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.”
Happy
The Plot in You Lyrics
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It was making the other suffer
It wasn't a good feeling
I still see your face on everyone else
I think I'm happy
Knowing you aren't
In "HAPPY," The Plot In You discusses the aftermath of a toxic relationship. The singer confesses to saying things that brought about the realization of the harm they were causing each other. It was not a good feeling to cause each other pain. The line "I still see your face on everyone else" hints at how challenging it is to let go of feelings after a relationship's end, with the face of the former partner lingering around in memories and everyday life. The singer then admits to feeling happy, realizing that the absence of the former partner is the source of this newfound happiness.
Overall, the song communicates the idea that happiness can come from knowing when it is time to let go of toxic relationships. It speaks to the difficulty of relationships and the emotional struggle associated with ending them.
Line by Line Meaning
I said some things, and it made us realize what we're making
I admitted to causing harm in our relationship, which helped us recognize the negative patterns we were creating.
It was making the other suffer
Our actions were causing one another pain and unhappiness.
It wasn't a good feeling
Acknowledging the harm we were causing each other was difficult and unpleasant.
I still see your face on everyone else
I am unable to move on from our past and often see reminders of you in others.
I think I'm happy
Despite the pain of our past, I have started to find happiness again in my new life without you.
Knowing you aren't
While I am finding happiness without you in my life, I know that you are not experiencing the same freedom from pain.
Writer(s): Marlon Allen Mathis, Josh Lewis Childress, Landon Khale Tewers
Contributed by Victoria N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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These may mostly be wrong... don't trip if they are because these are by ear!
Lyrics:
I've been thinking
About some things
That made us realize what we're making
We're just making the other suffer
I wasn't ever good for you
I still see her face on everyone else
I think I'm happy
Knowing you aren't
Life on the Edge
Definitely one of my favorite bands at the moment!
Brayden Swathwood
MY favorite song off the record.
§ĄĐBØĮ§ĘĄŅ
These may mostly be wrong... don't trip if they are because these are by ear!
Lyrics:
I've been thinking
About some things
That made us realize what we're making
We're just making the other suffer
I wasn't ever good for you
I still see her face on everyone else
I think I'm happy
Knowing you aren't
Caden Leder
Yeah, the beginning is "both intoxicated, i've said (or maybe 'both said') some things..."
Markeal Lewis
He wanted to give us some ASMR
Suicide Guy656
Its pretty unique, I like it!
Joey Edward Stock
Great tune!!
Jesse Flake
Both intoxicated both said some things that made us realize what we were making. It was making the other suffer it wasn't a good feeling. I still see your face on everyone else. I think im happy knowing you aren't.
Vasuthorn van Gesselleen
Best song in the album
Lauren Purser
loved this