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.
I Don't Feel Very Receptive Today
Underoath Lyrics
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And it's all too familiar
Can't I just crack a window
Can't I just shake it off?
I'm sure I've tasted this before
Everything is out of reach
The air has been getting thin
I feel like cutting it open tonight
And falling on the floor
There's nothing left unused in here
There's nothing left to say
I haven't talked in days
And I'm really not too sure
What I sound like anymore
My vision has gone and my mouth is full of sores
I feel like dripping it dry tonight
Over and over again
It's time to open up the door
The lyrics of "I Don't Feel Very Receptive Today" by Underoath offer a glimpse into the thoughts of someone who feels trapped and suffocated in their own space. The first verse suggests that the singer has been isolated for a while, with the door shut and everything feeling too familiar. They express a desire to break free from this stifling environment and perhaps allow some fresh air in, symbolized by the desire to crack open a window.
The second verse amplifies this feeling of being trapped as the singer expresses a desire to escape the confines of their mind and see what's going on in the world beyond their walls. They feel like they're suffocating, like the air is getting thin and they need to cut it open. The repetition of the phrase "over and over again" adds to this sense of desperation, as if they're trying to convince themselves to take action.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of physical and emotional confinement, and a desire to break free of those constraints. The repetition of phrases and the use of imagery like suffocating air and dripping blood create a sense of unease and discomfort, perfectly matching the intense and chaotic musical style of Underoath.
Line by Line Meaning
This door has been shut for days
I have isolated myself and closed off the world for a while now
And it's all too familiar
This feeling of being trapped and disconnected is not new to me
Can't I just crack a window
I wish I could let some fresh air and new perspectives into my life
Can't I just shake it off?
I wish I could brush off these negative feelings and move on
I'm sure I've tasted this before
I have experienced these negative emotions and situations in the past
Everything is out of reach
It feels like everything that could make me happy or bring me out of this state is unattainable
And I just want to see outside
All I want is a glimpse of hope or a different perspective to help me see beyond my current situation
The air has been getting thin
I feel like I am suffocating and my options are running out
I feel like cutting it open tonight
I am considering drastic measures to escape this feeling of suffocation
And falling on the floor
I am so overwhelmed that I feel like collapsing
There's nothing left unused in here
I have exhausted all my resources and options
There's nothing left to say
I am so drained and hopeless that I don't even have the energy to express myself
I haven't talked in days
I have been isolating myself and avoiding social interactions
And I'm really not too sure
I am unsure of my own identity and voice
What I sound like anymore
I feel like I have lost touch with my true self and my own voice
My vision has gone and my mouth is full of sores
I feel blind to any possibilities or solutions, and my physical and emotional state is suffering
I feel like dripping it dry tonight
I am so emotionally exhausted that I just want to let everything out
Over and over again
I feel like I have been stuck in this same cycle for too long
It's time to open up the door
It's time for me to face my problems and explore new options and possibilities
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