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 Southamptonβs 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.
Watcher
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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Oath sworn protecter
Foretold your saviour
I won't abandon you
I cannot lose you
I won't throw this hope away
The hope you once knew
I pray this sickness never ends
To suffer at the hands
Of sin
If I were silenced
Your name I would still speak
There isn't a moment
That you will leave my eyes
As you become faint in person
You're stronger in my mind
So fight the demon inside
Fight the demon inside
Let go
Let others take control
The poison will drain
And the possession will lose its hold
I am forever the watcher
Oath sworn protecter
Foretold your saviour
And I will never abandon you
I cannot lose you
I pray this sickness never ends
I will not leave you
To suffer at the hands
Of sin
If I were silenced
Your name I would still speak
I won't abandon you
I cannot lose you
I won't throw this hope away
I won't abandon you
I cannot lose you
I won't throw this hope away
I pray this sickness never ends
I will not leave you
To suffer at the hands
Of sin
If I were silenced
Your name I would still speak
The song "Watcher" by Bury Tomorrow is a poignant tribute to the power of being there for someone in need, no matter how difficult or challenging their struggles may be. The lyrics convey the idea of a Watcher, a guardian-like figure who is devoted to protecting and supporting the person they care about, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This role is described as an "oath sworn protector," someone who has pledged their loyalty and commitment to the cause. The watcher acknowledges the person's strength and resilience, even when they themselves may be struggling to cope with the weight of the situation.
The song also touches on the theme of faith and prayer, as the Watcher expresses their hope that the sickness or pain the person is experiencing will one day end, and that they will be able to triumph over the "demon inside." The listener is encouraged to "let go" and trust others to help them through their journey, rather than trying to face everything alone. The Watcher reminds their charge that they are not alone, that they will always be watching and protecting them, and that they will never abandon them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Watcher" are a powerful reminder of the importance of being there for others, no matter how difficult or challenging their struggles may be. The Watcher represents the idea of a devoted friend, family member, or even a stranger who can provide the consistent support and care that someone going through a tough time may need.
Line by Line Meaning
I am forever the watcher
I will always watch over and protect you
Oath sworn protecter
I have made a promise to protect you
Foretold your saviour
I was meant to be your savior
I won't abandon you
I will never leave you alone
I cannot lose you
You are too important to me and I cannot bear losing you
I won't throw this hope away
I will not let go of the hope that we will overcome this together
The hope you once knew
I will remind you of the hope you once had
I pray this sickness never ends
I hope that this suffering will come to an end
I will not leave you
I will stay by your side no matter what
To suffer at the hands of sin
To be tormented by evil
If I were silenced
Even if I were prevented from speaking
Your name I would still speak
I would still defend and honor you with my words
There isn't a moment
There is never a time
That you will leave my eyes
That I will stop keeping you in my sight
As you become faint in person
As I see you growing weaker in body
You're stronger in my mind
You are still powerful and strong in my thoughts
So fight the demon inside
You need to resist the evil influence that is trying to control you
Let go
Release your grip on the evil influence
Let others take control
Let me and others help you in this battle
The poison will drain
The toxic influence will be eliminated
And the possession will lose its hold
And the evil hold over you will weaken
I won't throw this hope away
I will continue to hold onto the hope that we will overcome this together
I won't abandon you
I will not leave you alone
I cannot lose you
You are vital to me and I cannot bear losing you
I won't abandon you
I will not leave you alone
I cannot lose you
You are too important to me and I cannot bear losing you
I won't throw this hope away
I will not let go of the hope that we will overcome this together
I pray this sickness never ends
I hope that this suffering will come to an end
I will not leave you
I will stay by your side no matter what
To suffer at the hands of sin
To be tormented by evil
If I were silenced
Even if I were prevented from speaking
Your name I would still speak
I would still defend and honor you with my words
Lyrics Β© 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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Luna Star
This was my brother's favourite song , sadly he passed away in 2017 to cancer , he introduced me to bury tommorow , whom I listen to religiously and help me get through life with mental health and troubles π―π―π―π―π― 5
Ivan Kostadinov
So sorry
TheDatGuy97
Best clean vocals ever, better than any pop singer nowadays
CakeMonster
anyone who says they don't like it, re-listen because it gets better every time. its amazing, its bury tomorrow. different but it will grow on you all. i think its amazing and they never disappoint. so excited for the album!
Isaac Duplantis
My favorite band ever. Greatest band of all time.
Dante Lugo
Absolute beast of a band
Rhys Moreton
Still gets better with every listen!
artem arlovsky
the solo at 3:45 is amazing!
john jackson
Both singers have improved massively in this album, when i saw them live in manchester a few months ago you could notice how much the whole band had improved. one thing is certain the runes is going to be INSANE!
Cycl0ne
Most underrated band of all time