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/
December
Neck Deep Lyrics
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You missed every call that I had tried
So now I'm giving up
A heartbreak in mid-December
You don't give a fuck
You never remember me
While you're pulling on his jeans
Getting lost in the big city
I was looking out our window
Watching all the cars go
Wondering if I'll see Chicago
Or a sunset on the West Coast
Or will I die in the cold
Feeling blue and alone
I wonder if you'll ever hear this song on your stereo
I hope you get your ballroom floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
Cast me aside to show yourself in a better light
I came out grieving, barely breathing and you came out alright
But I'm sure you'll take his hand
I hope he's better than I ever could've been
My mistakes were not intentions this is a list of my confessions I couldn't say
Pain is never permanent but tonight it's killing me
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
(I miss you, I wish you well) I wish I'd known that less is more
(I miss you but I wish you well) but I was passed out on the floor
(I miss you, I miss you) that's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
The song "December" by Neck Deep is a heart-wrenching confessional about a failed relationship. The song starts by describing the singer's desperation to connect with someone who is no longer interested in him. He tries contacting his former love interest but is ignored repeatedly. He has given up on the relationship, and he is left heartbroken during the holiday season. The singer is feeling lost and blue, wondering where he belongs and if he will ever find happiness. The lyrics evoke a sense of loneliness and longing for what could have been.
The next verse of the song details the singer's pain and regret for losing his former love. He recounts how he hopes his former love interest finds her perfect ballroom floor, her perfect house with rose-red doors, and everything else she desires, even though she is not with him. The singer wishes he had known that less is more in their relationship, which eventually led to their breakup. He admits that he was passed out on the floor, and his last memory is of her. The song's last lines are poignant, suggesting that the singer has learned a valuable lesson about love but still misses his former partner.
Overall, "December" is an emotionally charged song that explores themes of heartbreak, missed opportunities, and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Stumbled around the block a thousand times
I have been walking in circles aimlessly, lost and unsure of what to do.
You missed every call that I had tried
You ignored all my attempts to reach out, leaving me feeling alone and hopeless.
So now I'm giving up
I have decided to stop trying because it's clear that you don't care about me.
A heartbreak in mid December
This feeling of pain and sadness is happening at a time of year that's typically associated with happiness and joy.
You don't give a fuck
You have no concern for my feelings or my wellbeing.
You never remember me
I am easily forgettable to you and my presence in your life seems insignificant.
While you're pulling on his jeans
You're getting intimate with someone else, while I am left behind, feeling lonely.
Getting lost in the big city
You're distracted by the allure of being in a bustling city, while I am left behind, feeling forgotten and insignificant.
I was looking out our window
I am reminiscing about the moments we spent together, where we looked out of our shared window, in a simpler time.
Watching all the cars go
I am nostalgically watchig everyday moments in life, such as cars passing outside the window.
Wondering if I'll see Chicago
I am contemplating about the possibility of travelling or running away from this feeling of unrequited love.
Or a sunset on the west coast
I am imagining a possible escape to a different place, far from the hopelessness that's tied to the place and the person who let me down.
Or will I die in the cold
I am mentally in a very vulnerable state and the rejection feels debilitating and all-encompassing.
Feeling blue and alone
I am overcome with sadness and loneliness.
I wonder if you'll ever hear this song on your stereo
I am at a stage where I am questioning if the person who has caused me so much pain will ever really understand how hurtful their actions have been.
I hope you get your ball room floor
I still hold out hope that you get everything you wish for in terms of material possessions and comforts.
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I hope you get your dream home, of your precise choosing and desires.
I'm the last thing you'd remember
I am no longer significant enough in your life to be remembered in the future.
It's been a long lonely December
'December' represents the period of time when they were together and how it has been difficult for him all month/year.
I wish I'd known that less is more
I am contemplating about what things would have been like had I been more self-aware and ideologically sound in the relationship.
But I was passed out on the floor
I was either too drunk or too hurt to see what was really going on in the relationship leading to the breakup.
