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/
Take Me With You
Neck Deep Lyrics
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In a ship from out of space
Yeah, I know that you're up there
I can see you by the lakes
So are you gonna get down here?
Are you gonna show your face?
'Cause I need to know we're not alone
(It's a drone again)
Don't need no bike to get him home
When we take off just take it slow
Where he's from? That I don't know
Just take me with you when you go
Take me with you when you go
Take me with you 'cause I'm so done with this planet
It sucks, yeah, you can have it
I'd be down to see inside your UFO
Take me with you when you go
(You go, you go, you go)
Is there anybody up there?
'Cause if so I come in peace
Yeah, I know that you're up there
But it doesn't bother me
So come and get your ass down here
Yeah, let's freak out the freaks
And if it's cool I'll stick with you
Because these things are not like me
(I know the truth)
Don't need no bike, don't need no phone
This ain't no X Files episode
Said he's got space on his ride home
Please take me with you when you go
Take me with you when you go
Take me with you 'cause I'm so done with this planet
It sucks, yeah, you can have it
I'd be down to see inside your UFO
Take me with you when you go
When you go
Maybe we can dip to the mothership
And we can watch it blow
'Cause there's no turning back
My bag is packed
Goodbye hellish sack, converting trash, black cliff
Flip the switch that makes it all explode
Take me with you when you go
Is there anybody up there?
Is there anybody up there?
Take me with you when you go
Take me with you when you go
Take me with you 'cause I'm so done with this planet
It sucks, yeah, you can have it
Are you down to let me drive your UFO?
Take me with you when you go
Take me with you when you go
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing a desire to connect with beings from outer space and escape the difficulties of living on Earth. The first verse opens with a sense of curiosity and wonder, as the singer questions whether there is anyone out there in a spaceship. They acknowledge that they can see evidence of their presence by the lakes, perhaps referring to UFO sightings or other unexplained phenomena.
The next lines show the singer's longing to make contact and interact with these extraterrestrial beings. They ask if the aliens will descend to Earth, revealing themselves and assuring the singer that humanity is not alone. The mention of a drone suggests a skepticism and wariness of the possibility that the sightings might merely be artificial, man-made creations.
The chorus reflects the singer's dissatisfaction with life on Earth. They express their eagerness to leave this planet and join the aliens in their spacecraft. The repetition of the phrase "take me with you when you go" emphasizes their longing for escape and their belief that the aliens' existence is far more appealing than the current human experience.
The second verse builds on the earlier ideas but adds a more defiant tone. The singer boldly asserts that they come in peace and are aware of the beings' presence, but it doesn't bother them. With a rebellious spirit, they challenge the aliens to descend to Earth and disrupt the norms of society. The singer implies a desire for acceptance from the aliens, suggesting that they would gladly tag along with them in their spaceship, embracing their differences and leaving behind the constraints of being human.
In the bridge section, the singer contemplates the possibility of leaving Earth altogether and "dipping to the mothership." They envision witnessing the destruction of Earth while aboard the UFO, implying a desire for a fresh start and a break from the struggles of life on this planet. The final repetition of the chorus reaffirms the singer's plea for the aliens to take them away, implying a desperate need for escape from the confines of Earth and a longing for something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Is anybody up there?
Is there any intelligent extraterrestrial life present?
In a ship from out of space
Arriving in a spacecraft from a distant location
Yeah, I know that you're up there
I am aware of your existence up in the sky
I can see you by the lakes
Your presence is visible near the bodies of water
So are you gonna get down here?
Will you descend to Earth?
Are you gonna show your face?
Will you reveal yourself to us?
'Cause I need to know we're not alone
I strongly desire assurance that humanity is not the sole intelligent life form
I need to know it's not a drone
I seek confirmation that it is not an unmanned aerial device
(It's a drone again)
(Once more, it is an unmanned aerial device)
Don't need no bike to get him home
He does not require a bicycle to return to his place of origin
When we take off just take it slow
In our departure, we should proceed cautiously
Where he's from? That I don't know
I am uncertain about his place of origin
Just take me with you when you go
Simply bring me along when you depart
Take me with you 'cause I'm so done with this planet
Include me in your travels as I am thoroughly discontent with Earth
It sucks, yeah, you can have it
It is awful, and you are welcome to possess it
I'd be down to see inside your UFO
I am enthusiastic about exploring the interior of your unidentified flying object
Is there anybody up there?
Are there any sentient beings present in the heavens?
'Cause if so I come in peace
If that is indeed the case, I approach peacefully
But it doesn't bother me
However, their presence does not disturb or unsettle me
So come and get your ass down here
I implore them to descend and join us on Earth
Yeah, let's freak out the freaks
Let us astonish and surprise those who are typically considered unconventional or peculiar
And if it's cool I'll stick with you
If it is acceptable to them, I would like to accompany them
Because these things are not like me
I identify with these extraterrestrial entities more than with my fellow humans
(I know the truth)
(I possess knowledge of the reality)
Don't need no bike, don't need no phone
I have no need for a bicycle or a cellphone
This ain't no X Files episode
This situation does not resemble a fictional episode of the television show 'The X-Files'
Said he's got space on his ride home
He claimed to have sufficient room for passengers in his returning transportation
Please take me with you when you go
Kindly include me in your departure
Maybe we can dip to the mothership
Perhaps we can descend to the larger spacecraft or central base of operations
And we can watch it blow
Where we can observe its explosive destruction
'Cause there's no turning back
As there are no alternatives or possibilities for reversal
My bag is packed
I have prepared my belongings for the journey
Goodbye hellish sack, converting trash, black cliff
Farewell to this dreadful existence, transforming waste, dark abyss
Flip the switch that makes it all explode
Activate the mechanism that causes everything to detonate
Take me with you when you go
Bring me along on your departure
Are you down to let me drive your UFO?
Are you willing to allow me to pilot your unidentified flying object?
Take me with you when you go
Take me along when you embark on your journey
Take me with you when you go
Include me when you depart
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Barlow, Matthew West, Sam Bowden, Sebastian Barlow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NeckDeepUK
"I'm so done with this planet. It sucks yeah you can have it. I'd be down to see inside your UFO" 🛸👽✌
@stephentodd5025
Yeah yeah Ben 😂😂
@HighCrab99
Lets gooo!! 👽
@TheNCcope
Yo, your WTF face is priceless
@C.A._Old
i miss you guys. 2015 too!
@brandonvandoorn333
solid song boys! Hope I can see you live one day!
@wesleydowdy9998
Been having a rough couple weeks, dealing with depression and a shit working environment. ND was always there when I needed to just sit and vibe and forget about the bullshit. Thanks so much for releasing this banger. Love you guys so much!
@zachm8331
Stay strong bro, it gets better 😊
@MrBigbird209
🥀🥀🥀
@zachm8331
@@cxinchat So if he wasn’t a man that wouldn’t be cringe? I’m not sure why someone struggling with mental health and expressing their gratitude/support for a band they enjoy helping them through a tough time is cringe, but I’m more so confused as to why their gender would matter?