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.”
Divide
The Plot in You Lyrics
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I get the same stare, don't risk thinking
We're barely human
We self-abuse and
What's so confusing? Just keep sleeping
Trapped within our flesh and blood
Medicated 'til we're done
Our families fed into it
Oh, it's so pathetic
We'll never break free
The truths alive
You fail the soul
So paralyzed
You choose a side
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Choose a side)
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Watch the divide)
They'll entertain you, control the ways to
Can it sustain through generations?
You feel connected, through self-expression
Don't ask a question or they might kill you
Trapped within our flesh and blood
Medicated 'til we're done
'Cause you're sick, you're bred into it
Our families fed into it
Oh, it's so pathetic
We'll never break free
The truths alive
You fail the soul
So paralyzed
You choose a side
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Choose a side)
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Watch the divide)
(I can't fucking take it)
We falter as they flourish
They fill their banks with lies
We see our peace discouraged
Our will to fight subsides
The truths alive
You fail the soul
So paralyzed
You choose a side
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Choose a side)
They will take it all
They will take it all
(Watch the divide)
The lyrics of "Divide" by The Plot in You touch on themes of frustration, oppression, and the struggle to break free from societal constraints. The song seems to present a dark and bleak perspective on the world, where fairness is nonexistent and people are trapped within their own self-destructive patterns.
The opening lines suggest a sense of hopelessness, questioning whether the situation they find themselves in is a nightmare. The repeated stare symbolizes the judgment and apathy of others, further emphasizing the feeling of isolation and marginalization. It implies that thinking or questioning the norms is risky and discouraged.
The chorus sheds light on the idea that society manipulates and controls individuals, medicating them both physically and mentally until they conform. This manipulation is generational, as families are also influenced and fed into this system. The lyrics express frustration and contempt for the situation, describing it as pathetic and suggesting that true freedom is unattainable.
The bridge highlights the disparity between the flourishing of those in power and the faltering of the oppressed. The powerful, represented by "they," thrive by spreading lies and discouraging any attempts at peace or resistance. The will to fight subsides, suggesting the feeling of being overwhelmed by the divide created by those in control.
Overall, "Divide" conveys a sense of helplessness in the face of an oppressive society, where individuals are molded and controlled. It portrays a desire to break free from these constraints but acknowledges the difficulty of doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this a nightmare, where no one fights fair
This situation feels like a nightmarish reality where fairness does not exist
I get the same stare, don't risk thinking
I face constant judgment and criticism for expressing my thoughts and ideas
We're barely human
We have lost touch with our humanity
We self-abuse and
We harm ourselves both physically and mentally
What's so confusing? Just keep sleeping
Why is it so difficult to understand? Just continue being oblivious and inactive
Trapped within our flesh and blood
We are confined within our physical existence
Medicated 'til we're done
We are heavily medicated until we are numb or no longer able to resist
'Cause you're sick, you're bred into it
You are unwell because you were brought up in this system
Our families fed into it
Our families have also been consumed by this destructive cycle
Oh, it's so pathetic
It is profoundly disappointing and pitiful
We'll never break free
We will never escape from this predicament
The truth's alive
The reality and honesty still exist
You fail the soul
You disappoint and betray the essence of being
So paralyzed
Feeling completely trapped and unable to move or act
You choose a side
You are forced to pick a position or allegiance
They will take it all
Those in power will seize everything
(Choose a side)
(Make a decision)
Watch the divide
Witness the increasing separation and division
They'll entertain you, control the ways to
They will provide amusement while also manipulating and dictating how things should be done
Can it sustain through generations?
Can this system of control persist for future generations?
You feel connected, through self-expression
You experience a sense of belonging and connection when you express yourself
Don't ask a question or they might kill you
Do not dare to inquire or they may silence you permanently
We falter as they flourish
We stumble and struggle while they thrive and prosper
They fill their banks with lies
They accumulate wealth and power by spreading falsehoods
We see our peace discouraged
Our pursuit of peace and contentment is actively discouraged
Our will to fight subsides
Our determination to resist diminishes
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Josh Childress, Landon Tewers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jack Miller
The ‘choose a side’ scream in the chorus gives me chills every single time
Ryan MTB
Best part!
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Damo
its so good
KittyPryde330
Not only is their music consistently top tier, but their videos are always gorgeous and extremely well produced. This is what art looks like.
Bruce Lee
..The real question is do you really understand what is going on in this music video...
KittyPryde330
@Bruce Lee bits and pieces but i think its gonna take a couple watches to understand. Either way its so well done. Visual treat.
Bruce Lee
@KittyPryde330 hey I'm sorry it didn't show that you replied it's kind of hard to explain but if you check out : A CALL FOR AN UPRISING, he explains a lot it is de worth checking out!!
thos is a good video an song tho!!
Drew Fastenau
This. All of this.
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Good looking "art".