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.”
Letters To A Dead Friend
The Plot in You Lyrics
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What they'd be like and how they'd act if they were here today
I get choked up thinkin' of things we used to say and do
We probably fucked each other's lives but now we're makin' do
It's so sad, it's so sad, the way they look at me
Like I've got, like I've got, answers to anything
You know me, you know me, I've got a lot to say
(Are you listening to me? I hope you can feel)
(You're in my dreams, feeling so real)
You listening to me? I hope you found peace
'Cause I'd give anything to trade in your place
You suffered alone, it's like the distance had grown
I was so wrapped up in me, felt like you just let me go
I had no conscience with you, I'd take a life just to prove
Your trust is safe in my hands, and we got nothing to lose
I got some closure before, but now I'm scratching the scars
If you can hear this, I hate the way you ripped us apart
But I failed you, I know
You were frail too, so low
I could fight it, enough
Least I had ones to love
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
(I see the room is spinning now)
(I choke on my own hypocrisy)
I was never clean
You wear a face that belongs on another mans body
Every day I'm alive
I feel replaced, rearranged, and the visions always haunt me
I don't wanna be alive
I don't wanna face the things that I've done wrong
I don't wanna be alive
I don't wanna face the things that I've done wrong
Did wrong, or did right
It should be me in the ground a thousand fucking times
And my voice, how I'm heard
When you were triple the man and now you fill the dirt
Take me, take me now
Take me from this place
The Plot in You's song, Letters To A Dead Friend, is a deep and introspective look into the emotions surrounding the loss of a close friend. The lyrics describe the artist's struggle in coping with the loss and facing the reality of their actions and regret. The first verse shows the artist's contemplation of what the deceased friend would have been like if they were still alive, and the emotions that come with remembering the things they used to do together. The artist also reflects on the fact that their actions may have impacted the friend's life negatively, but there's nothing else to do but move forward.
The chorus expresses the guilt and frustration that come with being unable to bring the friend back or have answers to why things happened. The artist wants to say more, but it feels like it will fall on deaf ears. In the second verse, the artist apologises to the friend, acknowledging that they failed them. The lyrics showcase the artist's awareness of how their negligence may have driven the friend away, and it was too late to change things. The last few lines illustrate the regret for losing the friend and the desire to be taken away from the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Some nights I lay awake and think of ones who'd passed away
Sometimes I can't sleep and I think about my friends who have died
What they'd be like and how they'd act if they were here today
I wonder how they would look and what they would do if they were still alive
I get choked up thinkin' of things we used to say and do
It makes me emotional remembering the things we used to say and do together
We probably fucked each other's lives but now we're makin' do
We may have messed up each other's lives at some point, but we're doing the best we can now
It's so sad, it's so sad, the way they look at me
It's heartbreaking how people look at me as if I can fix everything
Like I've got, like I've got, answers to anything
As if I have all the answers when I really don't
You know me, you know me, I've got a lot to say
You know me well and I have a lot to say about our friendship
But it's in vain, it's insane and you won't feel the same
But what I have to say won't change what happened and how you feel
(Are you listening to me? I hope you can feel)
(I hope you're listening and you can feel my emotions)
(You're in my dreams, feeling so real)
(I dream about you and it feels so real)
You listening to me? I hope you found peace
If you can hear me, I hope you have found peace
'Cause I'd give anything to trade in your place
I would do anything to switch places with you
You suffered alone, it's like the distance had grown
You went through a lot alone and it feels like we grew distant
I was so wrapped up in me, felt like you just let me go
I was so self-centered and it felt like you gave up on me
I had no conscience with you, I'd take a life just to prove
I didn't consider your feelings and I would do anything to prove myself
Your trust is safe in my hands, and we got nothing to lose
You can trust me and we have nothing left to lose
I got some closure before, but now I'm scratching the scars
I thought I had closure but now the wounds are being reopened
If you can hear this, I hate the way you ripped us apart
If you can hear this, I hate how our friendship ended and it feels like you caused it
But I failed you, I know
But I know I failed you
You were frail too, so low
You were struggling too and you were in a bad place
I could fight it, enough
I could have tried harder to help you
Least I had ones to love
At least I had others to love and support me
Get right with it man, get right
You need to make things right
Get right with it man, get right
You need to make things right
Get right with it man, get right
You need to make things right
Get right with it man, get right
You need to make things right
(I see the room is spinning now)
(I feel disoriented and lost)
(I choke on my own hypocrisy)
(I struggle with my own hypocrisy and mistakes)
I was never clean
I was never pure or free from sin
