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.
Nickels Is Money Too
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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We're burying earth in earth
White hands, soft hands, carefully
This makes no sense, oh
What's that sound I hear?
What's that sound I hear?
What's that sound I hear?
I'm lost in a state of confusion
Oh ground I despise you, but rejoice in your essence
Your essence
Envy will cease my sky
Greed will cease my sky
Where's a farmer that hung himself on the expectation of plenty
At this time I feel there is no bottom to Earth
Bottom to Earth
Welcome to the museum of the dead
Welcome to the museum of the dead
Endless gore becomes reality
Endless gore becomes reality
Tradition's dug the grave
The inferno has commenced, yeah
Tradition's dug the grave
The inferno has commenced
The lyrics to The Devil Wears Prada's song Nickels Is Money Too represent a sense of confusion, inner turmoil, and despair. The opening lines "climbing into the fire, her hands are forceful" depicts a woman recklessly entering a difficult situation or challenge. This could represent the feeling of being thrust into a situation that feels overwhelmingly difficult or impossible. The following lines "we're burying earth in earth, white hands, soft hands, carefully..." suggests a sense of helplessness and futility in the face of what seems to be the inevitable destruction of oneself or surroundings.
The repeated line "what's that sound I hear?" conveys a sense of fear and anxiety, further depicting the desperation of the situation. The line "envy will cease my sky, greed will cease my sky" suggests a pessimistic outlook on the world and the impact of human behavior on the environment. The line "where's a farmer that hung himself on the expectation of plenty" is a reference to the tragic reality of farmers committing suicide due to financial and crop-related difficulties.
The last line of the song "traditions dug the grave, the inferno has commenced" is a metaphorical representation of the negative impact of societal norms and conventions on individual and collective well-being. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of hopelessness and despair, with a bleak outlook on the world and its future.
Line by Line Meaning
Climbing into fire, her hands are forceful
She's taking on a risky task with determination and strength
We're burying earth in earth
We're destroying our planet by polluting and harming the environment
White hands, soft hands, carefully
People in power are often privileged and handle things with ease and caution
This makes no sense, oh
The current situation is confusing and hard to understand
What's that sound I hear?
Something is happening that's causing concern and confusion
I'm lost in a state of confusion
I'm completely bewildered and unsure of what to do
Oh ground I despise you, but rejoice in your essence
I hate the place where I'm standing, but I also appreciate its natural beauty
Envy will cease my sky
Jealousy and envy will prevent me from achieving my dreams
Greed will cease my sky
My desire for more material possessions will lead to my downfall
Where's a farmer that hung himself on the expectation of plenty
People have unrealistic expectations and it can have serious consequences
At this time I feel there is no bottom to Earth
Things are so bad that it feels like there's no limit to how low we can go
Welcome to the museum of the dead
We live in a society where death and violence are prevalent and normalized
Endless gore becomes reality
Violent and bloody situations are becoming more and more common in our world
Tradition's dug the grave
Outdated ways of thinking and acting are leading us to destruction
The inferno has commenced
Things have spiraled out of control and we're on the brink of disaster
Tradition's dug the grave
The repetition of past mistakes is leading us to ruin
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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@therealoldnosey8689
anyone else fucking love the clean vocals in this band that you get goosebumps every time you listen to them?
@martingoldblunt5163
I am a Lion Me.
@H4rdCoreKiD
The clean vocals that start at 02:24 are the best clean vocals in any metal track!!!
So amazing.
@H4rdCoreKiD
and im not a fan of clean vocals lol. But these are fucking great.
@br00talhonesty
Every part of this song I love
Come on!!!!!!!¡!!!
@jesuscarrillo2770
the way that all songs are conected make this album perfect
@br00talhonesty
Hell yeah
@azaelreyes3135
🤟🏼
@m0rdecai89
TDWP has some of the dopest clean vocals for sure
@michaelmeyer9872
Editing helps