Never been much of a lyric person, I usually just listen to the music and take the lyrics for granted. Just read the lyrics to this song and it hit me to the core. I've been dealing with depression for quite some time, and all of this is so painfully recognisable to me, it's like I could've written these exact same lyrics. Thank you guys for expressing what I fail to express so often, I am in your debt.
LYRICS: Expose me for all that I am The man behind the masquerade I am my own false witness Fact resides solely in the depths of my mind And will I ever really let it come to surface? You only see what I want you to see And you believe all that you're told Serenity is a beautiful hoax, a liar I have the whole world convinced of my contentment No truth in this I've lost count of all the times I've made it home alive... And wished I hadn't Expose me for all that I am The man behind the masquerade I am my own false witness I'm left to conquer the mountains in my mind And I am my maker Life is what's killing me I hate the fact that I'm just fine Forever seeking anything to take responsibility Life is what's killing me I hate the fact that I'm alive Forever searching for my scapegoat because I refuse to face reality At least I can say I tried to cherish Every single day when I woke up and didn't want to die I'd work my hands to the bone Trying to stay suspended in those specific seconds But I know I'm just counting down the minutes Until I'm miserable again
The lyrics to the whole album brings tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry counterparts I skipped out on you guys for this new album but came back and now I'm so ashamed!!! At first I was too attached to the current will carry us for and for some odd reason didn't like the album. Then I really listened to it and fell in love again.
Honestly, I've literally never cried from just hearing music until I heard this song. I've been through the ringer during my brief 20 years of living and Counterparts has helped me push the hardships that I've had to endure. I love this band.
You guys gave me the time of day at the peak of my alcoholism and you helped me grow past it. You helped me pull all of the loose strings worth of tangents I let go astray back together. Some may see this music as negative, but these are truly words I was too afraid to speak, yelled at volumes I wished I had the courage to expel them out.
There's nothing better than seeing one of your favorite bands that have changed your life in a good way live and singing along they were so good on the free your mind tour
I think it's both, I'm pretty sure (throughout other songs lyrics) he talks about depression and wanting to die and making these songs to spread his word + an aid for those suffering too.. not sure, but he's such a good dude!
Counterparts has delivered 3 stellar albums in a row. They aren't an arrogant band or a band that markets 'likes' and 'shares'. It is about the music, it is about the connection with fans, lyrically. This is why Counterparts is the best hardcore band right now, and will be for some time.
Seeing these guys come as far as they are now growing up around Hamilton has been amazing and made them into my favourite band. Can't wait to get my copy of this album. Best album of 2013!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. ive seen counterparts live 3 times and cant wait to see them again. i have so much respect for this band, and their music just keeps getting better. whats not to like?
You are so right. These three sentences changed my whole perspective. I will never listen to them again. I used to love them but now I hate them because you are so influential.
This band literally is perfect. Everything they write, lyriclly and instrumentally is just mesmorizing. They're real; and that's what a lot of people have lost in music now a days. I love the emotion and everything put into this band. Come back to Philly already.
i swear they are becoming one of my favorite bands. i heard this song on AXSTV, and fell in love :) i was a pierce the veil fan but i got into more more and more of em and yeah 💕
screaming throughout the whole song? that's new... even the hardest bands known have their singing break. I like it, but definitely couldn't listen to it all day, but its good to see bands trying something new. keep it up guys
LYRICS Expose me for all that I am The man behind the masquerade, I am my own false witness Fact resides solely in the depths of my mind… and will I ever really let it come to surface? You only see what I want you to see And you believe all that you’re told Serenity is a beautiful hoax a liar I have the whole world convinced of my contentment No truth in this, I’ve lost count of all the times I made it home alive and wished I hadn’t Expose me for all that I am The man behind the masquerade, I am my own false witness I’m left to conquer the mountains in my mind, and I am my maker Life is what’s killing me I hate the fact that I’m just fine Forever seeking anything to take responsibility Life is what’s killing me (life is what’s killing me) I hate the fact that I’m alive Forever searching for my scapegoat because I refuse to face reality At least I can say I tried to cherish every single day when I woke up and didn’t want to die I’d work my hands down to the bone trying to stay suspended in those specific seconds But I know I’d just be counting down the minutes until I’m miserable again
Well congratulations that you like other music than I do. Its crazy how there's so many people in the world and we all like different things! It doesn't mean you have to be an asshat :)
why no? that is a good thing for them, at least they can gain some more popularity, they absolutely deserve more recognition for their hard work. BTW great song, great video, great album, keep up the good work guys...Debris is a BOMB!
Why does it matter if it is simple when it sounds fantastic and the lyrics speak as loud as ever? This song in itself just from the lyrics is powerful.
The difference between a musician and a guitar player... is a musician does their part no matter how simple (or complex) to compliment the finished product and a guitar player is only worried about their part sounding good (usually only appreciated by other musicians) Anyone who has listened to this band in their entirety knows they have "hard to play" riffs at times but they always allow their musicianship to prevail. Just my 2 cents I suppose.
