Current members:
Caleb Shomo - Vocals (2012-present)
Zach Huston - Guitar (2018-present)
Oshie Bichar- Bass (2014-present) (ex-City Lights)
Will Deely - rhythm guitar (2021-present)
Connor Denis – drums, percussion (2016–present)
Former members:
Taylor Lumley - Guitar (2013-2018)
Nick Reed – bass, backing vocals (2013–14)
Brandon Mullins – drums, percussion (2013–16)
Kamron Bradbury – rhythm guitar (2014–2020)
Discography:
Sick EP (2013)
Disgusting (2014)
Aggressive (2016)
Disease (2018)
Below (2021)
The Surface (2023)
Label- Red Bull Records
You Never Know
Beartooth Lyrics
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I scream but the grip, it holds on
No reason, I'm trapped in my head
Defeated
I've never felt this
The voice in my face screams violence
The grip, it holds on
Defeated
I've never felt so close
To giving up on hope
Should I hide it?
Should I fight it?
Should I roll over and die?
You never know
You never know until you know, know, know
You never know until you know, know, know
You never know until you know
I can't breathe in with hands on my neck
I scream but the grip, it holds on
No reason, I'm trapped in my head
Defeated
I've never felt so close
To giving up on hope
Should I hide it?
Should I fight it?
Should I roll over and die?
You never know
You until you know, know, know
I've never felt this
The voice in my face screams violence
The grip, it holds on
No reason, I'm trapped in my head
Defeated
You never know until you know
I've never felt so close
To giving up my hope
Should I hide it?
Should I fight it?
Should I roll over and die?
You never know
You never know until you know, know, know
You never know until you know, know, know
You never know until you know
The lyrics to Beartooth's song You Never Know delve into the emotions of someone who is trapped and defeated in their own head. They describe the feelings of suffocation and helplessness with the line "I can't breathe in with hands on my neck, I scream but the grip, it holds on." The repetition of the phrase "No reason, I'm trapped in my head, defeated" emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and despair that the singer is feeling.
The chorus, "I've never felt so close to giving up on hope, should I hide it? should I fight it? should I roll over and die? you never know," highlights the internal struggle that the singer is facing. They are questioning whether they should continue to fight or give up entirely, but ultimately feel unsure of what to do.
The repeated line "You never know until you know" suggests that the singer is aware that their struggles may not be visible or understood by others, adding to their sense of isolation and helplessness.
Overall, the lyrics of You Never Know express the profound and complicated emotions associated with feeling trapped and defeated within one's own mind, and the internal conflict that arises as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't breathe in with hands on my neck
I feel suffocated and restricted, like I can't get any air because of the oppression and control of someone else.
I scream but the grip, it holds on
I try to fight back and express myself, but the hold that is suffocating me only tightens and strengthens.
No reason, I'm trapped in my head
I feel stuck in my own thoughts and emotions, without any clear reason as to why I feel this way.
Defeated
I feel completely beaten and hopeless, like there's no way out of this situation.
I've never felt this
I have never experienced such intense emotions and feelings before.
The voice in my face screams violence
I feel like there is a constant threat of harm or aggression towards me, and it's taking a toll on my mental state.
No reason, I'm trapped in my head
I still feel trapped and stuck within my own mind, with no clear explanation or solution to my struggles.
Defeated
I still feel overcome with hopelessness and a sense of loss.
I've never felt so close
I feel like I'm about to reach a breaking point, where I might just give up and lose all hope.
To giving up on hope
I'm beginning to lose all faith and optimism in my situation, unsure if there's a way out.
Should I hide it?
I'm questioning whether or not I should keep my struggles and emotions hidden from others around me.
Should I fight it?
I'm wondering if I should try and actively combat my issues and work towards a solution.
Should I roll over and die?
I'm even considering completely giving up and letting my struggles consume me.
You never know
There's no telling how I'll respond or react to my current situation, as I'm slowly spiralling downwards.
You never know until you know, know, know
You can never truly understand the intensity and depth of my struggles until you've experienced them yourself.
You never know until you know
No one can truly grasp the extent of my pain and difficulties until they've gone through something similar.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Colin Fulk, Caleb Shomo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcelo
I love how its all a metaphor.
It shows ''old'' Caleb, terrified, always anxious, showing his old depressed self.
Then shows the new Caleb, killing his old self, in a way to leave his past behind.
It shows how his anxiety was always there, but he knows its time to stop, so he goes to kill it and feels so relieved afterwards... you can see the grin on his face after he pulls the trigger, how hes done with that part of his life.
That why I love Caleb so much, because we can relate to him, but not in a way some people relate to any shitpop singer, I mean that some of us can really relate to his music and him, as this man who is battling, trying to overcome depression and anxiety.
Caleb and Beartooth is such an inspiration to me, not only in music, but as a human being, and they have helped me in some ''dark'' days, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like this.
so beautiful...
James 008
On a more serious note -
This song in particular (From what I remember) Caleb is referring to depression.
The phrase "You Never Know, Until You Know" is for someome that has never gone through any severe depression and thus has no right to talk down upon it to other people that do suffer from severe depression and act like it doesn't matter or just shove it on the side.
Every record on this album has a deep meaning hidden to it.
Caleb's work is pretty impressive to say at least.
The more you know.
Marcelo
I love how its all a metaphor.
It shows ''old'' Caleb, terrified, always anxious, showing his old depressed self.
Then shows the new Caleb, killing his old self, in a way to leave his past behind.
It shows how his anxiety was always there, but he knows its time to stop, so he goes to kill it and feels so relieved afterwards... you can see the grin on his face after he pulls the trigger, how hes done with that part of his life.
That why I love Caleb so much, because we can relate to him, but not in a way some people relate to any shitpop singer, I mean that some of us can really relate to his music and him, as this man who is battling, trying to overcome depression and anxiety.
Caleb and Beartooth is such an inspiration to me, not only in music, but as a human being, and they have helped me in some ''dark'' days, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like this.
so beautiful...
Krista Moody
I feel you 100%
Rhonda Main
I’m a big fan of slipnot
Brian Okeefe
Right on
guilherme_surfskate
How you have Just 5 likes? Man this deserve 1k of likes
Madison Panknin
This makes me want to see them live again and again and again. I want to waste ALL of my money on beartooth.
Patrick WombleCat
I feel this holy cow. After seeing them live once I would give my left foot to see them again. So powerful, love actually all of their songs.
GrayWoIf
I spent $200 including ticket and ubers to see them I couldn't get the day off from work but I still went to show and got at the end of the set I heard like maybe 5 songs live but hey I at least can say I saw beartooth.
FT Stick
my first tattoo was for them and this year I am going to see them for the 3rd time in like 3 or 4 years. Beartooth is live, Beartooth is love.
DazzlingGreenEyes
Just saw them live in Cardiff... Last time was 2014 in reading festival. Didn't disappoint, think more of us were there for Beartooth than the Architects!!