The band released an EP, Rain in July, in September 2012, which gained the band even more attention from people. According to Barlow, "People took notice and demanded that we play shows." The band supported With the Punches and Me Vs Hero in the UK in December. 3 December date of tour was the band's live debut. At their second show the band signed with a manager. The band toured the UK supporting Hacktivist in February 2013. Also in February the band released the A History of Bad Decisions EP as a "pay what you want" download. The band and their tour manager went on a holiday to Florida. The group ended up playing two shows that were "crazy and sold out and packed", according to Thorpe-Evans. Videos of the shows ended up online, which were seen by Hopeless Records. Hopeless got in contact with the band's manager who put the label in contact with the band. The band signed to Hopeless in August 2013. Being signed to the label was "a dream come true" for the band.
The band released their debut album, Wishful Thinking, on 14 January 2014. Up until this point, the band was a "fun, part-time entity", according to Barlow. With the release of the album, the band became a full-time thing, according to Barlow: "Fuck it, let's do this properly". The success of the album resulted in Thorpe-Evans, West and Roberts quitting their jobs, Washington turning down a place at the Academy of Contemporary Music, and Barlow dropping out of university. Following the release of Wishful Thinking, Neck Deep began 2014 with a full UK headline tour and also toured the UK as the main support for We Are the in Crowd, before a headline tour covering the US with Knuckle Puck, Light Years and Misguided by Giants. The band were announced to perform on 2014 edition of Vans Warped Tour. The band's two EPs were remixed and remastered as part of the compilation Rain in July / A History of Bad Decisions, released on Hopeless on 17 June. It was released to capitalise on the band's popularity at the time. Barlow said that this compilation would be "definitive release of these songs". The band hoped that the new fans that enjoyed Wishful Thinking "will enjoy the chance to check these songs out now that we've had a chance to improve how they sound!"21 The band won the Kerrang! Award for Best British Newcomer 2014, beating nominees Blitz Kids, Bury Tomorrow, Lonely the Brave, and Decade. The band headlined the Intercontinental Championships Tour, along with Knuckle Puck (USA), Seaway (Canada) and Trophy Eyes (Australia), and touring the UK. The tour was set to start January 2015 and run through February.
On 27 April 2015 the band made a post on their Facebook page consisting of nothing more than "Can't Kick Up the Roots. 12.05.15". This post turned out to be a song and the release date of 12 May. A few days later on 4 May, the band made another Facebook post stating the name of their new album, Life's Not out to Get You. The release date of this album was 14 August. On 10 May, "Can't Kick Up the Roots" was premiered on UK radio station BBC Radio 1 and was met with lots of praise by fans, with the band then stating that the song's music video and pre-orders for the album would be available on 12 May. The band played all dates of the 2015 edition of Vans Warped Tour. On 19 July, "Gold Steps" was premiered live on Daniel P. Carter's BBC Radio 1 rock show. The album made No.10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales list, and the band made No. 67 on the Artist 100 list.
On 22 August 2015, allegations of sexual misconduct against guitarist Lloyd Roberts were made, in which Roberts was accused of sending inappropriate photos to an underage girl. Roberts denied these allegations. The band responded that they were aware of the situation and asked for "a moment to get to the bottom of this." One day later, they clarified that Roberts would be "stepping down" from his position in the band as he did not want to tarnish the band's reputation as a result of these allegations. He states, "I’m now looking to put this horrendous chapter in my life behind me as I instead look forward to the future. For me, that means doing the one thing I love the most – writing and recording music." On 13 October 2015, Roberts released a statement which explained that the police had cleared him of all charges, stating that they "found no case" to back up the allegations made against him. In the same statement, Roberts hinted that there are no plans for him to return to the band. On 17 December 2015, Sam Bowden, of Climates and Blood Youth, officially joined the band as their new lead guitarist.
