NEVERBORNE consists of Warren McManus on vocals, Stuart Manicom and Jacques Fourie on guitars, Sharne Manicom on bass and Jimmy Anderson on drums. The London-based quintet all hail from Johannesburg (SA) and formed in the winter of 2007.
They entered the studio later that year, recording the 5 track EP "In Absence of Fear" at Thin Ice Studios in Surrey with drummer Dave Andrews (ex De Profundis). The EP was engineered and mixed by Karl Groom (Dragonforce, Hammerfall) and showcased the band's natural ability to combine harmony and groove melodies with intense riffs, breakdowns and a combination of death and clean vocals.
"In Absence of Fear" was warmly received by the media, resulting in outstanding reviews from Zero Tolerance magazine (July 09 issue, 5/6 "exceptional"), UK Metal Underground (8/10 "excellent") and Ball Buster Music ("epic...a huge sound"), as well as a host of radio stations - including weekly airplay on the Barney Simon show, South Africa's longest-running and most prolific rock DJ. The band has gigged solidly on the back of its release, playing a number of packed-out headline shows at venues in and around London.
Encouraged by the buzz they've created in their native South Africa, NEVERBORNE are seeking to build upon their success in the UK. They are currently working on material for a new album, which should be ready for recording in early 2010. The record will once again be engineered and mixed by Karl Groom, whilst the mastering will be done by Goran Finnberg (Dark Tranquility, Opeth, In Flames).
Displaying qualities that will appeal to every fan of metal, NEVERBORNE are set to become a household name in the genre, consistently delivering "a whipping of slick, polished melodic death metal that will leave fans of the genre hungry for more" (Uk Metal Underground).
- Mikko (Angst)
Black Roses
Neverborne Lyrics
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I'm giving in just trying to let you go
Trying to feel anything more than this
Everyday is a constant reminder
Why could you wait for me to say goodbye
And know you leave me
I will remember you, the memory remains
I'm so alone, you've left me forever this time
No chance to say goodbye
This emptiness is filling me whole
Leaving me numb, nobody knows
You're taken too soon
Taken away with broken wings
I'll see you again
Everyday is a constant reminder
Why could you wait for me to say goodbye
And know you leave me
Black roses on your grave
I will remember you, the memory remains
I'm so alone, you've left me forever this time
No chance to say goodbye
The lyrics to Neverborne's song Black Roses speak of grief, loss, and the inability to say goodbye to a loved one who has passed away. The singer's pain seems to have subsided, but they are still trying to come to terms with their situation and let go of their loved one. They are unable to feel anything more than emptiness, and they are constantly reminded of their loss.
The singer questions why their loved one couldn't wait for them to say goodbye, leaving them with a sense of regret and sorrow. The imagery of black roses on the loved one's grave is particularly poignant, as it symbolizes grief and mourning. The memory of their loved one remains, leaving the singer feeling alone and broken-hearted.
The line "you're taken too soon, taken away with broken wings" is particularly powerful, suggesting that the loved one may have died before their time and that there may have been some kind of struggle or pain associated with their death. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer recognizing that they will see their loved one again, even if it is only in their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
As pain subsides in this lifeless soul
Despite the pain diminishing in my soul, I still feel lifeless and empty.
I'm giving in just trying to let you go
I'm on the verge of giving up because I'm struggling to let you go.
Trying to feel anything more than this
I'm desperately trying to feel something other than this sadness and emptiness.
Everyday is a constant reminder
Each day serves as a constant reminder that you're gone.
Why could you wait for me to say goodbye
I wonder why you didn't wait for me to say goodbye before leaving.
And know you leave me
And now that you're gone, I'm left alone.
Black roses on your grave
I left black roses on your grave to honor your memory.
I will remember you, the memory remains
I will always remember you, and your memory will stay with me forever.
I'm so alone, you've left me forever this time
I feel incredibly alone because you've left me for good this time.
No chance to say goodbye
I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to you before you left for good.
This emptiness is filling me whole
This feeling of emptiness is consuming me entirely.
Leaving me numb, nobody knows
I feel numb as a result of this emptiness, and nobody understands what I'm going through.
You're taken too soon
You were taken away from me before it was your time to go.
Taken away with broken wings
You were taken away from me despite being broken and vulnerable.
I'll see you again
I believe that I'll see you again someday.
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.