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.
Everyone Looks So Good From Here
Underoath Lyrics
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Flip my world inside out,
Honestly I like it better this way
When I mesh the night through the back of my eyes
I have put myself here
I'm the culprit
I am the culprit
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
Now I can see things from the outside and
I will sit here with no place in mind
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I can't escape from this place
I can't escape from
This is so familiar
This is so familiar to me (to me)
To me (to me)
I can hear the unsatisfying silence
My mouth is open but none of you can hear me
The lyrics to Underoath's song Everyone Looks So Good From Here seem to describe a personal transformation that occurs within the singer. They describe a sudden shift in perspective, where the world is turned "inside-out" and the singer starts to see things differently. They claim to "mesh the night through the back of my eyes," suggesting that they are experiencing a new way of seeing and understanding the world around them.
The singer also takes responsibility for their current situation, stating that they have "put myself here" and are the "culprit." This could suggest that the transformation they are experiencing is a result of their own actions or a consequence of their own thoughts and emotions. The line "I've been swallowed up alive, shut down, building from the inside out" reinforces this idea that the change is happening from within, perhaps as a form of self-destruction.
The repeated line "I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor" adds to the feeling of being trapped or lost in their own thoughts. There is a sense of struggle and confusion as the singer navigates this new way of being. The final lines, "My mouth is open but none of you can hear me," suggest that the singer is struggling to communicate their feelings and experiences to others, further amplifying the sense of isolation and disorientation in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In a deep breath it all starts to change
With a deep breath, my perspective begins to shift.
Flip my world inside out,
I'm turning my world upside-down.
Honestly I like it better this way
Honestly, I prefer this perspective.
When I mesh the night through the back of my eyes
When I see the night through my imagination.
I have put myself here
I have intentionally placed myself in this situation.
I'm the culprit
I'm to blame for my current situation.
I've been swallowed up alive
I've been overwhelmed and consumed.
Shut down
I've retreated and shut myself off emotionally.
Building from the inside out
Rebuilding from the inside, rather than seeking external validation.
I can finally walk through the walls
I am empowered to overcome the obstacles in my path.
(Walk through the walls)
I am capable of anything.
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I feel like I've fallen through the cracks and been forgotten.
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's effortless to let my emotions control me.
Now I can see things from the outside and
Now I have a new perspective and can see the situation objectively.
I will sit here with no place in mind
I will take the time to reflect and find my place.
I can't escape from this place
I feel stuck in my current situation.
This is so familiar
This feeling of being lost and uncertain is all too familiar.
This is so familiar to me (to me)
This experience is something I've gone through before.
I can hear the unsatisfying silence
I feel unheard and alone, even in silence.
My mouth is open but none of you can hear me
I'm speaking up, but it feels like no one is listening.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Grant Brandell, James Smith, Timothy Mctague, William Spencer Chamberlain
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Holly
In a deep breath it all starts to change
Flip my world inside out,
Honestly I like it better this way
When I mesh the night through the back of my eyes
I have put myself here
I'm the culprit
I am the culprit
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
Now I can see things from the outside and
I will sit here with no place in mind
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I can't escape from this place
I can't escape from
This is so familiar
This is so familiar to me (to me)
To me (to me)
I can hear the unsatisfying silence
My mouth is open but none of you can hear me
Deal Doe
In a deep breath it all starts to change
Flip my world inside out,
Honestly I like it better this way
When I mesh the night through the back of my eyes
I have put myself here
I'm the culprit
I am the culprit
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
(Walk through the walls)
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
Now I can see things from the outside and
I will sit here with no place in mind
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
I can't escape from this place
I can't escape from
This is so familiar
This is so familiar to me (to me)
To me (to me)
I can hear the unsatisfying silence
My mouth is open but none of you can hear me
InfinityPotato
In a deep breath it all starts to change.
Flip my world inside out, honestly I like it better this way
When I mesh the night through the back of my eyes
I have put myself here
I'm the culprit
I am the culprit
I've been swallowed up alive
Shut down
Building from the inside out
I can finally walk through the walls
I swear I've slipped right through the cracks in the floor
It's so easy when it's pulling me under
Now I can see things from the outside, and I will sit here with no place in mind
I can't escape from his place, this is so unfamiliar to me
I can hear the unsatisfying silence
My mouth is open but none of you can hear me
DF
2:05 the awe I feel from this bit never wears off, and I've listened to this song loads of times. It's amazing.
JabrohamsProductions
David Fryer you’d really enjoy a band called The Ocean Collective probably
EL_4th_Espada
same here, prob my fav song by em. This whole album is legit
golfinmang
I remember getting into my car just to play this song
McSpiderMan
@B A why did you have to specify they were black
B A
Whenever my black neighbors have their rap music too loud I always respond with this song
Cold Steel
This and In Regards to Myself! :D
Chad Parks
2:04 Chills down my spine every time. Such a haunting and emotional track.
Ryndan Riley
Still one of the most impressive screaming performances ever recorded.
ᴀ ʙ ᴇ ᴋ ꜱ я я я
no doubt !