Motionless in White was founded in 2005 by members Chris Motionless, who played guitar and lead vocals, Angelo Parente on drums, Frank Polumbo on guitar, and Kyle White on bass during high school. With a sound, at the time, being influenced by alternative rock, emo and post-hardcore bands, they then changed to melodic metalcore and gothic metalcore sound.
Within the year after the release of their demo, new member Josh Balz was added as the band's keyboardist, Frank Polumbo took over on bass and new members, Michael Costanza and TJ Bell were added to the band as the new guitarists, moving Chris Motionless solely to lead vocals.
In 2007, they recorded their first EP The Whorror and released it the same year through Masquerade Recordings. After touring in support of The Whorror, Motionless in White had written enough songs to complete a full-length album. The album was named When Love Met Destruction. It was recorded in 2008 initially at Soundmine recording studio then finished at Zach Neil's home by Dave Cutrone and Zach Neil, and was released the same year on Masquerade Recordings.
After the release of When Love Met Destruction, bassist Frank Polumbo departed Motionless in White due to unknown reasons, leaving Bellevue, Washington native, Ricky "Horror" Olson as their new permanent bass player in October 2009. Months later, Motionless in White entered the studio during May 2010 to record their debut full-length, Creatures, released in October 2010 through Fearless, and claimed the 175th slot on the Billboard Top 200 charts, and No. 6 on the Heatseekers chart.
In early 2012, Motionless in White contributed to the Kerrang! Metallica The Black Album: Covered on the song, "My Friend of Misery."
Motionless in White decided on working with two separate producers to accomplish a very wide array of sounds and styles for Infamous. It was then announced that Infamous was to be produced by Jason Suecof and musician Tim Sköld. On September 25 "Devil's Night" was released as the first single for the album. On November 13 2012, the music video for the single "Devil's Night" was released, along with the full album itself. Infamous initially hit No. 53 on the Billboard 200, No. 19 on Top Rock Albums, No. 9 on Top Independent Albums, and No. 5 on Top Hard Rock Albums. On April 23, the band released the third single from Infamous, "America", accompanied by a lyric video. On June 3, another video, directed by Slipknot percussionist Shawn Crahan, was released for the single. The video also starred Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn. On June 11, 2013, Motionless in White released the Deluxe Edition of Infamous, featuring remixed and remastered versions of all the original tracks, alongside two new songs, remixes by Celldweller, Combichrist and Ricky Horror, and re-recorded drums by Richter.
On 2014, February 5, the band confirmed that they covered "Du hast" by Rammstein for the Punk Goes... compilation series, Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2. On April 23, 2014, the band's third studio album, Reincarnate, was announced through social media, with an intended release date of September 16, 2014, also included featured artists such as; Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth in "Puppets 3 (The Grand Finale)", Maria Brink of In This Moment in "Contemptress" and Tim Sköld in "Final Dictvm".
In early 2016, vocalist Chris Motionless has stated that their new album will not be released through Fearless Records. On June 23, 2016, Motionless In White released the single titled "570", from the band's forthcoming studio album, which will be released via Roadrunner Records. On October 31, Roadrunner announced the album was to be titled Graveyard Shift. The band reached out to the fans with a contest to design the new album's artwork. The album also features a collaboration with Korn frontman Jonathan Davis on the song "Necessary Evil". On January 26, the band released the second single from Graveyard Shift, titled "Eternally Yours". A day later, it was revealed that Graveyard Shift is set to be released on May 5, 2017. On March 3, the band released their third single, "LOUD (Fuck It)".
On May 6, 2018, Chris Motionless announced via Instagram that a new record would be released in 2019. He claimed that he, along with Ryan Sitkowski and Ricky Olson, would begin full-time writing prior to touring with Warped Tour that summer. On April 17, the band announced their new album Disguise set for release on June 7, 2019. On the same day, they released two singles off of the album titled "Disguise", which had been premiered at Earthday Birthday in Orlando a few days prior, and "Brand New Numb". On May 10, the band released their third single "Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride" and its corresponding music video. On June 5, a few days before the album was due to drop, the band premiered the song "Thoughts & Prayers" on BBC's Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter. This was the first appearance of lead guitarist Ryan Sitkowski performing vocals on a record. On June 27, the band released a corresponding music video for their second single of the album, "Brand New Numb".
