Determined to remain authentic at all costs, the Los Angeles based quartet … Read Full Bio ↴Determined to remain authentic at all costs, the Los Angeles based quartet Life Down Here goes against the grain of contemporary female fronted rock-bands with a sarcastic punk attitude and contagious energy that is evident both on and off stage. Categorically pop-punk, LDH consists of 19 year-old lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Michelle Blanchard, Eli Shkurkin (Bass), Jeff Dennis (Guitar) and Nick Adams (Drums).
Formed in early 2011, the group was quickly discovered by super producer Jay Baumgardner (Evanescence, Papa Roach, Drowning Pool) who went on to sign them to his artist services company, ‘NRG Artists.' After spending a significant part of the year in the studio writing songs with industry heavyweights Marcos Curiel (P.O.D) and Jason Evigan (After Midnight Project) among others, Life Down Here is currently focused on promoting their debut album "The Beginning" which is scheduled to drop January 6, 2012. Produced and mixed by Baumgardner at NRG Recording in North Hollywood, CA, the 11 song album, delivers a pop-punk feel with a hardcore edge, and includes a heartfelt tribute to her father, who was a great supporter of her music career.
Initially based in Las Vegas, Michelle's love affair with music began after receiving her first guitar at age eight, a miniature Jackson Surfcaster with lipstick pick-ups. She began writing music soon after in order to better learn riffs and chord progressions. By age 13 however, what began as a means to an end became an outlet for life's challenges as well as a place for her creative expression to flourish.
Michelle made a seemingly suitable move for a future rock-star and dropped out of high school at age 16. Leaving the general indecision that torments the teenage years behind, while other kids killed time gossiping on their lunch breaks she chose to finish the remainder of her education at home where she could focus on cultivating her music skills. Michelle's heart was set on writing music and playing guitar from the get-go, it wasn't until after she left school that she realized she wanted to sing her lyrics rather than write them for someone else. Michelle moved to Los Angeles where she met Life Down Here bass player and fellow songwriter Eli Shkurkin at a local rock show. After hearing their demo, Jeff Dennis (Guitar) and Nick Adams (Drums) joined the duo and solidified LDH's line-up.
Most of their current lyrics are about the love and loss of past relationships, as well as a short-stint in a mental institution which is the basis for one of the songs off the album titled "Running From Disaster." Having survived similar struggles, Life Down Here is an active supporter of the organization "To Write Love On Her Arms," a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those struggling with depression, cutting, suicide and addiction. As driven, talented and captivating young musicians with an uncompromising will, Life Down Here are well on their way to being rock-stars.

Never Be The Same
Life Down Here Lyrics

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You were so bright
You were older
You taught me how to fly
You were my teacher, my shoulder
You taught me how to lie

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the gorund

How will I, how will I, How will I ever be the same?
Given up, can't pretend
No use trying to make amends
How Will I ever be the same?

I was too young
Now I'm older
I had to say goodbye
I found my own way
But I still need you
You left me asking why

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the ground
How will I, how will I, how will I ever be the same?
Given up, Can't pretend
No use trying to make amends
How will I ever be the same?

You burnt my halo
YOu burnt my halo
You burnt my halo
You burnt my halo
But I'm alive

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the ground
How will I, how will I, how will I ever be the same?
Given up, can't pretend

No use trying to make amends
How will I ever be the same?

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Be the Same" by Life Down Here is about the pain of losing someone who was once a mentor and a guide in life. The lyrics express a sense of betrayal by the person who was supposed to teach and protect the singer, as they learn how to lie and manipulate others. The chorus repeats the phrase "how will I ever be the same" to convey the feeling that this loss has forever changed and damaged the singer.

The verse "you burnt my halo" is particularly poignant as it suggests that the person who was once seen as an angelic figure has caused pain and destruction in the singer's life. Despite this, the singer declares that they are still alive, showing the strength and resilience that can come from surviving a difficult experience.

Overall, the lyrics are about growing up and becoming independent, but also about the pain of losing someone who was once a crucial part of your life.

Line by Line Meaning

You were so bright
You were full of light and energy

You were older
You were more experienced than me

You taught me how to fly
You showed me how to reach new heights and achieve my dreams

You were my teacher, my shoulder
You were my mentor and support system

You taught me how to lie
You showed me deception and dishonesty

Built me up, broke me down
You alternated between praising and tearing me apart

Lying helpless on the ground
Feeling powerless and defeated

How will I, how will I, How will I ever be the same?
Questioning if I can recover from the damage inflicted upon me

Given up, can't pretend
Abandoning hope and unable to act as if everything is okay

No use trying to make amends
It's pointless and impossible to fix the past

I was too young
I lacked the maturity to fully understand the situation

Now I'm older
I have gained wisdom and perspective over time

I had to say goodbye
I had to let go of the past and move on

I found my own way
I discovered my own path and purpose

But I still need you
Despite everything, I still long for your guidance and approval

You left me asking why
You caused confusion and uncertainty within me

You burnt my halo
You destroyed my innocence and purity

But I'm alive
Despite the pain, I survived and am still standing

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You were so bright
You were older
You taught me how to fly
You were my teacher, my shoulder
You taught me how to lie

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the gorund
How will I, how will I, How will I ever be the same?
Given up, can't pretend

No use trying to make amends
How Will I ever be the same?

I was too young
Now I'm older
I had to say goodbye
I found my own way
But I still need you
You left me asking why

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the ground
How will I, how will I, how will I ever be the same?
Given up, Can't pretend
No use trying to make amends
How will I ever be the same?

You burnt my halo
You burnt my halo
You burnt my halo
You burnt my halo
But I'm alive

Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the ground
How will I, how will I, how will I ever be the same?
Given up, can't pretend
No use trying to make amends
How will I, how will I, how will I ever be the same
Built me up, broke me down
Lying helpless on the ground
How will I ever be the same, how will I ever be the same