1. a straight edge hardcore ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands with this name:
1. a straight edge hardcore band from Seattle, Washington
2. a German metal band
3. a Russian alternative metal band
4. an alternative metal from Phoenix/Tempe, Arizona
5. an alternative metal band from Durham, UK
1. Undertow was a straight edge hardcore band from Seattle, Washington active during the early-mid 1990s. They were one of the first bands to combine elements of heavy metal with hardcore in order to create a unique heavy hardcore sound. They released material on Indecision Records, Bloodlink Records, Excursion Records, and Overkill Records. Indecision Records recently released a comprehensive discography titled Everything, which features 28 tracks spanning Undertow's entire active period with John Pettibone on vocals.
Members
* John Pettibone - vocals
* Mark Holcomb - Guitar
* Demian Johnston - Bass
* Ryan Murphy - Drums
Discography
* Undertow/Groundwork split 7", Bloodlink Records
* Undertow/Resolution split 7", Overkill Records
* Edge of Quarrel CD/7", Overkill Records
* Undertow/Struggle split 7" - 1992, Bloodlink Records
* Stalemate EP/7" - 1992, Excursion Records
* At Both Ends CD/LP - 1993, Excursion Records
* Control EP/7" - 1994, Overkill Records
* s/t Compilation 7" - 2004, Indecision Records
* Everything Discography - 2004, Indecision Records
2. Undertow is a German band, founded in November 1993. The band has released six albums so far and was ever since confronted with the press comparing them with Crowbar. Meanwhile, Undertow eventually have evolved in a more unique sound combining elements of doom, thrash metal and hardcore. They have played numerous tours sharing stages with bands Crowbar, Pro-Pain, Eye Hate God, Hypocrisy, Katatonia and many more.
Members
* Joachim „Joschi“ Baschin - Vocals, Guitars
* Rainer Pflanz (seit 2004) - Drums
* Thomas "UnderTOM" Jentsch - Bass
Discography
* Slope (1997, self produced)
* Harm on E (1999, Sub Zero Records)
* Unit E (2002, Silverdust Records)
* 34CE (Threeforce) (2003, Silverdust Records)
* Milgram (2006, Silverdust Records)
* Don't Pray To The Ashes... (2010, Prevision Music / Supreme Chaos Records)
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4. Undertow was a local Arizona rock band that lasted from 1984 till 1992. They can be described as Alternative, Gothic, Hard Rock, Metal and definitely took inspiration from other acts around the time such as The Mission. While they never made it big, they still hold a following in Arizona today. It should be noted, fellow local musician Distance to Jupiter was a close friend of the band.
Members
* Mark Lauer - Vocals (1984-92)
* Harry McCaleb - Guitar (1984-92)
* Rich Contadino - Drums (1985-92)
* Jerry Stevens - Bass (1990-92)
* Mark Cady - Bass (1988-90)
* Tony Karaba - Bass (1987)
* Sean Bolton - Bass (1986)
* G Brian Scott - Bass (1985)
* John Lemmon - Keyboards (1986)
* Robin Michael Johnson - Guitar, Vocals (1984-85)
* Alan Willey - Drums (1984-85)
Discography
* Deep (1986, UTW Records, LTD.)
* Ghost (1987, UTW Records, LTD.)
* No Wonder (1992, UTW Records, LTD.)
Never
Undertow Lyrics
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When I leave,you won't think of me much longer.
I'll just turn and leave forever. I won't forgive. I won't forget.
When I leave,you'll replace me and my image.
When I leave,I won't say goodbye.
I'll just turn and leave forever. I won't forgive. I won't forget.
With one handful of emptiness and a fistful of anger,I will leave your world and never come back.
I'll just turn and leave forever. I won't forgive. I won't forget.
The lyrics of Undertow's song "Never" convey a sense of finality and resentment in a relationship that has come to a bitter end. The singer declares that when they leave, it will be as if they were never part of the relationship. They anticipate that their ex-partner will not dwell on their absence for long and will quickly replace them with another person. The singer makes it evident that they will not forgive or forget what happened, and their departure will be abrupt, without a proper farewell.
The second half of the lyrics intensifies the sense of anger and frustration the singer feels. They state that their ex-partner will never regain their companionship or love once they depart. The allusion to the emptiness and anger in their hands suggests that the singer may have been wronged by their ex-partner, and the departure will come from a place of hurt and betrayal. Finally, the repetition of the phrase "I'll just turn and leave forever. I won't forgive. I won't forget" reinforces the idea that the singer will not look back and carries resentment towards their ex-partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When I leave, it will be like I was never here.
My departure will be so silent and unremarkable that it will seem as though I never even existed in your life.
When I leave, you won't think of me much longer.
You'll forget my name and face soon enough after I part from your life. I won't make a lasting impression.
I'll just turn and leave forever. I won't forgive. I won't forget.
When I go, I'll cut all ties with you and never look back. I won't let go of the pain and resentment you've caused me.
When I leave, you'll replace me and my image.
You'll find someone else to fill the void I leave behind, and eventually they'll be the one you remember, not me.
When I leave, I won't say goodbye.
I won't give you the satisfaction of a proper farewell. I'll just disappear from your life without a word.
And when I leave, you'll never get me back.
There's no going back once I've decided to leave. We're over, and there's no way to fix it.
With one handful of emptiness and a fistful of anger, I will leave your world and never come back.
I'm leaving with nothing tangible to show for our time together, only the anger and disappointment I feel. I won't ever return to this place where my heart was broken.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS WHITLEY
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