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.
Vengeance
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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My only sincere plague.
Is this what you've worked for?
Running your false empire to the ground.
What is this substance
That made your very own morals change?
(turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
Always running I am the outcast.
Keep running, keep running away.
On to the next one, how can you have no shame?
Gone (gone) is your reason,
Think of from where you came.
(where you came)
God as my witness, there will be no love lost.
This is my vengeance
From here on out it's no regrets.
You are my sickness
I gave it all my very best.
This is my vengeance
From here on out it's no regrets.
You are my sickness
I gave it all my very best.
(my very best)
It's gone a little too far to turn back now.
(turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
Always running I am the outcast.
It's gone a little too far to turn back now.
(it's gone a little too far) (turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
Always running I am the outcast.
Keep running, keep running away.
On to the next one,
Driven by what you gain.
Broken honor,
You came and you went.
We're just another crack in the wall,
Here with no love lost. (no love lost)
The Devil Wears Prada's song Vengeance is a heart-wrenching and raw expression of anger, hurt, and disappointment in someone close who has betrayed the singer. The opening lines, "You are a sickness, my only sincere plague," sets the tone for the whole song. The singer addresses a person who has caused them intense pain, likening them to a disease. The lyrics present a picture of a person who has built a false empire, one that has contributed to moral decay.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the idea of what could make a person turn away from their ideals, referring to it as a "substance." The singer asks if this is what the person has worked for, running their empire into the ground. Still, they acknowledge that the situation has gone too far to turn it around. Despite the person's shamelessness, the singer promises their vengeance, declaring that it is from here on out with no regrets.
The chorus of the song highlights the emotional turmoil that the betrayal has caused the singer. They feel like an outcast, always running away, but it's gone too far to turn back now. They express determination and unwavering strength to stand firm as they repeat the lines "This is my vengeance, from here on out, it's no regrets, you are my sickness, I gave it all my very best."
Line by Line Meaning
You are a sickness
I see you as a disease that has taken over my life
My only sincere plague.
You are the only true disease that has infected me and caused me harm
Is this what you've worked for?
Did you intentionally strive for this outcome?
Running your false empire to the ground.
You are destroying the kingdom you built on lies
What is this substance
What is the cause of this terrible transformation I see in you?
That made your very own morals change?
What caused you to abandon your own beliefs and values?
It's gone a little too far to turn back now.
(turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
We have gone too far down this path to go back now
Always running I am the outcast.
I feel like an outsider who is always trying to keep up with you
Keep running, keep running away.
You keep fleeing from your problems instead of facing them
On to the next one, how can you have no shame?
You move from one conquest to another without any guilt or remorse
Gone (gone) is your reason,
Think of from where you came.
(where you came)
You have lost your sense of rationality, remember where you started
God as my witness, there will be no love lost.
I swear to God that there will be no emotional attachment lost between us
This is my vengeance
From here on out it's no regrets.
I'm seeking revenge and I won't look back with any regret
You are my sickness
I gave it all my very best.
You are the source of my pain, and I tried my hardest to make it work
It's gone a little too far to turn back now.
(turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
Our situation has advanced too much for us to change course now
Always running I am the outcast.
I am always trying to keep up with you, but I don't truly belong
It's gone a little too far to turn back now.
(it's gone a little too far) (turn back now)
It's gone a little too far to turn back.
Always running I am the outcast.
We are in too deep to turn back now and I am always lagging behind
On to the next one,
Driven by what you gain.
You are always searching for the next thing to acquire
Broken honor,
You came and you went.
You may have once had integrity, but you have since left with no regard for the implications
We're just another crack in the wall,
Here with no love lost. (no love lost)
We may be insignificant, but we don't have any emotional connection anymore
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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Anthony Wallace
This band is the definition of consistency
Casey Whalin
Found this album in a storage box. I thought I lost it. One of my top 5, honestly. This was their masterpiece.
Willian Simoncelli
Não tem um trabalho deles que fica ruim!! FODAS DEMAIS !!1
noah
nice song
plugthemike
I love christian metalcore bans like TDWP, August Burns Red, Haste The Day and For Today!! God bless them!!! <3
Lane Corbin
One of TDWP's more underrated songs. No lie, this is the song that got me hooked on them. One of the few songs I've heard ever that tells a story to me in it's lyrics. And the chorus is just so orgasmic (Jeremy bless you).
Jean-Andre Sonnenschein
The song that got me hooked to this band was assistant to the regional manager. Love the energy in that Track :)
Liam Ramaekers
One of the few??? I hope you’ve found more story telling music since then!!
Candice Pyrtle
TDWP has the most graceful and awesome way of evolving and changing their sound. Wish more bands could do it like them.
grumpy165
I forgot how incredible this song was...