On 27 June 2016, the band began writing new material for the band's third album. They began working on the album in the studio eight months after writing the band's new music on 21 February 2017. On 15 January 2017, the band's vocalist, Ben Barlow, stated that a band should always show progression in its music and they are certainly aware that is what they want to do in the band's third album. In an interview with the lead singer, Barlow explains how his father's passing influenced his motivation for writing Neck Deep's most recent album. Ben connects his father's death and the album by stating, "It's definitely opened my mind up creatively, it's gonna be a little ball of inspiration that I can kind of pick at, I guess." On 5 April 2017, the band finished the album and is set to release it on August 18 of the same year. On May 21st Neck Deep released two new songs along with music videos for them. "Where Do We Go When We Go" and "Happy Judgement Day". It was also announced the band worked with Neal Avron and Mike Green on their new album. The band's lead singer, Ben Barlow was quoted saying to Alternative Press "The Peace and the Panic is about how we’ve grown up and experienced life in the last couple of years.". He also commented on two of the new tracks on the album, including the track "Happy Judgement Day" of which Barlow commented, ".is on the panic side, and really, that song is a comment on the current social and political climate.". He also stated "Where Do We Go When We Go" is the last track on the record, and we feel it summarises our mood well. Very directly, the message is: “Fuck all this shit, fuck all the noise, let’s just make something of ourselves before our time is up.”
On 4 September 2018, bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans announced the departure from the band. He said that Neck Deep has been a dream coming true but he wanted to pursue his career as a producer.
On 10 September 2018 Neck Deep released a music video for the song "Torn". (Originally made famous by Natalie Imbruglia.) This was the lead single for the Hopeless Records charity compilation album for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, called "Songs That Saved My Life".
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Neck Deep - Orange County, California - 90’s Hardcore
“Neck Deep was an active hardcore band in the Orange County scene of the early ‘90’s. They played some shows with bands like Function, Blackspot and Outspoken. Recorded a 7” in 1992 that contained the tracks “Crossfire” and “Columbus Day” (both tracks can be downloaded free @ http://neckdeep.bandcamp.com/).
Members: ETHAN GUERAMI MATT LENNON CLAY GUCCIONE ALEX OUZONIAN RYAN KELLER CHRIS MITCHELL JASON HAMPTON KELLY NELMS
Label: STATIC/INSTA-NOISE
Sites: http://www.myspace.com/neckdeep1 | http://neckdeep.bandcamp.com/
Crushing Grief
Neck Deep Lyrics
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Sometimes red or yellow dress,
She can't seem to make up her mind,
A shed of light is hard to find.
She was too cool for me to catch,
Or was I too slow and second best?
I always knew this day would come,
I've got some things to get off my chest
This whole thing's open to conversation,
But I'm not holding my breath about it.
I'm sick and tired of all your bullshit
When all it is who can scream the loudest.
And it's funny how the time it flies
And the people how they change,
You know it's funny how you changed...
Crushing grief
There is no remedy,
The mess you made of me,
Sleep with the enemy and
I'll miss that old routine we had:
Get high, have sex, get high again,
I know you wanted more from me,
It's something I could never be
This whole thing's open to conversation,
But I'm not holding my breath about it.
I'm sick and tired of all your bullshit
When all it is who can scream the loudest.
And it's funny how the time it flies
And the people how they change,
You know it's funny how you changed...
(I don't need you,
Keep your distance.
I don't need you,
Things have changed)
Crushing grief
There is no remedy
The mess you made of me,
The worst I'll ever be.
I started looking past the point
That you were always best for me,
I've fought my way through all of this,
I've learned and loved and fell apart
I came through unscathed,
Albeit betrayed,
But fuck playing safe,
I won't let you get the best of me
The lyrics of Neck Deep's "Crushing Grief" tell the story of a relationship that has fallen apart. The singer describes a woman who can't seem to make up her mind about anything, including her appearance. He reflects on the fact that he always knew the relationship was doomed and that he has some things he needs to get off his chest. He is tired of the drama and games that the woman plays and feels that he has been made a mess of.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Crushing grief, there is no remedy, the mess you made of me," emphasizing the hurt and damage the relationship has caused. The singer reminisces about the old routine they used to have, which included getting high and having sex, but recognizes that he was never able to give the woman what she wanted. The final verse is a reflection on the singer's growth and resilience despite the pain he endured in the relationship. He refuses to let the woman get the best of him and has come through the experience stronger.