No, it means I have, and it means that the hardcore/metalcore/deathcore bands that have stopped abusing breakdowns and have starting writing actual songs have grown up along with me.
"Lost count of all the times i made it home alive and wish I hadn't." these lyrics i swear are everything. so glad I found this band.
Never been much of a lyric person, I usually just listen to the music and take the lyrics for granted. Just read the lyrics to this song and it hit me to the core. I've been dealing with depression for quite some time, and all of this is so painfully recognisable to me, it's like I could've written these exact same lyrics. Thank you guys for expressing what I fail to express so often, I am in your debt.
feel the same exact way bro what is it about this band????
Michael Michaelson you posted that about a week ago week ago
+Mathijs Tieken indeed. what it is with this band.
this album is what made me go to my dr and get a diagnosis/get on brain meds
Chills every fucking time
These guys are keeping me alive right now. No joke.
I've had the honor of playing with these dudes twice now and both times, they absolutely killed it.
LYRICS:
Expose me for all that I am
The man behind the masquerade
I am my own false witness
Fact resides solely in the depths of my mind
And will I ever really let it come to surface?
You only see what I want you to see
And you believe all that you're told
Serenity is a beautiful hoax, a liar
I have the whole world convinced of my contentment
No truth in this
I've lost count of all the times I've made it home alive...
And wished I hadn't
Expose me for all that I am
The man behind the masquerade
I am my own false witness
I'm left to conquer the mountains in my mind
And I am my maker
Life is what's killing me
I hate the fact that I'm just fine
Forever seeking anything to take responsibility
Life is what's killing me
I hate the fact that I'm alive
Forever searching for my scapegoat because
I refuse to face reality
At least I can say I tried to cherish
Every single day when I woke up and didn't want to die
I'd work my hands to the bone
Trying to stay suspended in those specific seconds
But I know I'm just counting down the minutes
Until I'm miserable again
God level writing since day one.
Brendan is such a talented lyricist. How he uses his lyrics in songs is quite unique imo.
This band will live forever
Fuck yeah
2:05 to the end is just my favorite part of all time,gives me shiver every time!
but i know im just counting down the minutes until im miserable AGAIN!
The lyrics to the whole album brings tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry counterparts I skipped out on you guys for this new album but came back and now I'm so ashamed!!! At first I was too attached to the current will carry us for and for some odd reason didn't like the album. Then I really listened to it and fell in love again.
Honestly, I've literally never cried from just hearing music until I heard this song. I've been through the ringer during my brief 20 years of living and Counterparts has helped me push the hardships that I've had to endure. I love this band.
Melodic Hardcore
Hellions though, that's whats up !
Try seeing them live and keep listening to them. They are seriously one of the best hardcore bands right now.
“At least I can say I tried, to cherish, every single day when I woke up and I didn’t want to die”
This band gets people with depression.
Forever my favorite album.
You guys gave me the time of day at the peak of my alcoholism and you helped me grow past it.
You helped me pull all of the loose strings worth of tangents I let go astray back together.
Some may see this music as negative, but these are truly words I was too afraid to speak, yelled at volumes I wished I had the courage to expel them out.
At least I can say I tried, to cherish every single day when I woke and didn't want to die
I didn't know an already perfect genre could be perfected. This is insane. Their whole new record is insane!
Didn't know this band until I saw them support Architects live but man I love them :')
you should see them live in London this December
There's nothing better than seeing one of your favorite bands that have changed your life in a good way live and singing along they were so good on the free your mind tour
First Alexisonfire, then Comeback Kid, then Counterparts. Canada produces some good hardcore.
Silverstein, too!
FluxSpirit he said good
Mike Roessner Hey, they're good too. Not really on the same level as AOF or Counterparts, but they're good.
Structures too if you consider them hardcore
Mike Roessner I actually like Silverstein, but that comment was funny regardless so I'm upvoting it haha
I think it's both, I'm pretty sure (throughout other songs lyrics) he talks about depression and wanting to die and making these songs to spread his word + an aid for those suffering too.. not sure, but he's such a good dude!
Counterparts has delivered 3 stellar albums in a row. They aren't an arrogant band or a band that markets 'likes' and 'shares'. It is about the music, it is about the connection with fans, lyrically. This is why Counterparts is the best hardcore band right now, and will be for some time.
Melhor banda que existe. Essa é pra chorar no mosh!
Seeing these guys come as far as they are now growing up around Hamilton has been amazing and made them into my favourite band. Can't wait to get my copy of this album. Best album of 2013!
I relate to this song so much.
The imagery in this video is incredible, i love it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. ive seen counterparts live 3 times and cant wait to see them again. i have so much respect for this band, and their music just keeps getting better. whats not to like?
Finally got to see these guys last night. It was absolutely wonderful, I love them.
You are so right. These three sentences changed my whole perspective. I will never listen to them again. I used to love them but now I hate them because you are so influential.
