RANKED: The Top 10 Neck Deep Songs

At the forefront of today’s pop-punk scene is Neck Deep, the band shaping the genre’s

future with their bold creativity and unmistakable sound. Performing at Slam Dunk Festival

2025, the band is guaranteed to bring their A-game and perform songs that fans know and

love. From songs that capture life’s ups and downs to songs that make you want to dance

like nobody’s watching.

Whether you are just discovering the band or are a longtime listener, these songs show the best of what Neck Deep has to offer.

10) Fall

'Fall' is a catchy yet deeply emotional introspective track from 'All Distortions Are Intentional', released in 2020. In contrast to Neck Deep’s usual fast-paced, high-energy style, this song adopts a more mellow and atmospheric tone. The blend of instruments and Ben Barlow’s raw, heartfelt vocals make this track an underrated gem.

9) MOTION SICKNESS

'Motion Sickness' kicks off 'The Peace and The Panic 'with high-energy intensity, featuring

punchy drums, fast guitars, and anthemic vocals right from the start. The song’s fast pace

serves as a metaphor for life’s unpredictability, a theme that runs throughout the track. With

its explosive, infectious chorus, the song is filled with relatability, making it an easy one to

sing your heart out to.

8) TAKE ME WITH YOU

'Take Me With You' is an energetic, catchy track that embraces Neck Deep’s pop-punk

roots. With its unique Sci-Fi theme, punchy guitar riffs, and infectious vocal melodies, the

song channels a nostalgic early 2000s pop-punk vibe. It’s a fun and lighthearted addition to

their discography, offering a sense of nostalgia for long-time pop-punk fans while serving as

a perfect introduction for new listeners to Neck Deep’s sound.

7) A PART OF ME

'A Part of Me' is one of Neck Deep’s most memorable tracks, immediately tugging at the

heartstrings. This acoustic ballad, featuring guest vocals from Laura Whiteside, stands out

for its raw simplicity, offering a contrast to the band’s typically heavier pop-punk sound.

Lyrically, the song is both heartbreaking and beautiful, telling a deeply personal and relatable story of heartbreak. The blend of Whiteside’s and Barlow’s voices creates the sense of a conversation between two people with lingering, unresolved emotions. It’s a timeless song that continues to resonate, drawing listeners back again and again.

6) IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOREVER

'It Won’t Be Like This Forever' is an uplifting and hopeful track from Neck Deep’s 2024

self-titled album. The song delivers a reassuring message about change and resilience,

striking a perfect balance between raw emotion and energetic momentum. Its lyrics are

emotionally resonant without being overly sorrowful, offering a sense of comfort and

optimism.

5) SONDERLAND

'Sonderland' a track from Neck Deep’s 2020 album All Distortions Are Intentional, released

during a time when nothing felt real. The title blends “sonder”- the realisation that everyone

lives a life as vivid and complex as your own- with “wonderland,” a dreamlike escape from

reality. Staying true to themes of isolation, self-doubt, and struggle, the song captures the

overwhelming nature of the world- a feeling that resonates deeply with listeners.

4) DUMBSTRUCK DUMBF**K

'Dumbstruck Dumbf**k' is a high-energy song that blends Ben Barlow’s raw emotion with

powerful guitar riffs perfectly capturing the frustration and chaos of a toxic relationship. Not

to mention the infectious hooks and electrifying energy that keep listeners hooked from start

to finish-a track that’s bold, relentless, and unmistakably Neck Deep.

3) DECEMBER

'December' is one of Neck Deep’s most emotionally raw and heartfelt tracks, standing out

as a powerful ballad that beautifully captures the complexities of human emotion. The lyrics

paint a vivid picture of heartbreak in real time-the bitterness, sadness and acceptance

colliding at once. It perfectly conveys the longing for a lost relationship while feeling the

weight of its absence, making it an unforgettable and deeply moving experience for any

listener.

2) CANDOUR

'Candour', the final track from Neck Deep’s debut album in 2014. It stands out as one of their

most vulnerable and raw songs released, it has a universally relatable theme reflecting on

love, loss and the passage of time. This gut-wrenching song has an emotional range that not

only helps elevate the song but also leaves a lasting impact on the listener, making it

another fan favourite.

1) IN BLOOM

'In Bloom' is simply an unforgettable track that stands out from the rest of the album, different from their usual faster-paced pop-punk anthems. this song pairs a melodic and mellow approach with soft verses and powerful choruses, exploring both internal and external struggles, earning this track the title of fan favourite.

Catch Neck Deep at Slam Dunk Festival this may, alongside A Day To Remember

Words: Morgie Ashman