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.”
Paid in Full
The Plot in You Lyrics
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Stuck inside a loop and though you always disagree
There's nothing I can do
So I just
Let go and let you suffocate
'Cause you know, you know that you're too late
This I swear to you no matter what you do
You've always known that I never show
Where my head's at til it's gone
You've always said you're just a thread
Just sew me up and I'll say
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
I've bled myself for this
Paid in full, but now I'm cashing out
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me, yeah, you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
You see my face
Blank and empty, just waiting to leave this place
I should have known
To cut this off and just suffer as I grow
So let go, I know it's hard to take
And you know, you know what's on my plate
This I swear to you no matter what you do
I'm gone for good
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
I've bled myself for this
Paid in full, but now I'm cashing out
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me, yeah, you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
And if you hurt yourself to prove something else
Know I hardly remember your face
There's nothing left to prove, feel like I barely knew
This demon I thought would stay in one place
But I'm gone
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me, yeah, you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
The strength in me
But now you're finding out
In "Paid in Full" by The Plot in You, the lyrics speak to a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer is feeling trapped and suffocated within a repetitive and disagreeable cycle. They have reached a point of no return and have decided to let go and allow the other person to suffer the consequences of their actions. It is a declaration of independence and a finality that they are gone for good.
The lyrics also touch upon the dynamic of the relationship, where the singer has always kept their true emotions and thoughts hidden until it was too late. The other person is described as merely a thread, someone who can fix the singer's wounds temporarily. However, the singer has come to the realization that they have sacrificed too much for this relationship and it is time to move on. They are willing to face any hardships and challenges that come their way because they are now free.
The chorus expresses a sense of relief and acceptance that the other person's influence is fading away. The singer has bled themselves emotionally for this relationship, but now they are ready to collect what is owed to them. The face-to-face encounters with the other person become painful as they witness the strength and resilience that the singer possesses. Ultimately, the other person failed to recognize and appreciate the singer's inner strength, but now it becomes evident to them.
In the bridge, the singer reflects on the past and how little they actually knew about the other person. They acknowledge that hurting themselves to prove a point is futile and barely remembers the other person's face. There is a realization that there is nothing left to prove and that the demon they thought would remain confined has been set free. The singer concludes that they are finally gone, leaving behind a fading memory of what was.
Line by Line Meaning
You're losing me
I'm drifting away from you
Stuck inside a loop and though you always disagree
Trapped in a repetitive pattern with constant disagreements
There's nothing I can do
I'm powerless to change the situation
So I just
Therefore, I simply
Let go and let you suffocate
Release my hold on you and let you face the consequences
'Cause you know, you know that you're too late
Because deep down, you're aware that it's too late to salvage things
This I swear to you no matter what you do
I promise, regardless of your actions
I'm gone for good (for good)
I have completely departed and won't return
You've always known that I never show
You've always been aware that I hide
Where my head's at til it's gone
My true thoughts and feelings only become apparent when it's too late
You've always said you're just a thread
You've always claimed to be insignificant
Just sew me up and I'll say
Just patch me up and I'll pretend everything is fine
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Overwhelm me, but I'll pretend to be unaffected
Good to know that you're still fading
It's satisfying to see you diminishing
I've bled myself for this
I've sacrificed for this
Paid in full, but now I'm cashing out
I've fulfilled my obligations, but I'm now leaving
When it's face to face you just change
In direct confrontations, you alter your behavior
Hurts to see me, yeah, you hate it
It pains you to witness my presence, yes, you despise it
You failed to see the strength in me
You overlooked my inner strength
But now you're finding out
But now you're discovering it
You see my face
You observe my expression
Blank and empty, just waiting to leave this place
Devoid of emotions, simply waiting to escape this situation
I should have known
I should have been aware
To cut this off and just suffer as I grow
To sever this connection and endure the pain as I mature
Let go, I know it's hard to take
Release your grip, even though it's difficult to accept
And you know, you know what's on my plate
And you're well aware of the challenges I face
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Overwhelm me, I'll still be fine
Good to know that you're still fading
It's satisfying to see you diminishing
You failed to see the strength in me
You overlooked my inner strength
But now you're finding out
But now you're discovering it
And if you hurt yourself to prove something else
If you harm yourself to demonstrate another point
Know I hardly remember your face
Understand that I barely recall what you look like
There's nothing left to prove, feel like I barely knew
There's no need for further validation, I feel like I hardly knew you
This demon I thought would stay in one place
This tormentor I believed would remain confined
But I'm gone
But I've disappeared
The strength in me
The resilience within me
But now you're finding out
But now you're discovering it
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Written by: Josh Childress, Landon Tewers, Marlon Mathis
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@simplytherabbit1795
You're losing me
Stuck inside a loop and though you always disagree
There's nothing I can do
So I just
Let go and let you suffocate
Cause you know, you know that you're too late
This I swear to you no matter what you do
I'm gone for good
(You've always known I never show where my heads at 'til it's gone)
You've always said you're just a thread, just sew me up and I'll say
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
I've bled myself for this
Paid in full, but now I'm cashing out
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me yeah you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
You see my face
Blank and empty, just waiting to leave this place
I should've known
To cut this off and just suffer as I grow
So let go, I know it's hard to take
And you know, you know what's on my plate
This I swear to you no matter what you do
I'm gone for good
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
I've bled myself for this
Paid in full, but now I'm cashing out
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me yeah you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
And if you hurt yourself to prove something else
Know I hardly remember your face
There's nothing left to prove
Feel like I barely knew this demon
I thought would stay in one place
But I'm gone
Take my breath away, I'm okay
Good to know that you're still fading
(You failed to see the strength in me, but now you're finding out)
When it's face to face you just change
Hurts to see me yeah you hate it
You failed to see the strength in me
But now you're finding out
The strength in me
But now you're finding out
@gcvpip
The way he says "but I'm gone"; I can feel the emotions ❤
@lemonadeolitch1175
Ifkr its literally stuck in my head
@catoemil9205
Too fucking good, they did a great job on this album
@quinnarmstrong5090
I'm absolutely loving how open minded this fan base is being. This album is incredible
@offiziellerkanalvondoggen-3116
2:55 The Transition from the amazing breakdown to that pre-chorus is just something else..
@Johnny103mom
Alot of these songs hit me different
@nicojones9411
One of the best songs on the album, hands down, holy shit.
@tyleralbertson4906
Landon and Oliver need to do a song together.
@dragonertv476
This is exactly what i was hoping for! Good job TPIY
@amialive8842
This.... this is the best off the album