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.

Savior
No Motiv Lyrics

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So here we are again
We're all fighting it through the day
With one more obnoxious ass
That's raining on my parade
And God only knows where I'd be
Without you
To save me from disaster time and time again
We're two and together

We'll never be defeated
We'll blaze a trail wherever we go
Somehow through all these years
I've managed it on my own
With you to stand by me now
I'll never have to show
All of the people that are trying to make a wreck
I'll leave the world behind me
I'll leave them and not look back
We'll blaze a trail wherever we go

Nobody's in our way so let's go
Right now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to No Motiv's song "Savior" express the theme of gratitude for a trusted companion who saved the singer from disaster time and time again. The song celebrates the power of companionship and solidarity as the two vow to never be defeated and to blaze a trail wherever they go. The song opens with the frustration of dealing with obnoxious and annoying people and how this unnamed savior comes in to rescue the singer from the chaos of everyday life. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional vulnerability where the singer acknowledges their limitations and how this reliance on the savior saved them from the brink of collapse.

The song is also about celebrating the bond of friendship and never taking it for granted. The line "Somehow through all these years, I've managed it on my own" suggests that the singer has had to face these obstacles alone for a long time, but now they have someone to stand by their side in times of need. The chorus of "We'll blaze a trail wherever we go" highlights the spirit of adventure and willingness to face any challenge that comes their way. The song concludes with the vow to not look back and leave the world behind, indicating a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

Overall, the song conveys a strong sense of camaraderie and the power of companionship to help us overcome any obstacle.

Line by Line Meaning

So here we are again
Starting off where we left off, facing the same struggles

We're all fighting it through the day
Everyone is struggling to get through their daily tasks

With one more obnoxious ass
Someone annoying is making it worse

That's raining on my parade
They are ruining the good moments

And God only knows where I'd be
I don't know where I would be without you

Without you
Referring to the person they are singing to

To save me from disaster time and time again
You have saved me from many disasters in the past

We're two and together
We are in this together

We'll never be defeated
We won't let anything bring us down

We'll blaze a trail wherever we go
We will make our own path and succeed