Theory of a Deadman's fourth studio album, The Truth Is.. was released on July 12, 2011. The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything) Songfacts reports it was inspired by the divorce that Tyler Connolly went through in 2010.
Current bandmembers:
Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead guitar (2001–present)
Dave Brenner – rhythm guitar (2001–present)
Dean Back – bass (2001–present)
Joey Dandeneau – drums (2009–present)
Former members
Tim Hart – drums (2001–2004)
Brent Fitz – drums (2004–2007)
Robin Diaz – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
Theory of a Deadman (2002)
Gasoline (2005)
Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
The Truth Is.. (2011)
Savages (2014)
Wake Up Call (2017)
Say Nothing (2020)
By The Way
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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Simply explains
It's all that remains
It's no wonder why
I have not slept in days
The dust on the floor
Piled up from the years
All those scars and souvenirs
It's easy to see
But so hard to believe
By the way
You left without saying
Goodbye to me
Now that you're gone away
All I can think about is
You and me
You and me
It's not like before
You've left nothing here
It's all disappeared
It hurts me to see
That we've been a lie
Would it have hurt you to try?
By the way
You left without saying
Goodbye to me
Now that you're gone away
All I can think about is
You and me
You and me
It's sad to say that
This pain is killing me inside
But it's time to say
That this pain is keeping me alive
Twisting and turning
It rips through my heart
It's been tearing me apart
By the way
You left without saying
Goodbye to me
Now that you're gone away
All I can think about is
You and me
You and me
All I think about now
Is you and me
You and me
All I think about now
Is you and me
You and me
By the way
By the way
By the way
In Theory of a Deadman's song "By The Way," the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and loss. The singer is fixated on the absence of his former lover, who has left without even a goodbye. The opening lines of the song capture the emptiness and finality of the departure, with "A note by the door, Simply explains, It's all that remains..." The line "Now that you're gone, It's easy to see, But so hard to believe" conveys the shock and disbelief that often accompany a sudden or unexpected end to a relationship. In the second verse, the singer discovers that all traces of his ex have been removed, which hurts him deeply because it reinforces the sense of deception and betrayal that he feels.
The chorus repeats the phrase "By the way" as a way of emphasizing the casual manner in which his ex has left him behind. He cannot stop thinking about her and the possibility of reconciliation, which only compounds his pain. The bridge layers on additional intensity to the emotional mix, as the singer admits that the anguish he feels is both a crushing weight and a necessary survival mechanism: "It's sad to say that, This pain is killing me inside, But it's time to say, That this pain is keeping me alive, Twisting and turning, It rips through my heart, It's been tearing me apart." Ultimately, the song captures the raw emotion and turmoil that often accompany the end of a relationship and the difficulty of coming to terms with loss.
Line by Line Meaning
A note by the door
A simple message on the doorstep
Simply explains
Mentioning the obvious
It's all that remains
There's nothing else left
It's no wonder why
It's not a surprise that
I have not slept in days
I've been sleepless for a long time
The dust on the floor
The dirt on the ground
Piled up from the years
Gathered over a long time
All those scars and souvenirs
All of the memories and reminders
Now that you're gone
After you've left
It's easy to see
It's clear now
But so hard to believe
But it's difficult to accept
By the way
Incidentally
You left without saying
You departed without speaking
Goodbye to me
Farewell to me
Now that you're gone away
Since you've left and are far now
All I can think about is
All that's on my mind is
You and me
Us together
It's not like before
It's not the same as earlier
You've left nothing here
There's nothing you've left behind
It's all disappeared
Everything has vanished
It hurts me to see
It pains me to see that
That we've been a lie
That we were never truthful
Would it have hurt you to try?
Would it have been painful if you attempted?
It's sad to say that
It's regrettable to state that
This pain is killing me inside
This ache is ruining me internally
But it's time to say
But it's time to admit
That this pain is keeping me alive
That this suffering is keeping me surviving
Twisting and turning
Bending and convulsing
It rips through my heart
It cuts through my soul
It's been tearing me apart
It's been breaking me down
All I think about now
All I contemplate now
Is you and me
Is us together
By the way
Incidentally
By the way
Incidentally
By the way
Incidentally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER CONNOLLY, DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, BRIAN CRADDOCK
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@RevsStallionDuck
JUST got back from their concert. I was so close to the front row and I screamed "I LOVE YOU, TYLER!" He turned around, smiled big, and said "Love you, too!" in his mic. I've never been happier.
@whatseatontim918
That is so cool! 😁
@isogenect3288
Cool 😎. Wish an awesome artist like Tyler would notice me like that 😂
@thicccastiel
GIRL. saw them last night and i screamed “I LOVE YOU” and he was like “i love you too. let’s get married” and i DIED
@amihebert7457
@@thicccastiel He picked me up in 2006 and said you’re small.(4’10”) I like you. I had backstage access due to a friend that worked there. He’s hilarious well the whole band is.
@Bill_tyler
Funny y’all have to 1up each other’s thotery
@MrOSUrocker
Theory of a Deadman=best band for songs if you're going through relationship troubles!
@gordenwood7853
MrOSUrocker Well this and Phil Collins I don't care anymore.
@tronicdeath1
Or if you just like good music....lol
@Shane-sf9pv
Dude this would be horrible to listen to after a breakup..