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.”
Left Behind
The Plot in You Lyrics
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But I don't think you've changed
Craving me was useless
All excuses drained
Just know, all the sacrifice had robbed me of my time
Believe me, I don't look back, and I left with my pride
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
I still keep your secrets
Know your worst mistakes
Played into my weakness
(Stripped away my strength)
One day, you will see this all for how it truly was
Repeat, every memory it's all that's left of us
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
Time has hit me different
I don't feel the same
Know I feel this distance
But I don't share the pain
(I don't share the pain, no)
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
The lyrics of The Plot in You's song Left Behind describe a relationship that ended due to one person's harmful actions towards the other. The singer acknowledges that although time may have changed the situation, the other person has not changed their ways. They realize that sacrificing their time for this person was not worth it and that all of their excuses have been drained. The sacrifice has robbed them of their time, but they do not regret leaving because they left with their pride intact.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement of the singer's strength and determination to move on from the relationship. They have left everything that was killed inside of them behind and have left the other person behind as well. They know that this person will try to keep them down, but they know better now and will not let them bring them down again. The singer keeps the other person's secrets and knows their worst mistakes, but they have been stripped of their strength and played into their weakness. The singer believes that one day, the other person will see the situation for what it truly was, but for now, every memory is all that is left of them.
Overall, the song Left Behind is a powerful depiction of a toxic relationship and the strength it takes to move on from it. The singer has left the harmful actions and behaviors of the other person behind and has found their own strength in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Time has hit you different
The circumstances have affected you differently from how they have affected me.
But I don't think you've changed
I do not think you have transformed as a person.
Craving me was useless
Your longing for me is pointless.
All excuses drained
You have run out of all reasons to justify your actions.
Just know, all the sacrifice had robbed me of my time
You should know that your demands and expectations have wasted my valuable time.
Believe me, I don't look back, and I left with my pride
I assure you that I do not dwell on the past and I moved away with dignity and self-respect intact.
I left behind, everything you killed inside
I abandoned everything you destroyed within me.
Left you behind
I left you behind.
You'd keep me down, I know better now
You used to oppress me, but I am wiser now.
Won't bring me down again
You won't be able to lower my self-esteem again.
I still keep your secrets
I am aware of your confidential information.
Know your worst mistakes
I am familiar with your most significant errors.
Played into my weakness
You exploited my shortcomings.
(Stripped away my strength)
Emotionally, you drained me of my confidence and power.
One day, you will see this all for how it truly was
Someday, you will be able to comprehend the reality of the situation.
Repeat, every memory it's all that's left of us
Revisiting the past memories is all we have left in our relationship.
Time has hit me different
The circumstances have affected me differently from how they have affected you.
I don't feel the same
I have changed within me, and I no longer have the same feelings towards you.
Know I feel this distance
I am aware of the space between us.
But I don't share the pain
However, I do not experience the pain you are going through.
I left behind, everything you killed inside
I abandoned everything you destroyed within me.
Left you behind
I left you behind.
You'd keep me down, I know better now
You used to oppress me, but I am wiser now.
Won't bring me down again
You won't be able to lower my self-esteem again.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Josh Childress, Landon Tewers
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Julyan Saputra
[Verse 1]
Time has hit you different
But I don't think you've changed
Craving me was useless
All excuses drained
[Pre-Chorus]
Just know, all the sacrifice had robbed me of my time
Believe me, I don't look back, and I left with my pride
[Chorus]
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
[Verse 2]
I still keep your secrets
Know your worst mistakes
Played into my weakness
(Stripped away my strength)
[Pre-Chorus]
Onе day, you will see this all for how it truly was
Repeat, evеry memory it's all that's left of us
[Chorus]
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
[Bridge]
Time has hit me different
I don't feel the same
Know I feel this distance
But I don't share the pain, I don't share the pain
[Chorus]
I left behind, everything you killed inside
Left you behind
You'd keep me down, I know better now
Won't bring me down again
Jordan Roberts
The chord progression is...joyful. Anyone else feel that?
lonkfrom hyril
The whole track has this very positive vibe to it compared to their other stuff if that makes sense
Alvin
I don’t know what chord progression is. I’m not a musician. BUT I do know it’s great music.
Dennis Maestas
I think it might have to do with him moving on and feeling good about it? not sure, maybe its not that deep and just supposed to be a contrast. either way, shit slaps and is by far theier best song to date with Divide being a close second.
GOMEZ
Im to bad at figuring this out but i think this song in major Key, major keys sounds more "happy", minor keys sounds more deep and sad in a way, most metal/metalcore songs are build in minor keys. So note progression for both of those keys is different.
XENONAMOUS
I get a joyful vibe mixed with a sense of invincibility if that makes sense lol
Kevin Laurens
The lyrics hit you different when you can relate ... thank you so much guys for this song 🥲🥺
C Sexton🌙
Exactly
Sarahsatan420
Right !
Beezy Beez
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