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)
Restless Nights
Woe Is Me Lyrics
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I'm wide awake instead, so many thoughts have found their way into my head.
I ask myself what it is that's making me feel uneasy.
Why do I feel like this? I shouldn't be feeling like this.
'Cause I am trying, I know you're lying when you say things are fine.
But we both knew what we were getting into, this happens every time.
These restless nights and hollow days,
And all this time, I failed to see,
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be.
So what's it gonna take for us to figure all this out?
'Cause I've only got two weeks left here and right now my head is filled with doubt.
Don't take this time for granted, 'cause when I'm gone you'll wish you hadn't.
And appreciate this for what it is, 'cause pretty soon you're not gonna have it.
'Cause I am trying, I know you're lying when you say things are fine.
But we both knew what we were getting into, this happens every time.
These restless nights and hollow days,
You feel no need to change your ways.
And all this time, I failed to see,
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be.
You never know what you have until you lose it.
If this is what you really want, then now's your time to prove it,
This is your time to prove it.
And all I wanna know is where did we go wrong,
'Cause I'm sick to death of losing sleep and I'm sick of writing sad songs.
These restless nights and hollow days,
You feel no need to change your ways.
And all this time, I failed to see,
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be.
Meant to be.
The Woe Is Me's song Restless Nights is about the feelings of unease and restlessness that the singer experiences at 3 am. He is unable to sleep and instead finds his mind occupied with thoughts that make him feel uneasy. The singer tries to understand why he feels this way and why he shouldn't be feeling like this. The lyrics describe the challenges of a relationship that isn't working out and the singer's struggles to come to terms with it. He knows that his partner is lying when they say things are fine and that they both knew what they were getting into, but the situation happens every time. The singer has come to the realization that what he had hoped for the relationship was never meant to be.
In the second verse, the singer questions what it will take to fix the situation. He acknowledges that he only has two weeks left with his partner and wants to make the most of it. He warns his partner not to take this time for granted because pretty soon they won't have it. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is at a crossroads and that the singer wants his partner to appreciate what they have and work on changing their ways.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on how he is sick of the situation and wants to know where they both went wrong. He is tired of losing sleep and writing sad songs. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels that he is at the end of his rope and is ready to move on.
Overall, Restless Nights is a poignant and emotional song about the challenges of relationships that don't work out. The lyrics are deeply introspective and reflect the inner turmoil of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 3 am and I can't sleep at all.
I am experiencing insomnia, it is currently 3 am and I am unable to fall asleep.
I'm wide awake instead, so many thoughts have found their way into my head.
Instead of sleeping, I am fully alert and my mind is overwhelmed with numerous thoughts.
I ask myself what it is that's making me feel uneasy.
I am questioning the reason behind my discomfort and restlessness.
Why do I feel like this? I shouldn't be feeling like this.
I am perplexed about experiencing such emotions as they do not align with what I believe I should be feeling.
'Cause I am trying, I know you're lying when you say things are fine.
I am exerting effort to resolve our issues and I acknowledge that you are being deceitful when you claim everything is okay.
But we both knew what we were getting into, this happens every time.
We are both aware of the consequences of our actions and we repeatedly end up in this situation.
These restless nights and hollow days,
I am experiencing sleeplessness and days devoid of substance or meaning.
You feel no need to change your ways.
You are content with your current behavior and do not feel compelled to modify it.
And all this time, I failed to see,
Up until now, I have been unaware of an important detail or a realization.
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be.
The things I had envisioned and hoped for will never come to fruition.
So what's it gonna take for us to figure all this out?
What actions and effort do we need to exert for us to find a solution to our problem?
'Cause I've only got two weeks left here and right now my head is filled with doubt.
I only have a short amount of time before I leave, and currently, my thoughts are filled with uncertainty and hesitation.
Don't take this time for granted, 'cause when I'm gone you'll wish you hadn't.
Make the most of the remaining time we have together, for when I am gone, you will regret not valuing our time together.
And appreciate this for what it is, 'cause pretty soon you're not gonna have it.
Recognize the value and significance of our current state, as it will not last forever.
You never know what you have until you lose it.
The importance and worth of something may only be fully realized once it is gone.
If this is what you really want, then now's your time to prove it,
If what you desire is truly what you want, now is the moment to demonstrate your commitment to it.
This is your time to prove it.
This is the opportunity to display your dedication and loyalty to what you desire.
And all I wanna know is where did we go wrong,
I am looking for answers regarding the cause of our situation and what led us to this point.
'Cause I'm sick to death of losing sleep and I'm sick of writing sad songs.
I am exhausted from the emotional turmoil which is causing me sleepless nights and the constant cycle of writing melancholic songs.
These restless nights and hollow days,
I am experiencing sleeplessness and days devoid of substance or meaning.
You feel no need to change your ways.
You are content with your current behavior and do not feel compelled to modify it.
And all this time, I failed to see,
Up until now, I have been unaware of an important detail or a realization.
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be.
The things I had envisioned and hoped for will never come to fruition.
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ItsLivewiree-
Love this song. I think its stupid how when Tyler left Woe, Is Me made an album solely based on revenge towards Tyler and Michael. When Vengeance came out Michael realized he wanted to go with Tyler. Hence Issues was formed. The "New" singer Hance was already in the band when it was originally formed. He was replaced with Tyler, Then they came out with an album. Tyler had already been talking about leaving for a while. It wasn't the music he wanted to make. The only new person who actually joined was the screamer (I can't for the life of me remember his name but I know his new band, Sirona) Hance joined Favorite Weapon but then realized he wanted to take a break from the music scene. He had said it was exhausting. Can you blame him? Anyways I hope that cleared some things up. Reading through the comments section on some of these videos is fucking cancer. They don't know what actually happened. Woe, Is Me shouldn't have ever broke up.
Joshua Rogers M.D
ItsLivewiree- I think the screamer was Doriano
bryce butler
they;re a great band they have just aged and changed their music, remember that music is an art form and no artist draws canvas's of others opinions or ideas they create THEIR OWN
sadie
I have no words for how beautiful and heartbreaking this song is amazing
christycameasromans
they should make a whole acoustic album
Will K
The things that I had hoped for were never meant to be...
The Meh
Whoa, this surprises me! Never expected this kind of singing from this band...
Eric Stepp
This is amazing compared to everything else they have done.
happy15551
Perfectly describes how I feel right now.... great song! been up for the past several hours, wish I was able to fall asleep....
Cooper Williams
Honestly, one of the catchiest songs I've heard in a while.