The band chose their name based on an anti-materialistic mindset, deriving it from the novel of the same title. Initially assuming the novel conveyed anti-materialism, they later discovered it did not. Despite the misunderstanding, they kept the name, redefining it to represent a non-materialistic perspective and emphasizing that possessions won't matter at the Last Judgment. While they started as a Christian band, they have since moved away from that foundation and evolved their style. Guitarist Kyle Sipress stated in 2021 that they have not actively promoted themselves as a Christian band for a while. While most band members no longer identify as Christians, their focus remains on creating enjoyable music.
The band's journey began in 2005 when they played their first show with a fill-in bassist and just one guitarist. Soon after, Jeremy DePoyster joined as the rhythm guitarist, and bassist Andy Trick completed the lineup. They started playing local shows in Dayton and recorded their demo, titled "Patterns of a Horizon," later that year.
The band later signed with Rise Records and released their debut album, "Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord," in 2006. The album garnered attention and the band embarked on various tours.
They released their second album, "Plagues," on August 21, 2007. The singles "HTML Rulez D00d" and "Hey John, What's Your Name Again?" had music videos that aired on MTV and Fuse. "Plagues" surpassed the sales of their debut album, reaching No. 57 on the Billboard 200. The album was later re-released in 2008 with additional content. They recorded a cover of "Still Fly" for the compilation album "Punk Goes Crunk," citing Underoath and Still Remains as influences.
The band's third album, "With Roots Above and Branches Below," was released in 2009. It showcased a heavier and more epic sound while maintaining melodies. The album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200. They continued to tour extensively, including participation in the Warped Tour and collaborations with bands like All That Remains and Killswitch Engage. In 2009, they were named Band of the Year by Alternative Press.
They released the EP "Zombie" on August 23, 2010 and followed it by going on their Back to the Roots Tour.
They released their fourth full-length studio album, "Dead Throne," on September 13, 2011, through Ferret Music. The album, described as their most emotional and well-written, peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, selling over 32,000 copies in its first week. "Dead Throne" topped the Christian and Independent album charts and reached No. 3 on the Rock and Hard Rock album charts.
The band participated in the Mayhem Festival tour in 2012 and released a CD/DVD album titled "Dead and Alive" on June 26, 2012.
The band's fifth album, "8:18," was released in 2013. It featured a more melancholic sound and heavy contributions from guitarist Chris Rubey. They embarked on the Warped Tour and released the EP "Space" in 2015. The EP marked the addition of guitarist Kyle Sipress to the band.
On March 7, 2015, they re-signed with Rise Records. Shortly after, founding guitarist Chris Rubey departed and they announced their upcoming EP, "Space." They released a 7" vinyl titled "South of the City" on Record Store Day. They embarked on a tour to celebrate the five-year anniversary of "Zombie." The band introduced a new guitarist, Kyle Sipress, and released two songs from the "Space" EP, "Supernova" and "Alien." The EP was released on August 21, 2015. In 2016, drummer Daniel Williams left the band, and they released their album "Transit Blues" on October 7, 2016. They signed with Solid State Records in September 2018.
In 2019, The Devil Wears Prada welcomed Jonathan Gering and Giuseppe Capolupo as official members for their seventh studio album, "The Act," released in October 2019. They later saw the departure of bassist Andy Trick and the addition of Mason Nagy. The band released the EP "ZII" as a sequel to their previous EP "Zombie," featuring singles such as "Termination" and "Nightfall." Their eighth studio album, "Color Decay," was released in September 2022, featuring singles like "Time" and "Broken," with a deluxe edition released in May 2023.
Born to Lose
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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Invoke holy honor, sanctify the patient.
I don't see the world the same.
I'm no one's hero, so just forget my name.
I abhor you,
With every foolish thing that you say.
Another meaningless war.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
What is it this time?
What must you call holy?
This is your lifeline,
Nothing is at it seems.
If I were you I'd give it up.
If I were you I'd care.
I'm born to lose
With a noose around my neck.
World be damned and move forward.
I abhor you,
With every selfish thing that you say.
None of it is the worth the time.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
Born to lose
With a noose around my neck
The lyrics of The Devil Wears Prada's song Born To Lose are a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the futility of human struggle and the importance of personal integrity. The singer opens by declaring a blessing on those without idols, those who seek to sanctify life itself rather than individual pursuits. The theme of selflessness is continued as the singer rejects the notion of being a hero, preferring to remain nameless and unknown.
