BAND HISTORY
South Florida, a region once known for its humidity and magnetic pull for retirees from across the nation. Now this region is known for its high occurrence rate of hurricanes and home to socio-politico rage-core unit, Remembering Never. This five man unit composed of Mean Pete (vocals), Grease (guitar), Norm (guitar), Aldo (bass) and Danny (drums) is uncompromising hardcore with a message. From a cynical eye towards those who govern in all realms to messages of a vegetarian lifestyle, Remembering Never isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers. Incorporating metallic speed and ire into their guitars, shards of melody and chaotic arrangements that threaten to collapse their sound is a combination of technical skill and primal aggression.
Forming right out of High School around the turn of the millennium, Remembering Never originally had Mean Pete on guitars and Justin Daily on vocals. According to Pete, the band originally sounded like every other band in South Florida and was more based on personal songwriting. The members who were in other bands, including Pete who was a vocalist in Until The End didn’t take Remembering Never too seriously. The group admits at first no one cared for the band and they ended up playing a lot of bad shows. After a year of playing locally, the band recorded an eight song demo that Carl Severson of Ferret Music caught wind of. Severson was impressed enough to want to put the album out, but at the time Ferret was stretched thin on releases. Severson turned the demo over to Chris Tzompanakis of Ferret band, SkyCameFalling who had started his own label, One Day Saviour and was looking for artists. One Day Saviour released the demo in 2001 which went on to sell close to 20,000 copies (it has just been re-released with new artwork).
Shortly thereafter, Daily quit the band to focus on other pursuits. Pete reluctantly picked up the microphone and put down the guitar, a decision he wasn’t entirely comfortable with. At the time of the member switch, Remembering Never had composed a great deal of their first full-length album She Looks so Good In Red and Pete had almost no time to compose lyrics. Musically the album which was released on Ferret Music in 2002 was angrier and more severe than the demo sessions. Lyrically Mean Pete claims it was a joke that only the band members got, as over the top narratives talked about violence against loved one’s and severing of relationships, much like Glassjaw’s first album. Like the aforementioned band, who has since taken a much different approach in their lyrics, Pete regrets anyone thinking that he was serious about any of those lyrics or believing that he advocated abusive acts towards women.
Tour-wise Remembering Never was finally getting out on the road including a stint with Suicide Note as well as tours with On Broken Wings, Evergreen Terrace, Between The Buried and Me, Alexisonfire, and Every Time I Die. When working on material for their next album Women And Children Die First, Pete decided to focus on issues that not only affected him but that would be hardcore anthems. As he wrote in the album’s liner notes “Being in a hardcore band, it is my privilege and my responsibility to share ideas.” As Carl Severson of Ferret claims “That album is really their defining moment. The demo and the first album might as well have been a different band. This album was more extreme, more pissed and more potent.” The second full-length was released in 2004, the significance of the title Women And Children Die First was supposedly the working title of a Slayer album that they were forced to drop by their label. Remembering Never’s album became their signature statement and went on to sell over 70,000 albums worldwide within two years. The album was included in the “Best Of 2004” list for Decibel Magazine as well as coverage in places such as Sirius Satellite Radio, Revolver, Alt Press and other media sources. This album also marked the first time that Remembering Never became a full time band and toured fully behind the album. Tours included co-headlining a PETA sponsored tour with Most Precious Blood as well as tour with Throwdown, The Acacia Strain, ZAO, Terror, Scarlet, Eighteen Visions and It Dies Today.
Several hurricanes and tattoos later, Remembering Never has emerged as one of the most respected voices of the metal-core scene. As of Fall 05, the band entered Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts with wonder producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Throwdown, Shadows Fall) to record their forthcoming full-length for a spring 06 release titled God Saves Us. It promises to be the most savage and heaviest sounding record to date. It also does a good job of balancing personal lyrics with the worldly messages of the band. The Goddamn Busy Signal is a song that deals with Gay rights. As Mean Pete says “This is not just someone’s opinion on someone else’s lifestyle, it’s about religion and government sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong.” The ironically titled White Devil is about Pete and other members of the band who grew up broke, stealing to get by. “It’s really about an circle of life that it is difficult to break out of, being born into poverty and how it places a limit of what you can accomplish.” Selma named for the character in the film Dancer In The Dark is about the power that women have that is underestimated every day. Pete comments “We are the most negatively positive band out there. We’re really positive but we present it in a negative way.” With the release of God Saves Us 2006 promises to be the year that mainstream takes notice of the band who live by their underground roots.
White Devil
Remembering Never Lyrics
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God turns his deaf ear to me like I'm the one that doesn't exist.
I never saw my mother cry, because she was working 5(am) to 9(pm).
Life is pulling through, we pulled through.
Please don't put flowers on my casket; I'm not ready to be buried yet.
(I'll never see a penny from this record sale)
Snatching shit off wal mart shelves, it's hard to eat with empty pockets.
Malnutrition sinking in, depression is reigning king.
