O'Mahoney and Shone originally formed a duo in 2006. In 2010 Jason Huxley, a session musician and songwriter joined the band.
Their debut album, Rising Up, was released in 2009. Their follow-up album, Marley's Chains, was released in 2012.
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Never Say Never
Honey Ryder Lyrics
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I know what's coming next you've got that look upon your face
What cheap excuses will you make
It might be the weather
I bend and bend but I don't break
But never say never
Whats that you said you're leaving me?
You're acting like you're on tv
All this screaming dramatising
I'm the one who should be crying
What's that you said you needed me?
It's true to say I've heard it all before
You leave today
Tomorrow you'll be crawling back for me
I know deep down you'll never change
I've only got myself to blame
It's to picture us together - but then again
Never say never
Chorus
When will we let go
Will our love survive
Or have we expired
Chorus
The lyrics of Honey Ryder's song "Never Say Never" seem to speak about a tumultuous relationship that is on the edge due to the repeated broken promises by one of the partners. The song opens with the singer sitting down and staring into space, anticipating what is coming next from their partner who has a certain look on their face. The singer seems to have a pattern of bending and bending but not breaking, as their partner offers cheap excuses, possibly to justify leaving them. However, even as their partner is about to leave them, the singer is not giving up and says that "never say never." They are intent on not giving up on their relationship.
The verse continues with the partner accusing the singer of not listening to them and dramatizing their behavior like they are on TV. The singer seems to be exasperated by the partner's behavior which is causing them to be on the verge of tears. Despite this, the partner confesses that they need the singer. The chorus then comes in with the phrase "Never Say Never," which is a statement of hope that their relationship will survive.
Overall, the song seems to be about the conflict between love and frustration, where one partner is trying to hold on to the relationship while the other is on the verge of giving up. It is a tale of a relationship hanging by a thread and the hope that it can be saved.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting down and staring into space
I am reflecting on the situation and trying to anticipate the conversation that is about to take place
I know what's coming next you've got that look upon your face
I am aware that you are about to give me some excuse for leaving me
What cheap excuses will you make
I am doubtful about the validity of the reasons you are about to give for leaving me
It might be the weather
One of the reasons you might give could be the weather, which is not a valid reason for leaving me
I bend and bend but I don't break
I have been flexible with you and your excuses, but I have not reached my breaking point yet
But never say never
Although I have not given up on our relationship, I am aware that our future together is uncertain
Whats that you said you're leaving me?
I did not hear you properly, please repeat what you just said
You're acting like you're on tv
You are being overly dramatic in the way you are speaking to me
All this screaming dramatising
Your loud and exaggerated behavior is not helping the situation
I'm the one who should be crying
I am the one who should be upset about you leaving me, but instead, you are the one acting out
What's that you said you needed me?
You previously claimed that you needed me, but now you are leaving me
It's true to say I've heard it all before
I have heard your reasons and excuses for leaving me many times before
You leave today
You are leaving me today
Tomorrow you'll be crawling back for me
I know that deep down you will want to come back to me in the future
I know deep down you'll never change
Although I believe there is hope for our relationship, I am aware that your behavior is unlikely to change
I've only got myself to blame
I take responsibility for allowing you to treat me poorly and put up with your constant excuses and leaving me
It's tough to picture us together - but then again
I am unsure if we should be together, but I am not ruling out the possibility either
Never say never
Our future as a couple is uncertain, but I am not counting out the possibility of us getting back together
When will we let go
When will we finally let go of our relationship and move on?
Will our love survive
Is our love strong enough to overcome the issues we are facing and stay together?
Or have we expired
Is our relationship over and beyond repair?
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