The original lineup consisted of Austin Thornton, Kevin Hanson, and Tim Sherrill with Cory Ferris and Ben Ferris. These members recruited vocalists Michael Bohn and Tyler Carter for unclean and clean vocals, respectively.
The band recorded a three-song demo with producer Cameron Mizell containing the songs "Hell, or High Water," "I.," and "If Not, for Ourselves," which were uploaded to their MySpace profile. They also recorded and released a cover of "TiK ToK." The Artery Foundation took notice and Rise/Velocity Records signed the band before they even played their first show. They recorded their album during the same month that they were signed.
The band's first tour was on the Pyknic pArtery Tour in the summer of 2010, headlined by Drop Dead, Gorgeous and shared with From First to Last, Attila, Sleeping With Sirens, Abandon All Ships, For All Those Sleeping, and Scarlett O'Hara.
Tyler Carter's soul-influenced clean vocals has garnered him comparisons to Jonny Craig, who also provided guest vocals on their album. The band went on a Canadian tour supporting Abandon All Ships in October of 2010 as well as the Average Guys With Exceptional Hair Tour across America, presented by MerchNow.com, in November with A Skylit Drive, Motionless in White, Scarlett O'Hara, and For All Those Sleeping.
The band released their debut music video for "[&] Delinquents" in December. By the end of December 2010, lead guitarist Tim Sherrill left Woe, Is Me. Geoffrey Higgins took up the position officially in March 2011.
The band released a new single "Fame > Demise" on March 21, 2011 through the iTunes store. The song is the last one to feature Sherrill on lead guitar. Tyler Carter has stated that the song will not be on the band's upcoming second album.
In late June 2011, Higgins left the band and they were forced to play their first Warped Tour performances with only Kevin Hanson's rhythm guitar while lead guitars were back-tracked for the time being. Weeks afterward, Andrew Paiano, formerly of Abandon All Ships, joined Woe, Is Me to play lead guitar.
On August 10, 2011, it was announced excluslvely through Alternative Press that Tyler Carter would be leaving Woe, Is Me. His statement can be read here on AltPress.com.
On September 15, 2011, Woe, is me announced their new vocalist, Hance Alligood, formerly of Oh, Manhattan.
Ben Ferris, Michael Bohn and Cory Ferris have left Woe, Is Me in March 2012.
Woe, Is Me announced they were parting ways with Austin Thornton in March 2013, leaving Kevin Hanson as the only remaining member from the original lineup.
Visit the band's official blog at http://fuckyeahwoeisme.tumblr.com/
November 18th 2013 WIM announced about their breaking up.
In 2022 Woe, Is Me have started back up with the original line-up except for Tim Sherrill on lead guitar and Tyler Carter on vocals. Hance Alligood is on vocals instead and Andrew Paiano on guitar.
Members
Current:
Michael Bohn - Unclean vocals (On Numbers)
Hance Alligood - Clean vocals
Andrew Paiano - Rhythm guitar
Kevin Hanson - Rhythm guitar (On Numbers)
Ben Ferris - Keyboards (On Numbers)
Cory Ferris - Bass (On Numbers)
Austin Thornton - Drums (On Numbers)
Ex-members:
Tyler Carter - Clean vocals (On Numbers)
Tim Sherrill - Lead guitar (On Numbers)
Jack Langdell - Lead guitar
Geoffrey Higgins - Lead guitar
Doriano Magliano - Unclean vocals
Brian Medley - Bass
David Angle - Drums
Matt Mulkey - Clean vocals
I
Woe Is Me Lyrics
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But the walls around my heart
Don't deserve the riches of
Your bright and peaceful world
Your horizon
Shining bright every night
Your horizon comforts me
There's no one else in the know these days
About the milling crowds in our eyes
But it's when my eyes came straight away
That I know this much is true
Your horizon
Shining bright every night
Your horizon comforts me
Your horizon
Shining bright every night
You horizon comforts me
The lyrics of Woe Is Me's song "I" convey feelings of isolation and unworthiness, yet finding comfort in someone else's shining light. The first verse touches upon the fleeting nature of morning turning into day and how the singer's heart is walled off and not deserving of the brighter world around them. The second verse speaks to the singer's feelings of being alone in understanding the struggles they and others face, but finding truth and comfort in the presence of the other person's comforting horizon.
The chorus repeats the lines "Your horizon/Shining bright every night/Your horizon comforts me" twice, emphasizing the importance and impact the other person has on the singer's life. The repetition also serves as a reminder that even though the singer may feel isolated and undeserving, there is still hope and comfort to be found in someone else's presence.
Overall, the lyrics of "I" speak to the universal feeling of worthlessness and isolation, but also offer a glimmer of hope and comfort in the form of human connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning comes and darkness goes
The passage of time is inevitable
But the walls around my heart
I have built emotional barriers
Don't deserve the riches of
I am not worthy of
Your bright and peaceful world
Your positive influences and happy life
Your horizon
Your optimistic outlook for the future
Shining bright every night
Always glowing and uplifting
Your horizon comforts me
Your positive attitude gives me comfort
There's no one else in the know these days
Few people understand me or my problems
About the milling crowds in our eyes
About the struggles we face every day
But it's when my eyes came straight away
I understand this better than anyone
That I know this much is true
I know with certainty
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@Yesiamerik
one of the most underrated albums of this generation in my opinion
@gabrielpatrick1581
dude... you are 100% right. fuck the clout this was straight talent
@Ganun7
im here from the future to say ur right and this has aged so well
@brett5569
A lot of people also forget that the lead guitarist on Number[S] tim sherrill was a big part of their old sound. It is a shame he left after their first tour:/
@bcapenaro1991
god, I love the harmonies at around the 1 minute mark. More metalcore needs that shit. It's so good.
@Possiblyabandaid
I can't help but notice, a few years later...admittedly, if you pay close attention the way the vocals and the guitar work @01:43....the harmonies were already their man....its a good one though, cant lie.
It just happens to be the end of a bridge from another band.
Woe is me is still great, I don't think they stole it.
I'm just pointing it out...don't kill the messenger.
@justinjohnson1766
Agreed.
@summerdeath8678
This song will never get old , too many awesome memories 💜
@gabrielpatrick1581
forrreal
@RiiSaaT
Woe, is me. Please come back! Issues suck !