From halfway across the globe here comes a Malaysian pop-rock band with an … Read Full Bio ↴From halfway across the globe here comes a Malaysian pop-rock band with an insatiable avidity to rise to prominence in the American music scene. Despite having achieved multiple record and radio successes in Malaysia and its neighboring regions, the band has always aspired to bring their music elsewhere. “It has always been our dream to make it big in the U.S. where music is deeply integrated into its culture. You know you made it in music when you make it in America,” says Gerald Sellan, drummer of Beat The System.

Gerald was 15 years old when he first heard the band Creed on radio. “I was so blown away by their music that instead of first finding out more about Creed, I researched on the person who discovered the band. After having found her name, I remember vividly praying to God that one day, my band will be discovered by Diana Meltzer,” Gerald explains. Fast forward 10 years later, his prayer was answered when the award-winning former world no.1 A&R reached out to him and his band.

With multiple internationally recognized awards under their belt, Beat The System is set to cross another milestone in their music career in today’s immensely competitive mainstream music scene. The band consists of lead singer May Leigh, lead guitarist Stewart Sellan, drummer/songwriter Gerald, and songwriter Adrian Puan. Together, the band has written and produced a 12-track album that reflects their journey through life, of love lost, love found, and what once was and is now.

“Every song in our album tells a different story at a different stage of our lives, and like life itself, it has its upbeats, it has its ballads, it has its anguish, it has its tranquility. Releasing our songs out there is practically like baring our heart and soul for all to see, or in this case, to listen to,” says Gerald. “The road that led to our finished product has not been an easy one. It is only by God’s grace that we’re able to get to where we are today and where we will be tomorrow. All we ask is for listeners to let us into their lives, allow us to share their pain, their joy, their anger, and their acceptance as we embark on this magical journey together.”

Never Be The Same
Beat The System Lyrics

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Verse: As I'm standing on the ledge
Reminiscing all our thrill rides to love's battlefield
It feels like falling into ring of fire
Day by day, time after time it feels like just yesterday Baby you and I, we're meant to be together Remember those vows that we made throughout the summer of 1995
I apologize, not making through the pits and trials Step by step I promise you we'll make it through all the pain and hurt
Cause' you and I, we're meant to breathe together

Here in my arms, I'll take you by my side

Chorus: We hold our arms to make it known
Nothing could separate us now
Let me be the one that I should've been
I'll never be the same again
This lonely path that I was in
Has gone to past because you're here
Wondering where I'd be without your love
I'll never be the same again
Never be the same again
Never be the same again

Bridge: My tears, they crawl, screaming out your name as they fall.....as they fall
Flowing down like a river, your soul felt like a sea with waves of emotion...waves of emotion

Chorus: We hold our arms to make it known
Nothing could separate us now
Let me be the one that I should've been
This lonely path that I was in
Has gone to past because you're here
Wondering where I'd be without your love

Here in my arms, I'll take you by my side
I'll never be the same again
I'll never be the same again
Never be the same again

Here in my arms
Here in my love
Here in my soul
Here in my mind

Here in my heart
Here in my soul

Overall Meaning

In "Never Be the Same Again," Beat The System singer Clinton Allen reflects on a past relationship that has left a lasting impact on him. As he stands on a ledge, he recalls the ups and downs of the relationship that felt like a rollercoaster ride. The allusion to "love's battlefield" conjures up images of hard-fought victories and losses. The feeling of falling into a "ring of fire" echoes the overwhelming passion of love at its peak. As Clinton continues to reminisce, he remembers the vows they made in the summer of 1995 and apologizes for not making it through the struggles they faced. However, he promises to take it step by step and get through the pain and hurt because they are "meant to be together" and "meant to breathe together."

In the chorus, Clinton declares the strength of their bond and that nothing can separate them. He then expresses regret for not being the partner he should have been before thanking his significant other for being there and making his lonely path a thing of the past. The bridge contains powerful imagery of tears that "crawl" and "scream" his partner's name, comparing them to a river with waves of emotion - highlighting the depth and intensity of his feelings. Finally, the song's climax is a reaffirmation of his love as he declares that he will never be the same again because of the impact of the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

As I'm standing on the ledge
I'm contemplating and reflecting on our relationship

Reminiscing all our thrill rides to love's battlefield
Thinking about all the ups and downs we faced in our relationship

It feels like falling into ring of fire
Our relationship is intense and passionate

Day by day, time after time it feels like just yesterday
The memories of our love are still fresh and vivid

Baby you and I, we're meant to be together
We are destined to be with each other

Remember those vows that we made throughout the summer of 1995
We made promises to each other in the past that we should still keep

I apologize, not making through the pits and trials
I'm sorry for not being strong enough to face the challenges we encountered

Step by step I promise you we'll make it through all the pain and hurt
We will overcome the difficult times together, one step at a time

Cause' you and I, we're meant to breathe together
We are perfect for each other

My tears, they crawl, screaming out your name as they fall.....as they fall
My tears express the pain and longing I feel for you

Flowing down like a river, your soul felt like a sea with waves of emotion...waves of emotion
My emotions are overwhelming, just like the waves of the sea

We hold our arms to make it known
We show our love and commitment to each other

Nothing could separate us now
Our love is strong enough to conquer any obstacle

Let me be the one that I should've been
I want to make things right and be the partner you deserve

This lonely path that I was in
I was lost and lonely before I found you

Has gone to past because you're here
You have brought happiness and love into my life

Wondering where I'd be without your love
I can't imagine my life without you

Here in my arms, I'll take you by my side
I will always be here to support and love you

I'll never be the same again
Your love has transformed me into a better person

Never be the same again
Our relationship has forever changed me

Here in my love
My love for you is unconditional

Here in my soul
You have a special place in my heart

Here in my mind
Thoughts of you are always on my mind

Here in my heart
You have captured my heart and soul

Here in my soul
Your love lives within me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OSKAR LARS JOHAN GUSTAF GULLSTRAND, HANNAH ROBINSON, STEFAN CARL TOMAS STORM

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