No Motiv is an alternative rock and punk rock band from Oxnard, California … Read Full Bio ↴No Motiv is an alternative rock and punk rock band from Oxnard, California signed to Vagrant Records. As of 2006, No Motiv were the 'oldest' Vagrant band, having been with Vagrant Records longer than any other artist on the Vagrant roster. The current No Motiv line up includes former bassist Roger Camero behind the drum kit. Camero never left the band, but rather moved to the drums when drummer Pat Pedraza left the band to join alternative rock band From Satellite. Their first album, Cynical, was distributed by Edge Records. No Motiv eventually left Edge for unspecified reasons, though a 'falling out' is what is assumed.[citation needed] Their second album Scarred is a collection of unreleased demos and remixes also released by Edge Records. The band is known for rarely, if ever, playing songs from these two albums at their live shows. Friends of the band have also been noted as saying that there are demo tapes that sound better than the quality on Scarred.[citation needed] The band had its greatest success with the 2004 release Daylight Breaking, which reached #36 on Billboard's Top Independent albums chart.During the past two years, No Motiv has played only one live show. It took place on June 11, 2006, at the Livery Theatre in Ventura, CA, as a benefit show for the closing of the venue, as well as a reunion of legendy sadcore band The Whereabouts.

While No Motiv never released an official statement announcing their breakup, the band is considered to be on hiatus and inactive at the present time. Jeremy and Jeff reside in Ventura, CA, and have started recording material under a new band called Monster Hand. Max lives in Oxnard and has been recording material under a solo project called Gentlemen. Roger is enrolled in recording classes at Long Beach City College, resides in Irvine, CA, and is writing songs for school projects and for fun under the name He Fails Me.

All band members remain close friends to this day, and also are involved in many side projects in addition to the ones mentioned above, such as Hybrid Moments, Death Country Blues, and Machines.

Brand New Day
No Motiv Lyrics

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I heard you're listening
You're writing off all of us today
Once inviting
You're trying to push us away
Don't try and play the innocent guy
And then say hi to me
'Cause I can see right through it all

And it's a brand new day
And you're in my way
I made a big mistake, trusting so easily

Now awaiting
You're taking advantage of your own
Friends who trusted
Disgusted by your actions alone
Now you try and bite the hand
That feeds your insincerity
Now your own greed is the only thing that you can see

And it's a brand new day
And you're in my way
I made a big mistake, trusting so easily
And if you think that I am gonna stand aside
You've got a big surprise, thinking I'll fall in line
I won't fall in line

Now you're wasted
You're making it all come down to this
Taking all of you're proud of
And then selling out to it

And it's a brand new day
And you're in my way
I made a big mistake, trusting so easily
And if you think that I am gonna stand aside

You've got a big surprise, thinking I'll fall in line
I won't fall in, I won't fall in, I won't fall in line

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to No Motiv's song "Brand New Day" are about betrayal and trust in a friendship. The singer of the song has been hurt by a friend who has switched from being welcoming to pushing people away. The friend has shown his true colors and the singer is not willing to put up with his insincerity anymore. The chorus emphasizes the new beginning and the fact that the friend is in the way of moving on.

The second verse of the song reveals that this friend has taken advantage of his own friends, which has led to disgust in their actions. They have become greedy and selfish, biting the hand that feeds them. The singer is not willing to stand aside and let this continue. The bridge symbolizes taking responsibility. The friend is "wasted" and has lost sight of what is important. He is selling out to who he has become. The song ends with the same chorus repeating the message of the song: the singer will not fall in line with the betrayer.

One interesting note is that "Brand New Day" was released in 2001, right before the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Despite not being related to the events in any way, the song gained significance in the aftermath as a message of hope and a call to action.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard you're listening
I am aware that you are paying attention to what is being said

You're writing off all of us today
You are dismissing every one of us right now

Once inviting
At one point, you were welcoming

You're trying to push us away
You are attempting to distance us from you

Don't try and play the innocent guy
Do not pretend to be the innocent one

And then say hi to me
And then greet me like everything is okay

'Cause I can see right through it all
Because I see the truth behind your actions

And it's a brand new day
Today is a fresh start

And you're in my way
You are obstructing my path

I made a big mistake, trusting so easily
I regret placing so much trust in you without hesitation

Now awaiting
Now, we must wait

You're taking advantage of your own
You are exploiting those closest to you

Friends who trusted
Those who believed in you

Disgusted by your actions alone
Revolted solely by your behavior

Now you try and bite the hand
Now you attempt to harm the person who has helped you

That feeds your insincerity
Who enables your lack of authenticity

Now your own greed is the only thing that you can see
Now, self-centeredness is all you comprehend

And if you think that I am gonna stand aside
And if you believe I will simply watch from afar

You've got a big surprise, thinking I'll fall in line
You will be surprised when I do not conform to your desires

I won't fall in line
I will not comply

Now you're wasted
Now, you are ruined

You're making it all come down to this
You have brought us to this point of culmination

Taking all of you're proud of
Compromising everything you valued

And then selling out to it
And then betraying those values

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: DON PFRIMMER, FRANK MYERS, RICHIE MCDONALD

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