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/
Rock Bottom
Neck Deep Lyrics
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Remove the pictures from the walls
'Cause they're reminding you of all the things you try so hard to hide.
She digs the grave, so she knows where she can find it
And I don't have much to offer,
But had you loved me I'd have loved you back forever
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends,
It frayed the rope that they dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life like?
I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin,
Resurrect and start again
She said "you're distant from the world and self destructive",
But she still smiles and laughs along for self indulgence
She's got her finger on the pulse, and she feels nothing,
She digs the grave so she can dance like no one's watching
But I know you're chasing something,
Or has what you wanted got you scared and running?
And I know you're missing something,
Because I felt there that night, and caught you blushing
Here I am again, rock bottom
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends,
It frayed the rope that they dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life like?
I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin,
Resurrect and start again
The ebb and flow of life is a mystery,
So I guess I'll never know
I got caught up in our history,
So I think it's time for me to let this go
The ebb and flow of life is a mystery,
So I guess I'll never know
I got caught up in our history,
So I think it's time for me to let this go
Here I am again, rock bottom.
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends,
It frayed the rope that they dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life like?
I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin,
Resurrect and start again
Break out, I need to break out, I need to break out,
Gotta get me out or I'm gonna break down,
I'm gonna break down,
I've hit rock bottom
Resurrect and start again
The ebb and flow of life is a mystery,
So I guess I'll never know
I got caught up in our history,
So I think it's time for me to let this go
The song "Rock Bottom" by Neck Deep is about hitting the lowest point in a relationship, where everything falls apart and there seems to be no hope for the future. The first verse is about the struggle of being in a relationship where one person tries to hide their flaws and insecurities, only to have those same issues come to light and destroy the relationship. The second verse is about the struggle of being self-destructive and feeling lost, with the line "I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin" emphasizing the feeling of being disconnected from the world.
The chorus repeats the phrase "rock bottom" and emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior and feeling like there is no way out. The bridge flips the perspective to the other person in the relationship, questioning whether they are truly happy or if they are running from something. The final verse has a sense of acceptance and surrender, recognizing that sometimes it's necessary to let go of the past and start over fresh.
Overall, the song captures the pain and confusion that comes with hitting rock bottom, but also has a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing on the grave you made to hide me,
You are celebrating my downfall and trying to bury me.
Remove the pictures from the walls,
The images around you are a reminder of the things you want to forget.
'Cause they're reminding you of all the things you try so hard to hide.
You want to forget about everything that reminds you of your mistakes and failures.
She digs the grave, so she knows where she can find it
You intentionally create your own problems so you can have control over them.
And I don't have much to offer,
I am not rich nor do I have any material possessions to offer.
But had you loved me I'd have loved you back forever
I would have loved you unconditionally if only you reciprocated my feelings.
Here I am again, rock bottom.
I am stuck in the lowest point of my life.
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
I created this situation and now I have to face the consequences.
Shouldn't have ignored my friends,
I regret not seeking help from the people who care about me.
It frayed the rope that they dropped in
My friends tried to help me, but my actions made it difficult for them to assist me.
Here I lay again, rock bottom
I am still in the depths of despair and have not yet found a way out.
What was life like?
I am so consumed by my current situation that I can't remember what it felt like to be happy.
I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin,
I am so preoccupied with my problems that I can't appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Resurrect and start again
I need to find a way to rise from my current situation and begin anew.
She said "you're distant from the world and self-destructive",
Someone has pointed out my flaws and tendencies that lead to my own destruction.
But she still smiles and laughs along for self-indulgence
Even though she knows I am struggling, she chooses to ignore it and only think about herself.
She's got her finger on the pulse, and she feels nothing,
She is aware of what's happening around her, but she is not affected by it.
She digs the grave so she can dance like no one's watching
She creates chaos to experience the freedom of not being judged.
But I know you're chasing something,
I sense that you're searching for something that you've yet to find.
Or has what you wanted got you scared and running?
Are you running away from what you really desire out of fear?
And I know you're missing something,
I sense that there is something that you feel is missing in your life.
Because I felt there that night, and caught you blushing
I saw the look in your eyes, and I know that there's something more to your story.
