Current members:
Hance Alligood - clean vocals (since 2011)
Kevin Hanson - rhythm guitar (since 2009)
Andrew Paiano - lead guitar (since 2011)
Doriano Magliano- unclean vocals (since 2012)
Brian Medley- bass guitar (since 2012)
Touring members
David Angle (since 2013)
Former members
Austin Thornton - drums, programming (2009-2013)
Tim Sherrill - lead guitar (2009–2010)
Tyler Carter (2009-2011)
Geoffrey Higgins - lead guitar 2011)
Michael Bohn - unclean vocals ( 2009-2013)
Ben Ferris - keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals ( 2009-2012)
Cory Ferris - bass guitar (2009-2012)
Desolate
Woe Is Me Lyrics
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Sleeping in with the poor is a fortune for the brave,
I can easily say that we will never change
But be implacable and never lose your flames.
Wouldn't you say that the world has spit on you enough.
Unanswered prayers, sleeping under streetlights
And I don't understand the danger of talking them up
You salvage every skyline,
Only enough so that you might have the chance to feel fine.
Swear to God I believe we've had enough trying to save the world,
Did you hear me,
We have had enough.
This is how we close the show,
So sit back and listen,
'Cause it's not over yet.
You think you know us
Well you don't know shit.
The opening of the song "Desolate" by Woe Is Me portrays the hardship and suffering of living in the everglades, a swampy region inhabited by poor people. The singer reflects on the fact that being poor is a fortune for the brave because it takes courage to endure the challenging conditions. He continues to say that despite the difficult terrain, they will never change their ways and remain determined to keep their spirits high. The last line emphasizes the importance of being implacable and never losing one's flames, signifying the need to hold on to one's passion and motivation.
The second verse talks about the frustrations that come with being homeless and how the world seems to be against you. The singer notes the bleakness of unanswered prayers and how he has had to resort to sleeping under streetlights. He acknowledges that some people might not be able to understand the danger of talking them up, which might relate to the stigma surrounding homelessness. Despite these setbacks and challenges, the singer is determined to salvage every skyline, every moment of hope, to feel fine. The chorus emphasizes the exhaustion and the futility of trying to save the world, and the need to express that they have had enough.
The closure of the song is a statement of defiance against the audience. He touches on the misconception of the audience, who believe that they know him well, but the singer asserts that they don't know anything. It portrays his frustration with the audiences who might not understand the complexity of his situation and the turmoil he faces, thus needing to speak up.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the everglades,
Being in a remote and wild place,
Sleeping in with the poor is a fortune for the brave,
Being with those in poverty is difficult, but an act of bravery that brings fortune.
I can easily say that we will never change
I confidently declare that we will remain the same.
But be implacable and never lose your flames.
However, we must be determined and not let our passion die.
Wouldn't you say that the world has spit on you enough.
Haven't you suffered from the world's mistreatment enough?
Unanswered prayers, sleeping under streetlights
Despite praying, we still are forced to sleep on the streets under the light post.
And I don't understand the danger of talking them up
Moreover, I don't realize the risk of praising our problems.
Every night,
Each and every night,
You salvage every skyline,
We try to keep all hope alive and view the horizon as a symbol of salvation.
Only enough so that you might have the chance to feel fine.
We do this just to feel a bit better each time.
Swear to God I believe we've had enough trying to save the world,
I solemnly swear that we have done enough to rescue the world.
Did you hear me,
Do you comprehend my statement,
We have had enough.
Enough is enough.
This is how we close the show,
This is how we end the act.
So sit back and listen,
Just relax and listen,
'Cause it's not over yet.
The story isn't finished yet.
You think you know us
You may assume that you understand who we are,
Well you don't know shit.
But in reality, you understand nothing about us.
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@shibbyska
I think the beauty of this song is that it leaves you wanting more. It's short but it never outstays its welcome with a 4th chorus like some songs do. It says what it wants, with no apparent structure and ends. Perfect.
@johnpcheramie
I wish issues would do a full version of this with Jonny.
@shailynroman7795
Jonny and Tyler need to collab some more. I really hope they have se projects in mind
@prncessbaby16
@Ty Brown yes they did. "The young and beyond reckless"
@ysmv07
Their voices sound awesome!
@xoPanchitaxo
Jonny fucking killed it just with that "every skyline" @ :58
damn his voice is amazing! Tyler's is great as well
Fucking great song, Michael did his thang at the end
@mason-g4700
jonny gets stale with his songs
@vinny1537
I find myself rewind the “we have had enough” line over and over. How can you say jonny gets stale? The guy has destroyed his voice hitting all these insane notes over the years. While Tyler Carter basically stopped singing and went full pop in issues
@soysaucehairdye7869
He sounds like Michael Jackson on that part.
@MarsCandyBar
The one main line Jonny has in this song stands out so much. Its great.