In May 2020, during a livestream interview, Chris Motionless announced that they were already working on their next album, and assured that the songs for the album will be heavier, although the recording could be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 9, the band released their cover of The Killers' "Somebody Told Me" on streaming music services. On October 23, 2020 the band released a single "Creatures X: To The Grave" in celebration of the Creatures 10th anniversary. The era-defining song is a true throwback to the album that helped start it all for Motionless In White. Chris Motionless revealed that “Creatures X: To The Grave” was inspired by “Creatures” and has similar elements to the original song that fans will easily recognize. To further celebrate the milestone, Motionless In White hosted a special deadstream event that happened on October 28, where they performed Creatures full for the first time ever. During the performance, they also debuted “Creatures X: To The Grave” live for the fans that tuned in.
On May 14, 2021, the band released “Voices: Synthwave Edition” a mellowed out and haunting version of the song “Voices” off their 2017 album, “Graveyard Shift.”
This latest addition to their discography is the last of what they call their “2020 Quarantine Experiments.”
After celebrating the ten year anniversary of their debut album 'Creatures' with their first one deadstream, Motionless In White announced the details of a second 'deadstream' event.
On June 9, the band performed at the Pennhurst Asylum in their home of Pennsylvania. A building with a dark and distressing past, it is also said to be one of the most haunted spots in the whole state. Set against the backdrop of beautifully sculpted stone angels, shadow-filled windows, and creaking lanterns, the deadstream at the Pennhurst Asylum was a dream come true to the band according to the lead singer Chris Motionless.
On July 1, they released the music video for Thoughts & Prayers, the last one off their album Disguise released in 2019.
On August 20, Motionless in White released a new song called "Timebomb". An accompanying music video, which was directed by Logan Beaver.
Motionless in White frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli stated about the track: "We are really excited to release a new piece of music to bridge the gap between all of the COVID downtime and our next record coming in 2022. 'Timebomb' felt like a great stand-alone track to touch on the heavier side of the band and to give fans something to headbang to during our return to touring this September. It feels so good to be getting back to work, and 'Timebomb' feels like a perfect way to celebrate the 'next normal.'"
On March 11th, Motionless in White have just announced the details of their new album, Scoring the End of the World and have debuted a music video for the lead single, "Cyberhex."
Singles
2009 - Ghost in the Mirror
2010 - Abigail
2011 - Creatures
2011 - Immaculate Misconception
2012 - Puppets (The First Snow)
2012 - Devil's Night
2012 - If It's Dead, We'll Kill It
2013 - AMERICA
2014 - Reincarnate
2014 - Dead as Fuck
2015 - Break the Cycle
2016 - 570
2017 - LOUD (Fuck It)
2017 - Rats
2017 - Eternally Yours
2017 - Necessary Evil
2018 - Voices
2019 - Disguise
2019 - Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride
2019 - Brand New Numb
2019 - Another Life
2021 - Thoughts & Prayers
2021 - Timebomb
2022 - Cyberhex
Wasp
Motionless In White Lyrics
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February are her lips so inviting
Silk hair as short as her fuse
She's been damaged, she's been misused
Her eyes reflect like the rain on the pavement
I take control, she explodes, sink into her depths
I'm the tremble in her voice when she attempts to speak
We lie awake and watch it grow
She hesitates to grab a hold
Her body shakes, her breath is cold
To keep her safe is all I know
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
(No sense of restraint)
So come for me
They come with me and disappear without a trace
Criminal, in how I crave the way she tastes
I'm the rapture in her head when she attempts to sleep
It's haunting, she kills me
No time or place to take it slow
And my head aches but I refuse to go
Her face as soft as snow
She looks so lost but she feels like home
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
Streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
(No sense of restraint)
So come for me
I will wait endlessly
I will break you carefully
So take me harmfully
You fit so perfectly
I will wait
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving the way my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burn through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung
Some hurt me again, it's not worth saving
The heart that I've spent my whole life breaking
The windshield cracks through the cloak of the fog
Concealing in silence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
I've been stung by the wasp
So come for me
I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
The lyrics of Motionless In White's song Wasp tell a story of a damaged and misused woman, described through vivid and poetic imagery. The song's narration is given from the perspective of someone who appears to be her partner or admirer, who is drawn to her despite her flaws and brokenness. The song features a lot of contrasts, such as the gentle January colors of her skin set against the dangerous February colors of her lips, or the softness of her face juxtaposed with the violence concealed by the fog. The central metaphor of the wasp suggests both the dangerous allure of the woman as well as the painful sting of their relationship.
