The band formed in 2006 with members from both Portsmouth and Southampton with bassist Davyd and Daniel both being brothers. Shortly after their formation they released a debut extended play The Sleep of the Innocents.
Their debut album Portraits was released through Basick Records in Britain on October 2009. Two music videos were shot to support the release of the album but only one, You & I was broadcasted on music channels. You & I's music video was recorded at Southampton Solent University and featured Bury Tomorrow performing to 200 fans. The video was shot over the course of two days, with the second day focusing on the band performing. You & I was broadcast on MTV2 in the United States, Scuzz in the United Kingdom and on Much Music in Canada. Portraits was then released through Artery Recordings on March 2010 in Japan and the United States. Bury Tomorrow toured continuously over the course of 2010, touring across the United States, Europe and Japan.
Bury Tomorrow released the first single from their second album titled Lionheart it was released on 8 September, as well as being accompanied by a music video released on 13 September 2011. Bury Tomorrow supported British Metalcore band While She Sleeps in October and did a headline tour in the United Kingdom across December. On 8th December, the day they started the headline tour, a video was released a couple days earlier on the 6th for their single Royal Blood which was directed by Thomas Welsh.
The band has a large tour schedule to support the release of their second album in 2012. Starting on 18 March, as a headline act at Southampton’s Take down Festival, The band is also supporting Of Mice & Men and featuring at Hit The Deck Festival in April as well as appearing at Greenfield Festival on 17 June and playing at Ghostfest on 30 June in Leeds.
Knife of Gold
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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Send a message to sons of their time, to return home
They think they own us, they think we care
Your wealth on earth, will be your cross to bare
They'll stab you in the back, with a knife made of gold
Then they′ll drain all you have left, and swallow you whole
Divide, divide and spread your lies
They try and try to infect our lives
Divide, divide and spread your lies
No spine left in sight
They try and try to infect our lives
I have seen the way you've played this, it's over now
I will hunt you down and break this
Don′t try to run you won′t survive it
I will leave you in the graveyard, to be dead amongst the old guard
Cold, as the writing on your tombstone
Cold, as the writing on your tombstone
Release your hold
I have seen the way you've played this, it′s over now
I will hunt you down and break this
Don't try to run you won′t survive it
I will leave you in the graveyard, to be dead amongst the old guard
Divide, divide and spread your lies
Divide, divide and spread your lies
Divide, divide and spread your lies
Human parasites!
The song Knife of Gold by Bury Tomorrow is a political commentary on the current state of the world. The lyrics depict a fallen empire with a dismantled throne, which can be seen as a metaphor for modern society. The singer requests the next generation to return home, which suggests the need to rebuild and restore what has been lost. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the powerful think they own us and what we care about, and that wealth on earth will eventually become a burden. The metaphorical knife of gold in the title of the song signifies betrayal by those in power, as they stab people in the back and drain them of their assets.
The chorus of the song repeats "divide and spread your lies, no spine left in sight" which is a commentary on how people in power divide the masses by spreading lies and misinformation, leaving people without the ability to stand up for themselves. The pre-chorus discusses the singer's awareness of these tactics at play and his intention to put an end to them. The outro, "human parasites" emphasizes the idea that the powerful have fed off the masses for too long and need to be stopped.
Line by Line Meaning
We′ve seen the fall of an empire, with a dismantled throne
We have witnessed the collapse of a great civilization, reduced to rubble with no leader in place
Send a message to sons of their time, to return home
Inform those living in the current age to come back to their roots for guidance
They think they own us, they think we care
They believe they have ultimate control over us and assume we are invested in their actions
Your wealth on earth, will be your cross to bare
The possessions you accumulate during your life will ultimately become a burden in the long run
They'll stab you in the back, with a knife made of gold
They will betray you behind your back for their own gain, using material wealth as their weapon
Then they′ll drain all you have left, and swallow you whole
Once they have taken everything from you, they will consume you entirely
Divide, divide and spread your lies
Separate people and spread false information to suit their agenda
No spine left in sight
No sense of integrity can be found in their actions
They try and try to infect our lives
Their continuous efforts to manipulate and control negatively affects our well-being
I have seen the way you've played this, it's over now
I have observed the tactics you have used, but it ends here
I will hunt you down and break this
I will find you and put an end to your corrupt practices
Don′t try to run you won′t survive it
Attempting to escape will result in your demise
I will leave you in the graveyard, to be dead amongst the old guard
You will be buried among those who have already fallen due to similar actions in the past
Cold, as the writing on your tombstone
When you are gone, your legacy will be stark and unpitying
Release your hold
Let go of the power you have over others
Divide, divide and spread your lies
Separate people and spread false information to suit their agenda
Human parasites!
They are draining the life out of us and our community
Writer(s): David Winter-bates, Adam Christopher Hansell Jackson, Jason William Cameron, Kristan James Dawson, Daniel Peter Winter-bates
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nik Nocturnal
2 amazing singles in a row!
Macauley Couch
Nik Nocturnal so true
Kermit The Depressed Frog
Nik Nocturnal Hey Nik ✌
GriminalE13
Any chance of you learning this on a stream?
Kermit The Depressed Frog
GriminalE13 That would be sick af.
Dan Parry
Nik you could probably learn this in five minutes!
Lena H.
Other bands get softer, bury tomorrow stays brutal, love it!
Depths of Abyss
Yea I was worried they were going to do an all that remains on me xD
Hayes
This is amazing... I love the vocals on this track, sounds fresh. Couldn't be more excited for the record. I expect it will be their best release yet.
Aha80
Nowhere near my favorite song but DEFINITELY one of my absolute favorite riffs