You wear a face that belongs on another mans body
It's like you don't belong in this world and you were meant for something greater
Every day I'm alive
Every day that I am alive
I feel replaced, rearranged, and the visions always haunt me
I feel like I've been replaced and that things have changed, and these thoughts constantly haunt me
I don't wanna be alive
I don't want to live
I don't wanna face the things that I've done wrong
I don't want to confront the things I've done wrong
Did wrong, or did right
Whether I did wrong or right
It should be me in the ground a thousand fucking times
It should be me who's dead instead of you
And my voice, how I'm heard
My voice and how people hear me
When you were triple the man and now you fill the dirt
You were so much better than me and now you're dead and buried
Take me, take me now
Take me away from this pain and suffering
Take me from this place
Take me away from this world
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Written by: Landon Tewers
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🔥 L Y R I C S 🤘
[Verse 1]
Some nights I lay awake and think of ones who'd passed away
What they'd be like and how they'd act if they were here today
I get choked up thinkin' of things we used to say and do
We probably fucked each other’s lives but now we're makin' do
[Pre-Chorus]
It's so sad, it's so sad, the way they look at me
Like I’ve got, like I’ve got, answers to anything
You know me, you know me, I’ve got a lot to say
But it's in vain, it's insane and you won't feel the same
[Chorus]
(Are you listening to me? I hope you can feel
You'rе in my dreams, they're feeling so rеal)
Are you listening to me? I hope you found peace
'Cause I'd give anything to trade in your place
You suffered alone, it's like the distance had grown
I was so wrapped up in me, felt like you just let me go
I had no conscience with you, I'd take a life just to prove
Your trust is safe in my hands, and we got nothing to lose
I got some closure before, but now I'm scratching the scars
If you can hear this, I hate the way you ripped us apart
[Interlude]
But I failed you, I know
You were frail too, so low
I could fight it enough
At least I had ones to love
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
[Verse 2]
(I see the room is spinning now
I choke on my own hypocrisy)
I was never clean
I wear a face that belongs on another man's body
Every day I'm alive
I feel replaced, rearranged, and the visions always haunt me
I don't wanna be alive
I don't wanna face the things that I’ve done wrong
Did wrong, or did right
It should be me in the ground a thousand fucking times
And my voice, how I'm heard
When you were triple the man and now you fill the dirt
[Outro]
Take me, take me now
Take me from this place
Axeivy
Holy shit, what a fucking spin on the 5 stages of grief. The transition from Acceptance to Depression, Bargaining, ending on a mix of Denial, Isolation and Anger. I FUCKING LOVE THIS!
Byron Styles
This song hits a lot of variables for me... This song in particular and album as with many others from TPIY has a special place in my heart and soul. Dillon I love and miss you everyday lil cuzzo!
Jack Devitt
I dunno why but "Get right with it man, get right" before that breakdown hits, Jesus fuck. This album is dark as fuck. Love every second of it.
Scott Hill
I knew this album was going to be good but it’s far more than that, it’s special.
This song is absolute perfection. 🧡
Kristi Marriner
This song hit me right in the heart. The pain is palpable in this song💔🥺
DethronE
i just lost my 2 best homies this year , damn this song hits hard
Ronnie Cannon
It will grow numb over time never forget what they taught you honor them thru the things that you do I will always love my 2 friends I lost they were my family not by blood but family don't end with blood and they taught me that I don't know you brother but I know the pain sending prayers your way
K Ξ 7V 7V Y
🔥 L Y R I C S 🤘
[Verse 1]
Some nights I lay awake and think of ones who'd passed away
What they'd be like and how they'd act if they were here today
I get choked up thinkin' of things we used to say and do
We probably fucked each other’s lives but now we're makin' do
[Pre-Chorus]
It's so sad, it's so sad, the way they look at me
Like I’ve got, like I’ve got, answers to anything
You know me, you know me, I’ve got a lot to say
But it's in vain, it's insane and you won't feel the same
[Chorus]
(Are you listening to me? I hope you can feel
You'rе in my dreams, they're feeling so rеal)
Are you listening to me? I hope you found peace
'Cause I'd give anything to trade in your place
You suffered alone, it's like the distance had grown
I was so wrapped up in me, felt like you just let me go
I had no conscience with you, I'd take a life just to prove
Your trust is safe in my hands, and we got nothing to lose
I got some closure before, but now I'm scratching the scars
If you can hear this, I hate the way you ripped us apart
[Interlude]
But I failed you, I know
You were frail too, so low
I could fight it enough
At least I had ones to love
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
Get right with it man, get right
[Verse 2]
(I see the room is spinning now
I choke on my own hypocrisy)
I was never clean
I wear a face that belongs on another man's body
Every day I'm alive
I feel replaced, rearranged, and the visions always haunt me
I don't wanna be alive
I don't wanna face the things that I’ve done wrong
Did wrong, or did right
It should be me in the ground a thousand fucking times
And my voice, how I'm heard
When you were triple the man and now you fill the dirt
[Outro]
Take me, take me now
Take me from this place
Tom Rice
One of the few non skip albums of this Era of music... amazing album
626drums
Pure Perfection.
What an album.