During the band's early years, when they were fronted by former vocalist Dallas Taylor, Underoath displayed a heavier style than their later, more well-known work, incorporating disparate influences from death and black metal. With Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following Taylor's departure, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums have given them more mainstream and commercial success. They're Only Chasing Safety marked an extreme departure from their earlier work, with extensive use of clean vocals and poppy rhythms, and a near-complete eradication of breakdowns and the use of double-bass. Define The Great Line reflected another shift in style, once again incorporating heavier styles into Underoath's sound. While the album still featured extensive clean vocals, its use of heavier vocals, detuned guitars, and Botch-inspired guitar work paved the way for Underoath's future.
Underoath released a live album called Survive, Kaleidoscope on May 27, 2008. Earlier that year, the band recorded a new studio album called Lost in the Sound of Separation, which was released on September 2, 2008, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200. In April 2010, Aaron Gillespie announced his resignation from the band, stating that there are no hard feelings and that he will continue to pursue his other band, The Almost, leaving Underoath with none of its founding members.
The band recorded their seventh album with new drummer Daniel Davison, formerly of Norma Jean. The album, Ø (Disambiguation), was released on November 9, 2010.
In October 2012, Underoath announced that they would be disbanding the following year, in addition to a career-spanning compilation album, Anthology: 1999–2013, which was released on November 6, 2012. The band then embarked on a nine-date farewell tour, which wrapped up at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 26, 2013.
In January 2015, the band launched a campaign to finalize production of documentary film about their farewell tour of 12 shows, posting two trailers on that subject to their YouTube channel.
In July 2015, Underoath began teasing the phrase "rebirth is coming" and an accompanying cryptic video across their social media accounts. The audio portion to the cryptic video, when played backwards, turned out to be the chorus for "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" off the band's 2004 album They're Only Chasing Safety, and later a countdown timer ending on August 24, 2015 later appeared on the band's website.
On August 17, 2015, the band's first show since disbanding in 2013 was announced, headlining the Self Help Fest in San Bernardino, California on March 19, 2016, along with A Day to Remember. In an interview article for Alternative Press, Chamberlain and Gillespie confirmed that the band was reuniting.
Best of Me
Underoath Lyrics
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Falling wasn't true
I had faith you flew past the sky
Straight through the night
And the sun reflects the night
Carrying the very same thing
In your heart that saved me
But maybe you've stopped listening
It takes faith to see
So close your eyes and search
Deeper than just memories
I never stopped believing in you and me
Your leaving never changed things
I've been here for too long
To just walk away
The lyrics to Underoath's song "Best of Me" are emotionally charged and evoke feelings of reflection, hope, and desperation. The opening lines, "In my mind you never left, falling wasn't true," suggest that the singer is struggling to accept a painful reality, either a breakup or a loss of some kind. However, the next lines "I had faith you flew past the sky, straight through the night," imply that the singer still holds on to the belief that the person they are addressing is capable of great things, even transcending the limits of their physical existence.
The verse continues with the image of the sun reflecting the night and carrying the same thing that saved the singer, likely a reference to a shared experience or deep emotional connection. However, the line "But maybe you've stopped listening" suggests that the person the singer is addressing has become disconnected, perhaps due to their own struggles or pain. The singer acknowledges their own faults and selfish behavior, calling out for the other person to have faith in them and to search deeper than just memories.
The final lines of the verse, "I never stopped believing in you and me, your leaving never changed things, I've been here for too long to just walk away," express a deep desire to hold onto what they once had and to fight for the relationship, even in the face of significant challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
In my mind you never left
I still believe that you're with me even though you physically are not
Falling wasn't true
Our love was real and true, and it didn't fade away
I had faith you flew past the sky
I was certain that you were destined for greatness, and I believed in you completely
Straight through the night
You persevered through the toughest of times, and you never gave up
And the sun reflects the night
Even when things seemed bleak, there was always a glimmer of hope shining through
Carrying the very same thing
You possess the same strength and determination that helped me through my darkest moments
In your heart that saved me
Your love and support for me helped me to overcome all obstacles
But maybe you've stopped listening
I fear that you've lost faith in us, and in me
Falling on my selfish ways
I recognize that I may not have been the best partner to you, and my shortcomings have caused pain
It takes faith to see
Seeing the potential in a situation requires a certain level of faith and optimism
So close your eyes and search
Look beyond what you see with your eyes and seek out the truth hidden deeper within your heart
Deeper than just memories
Let go of the past and discover what still remains in the present moment
I never stopped believing in you and me
My love and hope for us has never wavered, even in the face of challenges
Your leaving never changed things
Your absence may have caused a void, but my love for you has remained constant
I've been here for too long
I've been waiting and hoping for us to find our way back to each other for far too long
To just walk away
Leaving now would be giving up and admitting defeat, and I am not ready to do that yet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAMAN JORDAN MILLER, NATALIE REBECKA SMITH, OWEN HUNTE, YOMI SIMEO DAVIES
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