Emery - You Stole God From Me

"This album was created from a desire for something real, raw, and intense. We worked out the songs in this room together over a couple of weekends, set a recording date and went home and practiced and finished the lyrics. We returned to this same space a few weeks later, did one full day of setup and rehearsal, and then captured the album in a hyper focused two hour span with our own recording equipment and a full camera crew. In post-production, we did some minor editing and a handful of musical punches and overdubs, and re-tracked a good amount of the lead vocals to recreate the live performance but with no bleed — allowing us to create this full-quality audio master recording while retaining it's raw live energy and spontaneity." - Matt Carter, Emery

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Reaching out his hand to shake mine, my eyes caught his. I saw it then. I was dangerous. He was glad to be done with me. Not yet an enemy but maybe something even more sinister. A single voice could ruin everything. But my soul said run even when my heart said stay. So I carried the blame knowing this would only get worse. And it did.

The pain isn’t what drives your fist into the wall. It’s not the hurt inside you that slams you into a panic and causes you to run in fear. It’s knowing what it was like to live without the pain. Now knowing the better days are behind. But there was nothing you could have done to save yourself. So get over it. Rub Some Dirt on it. Let’s Go.

The God I loved became silent
I chased after Him like a jealous lover
I closed my eyes and prayed for relief
But no one answered

Take the child and make them trust you
Fill their heads with Hell but an escape
The Good Lord will make his face shine upon us all
His light will reveal what you must hate

I keep searching for salvation
I couldn’t help myself
There's too much sugar in the sermon
I wanted more than this
But it was masturbation
An image of a God that made me turn my back on
Something real that I could call home
Where blood reveals fear and family
Something real that I could lean on
To be human still but loved the same.

I saw the world begin to eat itself
Void of answers and left to bleed
We picked up our words and threw them like stones
Holy and righteous for everyone to see

Everybody knows
Did you notice, did you notice me
That’s just the way it goes
I relive those days
Did you notice
I won’t let you forget it

I never said I forgot you, forsake you
I only asked if road ever divided
I touched a hand that was reaching out for me
But wasn’t it long ago that it was decided

On to the night sky
That lays before us
Single bright lights
That join in the chorus

I won’t stop to hear your disdain or adoration
I lick my wounds and I carry the scars
And I keep moving I keep changing
I’ll never go back
There is nothing to go back to
So you tell them, You tell them that I’m lost.
Preach that you are found.
But you stole God from me
And replaced him with your certainties.

[nildecanter]

I've been thinking about this song a lot. So many of my friends have left the faith or been hurt by Christians and are now dissuaded from pursuing Him. This song is like an anthem for all their pain, and it breaks my heart and makes me want to do everything I can to do better than the ones who've stolen God from them

[WanderingOutside]

Me and my husband were sitting casually and I said, “hey husband, did you know Emery has a new album?” So there we were listening and i comment on how Im so proud to say Emery is still one of my favorite bands and how awesome they are after all these years. He looks over slowly and says “ ah yes, you support dads playing music because you dont have one.” First of all ooof, but also, Dadcore Basement Rock could be a new kind of genre label. Either way, these new songs were incredible and you guys are still amazing as always Thank you for sharing and keeping Emery alive! Your music gave me fragments of hope and kept me alive through my teenage years <3

[SilloetOfficial]

Emery was my first concert over a decade ago I was only a mere 15 year old redheaded lad, awestricken. They were my first introduction to what a mosh pit was. First time I ever saw a guitar spin and a keyboard go flying up 10-20 feet in the air and then being caught in time to resume playing... My Mind was blown. And this track takes me directly to that core memory of mine.

[korrinabarrick]

Can we bring back the tooth and nail days at cornerstone? Man, my favorite. Emery, showbread, Underoath…. Classics. These guys are still killing it

[kmfnj]

This is by far in my Top 5 ever Emery tracks from their entire catalog. Chills every time I hear it. 🖤 I absolutely cannot wait to get this on vinyl.

[BsideArchive]

It's crazy how good they still sound!

[chrisnaiello]

Please never stop making music! You guys are a massive influence on my life and my music.

[lina-ywkh]

I'm a year late to this album, this first track hit so hard. Emery❤only band that I grew up with over 20 years. From the beginning of my faith and struggles with it and life as a teen and young adult to now nearing my 40s. Just amazing, love you guys so much.

[icyvilla]

Awesome! You are my favorite band of all times!!!

[ryanbales]

I work at the airport and recently met Josh and assisted him. He is definitely a cool guy and I was glad to meet him.

[Staysick]

These guys still coming out with bangers

[Bsharpe]

Rub some dirt on it. Showing those southern roots I love it

[nerifish]

OMG, you guys never miss! This put a smile on my face!

[danielmooney]

Thank you so much for creating such amazing music . Been by your side since walls. God bless

[C.M.M.]

0:39 Holy head-bang 🤘😤
How is it this good? First listen through the album and I already know I'm in for a ride.

[ryanfoster]

I need move of the keyboardist vocals so

[christophermiller]

Not only has emery been on my radar since walls hit the pirating scene- they have felt like parasocial brothers... if psychics ARE real... Emery consistently writes lyrics that seem to literally express my own inner thoughts. Very few bands have I ever vibed with so tightly... and this album... OMG. MaDTV GYM CLASS COACH "WHOLE NOTHER LEVEL!" I have been listening to this album more obsessively than I have to any album in over a decade. The joy this album makes me feel seems so deep i don't have the words to express my true emotions towards... its kind of like how .. as a kid you could watch the same movie obsessively and you didnt care... i will listen to to Rub Some Dirt On It twice in a day if I want to!!! There will be a word for that specific idea eventually ... but for now, Thx again to everyone... all of it... and all of you... thanks to all behind Emery ❤😅

[teddyboehm]

Wow that's killer 😀 stuff Emery haven't been keeping up with you but didn't catch every lyric but love 😘 the song great 👍

[Paddorn]

Absolute Banger, and it leads into Concussion!?!?!

[nanintv]

I love you emery i an in Brasil but i love your vibe❤🤘🏽🎶