Those Who Lie Beneath is a technical death metal band from Portland, OR. Af… Read Full Bio ↴Those Who Lie Beneath is a technical death metal band from Portland, OR. After lineup changes, they released an EP entitled, Antichrist, on March 17th 2012, which shows they now have a more death metal sound.

Newest lineup consists of:
Vocals/Guitars - Kyle Rasmussen
Bass - Adam Roethlisberger
Drums - Simon Dorfman .

http://thosewholiebeneath.bandcamp.com/album/antichrist-ep

As of 2013 they have changed their name to Vitriol.

8 To 5
Those Who Lie Beneath Lyrics

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I hate this place.
Everyday it's the same thing,
Always the same nothing.
I drown my pain with substance.
See the same bullshit.
Deprived of everything.
Always the same nothing.
I've come to my last stand.

Motivation low due to nothingness.
Must break out of this everyday routine.
Fuck this place.
Plans went off course.
Some of them I know I will never get back.
A day late and a dollar short.
Suicide has crossed my mind,
Doubtful I'd go through with it.

A shooting spree with a blinfold on,
In a small dark room is much more likely to come.
To see their faces when it all comes.
Oh, it is going to be bittersweet.
Twenty is too young to be this hateful.
Hatred and anger must not have a shelf life.
Fuck this place, nothing's going to change.
I must break away from all this hate.

Something must change.
Place the blindfold to on my face.
Last thing I do is strap in the clip,
Roll in with a smile on my face,
And a new found thirst for blood.
There will be no mercy on this day.
Roll in with a smile on my face,
And and a new found thirst for blood.
There will be no mercy on this day.

Brutality is a way of life.
Let it all overwhelm you.
Embark on a violent killing spree of unexplainable proportions.
Enjoy it while you can, you know that it won't last.
Make them feel all your hate with each person that you blast.
A shooting spree in a small dark room is much more likely to come.
Embark on a violent killing spree of unexplainable proportions.
Enjoy it while you can, you know that it won't last.
Make them feel all your hate with each person that you blast.
Fuck!

It all happened so quick, all laying there dead.
Last thing I do is put one through my head.

Overall Meaning

The song "8 to 5" by Those Who Lie Beneath depicts a person fed up with the monotony and oppression of their daily life, and how it drives them to turn to substance abuse as a way to numb their pain. The lyrics also allude to suicidal thoughts and a desire for something to change, but the singer ultimately turns to violence and goes on a shooting spree in a small, dark room. The chorus repeats the line "roll in with a smile on my face and a newfound thirst for blood," emphasizing the cold, calculated nature of the singer's actions.

The verses build up to this violent act, with the singer expressing their despair and feelings of being trapped before ultimately snapping. The line "hatred and anger must not have a shelf life" suggests that the singer has been carrying these feelings for a long time and is now ready to act on them. The line "plans went off course, some of them I know I will never get back" hints at a deeper backstory and possibly a sense of regret for missed opportunities.

The song as a whole is a commentary on the effects of modern society on mental health and the potential consequences of unchecked anger and frustration. It also touches on themes of nihilism and hopelessness.

Line by Line Meaning

I hate this place.
I have immense dislike for my current situation.

Everyday it's the same thing,
My life is very repetitive and monotonous on a daily basis.

Always the same nothing.
I experience a complete lack of fulfillment or excitement in my daily life.

I drown my pain with substance.
I consume drugs or alcohol to cope with my emotional or mental distress.

See the same bullshit.
I am constantly surrounded by and exposed to things that I find frustrating or irritating.

Deprived of everything.
I feel lacking or deficient in many areas of my life.

I've come to my last stand.
I have reached a point where I feel like I can no longer tolerate my current situation.

Motivation low due to nothingness.
I lack motivation because I feel like there is no purpose or meaning to my life.

Must break out of this everyday routine.
I need to find a way to escape my mundane and repetitive lifestyle.

Fuck this place.
I have intense hatred towards my current environment and situation.

Plans went off course.
The trajectory of my life took an unexpected turn.

Some of them I know I will never get back.
I realize that some of the things I had planned for my life may never come to fruition.

A day late and a dollar short.
I am too late or too lacking in resources to achieve what I wanted.

Suicide has crossed my mind,
I have contemplated taking my own life.

Doubtful I'd go through with it.
Despite my thoughts of suicide, I am unsure if I would actually carry it out.

A shooting spree with a blinfold on,
I imagine a violent scenario where I am blinded and commit murder.

In a small dark room is much more likely to come.
I feel like I am more likely to engage in a violent act in a confined, dark space.

To see their faces when it all comes.
I derive pleasure from the fear and shock on the faces of those I would harm or kill.

Oh, it is going to be bittersweet.
Although I take pleasure in causing harm, I know that there will be negative consequences.

Twenty is too young to be this hateful.
I feel like I am too young to have so much anger and hatred in my life.

Hatred and anger must not have a shelf life.
I believe that negative emotions such as anger and hatred should not be suppressed or left untreated for an extended period of time.

Fuck this place, nothing's going to change.
I have lost all hope that anything will improve in my situation, leading to more hatred and frustration.

I must break away from all this hate.
I recognize that my current mindset is unhealthy and destructive, and I need to find a way to change it.

Something must change.
I acknowledge that a change needs to occur in my life in order for me to find happiness or contentment.

Place the blindfold on my face.
I am mentally preparing myself to commit a violent act.

Last thing I do is strap in the clip,
I am getting ready to load a weapon to carry out my violent plan.

Roll in with a smile on my face,
I anticipate feeling pleasure while carrying out my violent act.

And a new found thirst for blood.
I have become obsessed with the idea of committing a violent act.

There will be no mercy on this day.
I have no intention of showing any compassion or kindness during my planned attack.

Brutality is a way of life.
I have fully embraced the violent tendencies and thoughts that I once had.

Let it all overwhelm you.
I am giving in to my violent impulses and allowing them to consume me.

Embark on a violent killing spree of unexplainable proportions.
I plan to commit a large-scale, unexplainable act of violence.

Enjoy it while you can, you know that it won't last.
I am aware that the pleasure and satisfaction I feel from violence is temporary and will not ultimately make me happy.

Make them feel all your hate with each person that you blast.
I plan to use violence as a way to express my feelings of anger and hatred towards others.

It all happened so quick, all laying there dead.
I swiftly and effectively carried out my violent plan and left many people dead.

Last thing I do is put one through my head.
I end my own life shortly after carrying out my violent plan.

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