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.
Portraits
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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Years drag on, age is lined by the frame.
Light breaks through.
Through immortality, love is lost, powers gained.
I've sold the blood, from my veins.
As these winters fade, so do mortals lives.
The cracks that scar my face, enemies portrayed.
In vein never to be displayed.
As these winters fade, so do mortals lives.
But my heart remains, ever beating, ever beating.
STRIP IT DOWN.
Tear the place from the walls,
I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
Years drag on, age is lined by the frame.
Light breaks through.
I have seen, all the things within this life.
But i am damned to walk this earth.
I've seen some things, that will make your blood turn cold,
I've seen some things, that will make your blood turn cold,
STRIP IT DOWN.
Tear the place from the walls,
I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
My eyes burn at my face,
As the portrait's displayed.
The song Portraits by Bury Tomorrow is an emotionally charged track that seems to revolve around themes of aging, mortality and the inevitability of change. The song opens with the line "And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had", a hopeful sentiment that is quickly balanced out by the following lines that describe the harsh reality of aging and how it affects us all. The lyrics describe how immortality is unattainable, and love can be lost, even as power is gained. The singer laments that he has "sold the blood, from my veins", which could be interpreted as him sacrificing a part of himself to achieve his goals.
The chorus of the song is repeated twice throughout the track, with slight variations each time. The line "As these winters fade, so do mortals lives", is evocative of the fleeting nature of life and how time continues to pass us by. The final verse of the song is perhaps the most powerful, with the singer expressing a desire to strip everything down and see the true age beneath his eyes. It's yet another reminder of how time and aging can affect us in ways we may not even realize.
Overall, Portraits is a deeply reflective song that forces the listener to confront the reality of aging and mortality. It's a song that encourages us to embrace change and appreciate the time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
Despite the adversities we face, we hold on to the hope that things will get better and light will eventually shine through.
Years drag on, age is lined by the frame.
As time passes by, we all age and the effects of it are evident on our physical appearance.
Light breaks through.
After a long period of darkness, finally some hope appears and things start getting better.
Through immortality, love is lost, powers gained.
Sometimes, in the pursuit of immortality and power, people lose sight of love and empathy.
I've sold the blood, from my veins.
I have sacrificed a lot in order to achieve my goals.
As these winters fade, so do mortals lives.
Just like the winters fade away, human lives come to an end too.
The cracks that scar my face, enemies portrayed.
The marks on my face are the result of the battles I have fought, the enemies I have faced.
In vain never to be displayed.
The struggles one goes through often go unnoticed and unappreciated, even though they scar them deeply.
But my heart remains, ever beating, ever beating.
Despite everything, my heart remains hopeful and continues to beat, reminding me of my strength and resilience.
STRIP IT DOWN.
Strip everything down to the bare minimum and see things for what they truly are.
Tear the place from the walls, I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
I am tired of hiding behind false facades and want to see my true self, the one that has been scarred and aged by experiences.
I have seen, all the things within this life.
Through my experiences, I have gained wisdom and understanding of the harsh realities of life.
But i am damned to walk this earth.
Despite all the knowledge I possess, I am still bound to the struggles of mortal life.
I've seen some things, that will make your blood turn cold.
I have witnessed some horrific things that would shock and terrify even the bravest of souls.
My eyes burn at my face, As the portrait's displayed.
Looking at a portrait of myself, I am reminded of all the hardships I have faced and the marks they have left on my body.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cree Go
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
Years drag on, age is lined by the frame.
Light breaks through.
Through immortality, love is lost, powers gained.
I've sold the blood, from my veins.
As these winters fade, so do mortals lives.
The cracks that scar my face, enemies portrayed.
In vein never to be displayed.
As these winters fade, so do mortals lives.
But my heart remains, ever beating, ever beating.
STRIP IT DOWN.
Tear the place from the walls,
I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
Years drag on, age is lined by the frame.
Light breaks through.
I have seen, all the things within this life.
But i am damned to walk this earth.
I've seen some things, that will make your blood turn cold,
I've seen some things, that will make your blood turn cold,
STRIP IT DOWN.
Tear the place from the walls,
I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
And as the light breaks through, with the hope that we had.
My eyes burn at my face,
As the portrait's displayed
dyholiday
somebody posted these lyrics below and I searched all across the internet to figure out the missing portions or what I believe are missing lyrics. After, what I thought I figured out are the correct lyrics, I searched them up via google in all quotes unable to find anything. Are these copywritten? The first result was Romeo and Juliet re a rose with any other name, which is the feeling of this song... Strange. The "missing" lyrics are in quotes. I slowed it down and sped it up probably a hundred times over... I am not trying to spread misinformation.
(starts around 1:30)
STRIP IT DOWN.
Tear the place from the walls,
I am done, I want to see the age beneath my eyes.
"And withering like... you call my name"
I have no idea, but knowing these lyrics completes this song for me. If anybody can confirm I would appreciate it.
Then when it repeats at 3:43... He goes on to repeat the lyrics saying: "And withering like!!! You call my name!!!! And withering like you call my name!!
Thank you
David Pagan
Really hope they do a 10th anniversary re-release of this album. It's still their best one to date (no offense, love the other albums but this one has my high school years attached to it).
Harry Watt
Probably my favorite album of this genre ever made
Pantelis Theodoropoulos
This is an absolute masterpiece. pure brillance at is best. Those breakdowns at 1.32 and 2.55 are incredible and Dans vocals brutal. and the way it kicks in at 3.45 OMG
David Godfrey
Still my favourite album by them. Spotify need to get it back on asap.
TheDemonKingdra
Someone already said this but this song is really heavy at parts and really deep in others. My favorite Bury Tomorrow Song of all time. We need more songs like this.
Tyronexl1998 Trosin
Maybe the song has something to do with "The Picture of Dorian Gray" .
RageKivi
I'm getting goosebumps everytime I hear this song..
unknown user
omg i get bullet for my valentine vibes and i love it, good old days. today music is turning into shit
SterlingIndecentMortal
@unknown user you gotta just find the right places to look. society is adoring and paying attention to the shit music but there is a ton of amazing music out there being released every year. As I Lay Dying, Periphery, Killswitch Engage, Light The Torch, Opeth, Amon Amarth, Dream Theater, etc. all released amazing music in 2019. Check it all out!
Kael Harwood
I don't understand why this was taken of Spotify, it's like the best song by them!!