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
Brand New Numb
Motionless in White Lyrics
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(Sorry)
I've got a shotgun tongue
And tick like a time bomb
All black everything
I've got a switchblade wit
That cuts like a bitch
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the animal in me
B-b-b-break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need (I need)
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the sex in your violence
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Here to save the day)
I'll be the enemy, e-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy, enemy, enemy
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new, brand new numb)
I'm in your blindspot
God while I get your rocks off
Worship to the beat (brand new numb)
I wanna thank you, come again, that was great, do you need a receipt?
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the darker side of me
B-b-b-break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need (I need)
Yeah, I've still got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the sex in your violence
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Here to save the day)
I'll be the enemy, e-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy, enemy, enemy
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new, brand new numb)
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new)
(I got a brand new, brand new numb)
Give me liberty or death
Charge me more and pay me less
I said give me liberty or death
(Ah, fuck it, just give me death)
(Let's go, yeah)
(This one's for the underdogs)
I've got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, your mind is the target
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Brand new numb)
I'll be the enemy, e-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy (brand new numb)
The lyrics of Motionless in White's song "Brand New Numb" delve into the singer's desire to relinquish himself from his human limitations and embrace the animalistic instincts that lay dormant within him. The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "I got a brand new numb," which could be interpreted as the singer's realization that he's numbed the pain of the outside world by embracing his animalistic personality. The verses of the song paint a picture of a violent, dark, and undeniably disturbing personality, with lyrics about a "shotgun tongue," "tick like a time bomb," and "blood on my hands" driving home the point that the singer is far from stable.
The lines "Give me liberty or death, Charge me more and pay me less" point towards the societal frustration the singer is feeling. He feels done with the system and wants to be free even if it means death. The song points towards aggression, violence, and numbness as a way of dealing with the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a shotgun tongue
I have sharp words that can hurt people
And tick like a time bomb
I am explosive and unpredictable
All black everything
I am fully committed to my dark and edgy persona
I've got a switchblade wit
I have a sharp and clever sense of humor
That cuts like a bitch
My words can be very hurtful and damaging
And I think you two should meet
I want to use my wit to hurt someone specific
I wanna break free from my humanity
I want to escape the limitations of being human
I wanna release the animal in me
I want to tap into my primal instincts and desires
Break free (from) your curiosity
Stop trying to understand me and just accept me for who I am
You're gonna give me what I need
I am entitled to get what I want from you
I've got blood on my hands
I have done something wrong and regretful
No guilt on my conscience
I do not feel bad about what I have done
The war in your path, the 'sex in your violence'
I see the conflict and chaos in your life as exciting and thrilling
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
I embrace my imperfections and weaknesses
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
We have been through a lot of pain and heartbreak together
I am the enemy
I see myself as the opposition to society's norms and expectations
Here to save the day
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make a change, even if it means being controversial
I got a brand new numb
I am feeling a new level of detachment and indifference towards everything
I'm in your blindspot
You do not see me coming, I am a threat
God while I get your rocks off
I enjoy watching you suffer or be uncomfortable, it makes me feel powerful
Worship to the beat
I want you to idolize me and my music
I wanna thank you, come again, that was great, do you need a receipt?
I am being sarcastic and dismissive towards someone who has criticized me
Give me liberty or death
I will not be controlled or oppressed by anyone or anything
Charge me more and pay me less
I am tired of being taken advantage of by the system
Ah, fuck it, just give me death
I am so fed up with life that I would rather die than keep going
This one's for the underdogs
I am speaking to those who feel marginalized and unheard in society
The war in your path, your mind is the target
I see your thoughts and emotions as something I can manipulate and control
(Brand new numb)
I am still feeling detached and indifferent towards everything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Christopher Cerulli, Johnny Andrews, Tom Hane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Minh Tiến Nguyễn
Here's the lyrics for you guys
I've got a shotgun tongue
And tick like a time bomb
All black everything
I've got a switchblade wit
That cuts like a bitch
And I think you two should meet
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the animal in me
Break free (from) your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the "sex in your violence"
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Here to save the day)
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new, brand new numb
I'm in your blindspot
God while I get your rocks off
Worship to the beat
I wanna thank you, come again, that was great, do you need a receipt?