Overall, "Crushing Grief" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with the aftermath of a failed relationship. It captures the feeling of hurt and betrayal that many people experience when they go through a breakup. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, making them easy to relate to and empathize with.
Line by Line Meaning
She's dressed in blue and black again,
She's indecisive - she can't make up her mind on what to wear
Sometimes red or yellow dress,
She keeps changing her outfits as if looking for something new
She can't seem to make up her mind,
She can't decide on anything, not even her clothes
A shed of light is hard to find.
She's in a dark place - she can't find a way out of it
She was too cool for me to catch,
She was too good for me to be with, a bit out of my league
Or was I too slow and second best?
Maybe I wasn't good enough, maybe someone else was better than me
I always knew this day would come,
I had a feeling that eventually, we would break up
I've got some things to get off my chest
There are some things I need to say and express my feelings
This whole thing's open to conversation,
We can talk and try to figure this out
But I'm not holding my breath about it.
I'm not expecting much from this conversation
I'm sick and tired of all your bullshit
I'm tired of all the lies and drama, I want out
When all it is who can scream the loudest.
It's like a competition to see who can make the most noise
And it's funny how the time it flies
Time passes quickly, and we don't realize it
And the people how they change,
People change over time, they're not the same as they were before
You know it's funny how you changed...
It's ironic how you changed over time, and now we're not compatible anymore
Crushing grief
The overwhelming pain and heartbreak I feel is difficult to manage
There is no remedy
There's nothing that can fix the pain and sadness I feel right now
The mess you made of me,
You left me worse than I was before, and now I have to pick up the pieces
Sleep with the enemy
You're my enemy, but I still long for you and miss you
and I'll miss that old routine we had:
I miss our old life together - the drugs, the sex, and the carefree lifestyle
Get high, have sex, get high again,
That was our usual routine; that's all we ever did together
I know you wanted more from me,
You wanted me to change, to be someone different
It's something I could never be
I couldn't be the person you wanted me to be, and that's why we fell apart
(I don't need you,
I don't need you, and I'm better off without you
Keep your distance.
Stay away from me, I don't want you back in my life
Things have changed)
Things are different now, and there's no going back
The worst I'll ever be.
I may be at my lowest point right now, but I won't let this define me
I started looking past the point
I realized that you weren't good for me, and it was time to move on
That you were always best for me,
You were never the right person for me, and I see that now
I've fought my way through all of this,
I've been through a lot, and I've learned to overcome it
I've learned and loved and fell apart
I've experienced a lot of emotions, including love and heartbreak
I came through unscathed,
I may have been hurt, but I survived and became stronger because of it
Albeit betrayed,
Although you betrayed me, I've moved on and become a better person
But fuck playing safe,
I'm not going to be afraid anymore, and I'm going to take risks
I won't let you get the best of me
I refuse to let you bring me down or control my life anymore
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simone Gateas
I swear pop punk bands make music videos like this just to show how much they care about their fans and I love it
legendofman12
I miss the music culture from when this comment was written 5 years ago, I miss the punk rock from the 2000’s more, but I miss the 2000’s punk rock emo girls most
Max
The opening to this song gets me pumped I can’t help it ,, I just smile and start head banging
Cassxtte
You mean headbang through all their songs? Please not just the intro to this one singular song.
pierrot
everyone having fun with their friends and being carefree really makes me think about my dull ass life
Ryan Gilbert
video games and my sister are my best friend
Macblink Skylight
I feel you
James Pritchard
join a club!
klara
Same
RedWolf950
+Cordelia Foxx Same! haha it'll eventually get exciting.. gotta just focus on the now