By self definition the members state that, "We started this band to make shit that means something to us ,tour as much as we can and to create memories driving around playing our songs to people."
They are heading back into the studio to record a followup to 2010's LLMG in May 2013. The first single off of that album is Do You Remember which can be viewed on Youtube here. They have also played another song off of this new album live at recent shows. It is called Weight Of The World and can be viewed here.
On April 14th 2014 their newest album What's Left Of Me will be released via Holy Roar Records. Preorders for the album went up on Holy Roar's site on January 31, 2014.
They have their albums Love Let Me Go and Brave Enough To Fail up for sale on their bandcamp.
Their Facebook page is here.
You're Not Alone
More Than Life Lyrics
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I've sunk below the bottom, past my breaking point
So sick of feeling mistreated
Out of luck and out of hope
I can't break free from the troubles in my mind
Like chains around my head killing me inside
I can't respond to my mistakes without a trace of disappointment
There was beauty in those moments
But it's shadowed by my plastic smile
What's wrong with me? I can't pretend to be happy
I feel the guilt overcoming me
Feel depression trying to retake me
Feel my pride get washed away
I hope you're happy now, your smile is hiding more than me
You're not alone, but you're lonely
You think you got it all worked out
But you're running from the truth and I can tell that those doubtful eyes
Are full of shit that you can't forget
You can't forgive yourself
Nowhere to go, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Are you happy now? Don't waste your time
Your smile can't hide your misery anymore
You're not better than me
You're not better than me
The lyrics of More Than Life's song You're Not Alone convey a sense of emotional turmoil and desperation. The opening lines suggest that the singer has reached rock bottom and is in a very dark place. The phrases "sunk below the bottom" and "out of luck and out of hope" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer appears to be struggling with negative thoughts that are weighing them down, as evidenced by the line "Like chains around my head killing me inside." This line suggests that the singer feels trapped and suffocated by their own thoughts, which are causing them immense pain.
Despite this, the singer seems unwilling or unable to let go of their negative thoughts and emotions. The line "I can't let go and I won't let go because I'm scared of what I'll really find" suggests that the singer is afraid of what they might discover if they were to confront their emotions head-on. They are living in a state of denial, trying to plaster over their pain with a fake smile. The eventual realization that their attempts to hide their emotions are futile is conveyed through the lines "I hope you're happy now, your smile is hiding more than me" and "Your smile can't hide your misery anymore."
The overall message of the song is that it's okay to feel lost, scared, and lonely. The repeated line "You're not alone" is a reassurance that there are others out there who understand what the singer is going through. The line "You're not better than me" suggests that the singer is pushing back against feelings of inferiority and inadequacy. Ultimately, the song seems to be about acknowledging and accepting one's own pain, and finding the strength to confront it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
How did we end up getting here, the lowest of the low?
We find ourselves in a terrible position that seems impossible to overcome.
I've sunk below the bottom, past my breaking point
I've reached rock-bottom and feel like giving up is the only option.
So sick of feeling mistreated
I'm tired of being mistreated and taken advantage of by others.
Out of luck and out of hope
I feel hopeless and don't see a way out of my current situation.
I can't break free from the troubles in my mind
My mind is plagued by negative thoughts that I can't seem to escape.
Like chains around my head killing me inside
These negative thoughts are weighing me down and causing me great emotional pain.
I can't respond to my mistakes without a trace of disappointment
I struggle to forgive myself for my mistakes and am filled with regret and disappointment.
I can't let go and I won't let go because I'm scared of what I'll really find
I'm afraid to let go of my negative thoughts and emotions because I'm not sure what will happen if I do.
There was beauty in those moments
I once had good times and happy memories.
But it's shadowed by my plastic smile
However, my fake smile covers up the pain and sadness I truly feel.
What's wrong with me? I can't pretend to be happy
I don't understand why I can't be happy and why I'm unable to pretend that everything is okay.
I feel the guilt overcoming me
I'm overwhelmed by feelings of guilt about my past mistakes and failures.
Feel depression trying to retake me
My depression is trying to take over and control my life once again.
Feel my pride get washed away
I'm losing my sense of pride and self-worth as I struggle with my negative emotions.
I hope you're happy now, your smile is hiding more than me
I hope the person who hurt me is happy now, because their fake smile covers up deeper issues and pain than I am experiencing.
You're not alone, but you're lonely
Even though there are people around you, you still feel lonely and isolated.
You think you got it all worked out
You may believe you have everything under control and figured out.
But you're running from the truth and I can tell that those doubtful eyes
However, you're actually avoiding the truth and your doubtful eyes give it away.
Are full of shit that you can't forget
You're filled with regret and thoughts that won't go away.
You can't forgive yourself
You struggle to forgive yourself for your own mistakes and are consumed by guilt.
Nowhere to go, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
You feel trapped and unable to escape from your negative thoughts and emotions.
Are you happy now? Don't waste your time
You may think you'll be happy if you achieve certain things, but it's not worth wasting your time pursuing them if they won't bring true happiness.
Your smile can't hide your misery anymore
Your facade is becoming more transparent and people are starting to see the pain and misery beneath your superficial smile.
You're not better than me
Regardless of what you may think or how much you may have achieved, we are all equal and deal with the same struggles and emotions.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.