That's the last thing I remember
I am reflecting on how painful the ending of the relationship was, and how the memories of the final moments still haunt me.
Cast me aside to show yourself in a better light
You completely disregarded my feelings to make yourself look good and appear attractive in the present.
I came out grieving, barely breathing and you came out alright
The grief of the breakup has been unbearable for me, however, you do not seem phased and seem to easily move on with your life.
But I'm sure you'll take his hand
I understand that you have already moved on with someone else who seemingly makes you happy.
I hope he's better than I ever could have been
I hope the new partner is better than me and can make you happier than I ever could.
My mistakes were not intentions this is a list of my confessions I couldn't say
There are things that I never got to say, possibly out of pride or fear, considering my words as prideful or withholding my feelings out of the hope for change.
Pain is never permanent but tonight it's killing me
I am currently experiencing a deep and debilitating pain that feels all-consuming and never-ending.
I miss your face
I am missing the person I was in love with and longing for their presence again.
There's so many things that I should have said
There are many things that remain unsaid or unaddressed, either because of the nature of the relationship or the type of people they were.
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
The past year has been difficult but has taught me many things about relationships and life in general, where I come out more understanding and empathetic to those going through tough situations.
It's been a long lonely December
'December' represents the period of time when they were together and how it has been difficult for him all month/year.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Robert Wade, Benedict Kieran James Barlow, Jeremy Wade Mckinnon, Lloyd Anthony Roberts, Sebastian Matthew James Barlow
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Lyrics :
Stumbled around the block a thousand times
You missed every call that I had tried
So now I'm giving up
A heartbreak in mid December
You don't give a fuck
You never remember me
While you're pulling on his jeans
Getting lost in the big city
I was looking out our window
Watching all the cars go
Wondering if I'll see Chicago
Or a sunset on the west coast
Or will I die in the cold
Feeling blue and alone
I wonder if you'll ever hear this song on your stereo
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
Cast me aside to show yourself in a better light
I came out grieving, barely breathing and you came out alright
But I'm sure you'll take his hand
I hope he's better than I ever could have been
My mistakes were not intentions this is a list of my confessions I couldn't say
Pain is never permanent but tonight it's killing me
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
Yuda cipz
Stumbled around the block a thousand times
You missed every call that I had tried
So now I'm giving up
A heartbreak in mid December
You don't give a fuck
You never remember me
While you're pulling on his jeans
Getting lost in the big city
I was looking out our window
Watching all the cars go
Wondering if I'll see Chicago
Or a sunset on the west coast
Or will I die in the cold
Feeling blue and alone
I wonder if you'll ever hear this song on your stereo
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
Cast me aside to show yourself in a better light
I came out grieving, barely breathing and you came out alright
But I'm sure you'll take his hand
I hope he's better than I ever could have been
My mistakes were not intentions this is a list of my confessions I couldn't say
Pain is never permanent but tonight it's killing me
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I miss your face
You're in my head
There's so many things that I should have said
A year of suffering, a lesson learned
I hope you get your ball room floor
Your perfect house with rose red doors
I'm the last thing you'd remember
It's been a long lonely December
I wish I'd known that less is more
But I was passed out on the floor
That's the last thing I remember
It's been a long lonely December
yaikosann
This song is also beautiful because unlike other artists who sing about break ups in a negative way, he's being positive hoping that she ends up happy.
mirraco323
cough almost every Knuckle Puck song cough still gotta love KP though.
Brendon Prescott
+mirraco323 hey man where's your respect. And didn't your father teach you anything before he left?
Peggy White
+Brendon Prescott you stop that, lmfao.
jacob smith
True!! This album is just positive all around. I to freaking amazing
nah716
Those songs are the best.
Sarah Soriano
Everyone: welcoming the December and they are so happy.
Neckdeep: pain is never permanent but tonight its killing me
Fery Setiawan
hi sarah
Sai Daligdig
A meme brought me here
TheStrayDog
We're halfway through but it's been so rough...