Underoath - You're Ever So Inviting + LYRICS

I may have prematurely posted about Nightwish without knowing about Anette's departure, but I'm on top of things now!  A few days ago, the world of metal got another heavy hit when Christain core mongers Underoath announced their split.  First, before we get to far in, I feel the same way about them as I do about Flyleaf.  Forget about the idealogies of the band, no matter when you believe in, and enjoy the music.  It was in the throes of my early high school career that I got my hands on Divide The Great Line, a disc that contains my favourite Underoath tunes.  Among them is the lyrically powerful "You're Ever So Inviting."

I'm always one for references to writing, and "You're Ever So Inviting" is full of them.  I'm including the lyrics below because there's so much good stuff to choose from, but it's not just the lyrics that propel this song forward.  You've also got intertwined growls and clean vocals, guitar artistry, and a certain something special that sets this apart from the ten thousand other metalcore songs floating around out there.  Rest in peace, Underoath.  You will be missed.

Also, "You're Ever So Inviting" contains one of my favourite lyrics of all time.  I know why you never take your eyes off of me, I use my lungs for everything but breathing.  Enjoy.

The time has come for you
to sit this out
To fit inside your mold
would be to sell myself short

This ground we tread upon
is now filling up to our necks
We turn the pages left to right
We see everything

Oh, my story's growing, it is
on my last request
Don't make me feel so contradicting
There's no room for cheating and being yourself
Failure leaves such a bitter taste in their mouth

And on the last hour
we write so many new chapters again
And on the outside
where there are no surprises

Oh, it's getting longer
to see it through their eyes
would bring me so much closer
You can do this night after night
Failure leaves such a bitter taste in my mouth

Taste and see, I swear I know what's good
Be still and know that they won't lie to you every single time you're facing lies
I know why you never take your eyes off me
I've used my lungs for everything but breathing

I find myself dried up in this conversation
So pull me out, pull me aside