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/
Where Do We Go When We Go
Neck Deep Lyrics
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I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I guess we'll never know
If when we're gone there's a place to go
Or if we don't see anything at all
Is that what we're supposed to call faith?
Well if that is that, and it all just fades to black
We don't see anything
What are you waiting for?
Pain, pain go away, come back another day
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I can't put my faith in a fallacy
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
The world is a funny place
It kicks you when you're down
And knocks you out when you get up again
I don't think it's worth suffering through
But on the other hand
There's a world full of possibilities
And a million other people just like you
Who've all been through what you've been through
They were singing
Pain, pain go away, come back another day
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I can't put my faith in a fallacy
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I saw it all flash and pass by with bright lights
And right before my eyes was the exit sign
I saw it all flash and pass by
And asked why I wasted precious time
It just passed me by
It just passed me by
We are just passing by (just passing by)
Just passing by
Oh we are just passing by (just passing by)
Just passing by
Pain, pain go away, come back another day
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I can't put my faith in a fallacy
I don't wanna wait for that goodbye to see what could've been
And I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
The song "Where Do We Go When We Go" by Neck Deep tackles the idea of what comes after death. The lyrics seem to suggest that there is uncertainty about whether or not there is an afterlife or if everything simply comes to an end. The repetition of "Pain, pain go away, come back another day" emphasizes the struggle with pain and sadness in life. The desire to rise above it and find something more meaningful is evident in the lines "I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me" and "I can't put my faith in a fallacy." There's a sense of urgency to live life to the fullest, to not waste time on something that may not even exist, and to embrace the possibilities that are all around us.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the common desire to overcome pain and suffering. The idea of just passing by or existing in a world without really knowing what comes after life is a daunting thought, but the song encourages listeners to make the most of the time they have. The image of the exit sign, which appears in the third verse, is a poignant reminder of how easy it is to waste precious time.
Overall, "Where Do We Go When We Go" is a thought-provoking song that explores a topic that is both universal and deeply personal. It encourages listeners to grapple with questions that have been asked for centuries and to find meaning and purpose in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain, pain go away, come back another day
I want to escape the difficulties of life and live a better life.
I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I want to overcome life's challenges and succeed before it's too late.
I guess we'll never know
There is no way to know the truth of what happens after we die.
If when we're gone there's a place to go
If there is an afterlife where our souls go after death.
Or if we don't see anything at all
Or if there is no afterlife and we cease to exist after death.
Is that what we're supposed to call faith?
Is believing in something without proof what we are supposed to call faith?
Well if that is that, and it all just fades to black
If there is no afterlife and everything just ends after death.
And we don't see anything at all
And there is no consciousness or awareness after death.
We don't see anything
Our consciousness or awareness ceases to exist after death.
What are you waiting for?
Why wait for the unknown when we can make the most of our lives now?
I can't put my faith in a fallacy
I cannot believe in something that might not be true or real.
The world is a funny place
Life is full of unexpected and often ironic experiences.
It kicks you when you're down
Life punishes you when you are already struggling.
And knocks you out when you get up again
Life can also knock you down again after you've worked hard to get back up.
I don't think it's worth suffering through
I don't believe the pain and suffering we endure is worth it in the end.
But on the other hand
However, there is another side to this argument.
There's a world full of possibilities
Despite the hardships, life is full of opportunities and potential.
And a million other people just like you
There are many people who have experienced the same struggles and hardships.
Who've all been through what you've been through
Who have experienced similar pain and difficulties in their lives.
They were singing
They were expressing their desires and aspirations for a better life.
I saw it all flash and pass by with bright lights
My life passed before my eyes quickly and spectacularly.
And right before my eyes was the exit sign
I realized that my time on earth was limited and that I would eventually die.
And asked why I wasted precious time
I questioned why I had squandered the limited time I had on earth.
It just passed me by
Life has passed me by quickly and unexpectedly.
We are just passing by (just passing by)
Our time on earth is brief and fleeting.
Oh we are just passing by (just passing by)
Our existence on earth is short-lived.
I don't wanna wait for that goodbye to see what could've been
I don't want to wait until it's too late to realize my true potential and live a fulfilling life.
And I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me
I want to succeed and live life to the fullest before it's too late.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benedict Kieran James Barlow, Daniel Washington, Matthew Richard West, Philip Michael Thorpe-Evans, Samuel Joseph Bowden, Sebastian Matthew James Barlow
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Nexus Reviews HD
Dude, I really think Neck Deep is on the road, if not already there, to being another revolutionary pop-punk band. Finally we don't have another popular band talking about relationship blues and girls and crap, these two singles bring a message.
HYPED FOR THIS ALBUM!!!!
ChernovFan100
Quite a few Neck Deep songs are about girls. A Part of Me, December, I Hope This Comes Back to Haunt You...
Nexus Reviews HD
ChernovFan100 That is true. But Can't Kick Up the Roots and Loosing Teeth weren't exactly about that tho. Good Steps as well. And weren't those their popular songs? Obviously they are going to sing about that from time to time.
SalaDazed
I've watched a few interviews of them talking about how they just like to write about shit in their life, but about negative things with a positive perspective and shit like that.
Camz Ramos
yeah. i agree. most of their songs are not like the common themes of heartaches on relationships but about life and how to cope up. and that is what sets them apart from the others.
Feb Cortes
neck deep isn't doing anything revolutionary with their lyrics calm down. And not making every other song about girls or heartache doesnt make a band good. Come on.
Ross Henry-Laird
god this song is what i needed to get through a rough spot, NECK DEEP you seriously know how to cheer anyone up
S.
"should of" pukes
SquishYT
trumpW should've
Azure hodges
I love how their music helps people get themselves on the right path! Sorry about the asshole above! Always remember life is so worth it💛