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.
Goats on a Boat
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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I return your glare
And my bones are chilled with some sort of
Sickening recipe of fear and anger.
Day by day, time after time again
You distort chronology, you foster of terror
Bury your diamonds, destroy your rubies
Look around and notice the black (tapestries) drowning (our walls of) simplicity
We are the constant decay
Each note will disintegrate
Perched upon our towers, motionless and miserable
Here's to a comfortable casket
How deceiving is the cemetery of motivation
I wish to write a conclusion
The lyrics of The Devil Wears Prada's song Goats On A Boat seem to express frustration and disappointment at the state of modern society. The opening line references a lost sense of integrity within families, suggesting a deeper issue within society as a whole. The singer seems to be at odds with someone they glare at, feeling a sickening mix of fear and anger. This person distorts chronology and fosters terror, and the singer feels trapped in a search for security amidst tragedy.
The chorus speaks to the decay that surrounds us, with black tapestries drowning simplicity. Each note represents a disintegration, with the constant decay slowly destroying everything around us. It speaks to the futility of searching for security in a world where everything is falling apart. The bridge references our motionless and miserable existence, with a sarcastic reference to a comfortable casket. The cemetery of motivation is deceiving because even our desire to achieve something is often futile in the grand scheme of things.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the state of society and the frustration of feeling trapped in a world that is constantly decaying. It speaks to the need for change and the hopelessness that comes with feeling like change is impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever happened to the integrity found within a family?
What has become of the honesty and loyalty that is expected among family members?
I return your glare
I look directly at you after you've given me an angry look
And my bones are chilled with some sort of Sickening recipe of fear and anger.
I feel a mix of fear and anger that makes me sick to my stomach.
Day by day, time after time again You distort chronology, you foster of terror
Every day, consistently, you manipulate the order of events and create an atmosphere of fear.
Bury your diamonds, destroy your rubies We are searching for security in tragedy
You may have wealth, but it is meaningless when tragedy strikes and we are left looking for ways to feel secure.
Look around and notice the black (tapestries) drowning (our walls of) simplicity
Take a good look at our surroundings and see how darkness and complexity overwhelm the simplicity that should be present.
We are the constant decay Each note will disintegrate
We are steadily deteriorating and everything we create will eventually fall apart.
Perched upon our towers, motionless and miserable Here's to a comfortable casket
We are stagnant and miserable, and we are resigned to the idea of a comfortable death.
How deceiving is the cemetery of motivation
It's ironic how a place associated with death can be named after something that should give us life and inspiration.
I wish to write a conclusion
I want to bring this to a close and sum up everything that has been said.
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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Another Reality
Whatever happened to the integrity found within a family?
I return your glare, and my bones are chilled with some sort of sickening recipe of fear and anger.
Day by day, time after time again, you distort chronology, you foster of terror.
Bury your diamonds, destroy your rubies.
We are searching for security in tradegy.
Look around and notice the black (tapestries) drowning (our walls of) simplicity.
We are the constant decay.
Each note will disintegrate.
Perched upon our towers, motionless and miserable.
Here's to a comfortable casket.
How deceiving is the cemetery of motivation.
I wish to write a conclusion
Bob Ballard
It’s an album I keep coming back to time and time again - Mike’s screaming at its peak.
L
Been coming back for over a decade now, no plans on stopping any time soon ✊
gustavomelo06 _
@Asstazztic lol
Asstazztic
I see what you did there! 😏
Hwatta
I actually found my old Plagues shirt the other day, I got it back when I was 14, am now 26.
It's a small.
And it still fits.
ifeelfantaastic
do a pushup
Bob Ballard
One of the great metal albums ever - you won't hear better screaming.
Michael McDonough
@Edmond Saliba haahahahahahahahahah
Kyonボケ
actually, this is Post-Hardcore band
Dork knight gamer
That's a bold statement.