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/
Parachute
Neck Deep Lyrics
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Wanna get away from here
There's a plane up on a runway
Gonna run away from here
Cause the rain is so terribly dull
And it bores me
Yeah misery adores me
I wanna just try and live for me
Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
I'm done with small town politics
I need to make my way to where the action is
I'm done with it, so the question is
Are you coming with?
Cause baby, if you like, I'll take you there
Imagine all the places we could go to disappear
Or we could turn the light off and go back to bed
Stair at the stars at your ceiling and pretend that we're somewhere else
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
We don't need a god to take a leap of faith
Listen when I say that if we don't try (that if we don't try)
Then we won't believe (then we won't believe)
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Cause I'm ready
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
The lyrics of Neck Deep's song, Parachute are about wanting to break away from the familiar and explore new things, take risks, and live life on their own terms. The singer wants to get away from their current situation, which they find dull and miserable, and explore new places with someone they care about. They want to take risks, make mistakes, and experience all the things they've only read about, but they need a partner to share those experiences with.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking risks and trying new things. The singer wants to fall for someone and be their parachute, which means they want to be there to catch them when things get tough. They are willing to be vulnerable and take risks for the person they care about, just as they hope the other person will do for them. The song is a call to action for anyone who wants to break free from their current situation and experience new things with someone they care about.
Overall, Parachute is a hopeful and upbeat song about taking risks and living life to the fullest. It encourages listeners to embrace change and take a leap of faith in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another day
The beginning of another day, and the person is already feeling like they want to leave where they are.
Wanna get away from here
Desiring to leave one's current location for a change of scenery.
There's a plane up on a runway
The plane represents the opportunity to leave, and perhaps start fresh somewhere else.
Gonna run away from here
The desire to escape from the mundane and predictable routines of everyday life.
Cause the rain is so terribly dull
The gloomy weather outside is reinforcing a sense of depression and drudgery.
And it bores me
The boredom is directly related to something that is not stimulating.
Yeah misery adores me
The person has become used to and almost welcoming of their unhappy circumstance.
I wanna break out and get away
The person desires to break free of their current situation and start fresh somewhere else.
I wanna just try and live for me
The person wants to be independent and live life on their own terms without worrying about expectations from others.
Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
The person wants to take risks and try new things in order to experience life to the fullest. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing and can prevent us from trying new things.
I wanna let go, and fall for you
The person wants to be vulnerable and let their guard down in order to fully commit to a romantic partner.
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
During tough times in the relationship, the person wants to be the support system for their partner.
I wanna do the things that you only read about
The person wants to experience new things that they've only read about before, whether it be travel, adventure, or romance.
Are you ready?
Asking if the other person is willing to take the leap of faith with them and try new things.
I'm done with small town politics
Fed up with the monotonous social dynamics of a small town.
I need to make my way to where the action is
The person wants to be where the excitement is and participate in life rather than just watch it pass by.
I'm done with it, so the question is
The person has had enough of their current situation, and they're ready to make a change.
Are you coming with?
Asking if the other person wants to join them on this adventure.
Cause baby, if you like, I'll take you there
Offering to be the other person's guide and support system during the journey.
Imagine all the places we could go to disappear
Imagining travelling to faraway places where they can forget about their troubles and start anew.
Or we could turn the light off and go back to bed
Relaxing and taking a break from the craziness of the world.
Stair at the stars at your ceiling and pretend that we're somewhere else
Daydreaming about a different life and location.
We don't need a god to take a leap of faith
It's not necessary to have a higher power to have faith in yourself and your decisions.
Listen when I say that if we don't try (that if we don't try)
Reiterating that the only way to get what you want in life is to try and take the risk.
Then we won't believe (then we won't believe)
If you never try, you'll never see the potential in yourself and what could be possible.
I'm ready
Expressing readiness to leave and start anew.
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Reiterating the desire to experience new and exciting things.
Are you ready?
Asking if the other person is willing to join in on this journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Contributed by Jonathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeanette Sayco
It's another day
Wanna get away from here
There's a plane out on a runway
Gonna run away from here
'Cause the rain is so terribly dull
And it bores me
Yeah, misery adores me
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
I'm done with small town politics
I need to make my way to where the action is
I'm done with it, so the question is
Are you coming with?
'Cause baby, if you like, I'll take you there
Imagine all the places we could go to disappear
Or we could turn the light off and go back to bed
Stare at the stars on your ceiling and pretend that we're somewhere else
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
We don't need a God to take a leap of faith
Listen when I say that if we don't try (that if we don't try)
Then we won't believe (then we won't believe)
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe
That we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
'Cause I'm ready
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Muhammad Nicky Priyono
[Verse 1]
It's another day
Wanna get away from here
There's a plane out on a runway
Gonna run away from here
'Cause the rain is so terribly dull
And it bores me
Yeah misery adores me
[Chorus]
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
[Verse 2]
I'm done with small town politics
I need to make my way to where the action is
I'm done with it, so the question is
Are you coming with?
'Cause baby, if you like, I'll take you there
Imagine all the places we could go to disappear
Or we could turn the light off and go back to bed
Stare at the stars on your ceiling and pretend that we're somewhere else
[Chorus]
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
[Bridge]
We don't need a God to take a leap of faith
Listen when I say that if we don't try (that if we don't try)
Then we won't believe (then we won't believe)
[Chorus]
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe
That we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
'Cause I'm ready
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
IRippz
It's another day
Wanna get away from here
There's a plane out on a runway
Gonna run away from here
'Cause the rain is so terribly dull
And it bores me
Yeah, misery adores me
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
I'm done with small town politics
I need to make my way to where the action is
I'm done with it, so the question is
Are you coming with?
'Cause baby, if you like, I'll take you there
Imagine all the places we could go to disappear
Or we could turn the light off and go back to bed
Stare at the stars on your ceiling and pretend that we're somewhere else
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe that we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
We don't need a God to take a leap of faith
Listen when I say that if we don't try (that if we don't try)
Then we won't believe (then we won't believe)
I wanna break out and get away
I wanna just try and live for me
'Cause if we don't try then we won't believe
That we could have had it
I wanna let go, and fall for you
And when it gets rough, be your parachute
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
'Cause I'm ready
I wanna do the things that you only read about
Are you ready?
Matěj Chlup
Why don´t I have any friends who listen to Neck Deep ? :( . This is so fucking sick <3 This song is definetly in my TOP 5 of the new album.
NV. Plays
were all friends here, lets create a groupchat in messenger hahaha
Bae Hyeonmin
LET'S BE FRIENDS MATT
Ade Amalia
We can be friends
yourboi flacko
i can be ur friend
Britney Aroca
I love how they make such a simple yet extremely cool music video
Boba!
@Renzy BiTzy on jahh wtf
Renzy BiTzy
Looks like a ripoff of Relient K music video of Be My Escape.
Zebi Abzulius
Yeah just like they did with Torn
Stefan
Amazing band.