Seventeen-year-old CJ shines as the band’s lead guitarist and shares vocals with sixteen-year-old Maggie, who rocks dual instruments on bass and keys. The youngest of the group, thirteen-year-old Lulu, anchors the band with an intensity on drums that is way beyond her years.
GFM’s edgy sound resonates in the familiar dark corners of its rock genre; but with influencers like Skillet, Memphis May Fire, Bring Me the Horizon, Red and Disciple, GFM’s lyrics shine with a universal light. Through their individual journeys, GFM manages to blur the lines of the Christian sub-culture, reaching both conservatives and listeners beyond the devout. Drawing its name from the original gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, GFM proves that while the guitar’s distorted, the message is clear – the mission is the music.
Never Again
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh Lyrics
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They′re telling lies
They tell me how to live
Cutting deep inside
They never questioned, they never tried
They never listened to the other side
So now is the time
When these four walls close in
Feels like there's nothing left
I′ll fight, I will learn from my weakness
I am stronger now
And I will stand my ground
I won't apologize for who I am
Never again
You say that I am blind
To reality
But I'm not the one who′s hiding
No
Stop trying to change me
Cause I am stronger than what you see
And you will never break me
When these four walls close in
Feels like there′s nothing left
I'll fight, I will learn from my weakness
I am stronger now
And I will stand my ground
I won′t apologize for who I am
Never again
You will never break me
You will never break me
No
You will never break me
You will never break me
When these four walls close in
Feels like there's nothing left
I′ll fight, I will learn from my weakness
I am stronger now
And I will stand my ground
I won't apologize for who I am
Never again
The song "Never Again" by Gold Frankincense & Myrrh speaks to the idea of standing up for oneself against pervasive negative societal pressures. The first verse highlights the idea of internalizing negative commentary from those around you, which "cuts deep inside." The lyrics express frustration at being told how to live and not being given the opportunity to hear alternative viewpoints. The chorus's repetition of "never again" emphasizes a desire to resist this type of control going forward.
The second verse speaks directly to the individual's resistance to this pressure. They refuse to be labeled blind to reality or to change themselves to fit someone else's vision. The repetition of the phrase, "you will never break me," emphasizes the idea that the individual has the agency and strength to resist this type of control. The chorus then repeats, highlighting the individual's resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Overall, the song provides a message of resilience against societal pressures and a reminder to remain steadfast in individuality and against pressures to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
Your words under my skin
The hurtful things you say to me have a strong, lasting effect on me
They're telling lies
The things you say are not true
They tell me how to live
You try to control me and dictate how I should live my life
Cutting deep inside
Your words are hurting me emotionally and mentally
They never questioned, they never tried
You never made an effort to understand me or my perspective
They never listened to the other side
You never took the time to hear my side of the story or how I feel
So now is the time
The time has come for me to take action and stand up for myself
When these four walls close in
When I feel trapped and suffocated by my circumstances
Feels like there's nothing left
I feel hopeless and overwhelmed
I'll fight, I will learn from my weakness
I will be strong and persevere, using my struggles as an opportunity to grow
I am stronger now
Through adversity, I have become a stronger person
And I will stand my ground
I will not back down or compromise my values
I won't apologize for who I am
I am proud of who I am and I will not apologize for being true to myself
Never again
I will not allow myself to be treated this way again
You say that I am blind
You accuse me of not seeing things clearly
To reality
To what you believe is the truth
But I'm not the one who's hiding
I am not the one avoiding the truth or trying to deceive others
Stop trying to change me
I am who I am and I don't need or want to change for you
Cause I am stronger than what you see
I have a strength and resilience that you underestimate
And you will never break me
No matter what you say or do, I will not let you break me
Writer(s): Magdalene English, Eric Varnell, Cj English, Evie English
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Heavy Metal Music Head
The screams get better with each song. This is probably my favorite you guys have yet released. Killer.
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Joshua Crain Yassssss
Kondor Extra Thicc
same
Jd Holland
I’ve been following you girls for a couple of years and it just keeps getting better. But one thing I noticed in this video that I don’t normally see much was Lulu singing. I’m sure she sings more than I’ve seen in videos but that was awesome. Maggie’s harsh vocals give me goose numb every time and same with CJs singing. That was very awesome and can’t wait for the journey to continue
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Jd Holland We’re happy to have you here on Team GFM. 🖤🖤
Stormy Phillips
The fact that you put such passion into your work is one of the reasons you’re one of my all time favorite bands. Another song I’m going to be rocking my heart out to forever!
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Stormy Phillips Thank you so much for listening to our music. We’re super glad you enjoy it!
Lysra
I almost screamed when I realized that Maggie's face is like the girl's on the EP cover. Ahh, I love the music video, SO EPIC! 💜
sirt3z
Oh yeah that was cool
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Lysra YEAHHHHH!!!!