In January 2022 it was revealed that the band had gotten back together with the original She Watched the Sky line-up, minus Kyle Simmons. The current band's line up is: Jordan Blake (lead vocals), Nick Miller (guitar), Joey Wilson (guitar), Brian White (bass & backup vocals), and Cory La Quay (drums).
However, on February 16, 2022, a new song, Dead Serious, was released by former vocalist Michael "Jag" Jagmin under the A Skylit Drive name, thus creating two separate versions of the band. One being the original lineup, and the other led by Jag.
Michael "Jag" Jagmin filed a lawsuit against the original members of the band for infringement on the name on March 15, 2022, and on April 3, 2022 Jagmin announced two new members joining him and Jon Kintz in his ASD lineup: drummer Casey "KC" Marotta and guitarist/vocalist Louie Caycoya.
On April 23, 2022, the original lineup announced that moving forward, they would preform as "ASD" for the foreseeable future, with Jag's lineup holding the rights to the "A Skylit Drive" name.
on May 1st, 2023, original ASD vocalist Jordan Blake would pass away
Black and Blue
A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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Just let it out.
We won’t let you down and out.
It might not seem that clear to you.
Just hold on we’ll get through.
Reach out to me.
Your identity can be what you want it to be.
It’s been too long since we’ve seen the sun.
We will carry you.
We won’t ever give up.
If we could pick up the pieces that were all left behind.
Memories realign the reason that the world is all mine.
And it all became so clear in time, so I’ll take what is mine.
Reach out to me.
Your identity can be what you want it to be.
It’s been too long since we’ve seen the sun.
And we walk together with our black & blue on.
We will carry you. We won’t ever give up.
In the song Black and Blue, A Skylit Drive addresses the difficulty one faces when trying to open up and share their struggles with others. The lyrics suggest that it may seem challenging to reveal one's vulnerabilities in a crowd, but it is essential to let it out to overcome them. The lines, "We won't let you down and out. It might not seem that clear to you. Just hold on we'll get through," encourage the listener to trust their friends' support and know that they are not alone in the struggle.
The lyrics highlight the importance of having a supportive community that accepts one's true identity. The line, "Your identity can be what you want it to be," assures the listener that no matter what their identity is, there is a place for them in the community. The chorus, "It's been too long since we've seen the sun, and we walk together with our black & blue on," signifies that the community has also faced similar struggles and is willing to be with the listener every step of the way.
Overall, Black and Blue is a message of hope and solidarity. The song reminds the listener that no matter how hard it gets, there is always someone there to support them, and with that support, they can overcome any challenges that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You find it all so hard to spill your guts in this crowd.
It's tough for you to express yourself in front of others.
Just let it out.
Don't hold it in, share your feelings with us.
We won’t let you down and out.
We'll be there for you and support you through your struggles.
It might not seem that clear to you.
Things might not make sense right now.
Just hold on we’ll get through.
Stay strong, we'll find a way out together.
Reach out to me.
Don't hesitate to ask for help or guidance from me.
Your identity can be what you want it to be.
You have the power to define who you are.
It’s been too long since we’ve seen the sun.
Times have been tough recently.
And we walk together with our black & blue on.
We're all dealing with hardships, but we're facing them together.
We will carry you.
We'll be there to support you and lift you up.
We won’t ever give up.
We're committed to helping you and won't give up on you.
If we could pick up the pieces that were all left behind.
If we could fix all of the broken pieces in your life.
Memories realign the reason that the world is all mine.
Your memories have helped you find your place in the world.
And it all became so clear in time, so I’ll take what is mine.
Over time, everything fell into place, so I'll claim what I deserve.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jesse Rousseau
You find it all so hard to spill your guts in this crowd.
Just let it out.
We won’t let you down and out.
It might not seem that clear to you.
Just hold on we’ll get through.
Reach out to me.
Your identity can be what you want it to be.
It’s been too long since we’ve seen the sun.
And we walk together with our black & blue on.
We will carry you.
We won’t ever give up.
If we could pick up the pieces that were all left behind.
Memories realign the reason that the world is all mine.
And it all became so clear in time, so I’ll take what is mine.
Reach out to me.
Your identity can be what you want it to be.
It’s been too long since we’ve seen the sun.
And we walk together with our black & blue on.
We will carry you. We won’t ever give up.
Shred
His voice is so unique! It's cool when this guy joined they had a similar vocalist back in the day.
Ugh I feel so old when I think about how long ago that ep came out.
cortes magicos
GOD bless you my friend the pain os not eternal hold on carry on the peaces comes again tô the heaven
Vio_
this is why I love this band. Not only an inspiration to continue a healthy lifestyle and fitness, but such great musical talent. This is also why you buy hard copies of albums, to get the deluxe version. to get this song :)
Martin Miller
i come here every day to cry and enjoy this beautiful sound
cortes magicos
GOD bless you I pray for you you ARE NOT alone
Mina Myoui
Came back here after 7 years and this song is still the best🔥
Btw 2020 anyone?
Thip Fk
Yaaaap
absas
2023! Greetings from the future.
Mitch Koch
even on acoustic jag sounds amazing. go asd. can't wait to see them at warped tour
Trevan Angle
So very late on this but this song was part of my childhood and I wish these guys never broke it off😥