Following their emergence onto the UK rock scene back in 2015 with their EP Come Get Some, Counterfeit have solidified themselves as one of the most promising punk bands of the past decade. And with their new single, “Getting Over It”, they’ve proved once again that they’re a band to watch out for. Bower, alongside band-mates Roland Johnson (bass, vocals), Jimmy Craig (drums), and brother Sam Bower (guitar, vocals), released their debut album Together We Are Stronger in 2017. Following multiple tours across Europe and the US, Counterfeit dropped the first single for their new era, “It Gets Better”, in 2019.
Lead singer Jamie Bower is no stranger to getting deeply personal with his lyrics - taking quintessential punk elements, such as rage and honesty, Counterfeit’s songs speak for themselves: they make their feelings known and they’re not afraid to do so. And Bower’s blunt, hard-hitting lyrics are as powerful as ever in "Getting Over It".
“Getting Over It” lives within the same vein as the previous singles, centered around releasing all negativity and focusing on yourself, freeing oneself from other people and living in the now. Bower calls the song an “exorcism of emotion” (a description I love), and such a so-called “exorcism” makes for a brilliant punk anthem. The track opens with the following lines: “Welcome ladies and gentlemen to living low / Where the story's erased where we glitter and glow / I know I'm not the only one who's ever been alone / Got to get this off my chest and I'm not sorry at all.” Bower debates feelings of sadness and inner turmoil and combats them with a vengeance, letting you know from the start that he’s done with holding back and truly getting over it.
“Getting Over It” lives within the same vein as the previous singles, centered around releasing all negativity and focusing on yourself, freeing oneself from other people and living in the now.
The exclamation of “Is it hard to keep it secret, has it taken its toll / Is there anything inside you that you got to let go / I know I've said this once before but now it's starting to show / Got to get out of my head, got to get into my bones” captures the stark vulnerability of the song, delivering raw emotion that transitions into the chorus. There’s no denying when Bower says he’s “giving up on getting dumb / And getting over it”; coupled with the powerhouse of guitars and drums, the chorus is an echoing declaration of individuality.
Between Bower’s newly-refined lyrics and the signature heavy instrumentals that complete Counterfeit’s image, “Getting Over It” is looking to be one of the band’s newest fan-favorite singles. Seeing them take a more vulnerable approach to rock music is something that I find to be really promising. Following previous tracks from their upcoming album - “It Gets Better”, “The New Insane”, and “11:44” - Counterfeit are seemingly putting their own twist on what it means for a band to be “honest” in their work, and as a fan from day one, I love seeing the band’s growth over time and their newfound confidence. I’m really looking forward to seeing Counterfeit’s rise with this upcoming album, and if it’s anything like “Getting Over It”, I’m confident that it’s going to be incredible.
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