The Enemies are an exciting and energetic pop/rock act that not only play but perform live. The band pride themselves on their spontaneity live and are renowned for their lengthy medleys.
The band were invited to attend South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas in 2012 where they performed at the Mofilm Award Ceremony at Thurman Mansion in Driftwood, among several other showcase gigs. The Band have already plans in place for their return to Texas next year.
Made up of a team of experienced and established musicians and skilled professional songwriters, the band aim to impress, and leave you with at least one of their crafty melodies stuck in you head as you dance off into the night.
The Band features actor Colin O’Donoghue on guitar. Colin publicised The Enemies globally whilst promoting his recent movie The Rite (also starring Sir Anthony Hopkins). Colin and the band performed at the wrap party in Budapest and at the European Premiere of the film last year. Colin is currently playing the role of Capt. Hook in ABC's TV series 'Once Upon A Time'.
Though the band are unsigned The Enemies have created a name for themselves through their relentless hard work which has earned them the admiration of car giants GM who commissioned the band to record numerous tracks for their “Chevy route 66” online campaign. Follow this with the bands work on the music for Coca-Cola’s 5BY20 project and their professionalism becomes very evident indeed.
Their song ‘Sustain’ will feature on Direct TV’s 3D surfing documentary series “Gone Until December” in the US this year and they’ve also co-written and recorded the theme tune for 2012 animated global TV show "Max Adventures", and more recently they recorded the music for major ice-cream brand Cornetto’s new global advert which was inspired by their own song “Dark Light”.
Sober
The Enemies Lyrics
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Shrouding every step I take,
Making every promise empty,
Pointing every finger at me.
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests.
Murder now the path called "must we"
Just before the son has come.
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over.
Why can't we drink forever.
I just want to start things over.
I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down.
Trust me.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done.
Trust me.
I want what I want.
The song "Sober" by The Enemy presents a genuine introspection of an individual who feels trapped in a cycle of self-destruction, unable to break free from his own damaging behavior. The opening lines "There's a shadow just behind me, shrouding every step I take" establish a sense of foreboding and the feeling that the singer is being hunted by his own demons. The lines "Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me" reveal the consequences of the singer's actions, leading to the betrayal of those around him and the loss of trust.
The lyrics also show a lack of satisfaction with the present and a yearning for a new beginning, as seen in the lines "Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over." The singer recognizes his failures and wants to make amends, but is also aware that he has already caused irreparable damage, as seen in the lines "I am just a worthless liar, I will only complicate you."
Furthermore, the chorus of the song highlights a desire for escape from reality and a refusal to take responsibility, presenting the lines "Why can't we drink forever? I just want to start things over." In conclusion, the song "Sober" by The Enemy is a cautionary tale about the self-destructive nature of addiction and the importance of breaking free from negative cycles of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shadow just behind me
My past misdeeds are always creeping up on me, haunting me at every turn.
Shrouding every step I take
These memories are so pervasive that they seem to affect every part of my life - I have trouble moving forward.
Making every promise empty
My past mistakes have left me feeling inadequate, and I don't believe that I'm capable of keeping any promises I make.
Pointing every finger at me
I am acutely aware of the judgment that others are passing on me, and I feel like everyone is constantly blaming me for something.
Waiting like a stalking butler
These feelings of guilt and shame are always waiting for me, ready to pounce whenever I let my guard down.
Who upon the finger rests
These feelings are so entrenched within me that they seem to have taken up permanent residence in my mind and soul.
Murder now the path called "must we"
I am so desperate to escape from these feelings of guilt and shame that I'm willing to do whatever it takes - even if that means taking extreme measures like killing off parts of myself.
Just before the son has come
I'm making this drastic decision before I even have a chance to start anew - I'm not even giving myself a chance to try and do things differently.
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle something but the past and done?
I'm pleading for some kind of solution or escape from my current situation, something that will allow me to move past my mistakes instead of being stuck in them forever.
Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over.
I long for the simplicity of being sober - free from these feelings of guilt and shame. I want to start over and try to do things right this time.
Why can't we drink forever? I just want to start things over.
I'm looking for an escape from my problems through alcohol or other means. However, deep down, what I really want is a chance to start fresh and do better in the future.
I am just a worthless liar. I am just an imbecile.
These feelings of guilt and inadequacy are so strong that they're all I can keep thinking about. I feel like a lost cause, like I'll never be able to redeem myself.
I will only complicate you. Trust in me and fall as well.
I'm so desperate for connection that I'm willing to drag others down with me. I want them to trust me even though I'm clearly not trustworthy.
I will find a center in you. I will chew it up and leave.
I'll latch onto others and draw strength from them, but I won't be able to maintain that connection. Eventually, I'll just leave them as hollow and empty as I feel.
I will work to elevate you just enough to bring you down. Trust me.
I want to lift others up so that they feel just as important and worthwhile as I want to feel. However, deep down, I know that I'll eventually bring them crashing down with me.
Mother Mary won't you whisper something but what's past and done? Trust me.
Even though I know that my past is behind me, I can't seem to move past it without some kind of intervention. I'm pleading for help from anyone or anything that can give me a way to start anew.
I want what I want.
In the end, what I really want is a chance to start fresh and be happy, no matter what that takes or who it hurts.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMILY WARREN, MICHAEL KEENAN, NICOLET HEATON
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Cecelia Taylor-Hunt
Yay! New Episode! 347 days in!
Anyhoo, my 5 enemies of sobriety are: past trauma, FOMO, certain bars I use to hang out in frequently, mistakes from the past that can never be fixed again, and certain "friends" who are really just acquaintances with a mean streak - in a terrible, terrible way. These were the five things that led me to my current streak of sobriety and it finally stuck after countless attempts.
Cecelia Taylor-Hunt
@Getting Sober ...Again Thank you so much! The photo was taken early this month. I was at rehearsal in Brooklyn, NY.
Getting Sober ...Again
Yessss I love your profile pic btw :)
Antonio Reyes
Thank you for your video. I’ve started on and off more times than i would like to admit. Your approach is awesome and hopefully this time I can stay sober for the rest of my life.
Chuck's Flip Side
Make sure you come to the live streams on Sundays at 7pm so we can talk and answer any questions you might have. ;)
NxG Deezy
Life been kicking my a** lately, an I’ve been drinking more than usual! I’ve been on this journey on an off all year! Communities like this will definitely help me get to where I need to be! I just need to make some major changes! Bless all!
Getting Sober ...Again
@Patrick Halas I love it!! Thank you for keeping true to yourself and passing on the positivity
Patrick Halas
I watched hundreds of videos and channels for 18 months before I finally quit. You are seeking and have the desire to quit. Keep seeking and you will inevitably succeed in stopping putting poison in you!
NxG Deezy
@Getting Sober ...Again sure did! 💪🏾
Getting Sober ...Again
Thanks for checking in! Did you complete the task of identifying the 5 enemies to your sobriety?