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)
I Came I Saw I Conquered
Woe Is Me Lyrics
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Disaster showed its ugly face.
So add that to the list of all the reasons why I hate this place,
And when you hit the bottom you can tell me how failure tastes.
I came, I saw, I conquered all.
You're never gonna win,
Because I told you once you son of a bitch,
Go.
So here's a word from the wise to the weak.
Having issues doesn't make up for the shit you speak.
If there's one thing I've held inside
And swore to God on my own pride,
It's that I'd leave with nowhere to hide
And haunt your grave 'til the day I die.
God bless your soul
Only time will tell
You place yourself above all else, 'cause you've always gotta be the first one.
Of all the things that I regret, you're easily the worst one.
And when you start to hate the life you made,
Remember you're the one who chose it.
When your time came, you got lost in the fame.
A secret's not a secret if the whole world knows it.
The above lyrics come from the song "I Came I Saw I Conquered" by the American metalcore band Woe Is Me. Through these lyrics, the artist expresses their frustration with a place and a person. The lyrics carry an aggressive and revengeful tone throughout the song.
The first verse alludes to the disappointment faced by the artist when things seemed to be going back to normal after a turmoil they faced earlier. The respite is short-lived as disaster strikes again, amplifying the artist's hatred for the place. The lyrics also portray the bitterness of being defeated and the eventual acceptance of failure that follows.
The chorus, "I came, I saw, I conquered all. You're never gonna win. Because I told you once you son of a bitch, I'm the best there's ever been. Go." is an anthem-like assertion of the artist's supremacy over the person or situation they are referring to. It shows the artist's confidence in their abilities and strong will.
In the second verse, the artist gives a piece of advice to those who do not have the conviction to stand up for what they believe in. In the following lines, the artist talks about their own determination to succeed and get their revenge, even if it means haunting the other person's grave till they die.
The bridge portrays the artist's disappointment with the person they are talking about, wherein they put themselves above everyone else and crave attention. The artist holds this regret close to themselves, which suggests that it is a significant matter that irritates them.
Overall, the song "I Came I Saw I Conquered" is a potent expression of one's vindictive nature, self-belief, and desire for revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when things got back to the regular pace,
Things were starting to return to normal until a disaster struck.
Disaster showed its ugly face.
A catastrophic event occurred.
So add that to the list of all the reasons why I hate this place,
The occurrence has contributed to the singer's negative feelings about the location.
And when you hit the bottom you can tell me how failure tastes.
Once the listener experiences failure, they can empathize with the artist's feelings.
I came, I saw, I conquered all.
The artist has achieved everything they set out to do.
You're never gonna win,
The listener will not succeed.
Because I told you once you son of a b****,
The singer has warned the listener before.
I'm the best there's ever been.
The artist believes they are the greatest.
Here's a word from the wise to the weak.
The artist, who is experienced and knowledgeable, has a message for those who are vulnerable.
Having issues doesn't make up for the sh*t you speak.
The listener's problems do not excuse their poor words and actions.
If there's one thing I've held inside,
The singer is disclosing a secret.
And swore to God on my own pride,
The artist made a solemn promise.
It's that I'd leave with nowhere to hide
The singer would disappear without a trace.
And haunt your grave 'til the day I die.
The singer will never forgive the listener.
God bless your soul
An unenthusiastic well-wish for the listener's spirit.
Only time will tell
The outcome cannot be predicted in the present.
You place yourself above all else, 'cause you've always gotta be the first one.
The listener is arrogant and always wants to be the best.
Of all the things that I regret, you're easily the worst one.
The listener is the singer's biggest regret.
And when you start to hate the life you made,
The listener will begin to despise their own existence.
Remember you're the one who chose it.
The listener is responsible for their own choices and actions.
When your time came, you got lost in the fame.
The listener was consumed by their own popularity.
A secret's not a secret if the whole world knows it.
Information is no longer confidential if it is widely known.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Paiano, Austin Thorton, Brian Medley, Doriano Magliano, Hance Alligood, Kevin Hanson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joenitrate
I'm not saying this song has the best breakdown ever...oh wait yes I am.
@ImaFanboyMal
That song is one of the best. It's a classic.
@RG_Adapt
Love the way these guys write their songs, very smaart, and rhymes beautifully
@bladefinor
Why in hell doesn't this has more views? This is by far one of the greatest songs of this album!!
@youngrippa59
This song goes hard as hell. PERIOD
@natetoland7537
9 years ago lmao
@puffpuffpassmako
Out of all people I thought would be here, youre someone I'd NEVER guess
@ICameToChunk
This song is incredible.
@LawlitsDerek
I LOVE this album because I am a woe, is me fan. No matter what they do or how they do it I will always love them.
@706062pt
Maybe we're just at different points in our lives where you can relate more to this while I find more meaning in Numbers... I don't know. Anyway, it's nice to see people on youtube with whom you can actually share and discuss an opinion without immediatly getting insulted. So thank you for that :)