The singer then criticizes the foolishness of war, disparaging those who call for it as lacking in understanding of what really matters in life. The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of human error, with people making the same mistakes over and over again and wreaking havoc on the world in the process. Despite this bleak outlook, the singer urges us to move forward and not be bound by the chains of our own mistakes.
The final lines express the singer's isolation and sense of despair, as they feel they are doomed to failure and death. This is reinforced by the image of a noose around the singer's neck, a symbol of the suffocating pressure of existence. Despite this, the singer remains resolute, urging others to abandon their selfish desires and embrace a life of purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed be those who have no idols, no idols!
Praising those who look beyond fame and materialism.
Invoke holy honor, sanctify the patient.
Urging the listener to seek inner peace and patience.
I don't see the world the same.
Seeing the world from a different perspective.
I'm no one's hero, so just forget my name.
Rejecting the idea of being a hero and seeking recognition.
I abhor you,
Expressing great dislike towards someone.
With every foolish thing that you say.
Feeling disdain towards someone's foolish utterances.
None of it is worth the time:
Believing that whatever the other person is saying or doing is useless.
Another meaningless war.
Comparing the situation to a war that has no significance.
You don't know what you need.
Believing that the other person doesn't understand their own needs.
We're all so back and forth,
Describing the situation as unstable and unpredictable.
Nothing is as it seems.
Implying that things aren't always what they appear to be.
You don't know what you need.
Reiterating the idea that the other person doesn't grasp their own needs.
We make the same mistakes,
Acknowledging the repetition of similar errors.
We've ruined everything.
Conveying a sense of despair at the state of things.
What is it this time?
Asking what the other person is fixated on now.
What must you call holy?
Mocking the other person's sense of piety or religion.
This is your lifeline,
Suggesting that the other person is extremely invested in something.
Nothing is at it seems.
Repeating the earlier sentiment about appearances being deceiving.
If I were you I'd give it up.
Offering unsolicited advice to give up on something.
If I were you I'd care.
Suggesting that the person should take things seriously.
I'm born to lose
Feeling destined for failure.
With a noose around my neck.
Expressing the feeling of being trapped or doomed.
World be damned and move forward.
Rejecting societal expectations and trudging on despite them.
You don't know what you need.
Repeating the refrain yet again.
We're all so back and forth,
Reiterating the idea of instability and flux.
Nothing is as it seems.
Restating the theme of deception in the world.
You don't know what you need.
Ending the song with the same idea of self-ignorance.
We make the same mistakes,
Acknowledging humanity's tendency to repeat past mistakes.
We've ruined everything.
Ending on a bleak note, suggesting that everything is ruined beyond repair.
Born to lose
The title of the song, evoking a sense of failure and defeat.
With a noose around my neck
Continuing the motif of being trapped and doomed.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW JEROME TRICK, CHRISTOPHER HENRY RUBEY, JAMES SELLECK BANEY, JEREMY ROBERT DEPOYSTER, LARRY DANIEL WILLIAMS, MICHAEL JAMES HRANICA
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The Blue Whale
[Lyrics]
Blessed be those who have no idols
Invoke holy honor, sanctify the patient
I don't see the world the same
I'm no one's hero, so just forget my name
I abhor you
With every foolish thing that you say
None of it is worth the time:
Another meaningless war
You don't know what you need
We're all so back and forth
Nothing is as it seems
You don't know what you need
We make the same mistakes
We've ruined everything
What is it this time?
What must you call holy?
This is your lifeline
Nothing is at it seems
If I were you I'd give it up
If I were you I'd care
I'm born to lose
With a noose around my neck
World be damned and move forward
I abhor you
With every selfish thing that you say
None of it is the worth the time
You don't know what you need
We're all so back and forth
Nothing is as it seems
You don't know what you need
We make the same mistakes
We've ruined everything
Born to lose
With a noose around my neck
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Til Now
It’s something about Dead Throne man, such a unique album. The way it’s structured, the production, I still find myself jamming it today even if it’s almost 10 years old.
killerhippo10
its just a fuckin banger of an album bro
Til Now
@killerhippo10 straight up!!
Lou Sassle
They'll never be this good again. They peaked at this album
tm
@Lou Sassle fully agree
ItsInugami
Honestly, I'm still out here bumping all TDWP albuns in my car, even Dear Love, A Beautiful Discord.
A
11 years later, still a banger
olf
sick band
BlockFamDex
thought about this song...the hook is so catchy it stays with you forever!
Leaks
Yeh it’s honestly sad where they are now because they were a leading band in that genre and made it better