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.”
Enemy
The Plot in You Lyrics
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(How do you think I feel?)
Caught me off guard, I was chasing a dream
Feeling like a god, like I′ll die if I sleep
I could never fold, I was promised a fate
I'll be as your tongue, give me something to say
Tear into me now, I don′t feel the defeat
My sickness had ruled me, my fortune erased
No one came before me, they grant me no grace
Don′t refuse me now
(Tell me if you feel)
I can feel your skin
Nothing beneath it (how do you think I feel?)
Empty, full of spite
Let impulse decide (tell me if you feel)
Render me useless, I'm sleepwalking
Hands do no good and you can′t stop 'em
Don′t recognize ones who'd die for me
I′ll empathize if you stop talking
I remember when I saw the world so clear
Would give up anything if I could pause life there
I don't need a thing, don't need a voice on me
I just need this to stay
Will you (tell me if you feel)
I can feel your skin
Nothing beneath it (how do you think I feel?)
Empty, full of spite
Let impulse decide (tell me if you feel)
Feel like you′ll break me
Like you′re replacing
Like you're awake in another reality (how do you think I feel?)
Go on and break me
You can′t escape these moments alone
'Cause you know I′m the enemy
You fell into me like a trap
I can't let you stay
(I can′t let you stay)
Release yourself now
We won't make a sound
It's too much to undo
Refuse to consume you
Release yourself now
We won′t make a sound
It′s too much to undo
Refuse to consume you
(Tell me if you feel)
I can feel your skin
Nothing beneath it (how do you think I feel?)
Empty, full of spite
Let impulse decide (tell me if you feel)
Feel like you'll break me
Like you′re replacing
Like you're awake in another reality (how do you think I feel?)
Go on and break me
You can′t escape these moments alone
'Cause you know I′m the enemy (tell me if you feel)
The lyrics of The Plot in You's song "Enemy" speak of a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed. The opening line, "Caught me off guard, I was chasing a dream," suggests a sudden shift in the singer's life, perhaps a feeling of being led astray from their original goals. The next line, "Feeling like a god, like I'll die if I sleep," refers to a sense of invincibility, but also of fear of losing control or power. The singer turns to their surroundings for inspiration, hoping for someone to give them direction, saying "I could never fold, I was promised a fate, I'll be as your tongue, give me something to say."
However, the singer then becomes increasingly desperate, urging their audience to "Tell me if you feel," as if seeking validation or understanding. They describe feeling isolated and misunderstood, saying "No one came before me, they grant me no grace." The line "Don't recognize ones who'd die for me, I'll empathize if you stop talking," is particularly poignant, as if the singer is aware of their selfishness but feels powerless to change.
The chorus repeats the question "Tell me if you feel," suggesting that the singer is searching for connections but struggling to make them. The line "I can feel your skin, nothing beneath it" evokes a sense of emptiness and disillusionment. The song ends with the singer acknowledging their own role in their problems, saying "You fell into me like a trap, I can't let you stay."
Line by Line Meaning
Caught me off guard, I was chasing a dream
I was taken by surprise while pursuing my goal
Feeling like a god, like I'll die if I sleep
I feel incredibly powerful, but fearful of losing it all
I could never fold, I was promised a fate
I can't give up since I was guaranteed a destiny
I'll be as your tongue, give me something to say
I will say and do whatever you expect of me
Tear into me now, I don't feel the defeat
I take criticism but am not affected by it
Speak if I'm allowed, don't give a fuck if I'm seen
I'll talk when permitted, not caring if others hear me
My sickness had ruled me, my fortune erased
My illness had taken control and my luck diminished
No one came before me, they grant me no grace
No one prioritized me, they offer no mercy or forgiveness
I can feel your skin, Nothing beneath it
I sense your superficiality and lack of depth
Empty, full of spite, Let impulse decide
You are devoid of emotions but act on your urges
Render me useless, I'm sleepwalking
I'm unproductive and merely going through the motions
Hands do no good and you can't stop 'em
My actions have no purpose and are uncontrollable
I'll empathize if you stop talking
I'll understand your viewpoint if you stop speaking
I remember when I saw the world so clear
I reminisce about when things were easy to comprehend
Would give up anything if I could pause life there
I'd sacrifice everything to revisit that period
Don't need a thing, don't need a voice on me
I require nothing, nor any influence on my decisions
Will you tell me if you feel
Will you inform me of your emotions?
Feel like you'll break me, Like you're replacing
I sense you'll harm and remove me from the picture
Like you're awake in another reality
You seem to exist in a separate parallel universe
Go on and break me, You can't escape these moments alone
You may try to break me but can't avoid the consequences
Cause you know I'm the enemy
You recognize me as the opposition
You fell into me like a trap, I can't let you stay
You became ensnared in my trap, I cannot allow you to remain
Release yourself now, We won't make a sound
Free yourself from this situation quietly
It's too much to undo, Refuse to consume you
This is an overwhelming and irreversible circumstance, I won't let it destroy you
Writer(s): Landon Khale Tewers, Josh Lewis Childress
Contributed by David P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lukeslayer
Still can't thank them for the song "Happiness in self destruction" enough, that song single handedly made me realise I was killing myself, I had an epiphany listening to it. Been a pleasure watching this band and Landon grow over the years. Thank you truly 🤘❤
Beezy Beez
this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Glory” by SLT 🪖🤘
lukeslayer
@Patrick Borrow Hang strong bro I'm so sorry for your loses and I can't imagine how it feels but just know that even if you don't realise it, there are people out there that care and have your back mate ✊🏼
Patrick Borrow
Take me away help give me closure from my dad's death. Show him the acoustic version to show him how I felt about losing my cousin to a od on my bday. Then my dad died this year and now take me away means more to me than ever before
Strawberry fields
I’m happy you stayed !
The Ginga Ninja
@lukeslayer i gotchu, King. Stay on top, grind on.
E
Landon is such a criminally underrated vocalist. Him and Courtney LaPlante
Beezy Beez
this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Glory” by SLT 🪖🤘
A.S black
Should say him and Eddie burg (imminence)
Strawberry fields
@James scott yep