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1. Enemies formed in 2007 in the small east coast village of Kilcoole, Ireland. With their roots buried deep in DIY culture, the band have spent their seven years together writing, recording, producing and releasing their own records and booking tours with the international support of The Richter Collective, Topshelf Records (and Stiff Slack Records. In those seven years the band have toured America, Europe and Asia, released two highly acclaimed full length albums and three EP's.
In 2013 Enemies released their sophomore album entitled Embark, Embrace. The title being a pillar of the bands mind frame at the time, the idea to do as much as possible within their capabilities and beyond. This record sees a considerable shift in their musical style, incorporating pop and electronic influences, along with scattered vocals, under the broader themes of escape and re invigoration. The record was recorded in the first two months of the year in The Meadow Studios and features guest performances from Conor Adams of The Cast of Cheers, Heathers and more. By March the band had tours booked for America, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines and Europe, with sold out shows in Tokyo, New York, Osaka and Nagoya.
With the amicable departure of drummer Oisin Trench from Enemies in November of 2013, remaining members Lewis Jackson, Mark O’ Brien & Eoin Whitfield set out to find a new drummer and get back to work on new material. Now with 2014 well under way, the band have spent the last 5 months building their live show with new drummer Michael Quinn, working on future releases and booking tours for later this year.
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2. Enemies is a hardcore band formed in Tampere, Finland in late 2011 as something fun to do with friends, that quickly turned into a lifeline. Drawing influence from basically every subgenre in aggressive music, the band is constantly evolving, never settling for any one style.
Originally intended as a demo, Enemies' first album, Framing Choices to Silence Our Voices was written and recorded within six months since the band's inception and released digitally in July 2012 and on CD the following year. A fit of unbridled aggression, the album blends together elements of grind, Converge-y chaotic hardcore and sludge, with an ever-present melancholic edge.
In fall 2014, Enemies will release their second LP, Bind Me a Wreath, on vinyl and cassette. Significantly elaborating on the melodic undertones of their previous record, the new album is a cathartic nose dive into themes of self loathing, love and loss that's equal parts catchy, atmospheric and punishingly heavy.
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Sober
Enemies Lyrics
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Shrouding every step I take,
Making every promise empty,
Pointing every finger at me.
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests.
Murder now the path called "must we"
Just before the son has come.
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over.
Why can't we drink forever.
I just want to start things over.
I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down.
Trust me.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done.
Trust me.
I want what I want.
The lyrics of the song 'Sober' by Enemies touch upon themes of guilt, regret, and the desire to start anew. The first verse talks about the shadows that follow the singer, making every promise they make empty and pointing fingers of accusation towards them. The 'stalking butler' mentioned is a metaphor for the guilt that haunts the singer. He wants to murder the path called "must we" which is a call to break free of the repetitive patterns that contribute to his struggles. The second verse mentions Jesus whistling, asking for guidance from a higher power to help him move forward and change.
The chorus is a plea to break free from the cycle of addiction and start over. The singer asks why they can't be sober and begins to question the need for alcohol. He wants to start over and work towards a future where he doesn't rely on alcohol. The next verse is self-deprecating, with the singer calling themselves a worthless liar and imbecile. He warns others that he will only complicate their lives and asks them to trust him and fall with him. The final line of the verse is a promise to elevate others, only to bring them back down.
The repetition of 'trust me' in the chorus is interesting, as it shows that the singer doesn't even trust themselves but wants others to put their faith in him.
Overall, 'Sober' is a powerful song that highlights the struggles of addiction and the desire to change. The lyrics are raw and emotional, reflecting the difficulty of the journey towards sobriety.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shadow just behind me,
I am haunted by my past mistakes and they continue to follow me in everything I do.
Shrouding every step I take,
My past mistakes are affecting and obscuring my present and future decisions and movements.
Making every promise empty,
I have broken so many promises in the past that people no longer believe me and consider them worthless.
Pointing every finger at me.
People blame me for everything that goes wrong, and I have become a scapegoat for their problems.
Waiting like a stalking butler
My past mistakes are like a butler waiting for me to slip up again and in turn, humiliate me once more.
Who upon the finger rests.
My mistakes are always at my fingertips, and they're constantly waiting for a chance to bring me down again and again.
Murder now the path called "must we"
I want to eradicate the idea of obligations and responsibilities because they keep reminding me of my past mistakes and bring me a sense of anxiety and fear.
Just before the son has come.
I want to get rid of my past sins before the dawn of another day, hoping to move on to a new slate.
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
I am asking Jesus to intervene and guide me towards a better path because the past haunts me and I cannot move on.
Something but the past and done?
I want Jesus to guide me towards something fresh, and not something from my past that keeps holding me back.
Why can't we not be sober?
I wish we could forget our past mistakes and move on to something new by going sober and starting with a clear head.
I just want to start this over.
I wish to start everything fresh, and forget my past life that haunts me every day.
Why can't we drink forever.
I wish to escape from reality because my past memories are causing me so much pain and misery.
I just want to start things over.
I want to let go of my past mistakes and move forward with a clean state and do things the right way this time.
I am just a worthless liar.
I feel like I'm not worth anything, and I have lied so much in the past that I've lost track of what the truth is anymore.
I am just an imbecile.
I feel like I'm not very intelligent, and my past mistakes confirm that to me every day.
I will only complicate you.
I will never be uncomplicated, which means that people who create a relationship with me, will be likewise complicated.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will deceive you and make you fall just like I have fallen so many times.
I will find a center in you.
I will take something from you that you hold dear and find my own footing through it.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will destroy it once I have it, and leave behind an empty shell.
I will work to elevate you
I will make you think that you are higher up, when in reality, we are both stuck in the same place.
Just enough to bring you down.
I will make you fall harder than before, and you’ll feel like you're in a much worse headspace than before I came along.
Trust me.
Even though I have many flaws and made many mistakes in the past, please trust me.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
I am asking Mother Mary to guide me towards a better path because I am lost and need someone to guide me.
Something but what's past and done.
I want Mother Mary to guide and comfort me towards something new and away from my past mistakes.
Trust me.
I understand that I have many flaws and made many mistakes, but please trust me.
I want what I want.
I am deeply unsatisfied with my current situation and want to strive for something better in my future.
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Written by: EMILY WARREN, MICHAEL KEENAN, NICOLET HEATON
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