Conrad, the guitarist and a main songwriter of the band, decided to leave Ghoti Hook when the band began to tour full time so he could finish seminary and continue with his accounting career. He has been running a website, www.decapolis.com and is doing quite well with it. After the cover album Songs We Didn't Write, Mark Lacasse joined the lineup as the band's sound evolved from punk toward rock on their next album, Two Years to Never. The album also marked a shift to more serious, reflective lyrics. Christian Ergueta left the band soon after; Mark left shortly thereafter.
As a three-piece band, Ghoti Hook released a six song EP titled EP on Velvet Blue Music. The group disbanded in 2002. The band has said on occasion that they would rather forget their pop punk days and that Ghoti Hook never really started until they changed their sound. The band's last concert was at Cornerstone Music Festival on July 6, 2002, with guest performances by both Conrad and Mark. The concert was recorded and released as a live album entitled Rest In Peace.
Their final show can now be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
Never
Ghoti Hook Lyrics
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It was a call that I'd dread for all my life
My son was driving on a winding road
When he lost control
My mind is spinning all around in circles
And I think to myself
Never I know what tomorrow brings with it
Never I know what's in store
No never, no never
Finally get there, to the twisted wreck
I see my son with a bloody broken neck
I take his hand and place it near my heart
And his last words were
"Don't you worry dad, I'll see you someday"
And he dies in my arms
Never I know what tomorrow brings with it
Never I know what's in store
But all I know is my faith to never lose
No never, no never
His breath has left him, and his eyes have closed
Oh my son, how your body's growing cold
Tears are pouring, falling from my face
And I shut my eyes
So sorrow starts to seep in my sad soul
So I say to myself
Never I know what tomorrow brings with it
Never I know what's in store
All I know is my faith to never lose
No never, no never
The song "Never" by Ghoti Hook tells the heartfelt story of a father receiving the worst news of his life - that his son has been in a fatal car accident. The lyrics describe the father's emotional journey as he receives the call, arrives at the accident scene, holds his dying son, and finally comes to terms with his loss. The father is overwhelmed with grief but finds solace in his unshakable faith. He repeats the phrase "Never I know what tomorrow brings with it, never I know what's in store, but all I know is my faith to never lose, no never, no never" to reinforce his unwavering trust in God and his belief that his son is now in a better place.
The song's tragic and emotional subject matter makes it a poignant and relatable piece of music. It touches on themes of loss, grief, faith, and hope, and resonates with anyone who has experienced a similar trauma. While the song may be emotionally difficult for some listeners, it ultimately offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of tragedy.
Overall, "Never" by Ghoti Hook is a powerful and moving song that tells a deeply personal story of loss and grief. It's a testament to the human spirit and the strength that can be found in faith and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a phone call on this rainy night
I received a call that I knew would change my life on this dreadful, wet night
It was a call that I'd dread for all my life
This call was one that I had always feared and anticipated
My son was driving on a winding road
My son was navigating his way through a twisting path
When he lost control
But he lost his grip and couldn't maintain it
My mind is spinning all around in circles
I'm overwhelmed and can't focus or concentrate
And I think to myself
So I console and remind myself
Never I know what tomorrow brings with it
I cannot predict or foresee what the future holds
Never I know what's in store
I cannot anticipate or plan for the uncertainties of life
But all I know is my faith to never lose
But my confidence and trust in my beliefs will never falter
No never, no never
I will never lose faith or hope
Finally get there, to the twisted wreck
Eventually, I arrive at the site of the ruined car
I see my son with a bloody broken neck
I witness my son's injured and damaged neck covered in blood
I take his hand and place it near my heart
I hold my son's hand and put it close to my chest
And his last words were
And the final thing he said to me before passing away was
"Don't you worry dad, I'll see you someday"
"Don't be anxious father, I will meet you again one day"
And he dies in my arms
And he takes his last breath with me holding him
His breath has left him, and his eyes have closed
He has stopped breathing, and his eyes have shut
Oh my son, how your body's growing cold
My son's body is becoming colder by the second
Tears are pouring, falling from my face
My face is wet with tears that flow freely
And I shut my eyes
And in despair, I close my eyes
So sorrow starts to seep in my sad soul
So my heart fills with sadness and grief
So I say to myself
And I remind myself
Never I know what tomorrow brings with it
I cannot anticipate the future or its outcomes
Never I know what's in store
I cannot predict or prepare for life's unexpected events
All I know is my faith to never lose
But I have unwavering faith to never give up or despair
No never, no never
I will persevere and hold onto hope
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN ANDREASSON, HAYDEN JOHN BELL, SARAH LUNDBACK-BELL, ROBIN LUNDBACK, TOM LUNDBACK
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