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.
Sceptres
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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Let me take you back years ago
You never knew what I could do!
We're running out of time.
I am the fucking viper!
The very venom that stings your tongue!
I am the very demon..
We went alone into the world unknown.
It wasn't until later on that my true face was shown.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
[x4]
You're alive, but your barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
Exorcise me!
Oh, the demon... the demon, it has me!
Always looking for a new horizon,
Nothing ever seems to satisfy me.
I'm the new kind of monster.
I am the curse, the catalyst, and your disease.
[x2]
I'm spreading the lies.
You need to sever the ties.
[x4]
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
The betrayal, betrayal we were living in!
Nothing could prepare you for that life of sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
We went alone, into the world unknown.
We went alone, into the world unknown.
The song Sceptres by Bury Tomorrow seems to be referencing a toxic relationship that has turned sour. The lyrics "Separate the life you once knew" suggests a separation or ending of a life that was once known. The lines "Let me take you back years ago / You never knew what I could do" could be interpreted as a flashback to a time when everything was good, before the toxic partner revealed their true nature. The chorus of the song emphasizes the toxic partner's manipulative and demonic qualities, with lines such as "I am the fucking viper / The very venom that stings your tongue" and "I am the curse, the catalyst, and your disease." The chorus also has the repeated line "You're alive, but you're barely living / You were my savior, I was your sin," suggesting that although the toxic partner may have been a saving grace for their partner at some point, they have since caused more harm than good.
The pre-chorus and verses of the song seem to describe the toxic partner's betrayal and manipulation of their partner. The lines "I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful" and "I'm spreading the lies / You need to sever the ties" suggest that the toxic partner has used their partner's vulnerability and emotional connection with them to manipulate and control them.
Overall, Sceptres by Bury Tomorrow seems to be a powerful and emotive song that explores the destructive nature of toxic relationships. The lyrics are filled with metaphors and imagery that paint a vivid picture of a relationship turned sour due to a manipulative and controlling partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Separate the life you once knew.
Let go of your past and give in to my influence.
Let me take you back years ago
Allow me to manipulate your memories and perception of reality.
You never knew what I could do!
You underestimated my power and now it's too late to turn back.
We're running out of time.
There's no time to waste, you need to submit to me now.
I am the fucking viper!
I am a dangerous and venomous entity who will harm you with my words and actions.
The very venom that stings your tongue!
My words are like poison that will hurt you and leave a lasting impact.
I am the very demon..
I embody evil and darkness, and I will corrupt you completely.
You're not the man you thought you knew.
I have transformed you into someone unrecognizable to yourself.
We went alone into the world unknown.
We ventured into a dangerous and uncertain journey together.
It wasn't until later on that my true face was shown.
I hid my true intentions and identity until it was too late for you to escape.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
I tempted you with something desirable, then destroyed it for my own pleasure.
You're alive, but your barely living. You were my saviour, I was your sin.
Even though you exist, you're not truly living because I've drained you of your essence. You thought I could help you, but I only caused your downfall.
Exorcise me! Oh, the demon... the demon, it has me!
I admit that I'm possessed by a malevolent force, but I don't want to let it go.
Always looking for a new horizon, Nothing ever seems to satisfy me.
I'm constantly searching for something better, but I can never find true happiness or fulfillment.
I'm the new kind of monster.
I'm a different, more sinister type of creature than what you're used to.
I am the curse, the catalyst, and your disease.
I'm the source of all your problems and negativity, the spark that ignited the destruction, and the sickness that's consuming you.
I'm spreading the lies.
I'm actively deceiving and manipulating others to achieve my goals.
You need to sever the ties.
You have to cut off all connections with me and escape my influence.
The betrayal, betrayal we were living in! Nothing could prepare you for that life of sin.
We were living in a world of deceit and disloyalty, and you were caught off guard by how depraved it was.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You thought I would rescue you, but I ended up causing your downfall.
We went alone, into the world unknown.
We took a dangerous journey together, not knowing what kind of darkness we would find.
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Kerekish
Separate the life you once knew,
let me take you back to years ago; you never knew what I could do!
We’re running out of time!
I am, the fucking viper!
The very venom that stings your tongue!
I am, the very demon..you’re not the man you thought you knew!
We went alone, into the world unknown,
it wasn’t until later on, that my true face was shown.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
You’re alive but you’re barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
Exorcise me! Oh, the demon...the demon, it has me!
Always looking for a new horizon, nothing ever seems to satisfy me,
I’m the new kind of monster, I am the cause, the catalyst and your
disease.
I’m spreading the lies,
you need to sever the ties!
You’re alive but you’re barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
The betrayal we were living in!
Nothing could prepare you for that life of sin!
We went alone, into the world unknown
Ivan Kostadinov
Separate the life you once knew.
Let me take you back years ago;
You never knew what I could do!
We're running out of time.
I am the fucking viper!
The very venom that stings your tongue!
I am the very demon...
You're not the man you thought you knew.
We went alone into the world unknown.
It wasn't until later on that my true face was shown.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
I asked you for your soul, then corrupted all that was so beautiful.
You're alive, but your barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but your barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but your barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but your barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your... sin.
Exorcise me!
Oh, the demon... the demon, it has me!
Always looking for a new horizon, Nothing ever seems to satisfy me.
I'm the new kind of monster.
I am the curse, the catalyst, and your disease.
I'm spreading the lies.
You need to sever the ties.
I'm spreading the lies.
You need to sever the ties.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your...
The betrayal, betrayal we were living in!
Nothing could prepare you for that life of sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You're alive, but you're barely living.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
You were my saviour, I was your sin.
We went alone, into the world unknown.
We went alone, into the world unknown.
Tyler Roerick
Got my parents into Relief by Bury Tomorrow. Lol they have no idea what brutality this band is capable of! These guys are awesome! I remember buying The Artery 2010 Sampler back when Bury Tomorrow was still with Artery. It had the song You & I on it. Since then I havnt stopped listen to these guys. \m/ keep rockin!
Mathew Stock
Back when I was just getting into Bury Tomorrow, I saw then at Radstock 2013 and I only knew their bigger songs like Lionheart, Knight Life, Royal Blood, An Honorable Reign etc. and when this song came on, Dan shouted "This is our heaviest song, Sceptres! If you see somebody that doesn't know this song, punch them in the face!"
I bricked it because there was some burly bearded guy staring at me... But from that day on, 100% followed them and they're one of my favourite bands!
icecore
@Brennan Long bro, cemetety wasnt released in 2013, its heavy af tho
Brennan Long
Mathew Stock sorry cemetry walls heavier in my opinion dawg but bro this shit cold af
Lewzis
Glad I found these guys, they're insane!!!
Lilith Storm
this is my favourite bury tomorrow song, I'm so glad thy played it when I saw them live
LeeLikesStuff
such a class band, so glad i was there and got to meet the lads!
daniel olvera
Their lyrics are magisterial ! I hope they never slack off and stay focused , cause they're something else with literature .
Jefferson M.
six years and I could not stop loving this song '-'
Il Sommo Imperatore
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