The singer describes being drawn to the woman's fragile state, taking control when she explodes, and fixating on her frailty. They describe the tension between wanting to keep her safe and being irresistibly drawn to the danger and violence of their relationship. The lyrics suggest a complex and intense dynamic between the two, where the singer craves the way she tastes and the rapture in her head. The second half of the lyrics shift tone and mood, suggesting doubts and fears about the relationship's health and hinting at possible abuse or harm done to both partners.
Line by Line Meaning
January is the color of her skin
Her skin tone is pale, like January snow
February are her lips so inviting
Her lips are so luscious that they are February's invitation to kiss them
Silk hair as short as her fuse
Her hair is as smooth as silk, but her temper and patience are short
She's been damaged, she's been misused
She has been hurt and mistreated in the past
Her eyes reflect like the rain on the pavement
Her eyes shine and reflect like puddles on a wet pavement
I take control, she explodes, sink into her depths
He takes charge of the situation and she reacts passionately to his touch
I'm the tremble in her voice when she attempts to speak
He is the reason for her nervousness when she talks to him
Fixate on the frailty
He is obsessed with her vulnerability and weakness
We lie awake and watch it grow
They stay up at night and watch their relationship develop
She hesitates to grab a hold
She is unsure about their relationship and is hesitant to fully commit
Her body shakes, her breath is cold
She is trembling and scared
To keep her safe is all I know
He wants to protect her and keep her secure
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Her lipstick leaves a lasting impression on him, like acid rain on the environment
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
Her presence makes him lose control and forget his limits
The streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
The streetlights shine through the foggy night, revealing their hidden actions
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
Their violent and dangerous relationship is hidden from the world, and he feels the pain of it
So come to me (No sense of restraint) So come for me
He urges her to give in to their passion with no inhibitions
They come with me and disappear without a trace
He had other partners before, but they left him suddenly and without a trace
Criminal, in how I crave the way she tastes
His desire for her is so intense that it feels wrong and criminal
I'm the rapture in her head when she attempts to sleep
He is all she can think of, even when she tries to sleep
It's haunting, she kills me
His love for her is so strong that it's painful and haunting
No time or place to take it slow
They cannot slow down their relationship or take it at a relaxed pace
And my head aches but I refuse to go
Even though he knows it's not healthy, he cannot leave her
Her face as soft as snow
Her face is delicate and gentle, like freshly fallen snow
She looks so lost but she feels like home
Although she appears lost and unsure, he feels a sense of familiarity and comfort with her
I will wait endlessly
He is willing to wait for her no matter how long it takes
I will break you carefully
He will handle her gently and carefully when they are together
So take me harmfully
He is willing to endure any pain or damage that comes with being with her
You fit so perfectly
He feels like she is meant to be with him
Some hurt me again, it's not worth saving
His past experiences with other partners have hurt him, and he knows they are not worth saving
The heart that I've spent my whole life breaking
He has a history of breaking hearts, but now his own heart is shattered and broken
The windshield cracks through the cloak of the fog
The windshield of his car cracks in the fog, symbolizing the breaking of their relationship
Concealing in silence, I've been stung by the wasp
He is hurt by their relationship, but keeps it hidden and silent from the world
So come to me
Despite the pain, he still wants her to come to him
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Cerulli, Drew Fulk, Michael Kenney, Tim Skold
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DeathRider1298
January is the color of her skin
February are her lips so inviting
Silk hair as short as her fuse
She's been damaged, she's been misused
Her eyes reflect like the rain on the pavement
I take control, she explodes, sink into her depths
I'm the tremble in her voice when she attempts to speak
Fixate on the frailty
We lie awake and watch it grow
She hesitates to grab a hold
Her body shakes, her breath is cold
To keep her safe is all I know
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
No sense of restraint
So come for me
Come with me and disappear without a trace
Criminal, in how I crave the way she tastes
I'm the rapture in her head when she attempts to sleep
It's haunting, she kills me
No time or place to take it slow
And my head aches but I refuse to go
Her face as soft as snow
She looks so lost but she feels like home
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
Streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
No sense of restraint
So come for me
I will wait endlessly
I will break you carefully
So take me harmfully
You fit so perfectly
I will wait
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burn through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung...
