Pop-punk band, The Second After have released their meaningful new single, “You’ll Never Make It (Like A Virus)” today. True to its name, the song was written and recorded shortly before the pandemic as the news of Covid first started to rise in the media. The relatable uncertainty and fear throughout the song is something that will resonate with all listeners.
The fast-paced single features bold and bright guitars, displaying The Second After’s new skate-punk sound that follows their previous pop-punk template. Solid and melodic vocals backed by un-relenting drums bring forth a classic punk style, as the lyric video pulls listeners into the mod art displayed throughout.
Vocalist Michael Greason said about the single, “This song is about having the will to power through depression and life’s hardships. There were, and still are, times in my life where all the pressure I feel is too overwhelming, I’ve hit extreme low points of wanting to give up. I’ve always used songwriting as a way to heal. This one kind of came out in a way that explains that sometimes forgetting experiences isn’t the right way to move on. But rather to use the pain and the lows as reminders and fuel to continue forward. Even when the world seems against you, it’s up to yourself whether you are going to continue on the path or not.”