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.
Outnumbered
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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This light is unto those who haven't looked.
Tied by the ghost into the current resolution.
Well, it can't much longer now.
We can face this.
Fight life with life.
Bring upon your name, your grace, your every thing.
Hold hands and stare into the circle.
What are we looking at?
Rumors and rumors and rumors.
Rumors and rumors and rumors.
Wash out the lie to save depression.
Rumors and rumors and rumors.
Perished.
Guilt's inside me spit on the graves were infinite.
Take a look through the lens at the lies.
At the partitioning.
Well, it can't much longer now.
We can face this.
Fight life with life.
Enemies will come for your throat.
The lyrics to The Devil Wears Prada's song Outnumbered are quite cryptic, but can be interpreted in many ways. The first two lines, "This light is one to hold your own weight. This light is unto those who haven't looked," seem to suggest that the "light" referred to is a source of strength and guidance for those who seek it, but it is not yet visible to all. The next line, "Tied by the ghost into the current resolution," adds to the mysterious tone of the song. It is unclear what the "ghost" is or what "current resolution" is being referred to, but it seems to suggest that there is some kind of invisible force at work.
The chorus of the song is more straightforward, with lines like "All glory to the one in existence" and "Bring upon your name, your grace, your every thing" indicating a sense of worship or reverence for a higher power. The line "Hold hands and stare into the circle" adds to the spiritual theme of the song, suggesting a gathering of people coming together for some kind of ritual or ceremony. However, the line "What are we looking at?" underscores the uncertainty and confusion that pervades the song.
The second verse of the song contains more abstract language, with phrases like "Rumors and rumors and rumors" and "Wash out the lie to save depression" hinting at some kind of struggle or conflict. The final line, "Enemies will come for your throat," drives home the message that whatever the struggle is, it is serious and potentially life-threatening.
Overall, the lyrics to Outnumbered are open to interpretation, but seem to convey a sense of spiritual seeking, uncertainty, and struggle against unseen forces or enemies.
Line by Line Meaning
This light is one to hold your own weight.
You must take responsibility for your own actions and decisions.
This light is unto those who haven't looked.
Only those who are willing to see things clearly can benefit from this knowledge.
Tied by the ghost into the current resolution.
We are bound by our past mistakes, which shape our present circumstances.
Well, it can't much longer now.
The situation is coming to a head, and something must be done soon to resolve it.
We can face this.
We are capable of dealing with the challenges we are facing.
Fight life with life.
To overcome adversity, we must face it head-on and fight for our survival.
All glory to the one in existence.
We acknowledge and give thanks to the higher power that governs all of creation.
Bring upon your name, your grace, your every thing.
We ask for the blessings of the divine, including its name, grace, and everything else it has to offer.
Hold hands and stare into the circle.
We come together in unity and focus to achieve a common goal.
What are we looking at?
We question the significance and purpose of our collective efforts.
Rumors and rumors and rumors.
There are always false reports and misinformation swirling around us.
Wash out the lie to save depression.
We must eliminate falsehoods and untruths to avoid falling into despair.
Perished.
Some things cannot be saved or salvaged, and we must let them go.
Guilt's inside me spit on the graves were infinite.
We feel remorse for our past mistakes, which will never truly be forgiven or forgotten.
Take a look through the lens at the lies.
We must examine things more closely and discern the truth from falsehoods.
At the partitioning.
At the point where things are being divided or separated.
Enemies will come for your throat.
There are those who will actively seek to harm or destroy us, and we must be prepared to defend ourselves.
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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alex morgan
Standing at accuracy's demise
We have reached the new world wasteland
Population converted one by one, thousands upon thousands
Like scavengers on waste, like vultures on sick, zombies outnumber the living
We are the outnumbered
We are the outnumbered
Find your post, find your shelter in hopes of outliving the undead
Build your walls, maintain protection with ambitions of beating the odds
Find your post, find your shelter in hopes of outliving the undead
Build your walls, maintain protection with ambitions of beating the odds
In a sea of stinking rot,
In a place where living humans are no longer the hunter
All the money in the world won't satisfy the enemy
Hunted, hunted, hunted, hunted
Standing at accuracy's demise we have reached the new world…
alex morgan
"With ambitions of beating the odds"
I am an educater at a low income school. When I have rough days, and there are plenty, this song has given me the juice to never quit. Life is hard. Life is whack. Keep that ambition. Keep that fire.
Lucas Pontes
keep that fire brother!
Calvary comms
If you revisit, or any others in the same position. Understand that you have the most important job in the world. You can pull a popper out of their plight, just like Jesus pulled me out of my ignorance of sin.
Sonic Breaker69
Metal is and will always be the best genre of music
fleezelight
Yes.
Mister Hutch
You Sir , take my like
Teal Tonic
Not the best, one of the best
Dave TheScrub
@Teal TonicI would agree, music is subjective so it's impossible to narrow down an accurate answer.
However, Metal is and always will be one of my favourite (extremely wide*) genres of music. 🤘
zach bishop
Still get chills hearing this after all these years I can still feel the energy from when I seen them play this live 🤘
Joey Dominick
This past weekend they played this live in atlanta. The fuckin song was nuts