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.
Chicago
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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I have composed our final song
The last words of our love lost (of our love lost)
I called your hands home for years,
For years, for years, for years on end.
It's become distant
And I hate my helpless defiance, no.
Although you only commit unintentionally. (unintentionally)
I do it for the Lord,
I do it for Chicago.
I once lived for you,
And I've never ever been
So wrong (wrong), wrong,
So wrong (wrong), wrong.
We keep building,
Building to find no release.
The lyrics of The Devil Wears Prada's song "Chicago" are emotionally complex, reflecting a sense of heartbreak, despair, and frustration. The singer acknowledges that this is a "grave hour" and that he is composing their "final song." The words "of our love lost" indicate that this is a breakup song, and the singer reminisces about how he held his lover's hands "for years on end." But now, things have become "distant," and he feels helpless and defiant.
The next lines are intriguing – "You have no problem finding me, although you only commit unintentionally." Here, the singer seems to be addressing his ex-lover and acknowledging that he still feels drawn to her, even though he knows that the relationship is over. He is trying to distance himself but finds himself drawn back in, even though she is not reciprocating his feelings.
There is a religious aspect to the song, as the singer mentions doing it "for the Lord" and "for Chicago." These lines could mean that he is trying to find some kind of salvation or purpose through his struggles, or that he is trying to escape the pain of his past by moving on to a new city. Whatever the case may be, the singer acknowledges that he was once "wrong" to live for a person who is no longer in his life.
Overall, "Chicago" is a powerful song that captures the pain and confusion of a broken relationship. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they suggest a complex emotional landscape that will resonate with anyone who has been through a similar experience.
Line by Line Meaning
In this grave hour,
At this difficult moment,
I have composed our final song
I have written one last piece of music to represent our relationship
The last words of our love lost (of our love lost)
This song represents the end of our love that was once strong and passionate
I called your hands home for years,
I held your hands, embracing you for several years
For years, for years, for years on end.
For an extended period of time without interruption
It's become distant
Our relationship has become far and disconnected
And I hate my helpless defiance, no.
I despise my reluctance to let go of this relationship
You have no problem finding me,
You have no trouble reconnecting with me
Although you only commit unintentionally. (unintentionally)
However, you are not actively trying to reconcile with me
I do it for the Lord,
I subject myself to this pain out of devotion to God
I do it for Chicago.
I endure this agony for the sake of my hometown
I once lived for you,
I used to exist only for you
And I've never ever been
But now I have reached a new low
So wrong (wrong), wrong,
I am emotionally torn and hurt
So wrong (wrong), wrong.
I feel regret, sadness and disappointment
We keep building,
We are constantly working towards something
Building to find no release.
However, all of our hard work is in vain as we can never find true happiness together
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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@sethsandoval4539
Mike will always stand as one the best vocalists of the genre and is a lyrical genius
@blastfiendsunite420
Indeed. Amazing vocalist.
@lilpeepshowx2605
His lyrics are out of this world
@jojoofficial8638
lilpeepshow x mpm
@jojoofficial8638
lilpeepshow x mpm
@dhananugrah6002
Well done TDWP, you guys owe me a pack of tissue since I cried every single time I listening to this
@simplyhuman3982
It can't be that good.
@Ted_II
If you don't mind sharing, what powerful meaning does this song have to you? I'm just curious and I'm always interested to hear people's stories
@sebastianviuf
@Ted II Heartbreak i think is probably the best way to sum this song up. For me atleast, dedicating years to a person, and then it turns sour either by something they did, or you did to them. Sorry for late reply, but first came by your comment now
@ReInspired97
As someone from Chicago that just went through heartbreak this it's home.