After releasing two cassette demos and a pair of EPs (Where Shadows Lie and See Through the Lies), as well as undertaking countless tours across Australia, USA, Europe and Japan, Day of Contempt relocated in mid-2004 to the Los Angeles/Orange County area. Signing with Epitaph, the band released one further EP, 2005's The Will to Live. Soon afterwards, founding member Tom Deverix quit the band for personal reasons and, with Ben Coyte returning to Australia, Day of Contempt broke up later that year.
Since quitting the band and returning to Australia, founding Day of Contempt member and vocalist Ben Coyte briefly played guitar for Carpathian, before forming Melbourne outfit In Trenches. The remaining members of Day of Contempt reformed as OC-based band The Dear & Departed, although Simon O'Gorman and Joel Bourne both left that band in late 2008. There have also been rumours of a possible Day of Contempt reunion tour in Australia, although the possible lineup is unclear.
Day of Contempt toured with or supported international artists including Good Charlotte, Bleeding Through, AFI, Underoath, Alexisonfire, Unwritten Law, Strung Out, The Mad Caddies, H20, One King Down, Throwdown and Ensign, as well as Australian acts such as 28 Days, I Killed The Prom Queen, Frenzal Rhomb and Superheist.
DISCOGRAPHY/LINEUPS
Demo (Cassette / Self Released / 1997)
* Ben Coyte - Vocals
* Noodles - Bass
* Tom Deverix - Guitar
* Shanon - Guitar
* Luke Weber - Drums
Demo (Cassette / Self Released / 1998)
* Ben Coyte - Vocals
* Noodles - Bass
* Tom Deverix - Guitar
* Luke Weber Drums
Where Shadows Lie (CDEP / Trial & Error / 2000)
* Ben Coyte - Vocals
* Brett Eitzen - Bass
* Tom Deverix - Guitar
* Josh Delsar - Guitar
* Vince Jukic - Drums
See Through The Lies (CDEP / Resist Records & Goodlife Recordings / 2002)
* Ben Coyte - Vocals
* Dan Smith - Bass/Vocals
* Tom Deverix - Guitar
* Josh Delsar - Guitar
* Steve Davis - Drums
The Will To Live (CDEP / Epitaph / 2005)
* Ben Coyte - Vocals
* Dan Smith - Bass/Vocals
* Tom Deverix - Guitar
* Simon O'Gorman - Guitar
* Joel Bourne - Drums
Close My Eyes
Day Of Contempt Lyrics
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I'm not quite sure if it's as real as it feels right,
but things will change,
and change for the worse tonight.
..and if tomorrow ever comes, it will be too soon because it's over and nothing can save us now.
Soon you will know.
I thought I'd breathe somehow.
..but nothing can save me now.
Please try and read between the lines.
Maybe everything will work out fine.
Maybe is still maybe.
I didn't plan on this..a chance missed to haunt my past.
What you took from me, I don't think is coming back.
This skin - deep smile, to no avail..
This skin - deep smile, it won't save me.
..keep smiling...
I'll keep dying.
This pain I'm not surviving.
I'm not surviving alone.
I can't do this on my own.
I thought I'd breathe.
The lyrics to Day Of Contempt's song "Close My Eyes" reflect a deep sense of hopelessness and despair. The opening line, "Nothing can save me now," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to be facing a difficult situation in which they feel helpless and alone.
The line "I'm not quite sure if it's as real as it feels right" suggests that the singer may be questioning the reality of their situation. They may be struggling to come to terms with what is happening around them and are unsure if they can trust their own perceptions.
As the song progresses, the mood becomes darker and more desperate. The line "but things will change, and change for the worse tonight" suggests that the singer is anticipating something terrible happening. They seem resigned to their fate and powerless to stop it.
The chorus, "Should I just close my eyes, pretending not to see the faded color of your tattooed memory?" suggests that the singer may be trying to avoid confronting their past. They may be struggling to let go of a painful memory or experience and are considering ignoring it altogether.
Overall, "Close My Eyes" is a poignant and emotional song that explores the challenges of facing difficult situations head-on. The lyrics are raw and honest, reflecting the pain, sadness, and despair that often accompany life's toughest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing can save me now.
I feel helpless and beyond saving.
I'm not quite sure if it's as real as it feels right,
I'm unsure if my perception of reality is accurate.
but things will change,
I know change is inevitable.
and change for the worse tonight.
Tonight, things will change for the worse.
..and if tomorrow ever comes, it will be too soon because it's over and nothing can save us now.
If tomorrow arrives, it will be too late as everything is already over.
Soon you will know.
You will eventually learn the truth.
I thought I'd breathe somehow.
I believed I would find a way to cope.
..but nothing can save me now.
Despite my efforts, I am still beyond saving.
Should I just close my eyes, pretending not to see the faded color of your tattooed memory?
Should I avoid dealing with the painful memories of our past?
Please try and read between the lines.
Please try to understand the subtext in my words.
Maybe everything will work out fine.
Perhaps everything will turn out okay in the end.
Maybe is still maybe.
There's still a chance that things won't work out.
I didn't plan on this..a chance missed to haunt my past.
I didn't anticipate this situation and missed an opportunity to confront my past.
What you took from me, I don't think is coming back.
I don't believe I will regain what you took from me.
This skin - deep smile, to no avail..
My superficial smile is useless and ineffective.
This skin - deep smile, it won't save me.
My smile won't protect me from my pain and struggles.
..keep smiling...
Even though I am struggling, I will continue to try to appear happy.
I'll keep dying.
I will still be suffering internally.
This pain I'm not surviving.
I am struggling to cope with this pain.
I'm not surviving alone.
I need support to make it through this.
I can't do this on my own.
I need help to overcome this situation.
I thought I'd breathe.
I had hoped to find some relief.
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diablo1747
Ive had this song on my computer for years and years, just re-discovered it, the versions different, maybe a prerecorded version or something, i have no idea where it came from, but it fucking rocks.
-Viperplayer187 -
To the people who are saying they have the demo version of this song, please post
Phoenix Griffin
I have the actual cd
Angel Baltazar
I have other version of this song