Some hurt me again, it's not worth saving
The heart that I've spent my whole life breaking
The windshield cracks through the cloak of the fog
Concealing in silence, I've been stung by the wasp
@Zxzzxxzv
Lyrics :
January is the color of her skin
February are her lips so inviting
Silk hair as short as her fuse
She's been damaged, she's been misused
Her eyes reflect like the rain on the pavement
I take control, she explodes, sink into her depths
I'm the tremble in her voice when she attempts to speak
Fixate on the frailty
We lie awake and watch it grow
She hesitates to grab a hold
Her body shakes, her breath is cold
To keep her safe is all I know
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
(No sense of restraint)
So come for me
They come with me and disappear without a trace
Criminal, in how I crave the way she tastes
I'm the rapture in her head when she attempts to sleep
It's haunting, she kills me
No time or place to take it slow
And my head aches but I refuse to go
Her face as soft as snow
She looks so lost but she feels like home
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving away my sense of restraint
Streetlamps burned through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
(No sense of restraint)
So come for me
I will wait endlessly
I will break you carefully
So take me harmfully
You fit so perfectly
I will wait
Her lipstick stains like acid rain
Dissolving the way my sense of restraint
The streetlamps burn through the cloak of the fog
Concealing the violence, I've been stung
Some hurt me again, it's not worth saving
The heart that I've spent my whole life breaking
The windshield cracks through the cloak of the fog
Concealing in silence, I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
I've been stung by the wasp
So come for me
I've been stung by the wasp
So come to me
@TheBoyGrim
This is one of those songs you CANNOT get tired of you know?
@kelyann7790
oh yes i do.
@grellmotionless2680
+Grim RipSpine This...and death march, unstoppable, contemptress, puppets 3, carry the torch, dead as fuck, final dictvm, break the cycle, everybody sells cocaine, and generation lost OMFuckingG MOTIONLESS IN WHITE RULEZ :P
@caitlyn3751
+Grim RipSpine omg yes i agree! Chris' voice though! and the instrumental is soo amazing!!
@TheBoyGrim
+Grell Ricca XD yas
@shoemakerx0105
Lyle Sexton those seven minutes aren't long enough
@CameronRose
If people could get past the fact that this song is far from their normal style, they could appreciate the talent shown in this song. Just because it isn't heavy doesn't mean it isn't good. Coming from a band that is primarily quite heavy this shows a certain sense of intimacy, it kind of shows a different side of Chris' feelings, and I think more people should appreciate that.
@dramamine755
Well said, I agree completely.
@MarilynWho
cameron rose totally right! this song is fucking perfect, so many feelings came to me, and the voice of Chris made me feel so calm and hurt (in a good way)
@CompletelyRandomNick
cameron rose I think this song is great, myself i found miw only couple months back and it's one of those bands that i started to adore because of singer. Most of what miw produce sounds great