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.
Our Gift
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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We are bound
You never have to feel alone
For we are found
Rise up all chosen
This is your moment to shine
'Cause if you feel how I feel
I grant you eternity sat at my side
All I ask is for your loyalty until the end of time
You knew you could prey on my heart
You knew you could sell me from the start
Now I know that this could be the end of me
Falling for the same game that you sold to him
I see this for what it is, we need it to believe in
You've preyed upon us for the final time
Let go, lose control,
Forget the ones you used to know
We are your family, this is your home now
Don't fucking forget the mess we found you in
A gift turned a curse
A pact of blood until the end of the earth
You knew you could prey on my heart
You knew you could sell me from the start
Now I know that this could be the end of me
Falling for the same game that you sold to him
I see this for what it is, we need it to believe in
You've preyed upon us for the final time
Now I know that this could be the end of me
Falling for the same game that you sold to him
I see this for what it is, we need it to believe in
You've preyed upon us for the final time
The song "Our Gift" by Bury Tomorrow is a powerful message of unity and trust. The lyrics begin by expressing the concept of togetherness and support, indicating that nobody has to feel alone because they are all part of something bigger. The band urges the listeners to rise up and show their potential, and there is nothing to fear because this is their life.
The chorus becomes more personal and denotes the lead singer's plea for loyalty until the end of time, which is quite poetic, given that the concept of eternity is not something that people can relate to easily. In the second verse, the lyrics express the idea of trust and common ground, and how it can be used for good or evil purposes. The "prey on my heart" phrase is a metaphor for taking advantage of someone, knowing that they are in a vulnerable or emotional state.
As the song progresses to the bridge, the lyrics become more aggressive, encouraging listeners to let go of their past and embrace their newfound "family." However, the gift, which was once a blessing, has now become a curse, indicating that there are consequences to every action. The pact of blood, until the end of the earth, indicates the gravity of the situation, with no room for error or betrayal.
In essence, the song's message is to trust in oneself and others, for there is strength in unity. While setbacks and obstacles may arise, one must always rise up and strive towards their goals with the support of those they trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand
I am here for you.
We are bound
We are connected through our shared experiences.
You never have to feel alone
I will always be here for you.
For we are found
We have each other to rely on.
Rise up all chosen
It is your time to show your full potential.
This is your moment to shine
Take this opportunity to display your talents.
'Cause if you feel how I feel
We share the same emotions and experiences.
then there's nothing to fear 'cause this is your life
Live your life without any fear.
I grant you eternity sat at my side
I will always be by your side.
All I ask is for your loyalty until the end of time
Please be loyal to me forever.
You knew you could prey on my heart
You took advantage of my emotions.
You knew you could sell me from the start
You manipulated me from the beginning.
Now I know that this could be the end of me
I realize that you may harm me.
Falling for the same game that you sold to him
I am repeating the same mistakes as someone else you have manipulated.
I see this for what it is, we need it to believe in
I understand the situation and we need to believe in each other.
You've preyed upon us for the final time
This is the last time you will take advantage of us.
Let go, lose control
Release your inhibitions and let yourself go.
Forget the ones you used to know
Leave the past behind.
We are your family, this is your home now
You belong here and we are your support system.
Don't fucking forget the mess we found you in
Remember where you came from and how far you have come.
A gift turned a curse
What seemed like a blessing ended up harming us.
A pact of blood until the end of the earth
We are bonded forever through shared experiences.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID WINTER-BATES, DANIEL PETER WINTER-BATES, JASON WILLIAM CAMERON, ADAM CHRISTOPHER HANSELL JACKSON, KRISTAN DAWSON
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