friendly
Matthew Corona
This song's actually about their guitarist Kellen and his experience being catfished. He just talked about it in an interview. Pretty messed up.
Lentera Malam
Yang kesini gara gara ig story Bimo Picky ngacung 😁😁😁
Edwin Revade
di video yang judulnya apa bre?
Rire Rachmad
njer ada pulak
Deni Saputra
Enjoyyy