The Plot in You is an American metalcore band formed in Hancock County, Ohi… Read Full Bio ↴The Plot in You is an American metalcore band formed in Hancock County, Ohio in 2010. Originally a side project of former Before Their Eyes member Landon Tewers, the group is composed of Tewers, guitarist Josh Childress, bassist Ethan Yoder and drummer Michael Cooper.

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.”

Time Changes Everything
The Plot in You Lyrics

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I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change
And we'd stay the same
But time changes everything

Let my head get in the way, kept getting wasted and pilled out
The highs that I feel now are nothing the same
Keep to myself, keep ignoring my health

While you all play it safe

'Cause I never felt so alive
No, I never felt so alive

I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change
And we'd stay the same
Time changes everything

Let my head get in the way, I kept her calling for days
I'm just the ghost of a good fucking soul, just a phase (It's just a phase)
Swallow my pride, watch the ones that I can't touch
As I drift away, fade away

Can't forgive myself
Can't forget yesterday

I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change
And we'd stay the same
Time changes everything

Sink into a place, into a self-induced coma
Hear the walls sing, clench your fists and just float on
Sink into a place, into a self-induced coma
Hear the walls sing, clench your fists and just float on

'Cause I never felt so alive
No, I never felt so alive

I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change
And we'd stay the same
Time changes everything

I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change
And we'd stay the same
Time changes everything

I let my days slip away
We swore we'd never change

And we'd stay the same
But time changes everything

Overall Meaning

The song "Time Changes Everything" by The Plot in You explores the theme of time and how it can alter people and relationships. The opening lines suggest a sense of regret and nostalgia as the singer laments the passing of time and the changes that have come with it. The reference to "swearing" not to change and to stay the same highlights the initial resistance to change, which is a common human instinct. However, as the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the role that their own behavior and attitude played in the changes that occurred. They mention getting "wasted and pilled out," and allowing their head to get in the way. The resulting "ghost" of themselves marks the realization of how they have changed for the worse.

The lines "Can't forgive myself / Can't forget yesterday" show the difficult process of coming to terms with past decisions and behaviors. The repetition of "We swore we'd never change / And we'd stay the same / Time changes everything" reinforces the central theme of the lyrics. The paradoxical phrase "self-induced coma" implies a sense of detachment and numbness, which contrasts with the previous lines about feeling alive. Hence, it could hint at the emotional disconnection as a coping mechanism for the changes that have occurred. The repetition in the chorus might be the singer's way of wrestling with the inevitability of time's effect on people and relationships. Overall, the song provides a reflection on time and change that many people can relate to, and it does so in a raw and authentic way.

Line by Line Meaning

I let my days slip away
I wasted my time and did not use it wisely

We swore we'd never change
We promised to remain the same and not alter ourselves

And we'd stay the same
We hoped to continue being the way we currently are

But time changes everything
However, time inevitably alters things

Let my head get in the way, kept getting wasted and pilled out
I allowed my thoughts to cloud my judgment and became addicted to drugs and alcohol

The highs that I feel now are nothing the same
The experiences I have now are not as satisfying as they once were

Keep to myself, keep ignoring my health
I isolate myself and neglect my physical and mental well-being

While you all play it safe
While everyone else is being cautious and responsible

'Cause I never felt so alive
Despite this, I have never felt more alive

No, I never felt so alive
My current lifestyle may not be ideal, but it makes me feel more alive than ever before

Let my head get in the way, I kept her calling for days
My obsession with drugs and alcohol caused me to ignore important people in my life

I'm just the ghost of a good fucking soul, just a phase (It's just a phase)
I feel like I am a mere shell of my former self and that my current behavior is just temporary

Swallow my pride, watch the ones that I can't touch
I need to accept my mistakes and watch from afar as others continue with their lives

As I drift away, fade away
I feel like I am slowly losing myself and disappearing

Can't forgive myself
I cannot find it within myself to forgive my own actions

Can't forget yesterday
I am haunted by my past and unable to move on from it

Sink into a place, into a self-induced coma
I am sinking deeper into my destructive habits and losing touch with reality

Hear the walls sing, clench your fists and just float on
I am so consumed by my addiction that I am hallucinating and losing control

I let my days slip away
I wasted my time and did not use it wisely

We swore we'd never change
We promised to remain the same and not alter ourselves

And we'd stay the same
We hoped to continue being the way we currently are

Time changes everything
However, time inevitably alters things