This band literally is perfect. Everything they write, lyriclly and instrumentally is just mesmorizing. They're real; and that's what a lot of people have lost in music now a days. I love the emotion and everything put into this band.
Come back to Philly already.
"Life is what's killing me".
hands down one of the best bands out there
Timothy Clark the best
i swear they are becoming one of my favorite bands. i heard this song on AXSTV, and fell in love :) i was a pierce the veil fan but i got into more more and more of em and yeah 💕
These guys are ridiculously good. You know something's good when it inspires you to write a song the first time you listen to it.
This is the only music video that i have ever watched that actually makes sense to and means something.
This band is beyond awesome. So glad they stuck it out and made a new album!
This was my favourite counterparts lineup!
this song opened the gate for me to this music! 2013 for the win!
AWESOME!!! One of my Favorite!!! Hope to see you in Paris!!!
the best song of all time and my life!!! ♥
This band is purely amazing and truly inspiring.
I miss 2013
Crazy to think I went to high school with some of these guys, keep getting better and better. Great job boys.
Without a doubt my favorite band.
screaming throughout the whole song? that's new... even the hardest bands known have their singing break. I like it, but definitely couldn't listen to it all day, but its good to see bands trying something new. keep it up guys
LYRICS
Expose me for all that I am
The man behind the masquerade,
I am my own false witness
Fact resides solely in the depths of my mind…
and will I ever really let it come to surface?
You only see what I want you to see
And you believe all that you’re told
Serenity is a beautiful hoax a liar
I have the whole world convinced of my contentment
No truth in this, I’ve lost count of all the times
I made it home alive and wished I hadn’t
Expose me for all that I am
The man behind the masquerade, I am my own false witness
I’m left to conquer the mountains in my mind, and I am my maker
Life is what’s killing me
I hate the fact that I’m just fine
Forever seeking anything to take responsibility
Life is what’s killing me (life is what’s killing me)
I hate the fact that I’m alive
Forever searching for my scapegoat because I refuse to face reality
At least I can say I tried
to cherish every single day when I woke up and didn’t want to die
I’d work my hands down to the bone
trying to stay suspended in those specific seconds
But I know I’d just be counting down the minutes until I’m miserable again
Saw them for the first time a couple days ago. Amazing 3
so proud of these guys
i want another album that sounds and is mixed like this
Its my birthday the 15th of july and surely loved this song and band 3
me too How have I not known of this greatness!?
just saw them in show, soooo sick !!!
Never found a bad song from these guys.
These guys are great live I've met the singer and drummer they are cool dudes. Great sing great band
me encanta counterparts!!
need to see them live
best band in the world right here.
I love how the whole band breaks down and head bangs
Both are great choices!
4K footage of their full set from a few nights ago on my channel. My first time seeing them and they killed it.
this is so good. best canadian band since comeback kid.
I just discovered this band and I loved them right fucking away.
Amazingly amazing. Like seriously
Well congratulations that you like other music than I do. Its crazy how there's so many people in the world and we all like different things! It doesn't mean you have to be an asshat :)
No idea why this song hits me so hard
I am left to conquer the mountains in my mind and I am my maker.
Excelente video
Me a dejado una buena impresion de este año
This is great
just awesome
When I saw the worms I was thinking “man this looks like something Max Moore would do.” And then it ended and I saw Max Moore Films. Knew it!
So awesome!!
Still a masterpiece.
Saw these with In hearts wake last year and they fucking killed it. It was the first time I heard of them and I literally fell in love that night
I just want to add that chords they use are insane and unique as well :)
See Counterparts with Sylar in Howell, NJ on Friday, December 13th at GameChangerWorld!
Get to seee them soon! :D
LIFE IS WHATS KILLING MEEEEEEEEE... I want to mosh to this song so bad.
The best album that I will ever pre order!!!
YES!
why no? that is a good thing for them, at least they can gain some more popularity, they absolutely deserve more recognition for their hard work. BTW great song, great video, great album, keep up the good work guys...Debris is a BOMB!
This song is so powerful
Why does it matter if it is simple when it sounds fantastic and the lyrics speak as loud as ever? This song in itself just from the lyrics is powerful.
i saw that happen
i love this song
Sick!
Counterparts is one the reasons I want to road trip to Canada some day
I've watched this 50 times now
keep it up hardcore livesss
The difference between a musician and a guitar player... is a musician does their part no matter how simple (or complex) to compliment the finished product and a guitar player is only worried about their part sounding good (usually only appreciated by other musicians) Anyone who has listened to this band in their entirety knows they have "hard to play" riffs at times but they always allow their musicianship to prevail. Just my 2 cents I suppose.
still slapping
Awesome
awesome
I am seeing them on Sunday with Hundredth and I am so fucking stoked!
Amazing!!
No, it means I have, and it means that the hardcore/metalcore/deathcore bands that have stopped abusing breakdowns and have starting writing actual songs have grown up along with me.
Nice!
This. This is where it's at.
You better love them.
good band i am fans indonesia
Exactly this!
so damn good!