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.
More Than Mortal
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
I never wanted it to be like this
I′m still locked inside my head
And now you're looking at me like I′m gonna save you
But really I'm the only one who's fading
Whilst I′m staring at myself in the mirror
I′m just trying to keep my composure
And now the echos of my past are shaded
Pushing me towards the point of breaking
False gods are here, they've turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they′ll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers- agh,
Fuck!
There's no heroes, no fucking saviours
No gods, just betrayers
Argh!!
False gods are here, they′ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace
False gods are here, they′ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace
There's no heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers
No heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers
Yeargh!
Argh!!
Just betrayers!
(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)
Just betrayers!
Just betrayers!
Just betrayers!
Just betrayers!
The song "More Than Mortal" by Bury Tomorrow appears to be about a person who is struggling to keep their composure amidst the chaos that surrounds them. The lyrics suggest that while the world is falling apart around us, it is still possible to restore some sense of order and regain our honor as mortal beings. The verses repeat the chorus with some variation, and emphasize the need to complete the circle and break the model of false gods, idols, and saviors. The bridge section shifts the focus to anger and frustration, rejecting the idea of heroes and gods and instead identifying them as betrayers who have turned our world to stone.
The repeated phrase "no more than mortal" emphasizes the humility and humanity of the subject, perhaps suggesting that the key to restoring order is acknowledging our own vulnerability and limitations. The use of "false" in reference to gods and idols implies that there are true or authentic ones that we should be seeking instead. The song seems to be driving towards an idea of reclaiming agency and responsibility rather than passively waiting for a savior or hero to come and fix things.
Line by Line Meaning
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Observing the cycle of life and death and the inevitable decline of our world.
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Enforce the natural order of things, recognizing that we are no greater than mere mortals.
Life eternal, breaking the model
Defying the standard cycle of life and death to achieve immortality, which is a rebellion against nature.
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
Redeem yourself and restore your integrity, but remember that you are still no more significant than any other human being.
I never wanted it to be like this
Expressing regret that things have gone awry.
I′m still locked inside my head
Struggling with mental or emotional turmoil that is difficult to escape.
And now you're looking at me like I′m gonna save you
Feeling like other people are looking to you for help or guidance when you are also in need of assistance.
But really I'm the only one who's fading
Despite appearances, the artist is the one who is struggling and weakening.
Whilst I′m staring at myself in the mirror
Reflecting on one's faults, struggles, or physical appearance.
I′m just trying to keep my composure
Making an effort to remain calm and composed despite difficulties or challenges.
And now the echos of my past are shaded
The memories of the singer's past are now less clear, distant, or obscured.
Pushing me towards the point of breaking
Pushing the artist to the brink of physical, mental, or emotional collapse.
False gods are here, they've turned this world to stone
False idols or leaders have led the world astray and made it lifeless and inflexible.
Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
Rejecting the false claims of authority or moral superiority that manipulative leaders try to assert and control, preserving one's own ethical principles and sense of self.
False idols, their souls encased
False prophets or leaders are trapped in their own deceitful narratives and doomed to fail.
False idols, will fall from grace
The false idols or corrupt leaders will ultimately lose their power and influence.
No more heroes, no more saviours
Rejecting the expectation that someone else will come to save us or solve our problems, and instead realizing that we need to take responsibility for our own lives.
No more gods, just betrayers
Recognizing that many people who claim to be moral or divine figures are selfish, dishonest traitors.
Just betrayers!
Emphasizing that the true nature of these false leaders is betrayal and dishonesty.
Writer(s): David Winter-bates, Adam Christopher Hansell Jackson, Jason William Cameron, Kristan James Dawson, Daniel Peter Winter-bates
Contributed by Violet D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Szy Kowny
Lyrics:
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
I never wanted it to be like this, i’m still locked inside my head
And now your looking at me like I’m going to save you, but really I’m the only one who’s fading
Whilst I'm staring at myself in the mirror, I’m just trying to keep my composure
And now the echos of my past are shaded, pushing me towards the point of breaking
False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace
Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers!
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers!
Fuck!
There’s no heroes, no fucking saviours
No gods, just betrayers!
False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace
False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace
There’s no heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers!
No heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers!
Just betrayers!
Panterarocks932
This chorus is absolutely unbelievable. I’m gonna miss Jason in the band
Pinnacle Productions
Anyone know if Jason is doing another project, I’d love to hear it.
Hodi
@Pinnacle Productions a month or so ago he said on instagram that he has not decided yet
Pinnacle Productions
@Hodi I hope he does something even if it’s just on his own with studio projects.
Nolan Kuffner
The chorus is the most generic, radio rock part of the song.
Which is pretty on pointe for most of Jason's choruses.
At least with Tom, they mix in Danii's harsh vocals and it's less 'La la la, la de da, la la la, la de da' like every one of Jason's choruses.
He's distinct sounding.
Great.
Too bad he's just average as a metal vocalist.
aqu sedö
Jason's voice... Ik that it's great in every track but HOLY CRAP it gives me chills how powerfully he pulls out the chorus of this song. Really gonna miss him in the band.
Nolan Kuffner
Pretty easy to make a memorable chorus when the same 6 lines are repeated like 8-10 times each 🤦
Na Tee
@Nolan Kuffner try it then
Lance707
@Nolan Kuffner it's the delivery, not the lyrics which make it great
Scotty Bandicoot
@Nolan Kuffnerit’s clear you didn’t like the band before you came here since it just seems you decided to chat rubbish on the many positive comments. A bit of silly billy aren’t you.