Colleen D'Agostino (vocals) moved to San Diego to pursue a music degree at San Diego State University. In her third year, she began playing with Jon Moreaux (guitar) and Noah Vowles (drums). The threesome added bassist Kevin Falk, formerly of Every Time I Die and Between the Buried and Me, and started writing songs for their first demo. Kevin was replaced by Brian Miller (bass), and Roi Elam (guitar) joined shortly after.
With the permanent line up, The Material went into the studio to record their 6-song debut EP "Tomorrow", which was co-produced by Brian Grider and was released on September 1, 2007. They placed in the top 3 of the Dew Circuit Breakout of 2007, losing to Seattle band, The Myriad.
The Material has been featured on MTV and MTV2 and their song "Moving to Seattle" is also available to download for the video game, Rock Band.
Most recently, the band released 3 brand-new songs ("Unforgivable," "Before This Ship Goes Down," and "Give It All Back"). Their 'To Weather The Storm' EP is available for download on iTunes and Amazon.
The Promise
The Material Lyrics
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This September has never felt so far away
We've got a secret, we've got to keep it
Let them say what they want to say
"So tell me who's going to end this, because forever never ever works out,"
Well baby we've got the promise and nothing's going to break us down
I'm afrait it won't be as easy as it used to be
The world's romantics replaced by skeptics
What do tthey know about this anyway.
"So tell me who's going to end this, because forever never ever works out,"
Well baby we've got the promise and nothing's going to break us down
Come what may
If it's not your heart it's your head
Turning you around on the words you've said
Don't give up on the light, I need to see it in your eyes
To guide me through the darkest nights
"So tell me who's going to end this, because forever never ever works out,"
Well baby we've got the promise and nothing's going to break us down
Come what may
The Material's song "The Promise" is a soothing ballad that speaks about a love that is unbreakable and how the couple in love will overcome any hurdle that comes their way. The song starts with a line that says, "Come what may, this September has never felt so far away." This line can be interpreted as the couple looking forward to a future date that seems too far away, but they are willing to wait for it because they have a secret that they must keep.
The song's chorus speaks about a promise that the couple has made to each other, and nothing can break them down. They are confident that their love will last forever, regardless of the challenges they may face. The song then goes on to talk about how love is not easy and that there may be skeptics who don't understand their love. However, they don't let this discourage them, and they remain strong in their love for each other.
The song's final verse speaks about how, at times, doubt can creep into their minds, but they won't give up on the light, which they need to see in each other's eyes to guide them through the darkest nights. The song ends with the chorus, re-affirming the couple's love and their determination to keep the promise they made to each other.
Overall, "The Promise" is a beautiful song that speaks about the strength of love and how it can overcome anything that comes its way.
Line by Line Meaning
Come what may
No matter what happens in the future, we will face it together.
This September has never felt so far away
The time until something important is happening feels very long.
We've got a secret, we've got to keep it
There is something we want to keep hidden from others.
Let them say what they want to say
We don't care what others say, we will do what we want.
"So tell me who's going to end this, because forever never ever works out,"
The artist questions who could possibly end their relationship, since most relationships don't last.
Well baby we've got the promise and nothing's going to break us down
Their promise to each other is strong enough to withstand any challenges that may arise.
I'm afraid it won't be as easy as it used to be
Things will be harder in the future than they were in the beginning.
The world's romantics replaced by skeptics
People nowadays are less likely to believe in love and romance.
What do they know about this anyway.
The artist questions the beliefs of those who doubt their relationship.
If it's not your heart it's your head
The mind and the heart often conflict when it comes to making decisions.
Turning you around on the words you've said
The words someone says can impact their decision-making process.
Don't give up on the light, I need to see it in your eyes
The artist wants to see hope and positivity in their partner's eyes.
To guide me through the darkest nights
Their partner's positivity and hope will help them during difficult times.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.