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.”
Let It Go
The Plot in You Lyrics
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To seeing shows in evening clothes with you
From nervous touch and getting drunk
To staying up and waking up with you
Now we're sleeping near the edge
Holding something we don't need
All this delusion in our heads is gonna bring us to our knees
So come on, let it go
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
And I'll be me
From throwing clothes across the floor
To teeth and claws and slamming doors at you
If this is all we're living for
Why are we doing it, doing it, doing it anymore?
I used to recognize myself
Funny how reflections change
When we're becoming something else
I think it's time we walk away
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
And I'll be me
Tryna fit your hand inside of mine
When we know it just don't belong
No force on earth could make it feel right, no no
Tryna push this problem up the hill
When it's just too heavy to hold
I think now's the time to let it slide
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Let the ashes fall
Forget about me
Come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
And I'll be me
The song "Let It Go" by The Plot in You talks about a failing relationship that the two involved parties are still trying to hold onto. The beginning of the song starts by reminiscing about the good times they had at the start of their relationship. They used to do everything together and they were happy. However, as time went on, their relationship started to crumble, and they found themselves holding onto something that they don't need, which is the delusion that they can still make it work".
The chorus of the song suggests that they should let go of what's not working. They should just be themselves and allow the other person to be themselves too. The persona in the song acknowledges the fact that the relationship is broken and advises that they should "leave it to the breeze," meaning they should forget about trying to fix what's not working.
In the last verse, the persona recognizes that they have been trying to force something that does not belong. They have been trying to push a problem that is just too heavy to hold, and it's time to let it go. It's better for both parties to walk away and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
From walking home and talking loads
We used to walk home and talk a lot.
To seeing shows in evening clothes with you
We started going out and seeing shows together dressed up.
From nervous touch and getting drunk
Our relationship started with nervous touches and getting drunk.
To staying up and waking up with you
We then started staying up late and waking up together.
Now we're sleeping near the edge
Our relationship is on the brink of falling apart.
Holding something we don't need
We are holding onto something that is not necessary for us anymore.
All this delusion in our heads is gonna bring us to our knees
The unrealistic ideas we have about our relationship will end up destroying us.
So come on, let it go
Let go of our relationship.
Just let it be
Let it be, don't try to hold on to it.
Why don't you be you, and I'll be me?
Let's just be ourselves, not try to change for each other.
Everything that's broke
All the things that are wrong in our relationship,
Leave it to the breeze
Just let it go, forget about it.
From throwing clothes across the floor
We're now fighting and throwing things at each other.
To teeth and claws and slamming doors at you
We're now hurting each other physically and emotionally.
If this is all we're living for
If our relationship is only causing pain and toxicity,
Why are we doing it, doing it, doing it anymore?
Why are we still trying to make it work?
I used to recognize myself
I used to feel like myself.
Funny how reflections change
It's funny how our perception of ourselves and our relationship has changed.
When we're becoming something else
We're changing as individuals and as a couple, becoming something we didn't expect.
I think it's time we walk away
I think it's time we end our relationship.
Tryna fit your hand inside of mine
We've been trying to make our relationship work, but it doesn't fit.
When we know it just don't belong
We know deep down that our relationship is not meant to be.
No force on earth could make it feel right, no no
No amount of effort can make this relationship work anymore.
Tryna push this problem up the hill
We're trying to solve our issues, but they keep getting worse.
When it's just too heavy to hold
Our problems are too big to handle.
I think now's the time to let it slide
It's time to give up and let go of our relationship.
Let the ashes fall
Let the relationship end and fall apart.
Forget about me
Forget about our relationship and move on from it.
And I'll be me
I'll be myself, and you can be yourself.
Writer(s): Paul Michael Barry, James Michael Bay
Contributed by Miles F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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From walking home and talking loads
To seeing shows in evening clothes with you
From nervous touch and getting drunk
To staying up and waking up with you
Now we're sleeping at the edge
Holding something we don't need
All this delusion in our heads
Is going to bring us to our knees
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
And I'll be me?
From throwing clothes across the floor
To teeth and claws and slamming doors at you
If this is all we're living for
Why are we doing it, doing it, doing it anymore?
I used to recognize myself
It's funny how reflections change
When we're becoming something else
I think it's time to walk away
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
And I'll be me?
Trying fit your hand inside of mine
When we know it just don't belong
There's no force on earth
Could make me feel right, no
Whoa
Trying push this problem up the hill
When it's just too heavy to hold
Think now's the time to let it slide
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Let the ashes fall
Forget about me
And I'll be me
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me?
And I'll be me?
<3
Cody Prior
I saw, "The Plot In You" and expected super heavy and I got something absolutely beautiful instead. Amazing cover, holy shit.
Gimpy Rules
Have you heard the plot in you before????
They go heavy and beautiful all the time
Mike Redd
If you havent checked out his solo stuff id seriously recommend it. I'd start with his song Don't You
Isaac Jimenez
Cody Prior yo same, it's just a stunning cover, I've had it on repeat since I heard, can't get enough man.
Magali Lopez
I love the slight rasp in his voice. Executed the song perfectly. Wouldn't expect less from Landon.
MadMike 22
Londinia
Djentle_Icarus
Magali Lopez bro he is a god among men and a super nice dude as well
classof11shay
This song is close to the original but taking TPIY into consideration, it was wild to hear them stuck to clean vocals only. I was happy it didn't fall into the category of songs that tries to add a breakdown after each chorus. This was my favorite (and I low-key love it a tad more than the original.)
Corey Beavers
Listen to take me away acoustic then. Thats a great one.
Kait
classof11shay If you like this then you'd definitely like Landon's solo work!