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the darker side of me
Break free (from) your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
Yeah, I've still got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the sex in your violence
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
Give me liberty or death
Charge me more and pay me less
I said give me liberty or death
Ah, fuck it, just give me death
Let's go!
Yeah!
This one's for the underdogs
I've got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, your mind is the target
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Brand new numb)
I'll be the enemy E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Brand new numb
Riley Donohoe
I've got a shotgun tongue
And tick like a time bomb
All black everything
I've got a switchblade wit
That cuts like a bitch
And I think you two should meet
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the animal in me
B-B-B-Break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
The "sex in your violence"
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I'm in your blindspot
God while I get your rocks off
Worship to the beat
I wanna thank you
Come again
That was great, do you need a receipt?
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the darkest side of me
B-B-B-Break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
Yeah I've still got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
The "sex in your violence"
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
Give me liberty or death
Charge me more and pay me less
I said give me liberty or death
Ahh f- it, just give me death
This one's for the underdogs
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
Your mind is the target
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Brand new numb
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Brand new numb!
Pedro Elgato
I've got a shotgun tongue
And tick like a time bomb
All black everything
I've got a switchblade wit
That cuts like a bitch
And I think you two should meet
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the animal in me
B-B-B-Break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
The "sex in your violence"
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I'm in your blindspot
God while I get your rocks off
Worship to the beat
I wanna thank you
Come again
That was great, do you need a receipt?
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the darkest side of me
B-B-B-Break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
Yeah I've still got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
The "sex in your violence"
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
Give me liberty or death
Charge me more and pay me less
I said give me liberty or death
Ahh f- it, just give me death
This one's for the underdogs
I've got blood on my hands
No guilt on my conscience
The war in your path
Your mind is the target
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Brand new numb
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Brand new numb!
Kenpachi JMMJ
[Intro]
("I'm tryna fuckin' record this")
("Sorry")
[Verse 1]
I've got a shotgun tongue
And tick like a time bomb
All black everything
I've got a switchblade wit
That cuts like a bitch
And I think you two should meet
[Pre-Chorus]
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the animal in me
B-b-b-break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
[Chorus]
I've got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the sex in your violence
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
[Post-Chorus]
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Here to save the day)
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
[Refrain]
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
[Verse 2]
I'm in your blind spot
God while I get your rocks off
Worship to the beat
I wanna thank you, come again
That was great, do you need a receipt?
[Pre-Chorus]
I wanna break free from my humanity
I wanna release the darker side of me
B-b-b-break free your curiosity
You're gonna give me what I need
[Chorus]
Yeah, I've still got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, the sex in your violence
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
[Post-Chorus]
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
Here to save the day
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Enemy, enemy
[Refrain]
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
I got a brand new
Brand new numb
[Bridge]
Give me liberty or death
Charge me more and pay me less
I said give me liberty or death
Ah, fuck it, just give me death
Let's go!
Yeah!
This one's for the underdogs
[Chorus]
I've got blood on my hands, no guilt on my conscience
The war in your path, your mind is the target
All of my flaws, I wear 'em with honor
A purple heartbreak for all we've suffered
[Post-Chorus]
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
I am the enemy
(Brand new numb)
I'll be the enemy
E-e-e-enemy
I'll be the enemy
Brand new numb
ZilverBack
This literally made me smile. The video is so well put together. The energy and everything is so pure
Joe Grove
8r8r8r
Joe Grove
8j
Joe Grove
bunny iiidididooroeooro has 9or
Ryan Palmer
Me in the moshpits on the diseased and disguised tour "guys he's trying to record this guys shut up he's trying to record this" my friend Mikey was the only one laughing nobody understood the reference lol
The Sensitive Libra/Stevie
@TRUE American Patriots damn bruh why you so salty
Awakened By Grief
1. Gets bullied at school
2. Disapproving parents
3. Crappy job
But music is her safe place... Yup I can relate. I absolutely love this video thank you so much miw! 🤘
Mysticz
@gerardwayseyelash im just giving my take on their comment
gerardwayseyelash
@Mysticz It's a music video calm down
Mysticz
@Kayden Hägg noo one caresss thoughh, if it mattered that much motionless in white would have stated which gender they are