Break out, I need to break out, I need to break out,
I am tired of being trapped in my current situation and need to find a way out.
Gotta get me out or I'm gonna break down,
I am on the verge of a mental breakdown if I don't get out of this situation soon.
I'm gonna break down,
I am at a breaking point and can no longer handle the stress and pressure of my life.
I've hit rock bottom
My life has reached its lowest point and I feel hopeless.
So I guess I'll never know
I have come to the realization that some things in life are meant to remain a mystery.
I got caught up in our history,
I am stuck living in the past and cannot move on.
So I think it's time for me to let this go
I realize that it's time for me to move on and let go of the past.
Lyrics © ADTR BAND, LLC, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Dancing on the grave you made to hide me
Remove the pictures from the wall 'cause they're reminding
You of all the things you try so hard to hide and
She digs the graves so she knows just where she can find it
And I don't have much to offer
But had you loved me I'd have loved you back forever
Here I am again, rock bottom
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends
It frayed the rope that they had dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life? I had forgotten
How the sun felt on my skin
Resurrect and start again
She said, "You're distant from the world and self-destructive"
But she still smiles and laughs along for self indulgence
She's got her finger on the pulse and she feels nothing
She digs the graves so she can dance like no ones watching
And I know you're chasing something
Or has what you wanted got you scared and running?
And I know you're missing something
Because I felt it there that night and caught you blushing
Here I am again, rock bottom
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends
It frayed the rope that they had dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life? I had forgotten
How the sun felt on my skin
Resurrect and start again
The ebb and flow of life's a mystery
So I guess I'll never know
Yeah, I got caught up in history
So I think it's time for me to let this go
The ebb and flow of life's a mystery
So I guess I'll never know
Yeah, I got caught up in history
So I think it's time for me to let this go
Here I am again, rock bottom
Dug this hole to hell to rot in
Shouldn't have ignored my friends
It frayed the rope that they had dropped in
Here I lay again, rock bottom
What was life? I had forgotten
How the sun felt on my skin
Resurrect and start again
Break out, I need to break out, I need to break out
Gotta get me out or I'm gonna break down
I'm gonna break down, I've hit rock bottom
Resurrect and start again
Break out, I need to break out, I need to break out
Gotta get me out or I'm gonna break down
I'm gonna break down, I've hit rock bottom
Resurrect and start again
@CharlieViking95
By the time I'm writing this I've probably already blasted this album through around 4-5 times, and I thoroughly believe that there isn't a single pop punk band on the planet that's capable of writing a record this good. This is the album I've wanted since I first heard American Idiot by Green Day more than 10 years ago, thank you for this sublime masterpiece, Neck Deep. Every track here is an absolute fucking banger.
@xelak9215
american idiot is the most commercial bullshit ever. this is so much better. green day is shitty mainstream newbie wannabe punk. billie is such a tryhard with the whole white t shirt clip on tie look.
the single i mean,
the album was eh. one or two good songs. probably the most overrated shit i ever had to go through being around, this is what should be hitting 50 million but oh well they're rocking tours at warped I think they got a good sound figured out
@jprodigy1040
+xela k this comment just made me laugh ahhahahaha
@vanessaavalos4310
+Charlie's Drum Corner for real greendays american idiot album is one of my favorites and this has got to be one of neck deeps best album
@ChrisHigginson966
+xela k Whoa!! Hold up there pal! If we didn't have Green Day, a lot of the pop punk bands we enjoy today wouldn't be around! they were a massive infuence on everyone. im not a massive fan of them, i dont listen to them everyday but i appreciate and thank them for what they've done for this style of music!
@Animeluuvv
+xela k uh I'm a die hard green day fan and yeah maybe they hyped American Idiot up too much but you need to calm the fuck down. this is good but no where near Green Day and definitely shouldn't hit 50 million. it's more about positive life messages and such and that's probably not what they want for their band. and Green Day is not a newbie lmao
@mmst761
I wanna personally thank Spotify for suggesting me this a few months ago. Good shit.
@milk734
sAME
@hatdog7393
fucihni SAME
@ds_certified994
id like to personally thank my friend for sharing his earbuds with me