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.
Damn Excuses
Underoath Lyrics
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Fuck your revelation and fuck your weak conviction
I am finally exposing the truth
(Yo, did you get that?)
Slow down, you're getting ahead of yourself, man
Hold on, we've already thought this one through
Breathe deep before you cross the line
Find yourself another victim
Take cover, this could last all night
I don't want an explanation
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Used up, you keep on falling apart, man
How many times can you do this?
Breathe deep before you cross the line
Find yourself another victim
Take cover, this could last all night
I don't want an explanation
You never gave me anything I wanted but I'm stuck in the cycle with you
Fuck your revelation and fuck your weak conviction
I am finally exposing the truth
You're so lost inside of excuses (lost inside of it)
Lost inside of excuses (lost inside of it)
Ring me out (I never saw this coming)
Giving up (I think I've had enough)
Worry now (I never saw this coming)
Had enough (oh God)
I'm lost in the eye of the user
I'm lost in the eye of the user
God, can anybody hear me?
God, can anybody hear me now?
The lyrics of "Damn Excuses" by Underoath depict a narrator who has been in a toxic cycle with another person who has never given them what they wanted. Despite this, they find themselves unable to break free and are now exposing the truth. However, someone else is cautioning them to slow down and avoid crossing any lines, while the singer wants to find another victim so they won't have to deal with the situation anymore. The phrases "lost inside of excuses" and "I'm lost in the eye of the user" suggest that the other person has been making excuses and using the singer for their own purposes, leaving them feeling trapped and helpless.
Throughout the song, there are references to feeling trapped, falling apart, and not being able to escape the cycle. The singer's frustration with the other person's weak conviction and revelations further highlight the power dynamic in their relationship. The repetition of "I never saw this coming" and "God, can anybody hear me?" add to the sense of desperation and isolation the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
You never gave me anything I wanted but I'm stuck in the cycle with you
I am dissatisfied with our relationship, but I am unable to leave and keep going through the same cycle.
Fuck your revelation and fuck your weak conviction
I reject your ideas and your feeble beliefs.
I am finally exposing the truth
I am revealing the truth, which I have held back until now.
(Yo, did you get that?)
This is to grab the listener's attention and make sure they are listening to the message.
Slow down, you're getting ahead of yourself, man
Don't rush and be careful; you may be underestimating the situation.
Hold on, we've already thought this one through
We've considered all possible outcomes and we already know what's best for us.
Why won't you just walk away
Why won’t you leave and stop dragging this out any longer?
Breathe deep before you cross the line
Take a deep breath and consider the possible consequences before making any decisions.
Find yourself another victim
Look for someone else to manipulate and control.
Take cover, this could last all night
Be prepared for a long, complicated and emotionally exhausting incident.
I don't want an explanation
I do not want to hear your excuses or justifications for your actions.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation of agreement or desire that is not particularly meaningful.
Used up, you keep on falling apart, man
You have been used and abused so much that you are disintegrating.
How many times can you do this?
How many more times will you allow yourself to be exploited in this way?
You're so lost inside of excuses (lost inside of it)
You are so immersed in your justifications that you can no longer see the truth.
Ring me out (I never saw this coming)
I am surprised and overwhelmed by what is happening.
Giving up (I think I've had enough)
I am ready to throw in the towel and give up on this relationship.
Worry now (I never saw this coming)
I am feeling anxious and troubled by the events that are unfolding.
Had enough (oh God)
I cannot take any more of this, please make it stop.
I'm lost in the eye of the user
I am caught up in the manipulations of the person who is using me.
God, can anybody hear me?
An appeal to a higher power for help or guidance.
God, can anybody hear me now?
A reiteration of the appeal for divine intervention.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Gillespie, Chris Dudley, Spencer Chamberlain, Tim McTague
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You never gave me anything I wanted but I’m stuck in the cycle with you
Fuck your revelation and fuck your weak conviction
I am finally exposing the truth
Slow down you’re getting ahead of yourself man
Hold on we’ve already thought this one through
Why won’t you just walk away
Breathe deep before you cross the line
Find yourself another victim
Take cover this could last all night
I don’t want an explanation
Yeah
Used up you keep on falling apart man
How many times can you do this
Think before you cross the line
Find yourself another victim
Take cover this could last all night
I don’t want an explanation
You never gave me anything I wanted but I’m stuck in the cycle with you
Fuck your revelation and fuck your weak conviction
I am finally exposing the truth
Lost inside of excuses
Lost inside of it
Ring me out (I never saw this coming)
Giving up (I think I’ve had enough)
worry now (I never saw this coming)
Had enough (oh god)
I’m lost in the eye of the user
God can anybody hear me
God can anybody hear me now
@underoathmusic
This is unlike anything we’ve ever done before. Listen and see Voyeurist in FULL before its release in January. http://momenthouse.com/underoath?ref=yt
@WardingFilms
00:28 - 1:00 has me hitting replay
@ForeverRoll123
Dude you guys are slanging that 2006 energy.
@ForeverRoll123
FUCK YEA.
@veganhigler6541
No the best album is still chasing safety
@br00talhonesty
@Vegan Higler
u forgot to include "imo"
@CinematicSoundDesign
Been trying to find the best way to describe this album and the only way I can is to say, you know you have got something special when your best work is still coming out over 20 years later.
@cjmllvv
Hmmm
@rainydayaudio
This song literally sounds like a combo of their old and new stuff and it’s super cool
@EricMoranFilms
Couldn’t have said it better myself