After the breakup of Attack Attack!, drummer Andrew Wetzel, though initially apprehensive, decided to pursue a new band after being put in contact with guitarist Andrew Baylis through a mutual friend. In 2014, they announced the new project initially with Devone Voisine on bass and Sam Sky as lead vocalist, though Sky was replaced in July 2015 with current vocalist Chris Parkenty and guitarist Evan McKeever.
After the band's lineup was solidified in 2017, they began work on their self-produced debut EP, Misery. The work's main themes revolve around the bitterness of the group's past experiences and breakups within the music industry, with the album artwork depicting the band "having the soul sucked out of them." The EP was released on April 7, 2017, and was preceded by the lead single "King of Mercy", which had crossed 1 million Spotify streams by April 2018. The band toured with Hinder and Nonpoint in support of "Misery" across the United States in April and May 2017.
In a Mascot Records' press release on May 31, 2018, it was announced that the band was in the studio with producer Dan Korneff working on their debut full-length LP.
Current members:
Chris Parketny- Vocals
Evan McKeever- guitar
Andrew Baylis- guitar (Ex-Life on Repeat)
Devon Voisine- bass (Ex-Life on Repeat)
Andrew Wetzel- drums (Ex-Attack Attack!, ex-Nativ)
Former members:
Sam Sky- vocals (Ex-I Am King)
Misery
Nine Shrines Lyrics
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Cut off your nose just to spite your face
Cover it up like I don't know
There's no exception
You reap what you sow
Jealousy
Look in the mirror
You'll die alone
You're just a thorn in my side, fire to my ice
Dragging me down to hell with you
Choke on your words you're only a curse
You won't be dragging me down to hell with you
I'll live on you'll die alone
You're finding joy in my misery
How can you smile while you're pulling my teeth?
Torture me slowly and endlessly
Twisting the knife 'cause it's what you need
Jealousy
Look in the mirror
Tell me what you see
You'll die alone
You're just a thorn in my side, fire to my ice
Dragging me down to hell with you
Choke on your words you're only a curse
You won't be dragging me down to hell with you
I'll live on you'll die alone
I'll live on you'll die alone
I'll live on you'll die alone
You'll learn to beg the way that you taught me
You'll learn to bear the pain that you caused me
It's time to crawl in your grave along with your mistakes
You're just a thorn in my side, fire to my ice
Dragging me down to hell with you
Choke on your words, you're only a curse
You won't be dragging me down to hell with you
I'll live on you'll die alone
I'll live on you'll die alone
I'll live on you'll die alone
I'll live on you'll die alone
The song "Misery" by Nine Shrines talks about the harmful effects of jealousy, lies and betrayal in a relationship. The lyrics portray the singer as a victim of someone who spreads lies about them and takes pleasure in their suffering. The line "You spread your lies like a black plague, cut off your nose just to spite your face" refers to the common idiom "cutting off your nose to spite your face," meaning to act against one's own self-interest out of anger or revenge. The singer is aware of the lies being spread but chooses to cover it up, knowing that there's no exception to the consequences of one's actions. The chorus "Jealousy, look in the mirror, tell me what you see, you'll die alone" highlights the theme of karma, suggesting that jealousy and spiteful behavior will lead to ultimate loneliness and unhappiness.
In the second verse, the singer holds the antagonist responsible and accountable for their actions, likening them to a thorn in their side and fire to their ice. The lines "You're finding joy in my misery, how can you smile while you're pulling my teeth?" paint an image of someone inflicting pain and taking pleasure in it. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the futility of jealousy and warning the antagonist that they'll ultimately end up alone. The bridge describes the singer's resolve to move on, while the antagonist will have to live with the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You spread your lies like a black plague
You are spreading your falsehoods maliciously and recklessly
Cut off your nose just to spite your face
You are hurting yourself just to harm me
Cover it up like I don't know
You are trying to hide your deceitful ways, but I am aware of them
There's no exception
There is no excuse for your destructive behavior
You reap what you sow
Your negative actions will have negative consequences for you in the end
Jealousy
Your motivation for your harmful actions towards me is fueled by envy
Look in the mirror
Take a good look at yourself and reflect on your actions
Tell me what you see
Be honest with yourself and take responsibility for your behavior
You'll die alone
Your actions will ultimately lead to your isolation and loneliness
You're just a thorn in my side, fire to my ice
You are a constant source of annoyance and conflict for me, and you ignite a burning anger in me
Dragging me down to hell with you
Your negativity and harmful behavior are pulling me down with you
Choke on your words you're only a curse
Your words are harmful and will only come back to haunt you
I'll live on you'll die alone
I will survive and thrive while you are left to suffer the consequences of your actions
You're finding joy in my misery
You are taking pleasure in my pain and suffering
How can you smile while you're pulling my teeth?
How can you be happy while causing me pain and difficulty?
Torture me slowly and endlessly
You are inflicting slow and painful harm upon me without end
Twisting the knife 'cause it's what you need
You are prolonging my pain and suffering because it fulfills your needs
You'll learn to beg the way that you taught me
You will experience the same pain and humiliation that you have inflicted upon me
You'll learn to bear the pain that you caused me
You will experience the same pain and difficulty that you have caused me
It's time to crawl in your grave along with your mistakes
It's time for you to take responsibility for your harmful actions and face the consequences
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Only A Lamp
These guys deserves more recognition. Their music is amazing and also, could you guys post the lyrics to these?
Only A Lamp
Thanks <3
Luncydone Evans
Awesome set last night in OKC loved your music!
Toast
this song name is same as this album name this song deserve to be the best in this album
GamerFX
Really awesome Song, Amazing Album, i really love it. Only thing is, is it only me or does the Bass overlap a bit? Like, as soon as some heavy bass is coming its getting really distorted. Was this made on purpose or does it have something to do with Youtube Compression? Example: 2:21
Stephen Chapman
GamerFX I'm hoping it's just a choice they made to deter constant free listening via YT.
Launchpad McQuack
Sounds better on Spotify. I think its just shit youtube compression.
bitterhalf
Fire to my ice