The Plot in You have released one EP and four studio albums. Their EP Wife Beater was released in 2010, followed by their debut studio album First Born in 2011, and second studio album Could You Watch Your Children Burn in 2013. On July 17, 2015, the band announced their signing with StaySick Recordings and Happiness in Self Destruction was released on October 16, 2015. On June 15, 2017, they parted ways with StaySick Recordings and signed to Fearless Records while also announced their fourth studio album Dispose, which was released on February 16, 2018. Their fifth studio album, Swan Song, was released on September 17, 2021.
The Plot In You continue to move forward on their fifth full-length album and second for Fearless
Records, Swan Song. The Ohio quartet— Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress [guitar], Ethan Yoder
[bass], and Michael Cooper [drums]—stare down years of negativity, soured friendships,
disappointment, and mistakes and flush it all away in the wake of hammering distortion, towering
melodies, cinematic production, and unapologetically cathartic lyrics. Ascending to the apex of an eight-
year grind, the band reached critical mass on 2018’s DISPOSE. The standout “FEEL NOTHING” exploded
with 28 million US streams, while the project eclipsed 55 million US streams. Billboard raved, “DISPOSE
is the band’s most polished and cohesive work to date,” and Alternative Press noted, “DISPOSE makes it
clear that TPIY challenge both the listeners and themselves more and more with each release.” Grading
the album “9.0-out-of-10,” Rock Sound predicted it “should finally – and deservedly – make The Plot In
You a name that everyone knows.” They supported the record by hitting the road with Underoath, The
Amity Affliction, Like Moths To Flames, Sum 41, and more. After racking up over 100 million streams and
receiving praise from Billboard, Rock Sound, Alternative Press, and more, the group wave off darkness
with unassuming confidence and clarity on Swan Song ignited by the single “Face Me.”
Bible Butcher
The Plot in You Lyrics
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I must confess
That I took pride in my simple life
I'm not a saint
I'm not a perfect example
I live my life
Love and die
And you'll never change my mind
Trust these words
There's not a book that can change my mind
So take this and trust me
'Cause I just feel so suffocated by you
Will you let me breathe?
I've got this spite that follows me
Every problem is somehow caused by me
I will never win
So I'll take the blame for everything
I would never betray you
I'm still the same
And I'm not the only one
Who feels jaded
You build these walls between us
(And you can take this)
(Whichever way you want)
You are just a voice inside my head
(It's in my head)
(I won't question my urge to stop you)
(I won't listen or change my ways)
I won't question my urge to stop you
I won't listen or change my ways
I won't question my urge to stop you
I won't listen or change my ways
I won't question my urge to stop you
I won't listen or change my ways
Fuck your beliefs
Take them back where you found them
Open those ears
Shut your mouth and just hear my side
I'll change your mind
I will change your mind
I will change your mind
The lyrics in The Plot in You's song "Bible Butcher" delve into the complexities of belief systems and the resistance to change them. The first verse signifies the singer's realization of being a slave to a culture that promotes excess consumption of resources, which leads to a sense of pride in maintaining a simplistic lifestyle. The chorus, "Trust these words, there's not a book that can change my mind," reflects a stubbornness toward religious or moral ideologies trying to sway someone's beliefs. The singer is looking for liberation and space to breathe free of any restrictions and dogmatic beliefs. The idea of being suffocated by beliefs and being trapped in boxes of perception is repeated in the song, and the singer is challenging the listener to listen to his side and challenge the wall dividing them.
The second verse reflects the self-doubt and feeling of carrying the blame for everything that is wrong in the world. The chorus repeats but with a subtle change this time, including a sense of vengeance and determination to change the listener's mind, fueled by the resentment of being judged for not conforming to a particular belief system. The bridge contains a more aggressive tone, including the lyrics "Fuck your beliefs, take them back where you found them," representing a clear departure from any attempt to change the singer's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd been a slave to a culture of wasted flesh
I used to adhere to a lifestyle that glorified the overconsumption and waste of resources
I must confess That I took pride in my simple life
I admit that I found satisfaction in my uncomplicated way of living
I'm not a saint
I'm not perfect or without fault
I'm not a perfect example
I'm not an ideal to be emulated
I live my life Love and die Just take one step at a time
I go about my life, experiencing love and eventually death. I take things one step at a time.
And you'll never change my mind
I'm steadfast in my beliefs and cannot be swayed
Trust these words
Believe what I'm saying
There's not a book that can change my mind
No written work can alter my convictions
So take this and trust me 'Cause I just feel so suffocated by you
Believe what I'm saying because I'm feeling overwhelmed and oppressed by your presence
Will you let me breathe?
Can you give me some space and freedom?
I've got this spite that follows me
I constantly feel resentment and ill-will towards others
Every problem is somehow caused by me
I tend to blame myself for issues that arise
I will never win So I'll take the blame for everything
I feel like I can never succeed, so I shoulder the responsibility for all outcomes
I would never betray you I'm still the same
I would never act against your interests and my personality hasn't fundamentally shifted
And I'm not the only one Who feels jaded
Others also experience disillusionment and apathy
You build these walls between us
You are creating obstacles that prevent us from connecting
(And you can take this) (Whichever way you want) You are just a voice inside my head (It's in my head)
Feel free to interpret my message however you choose. To me, you are just a mental presence
(I won't question my urge to stop you) (I won't listen or change my ways) I won't question my urge to stop you I won't listen or change my ways
I won't hesitate to counteract your actions, and I'm not interested in hearing your perspective or altering my behavior to accommodate you.
Fuck your beliefs Take them back where you found them
I completely reject your ideology and suggest you get rid of it
Open those ears Shut your mouth and just hear my side
Listen to what I have to say and stop talking for a moment
I'll change your mind I will change your mind I will change your mind
I am persistent in my efforts to alter your opinions and beliefs
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