Tell me why I should not give up all hope.
My prayers were never answered. Nothing filled my empty hands.
That's when I realized god either hated me or was a lie.
All the work and prayers burn. A waste of sweat and breath.
God turns his deaf ear to me like I'm the one that doesn't exist.
All the work and prayers burn. A waste of sweat and breath.
No insurance, no education. No bright future unless I'm hanging from a camouflage rope.
Life is pulling through, I'm hopeless.
Please don't put flowers on my casket; I'm not ready to be buried yet.
Everything I have i've stolen. Why should I compromise my freedom.
Faith built on lies; you've turned on me.
Fuck god. Fuck government.
The song "White Devil" by Remembering Never delves into the struggles of poverty and the futile efforts of hard work and prayers. The lyrics express a feeling of being unheard by God and society, as the singer feels invisible and unimportant. The first verse highlights the hard work of the singer's mother, who works long hours to make ends meet, but this effort feels wasted and unappreciated. The singer questions why they have nothing and why their prayers go unanswered, leading to feelings of hopelessness and depression.
The second verse describes the physical toll of poverty, including malnutrition and struggling to put food on the table. The singer questions the purpose of continuing to hope when their prayers are never answered. They come to the realization that either God hates them, or the concept of God is a lie. The repetition of the phrase "all the work and prayers burn" emphasizes the idea of futile effort and wasted energy.
The chorus repeats the same stanza twice, emphasizing the feeling of being unheard and unimportant. The final stanza expresses a sense of rebellion and anger towards both God and the government. The singer has lost faith in both and is willing to reject them completely.
Overall, the song expresses a deep and painful struggle against poverty, hopelessness, and the lack of meaningful change.
Line by Line Meaning
All the work and prayers burn. A waste of sweat and breath.
Despite putting in hard work and offering prayers, everything done seems to be in vain.
God turns his deaf ear to me like I'm the one that doesn't exist.
God seems to pay no heed to individual prayers and struggles, implying that He might not even exist.
I never saw my mother cry, because she was working 5(am) to 9(pm).
Due to a hectic work life, this person never got to see his mother breaking down and crying.
Life is pulling through, we pulled through.
Despite hardships, this person has been able to make it through life somehow.
Please don't put flowers on my casket; I'm not ready to be buried yet.
This person suffers from despair and is not ready to give up hope or life.
(I'll never see a penny from this record sale)
This person won't make any money even if his music sells, which adds to his struggles.
Snatching shit off wal mart shelves, it's hard to eat with empty pockets.
Due to a lack of money, this person has resorted to stealing basic necessities, furthering the sense of desperation.
Who can explain to me why none of us have a fucking thing?
Life seems futile with no possessions or security, leaving a sense of confusion and frustration.
Malnutrition sinking in, depression is reigning king.
Physical and mental health are deteriorating, resulting in an overwhelming sense of depression.
Tell me why I should not give up all hope.
Amidst all these struggles, hope seems to be fading away, leaving this person questioning whether it is worth it to continue fighting.
My prayers were never answered. Nothing filled my empty hands.
This person has repeatedly prayed for help, but it seems that there is no one listening, leaving him with nothing to hold on to.
That's when I realized god either hated me or was a lie.
The absence of any response from God leaves the person questioning whether God exists or if He has simply forsaken him.
All the work and prayers burn. A waste of sweat and breath.
Regardless of how hard one tries or prays, it seems to lead to no positive outcome, resulting in a sense of futility.
No insurance, no education. No bright future unless I'm hanging from a camouflage rope.
This person has no insurance, no education, and thus no opportunity for having a bright future. The only hope for a brighter future is by way of military service.
Life is pulling through, I'm hopeless.
Although this person is managing to get through life, there seems to be no end to the sense of despair and hopelessness.
Everything I have i've stolen. Why should I compromise my freedom.
The person doubts why he should give up his freedom and integrity when he has stolen everything he has and has a perceived lack of options.
Faith built on lies; you've turned on me.
It seems that this person's faith in an organized religion has proven to be a disillusionment, and it has left him feeling betrayed and alone.
Fuck god. Fuck government.
The person has lost faith in a deity and the governmental system, which has left him feeling angry, frustrated and powerless.
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Tommy Stephens
Remembering never... I've listened to your music since I was a teen. I just turned 30. Your music and lyrics are still relevant. I hope and wish for a come back. The hardest shows I've been too you guys were involved. I love it. I appreciate what you guys have produced.
William Hamill
This band is so under rated!
Joshua Valenzuela
I’m 29 now and this song still rips.
tronisbad
June 5, 2019. Still my favorite song. Still my favorite band.
William Hamill
Every song by them is excellent!
RiggyBail
my fav song of all time
Rob Isbell
Still some of the best shit out there
Closed Casket Video
Indeed it is. He also did vocals for Until The End.
sKeLeToR
he did vocals for xbishopx too, i hung out with mean pete a bunch of times.
IthinkIneedAhug
<3! Thanks for putting this up!