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.
You & I
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics
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The weight of love and hate we bare will give the answers
Our path is made, determination to make it through
And so, hand in hand we walk this forest floor
Doomed to be apart for evermore
I gave my life for you
And you don't know and you can't see,
Where the answers have been taking me
And you don't know and you can't see,
Where the answers have been taking me
I am the one to bend backwards again, like you heard this before
Why won't you answer me, why won't you answer me
This has been shown to you and I, a path with faith and fear beside us
The weight of love and hate we bare will give the answers
This is a turning point, determination is just a farse
And so, our hands have strayed apart
This forest trail, led us back to the start
Doomed to be apart, for evermore
This has been shown to you and I
And you don't know and you can't see,
Where the answers have been taking me
And you don't know and you can't see,
Where the answers have been taking me...
... Sick of the sight, we are doomed to be apart
Doomed, we are doomed, to be apart, for evermore
The lyrics to Bury Tomorrow's song You & I appear to tell the story of two people in a relationship, facing obstacles that test their love and commitment to each other. They are on a journey, represented by a forest trail, with both faith and fear accompanying them. They carry the weight of both love and hate, which are the forces that will ultimately guide them to their answers. The tone is ominous, hinting at a sense of hopelessness that is further emphasized by the repetition of "doomed to be apart, forevermore" at the end of the song.
The lyrics seem to explore the idea of the unknown - the journey is uncertain and the answers are obscured. "And you don't know and you can't see, where the answers have been taking me" shows the frustration of not understanding the reason for the challenges they face. The phrase "I am the one to bend backwards again" speaks to the idea of compromise and sacrifice, suggesting that one person is always giving more than the other. The line "This forest trail, led us back to the start" marks a turning point, a realization that they have come full circle and are doomed to repeat their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of You & I paint a picture of a complicated relationship, where the emotions are heavy and the future is uncertain. It's a song that speaks to the challenges that come with love, and the desire to find answers in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
This has been shown to you and I, a path with faith and fear beside us
We have been presented with a journey that will have its challenges but also its rewards.
The weight of love and hate we bare will give the answers
Our experiences with both love and hate will give us the clarity we seek.
Our path is made, determination to make it through
We have committed ourselves to this path and will see it through to the end.
And so, hand in hand we walk this forest floor
We will face this path together, supporting each other along the way.
Doomed to be apart for evermore
We will inevitably face separation and heartbreak.
I gave my life for you
I have made sacrifices for you and our relationship.
And you don't know and you can't see, Where the answers have been taking me
You are unaware of my personal journey and how it has led me to where I am now.
I am the one to bend backwards again, like you heard this before
I am constantly accommodating your needs and desires, as I have done in the past.
Why won't you answer me, why won't you answer me
I am frustrated by your lack of communication and understanding.
This is a turning point, determination is just a farse
We have reached a critical moment in our relationship, and our determination to continue may not be enough.
And so, our hands have strayed apart
Our bond has weakened and we are growing apart.
This forest trail, led us back to the start
Our journey has taken us back to where we began, suggesting a lack of progress.
Sick of the sight, we are doomed to be apart
Our constant struggles and disagreements have resulted in our inevitable separation.
Doomed, we are doomed, to be apart, for evermore
Our fate is sealed, and we will remain apart from each other forever.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivan Kostadinov
This has been shown to you and I
A path with faith and fear beside us
The weight of love and hate we bare will give the answers
Our path is made, determination to make it through
And so, hand in hand we walk this forest floor
Doomed to be apart for evermore
I gave my life for you
This has been shown to you and I
And you don't know and you can't see
Where the answers have been taking me
And you don't know and you can't see
Where the answers have been taking me
I am the one to bend backwards again, like you heard this before
Why won't you answer me, why won't you answer me
This has been shown to you and I
The path with faith and fear beside us
The weight of love and hate we bare will give the answers
This is a turning point, determination is just a farse
And so, our hands have strayed apart
This forest trail, led us back to the start
Doomed to be apart, for evermore
This has been shown to you and I
And you don't know and you can't see
Where the answers have been taking me
And you don't know and you can't see
Where the answers have been taking me
Sick of the sight, we are doomed to be apart
Doomed, we are doomed, to be apart, for evermore.
DjentleThief
Damn I wish this album was on spotify :/ miss it so much!
Tallulah
@Dybreed unfortunately it was removed, as I had the album saved in a playlist and now its just greyed out :( Looks like they removed anything pre-2012, which is a real shame.
DjentleThief
@Dybreed I know, I check every now and again just to make sure :( I get my heart broken eveeytime
Dybreed
i was so pissed when i couldn't find it on spotify man! :(
Johnathan Wilson
DjentleThief frrrr
Paul de Drezigué
amazing, I want it on spotify !!!!!!!
JoolianV
@James Robinson it WAS on Spotify, they removed this album. Usually when that happens it’s because whatever label the song was under can no longer keep it up on Spotify, but I’m just guessing.
dog
Yes please!! I seen them in 2010 in Allentown PA, first concert i was 18. Now all i want for Christmas is a vinyl of their first album!
James Robinson
I was really surprised this wasn’t on Spotify. I remember seeing them in 2009 and buying this album from them. Saw them in Birmingham Alabama. This song was my favorite off the album. The whole album was great though. Crazy all of their growth though for real!
Jon 88
Damn man, this band is amazing. I think they had better break downs on the older albums. That’s not to discredit the more recent music, it’s all amazing.