Writing On The Walls
Underoath · Anthology 1999-2013 [2012]
maybe we, why don't we sit right here for half an hour?
we'll speak of what a waste I am and how we missed your beat again.
I swear we need to find some comfort in this run down place.
to bridge the gap of this concious state that we live in.
I'm short on time.
how come you try and fit the shape of what they tell you.
but mostly what they show you.
I'm taking back all the things I said.
keep me filled in, I swear I'll come.
we walk alone, back home.
you're almost gone and I'm okay to give you time to be afraid.
I still see your shadow but never your face again.
I remember your presence.
I hope to God you come down.
I hope to God you feel this now.
I know there must be some way out of here and all of them will be
waiting there.
we'll speak of what a waste I am and how we missed your beat again.
I swear we need to find some comfort in this run down place.
to bridge the gap of this concious state that we live in.
I'm short on time.
how come you try and fit the shape of what they tell you.
but mostly what they show you.
I'm taking back all the things I said.
keep me filled in, I swear I'll come.
we walk alone, back home.
you're almost gone and I'm okay to give you time to be afraid.
I still see your shadow but never your face again.
I remember your presence.
I hope to God you come down.
I hope to God you feel this now.
I know there must be some way out of here and all of them will be
waiting there.
Writing On The Walls
From Underoath's 2012 anthology, 'Writing On The Walls' stands as a defining track of the band's post-hardcore evolution. Released alongside other anthems from the same era, the song encapsulates the group's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive distortion. It reflects the band's continued exploration of themes regarding personal struggle and societal pressure, delivered with the raw intensity characteristic of their mid-2000s peak. The recording serves as a testament to Underoath's ability to maintain their core sound while refining their production values, cementing their status as a pivotal force in the modern alternative metal scene.