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
City on the Edge of Forever
A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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Porcelain skin puts our faces entwined in time
Never lost my way for you
Felt it all around me
Never gonna stop
Never stop anything at all
Repeat all that we do
Let's start from the beginning
The times we've lost can be repaired
So be prepared
The moments we burned into our minds
Yeah we'll be fine
We say our goodbyes
Let's bring it tonight
The story's building as we live on through this night
Representation to approve the words we bind
The city never pulls through once we all are doomed
Never gonna stop
Never stop anything at all
Remember what we do
Re-live the lives we put in the sky
The times we've lost can be repaired
So be prepared
The moments we burned into our minds
Yeah we'll be fine
The opening lines of "City on the Edge of Forever" by A Skylit Drive sets the tone for the entire song. It talks about the vastness of the universe and how insignificant humans are in the grand scheme of things. The reference to porcelain skin puts the focus on the fragility of human existence. The phrase "entwined in time" suggests that the present moment is all that matters as we are lost in the infinity of time. The singer then goes on to talk about their love for someone and how they have never lost their way because of them. This love is all-encompassing, with the singer feeling it "all around" them. They pledge to never stop loving this person and to repeat all that they do, always starting from the beginning.
The second verse of the song is a bit more hopeful as it talks about how the times they have lost can be repaired. This suggests that the singer has faced difficulties and challenges in their relationship, but they are willing to overcome them. They say their goodbyes, perhaps referring to the challenges they have faced in the past, and decide to bring it tonight. The story they are building is a representation of their love and how they will never stop fighting for it. The city they refer to in the lyrics is perhaps a metaphor for the challenges they have faced in their relationship. But even if they fail, they pledge to remember what they do and relive the lives they have put in the sky. The song ends on a hopeful note with the assurance that they will be fine.
Overall, "City on the Edge of Forever" is a song about love, hope, and perseverance. It talks about the challenges and difficulties that a relationship might face, but it also emphasizes the importance of never giving up and always starting from the beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
See the stars from a million places
Observing the stars from various locations, bringing about a feeling of vastness and enormity.
Porcelain skin puts our faces entwined in time
The beauty of our delicate and smooth skin emphasizes the connection we share, timeless and unbreakable.
Never lost my way for you
I have always known the path towards you and never strayed from it.
Felt it all around me
The unspoken emotions and feelings were all present, encompassing my surroundings.
Never gonna stop, Never stop anything at all
I will never allow myself to give up or cease progress in any aspect of life.
Repeat all that we do, Let's start from the beginning
We have engaged in certain habits and behaviors that we should continue to uphold and embrace, returning to the foundation of our experiences.
The times we've lost can be repaired, So be prepared
Even in moments of hardship and unexpected loss, there is always potential for recovery and healing if we keep an open mind and anticipate challenges.
The moments we burned into our minds, Yeah we'll be fine
The vivid memories that we hold dear and cherish will persist and bring us solace, even when situations become difficult.
We say our goodbyes, Let's bring it tonight
Although we may be departing from one another, we must take advantage of the present moment and make the most of our remaining time together.
The story's building as we live on through this night
As we continue living and experiencing life, our experiences are shaping our own unique story that will continue to evolve and develop over time.
Representation to approve the words we bind
The words and promises that we make to one another carry significant weight and meaning, and we must strive to follow through with them in order to maintain a strong bond.
The city never pulls through once we all are doomed
When the fate of many individuals is at stake, the city or larger society often fails to provide necessary support or assistance, leaving us to fend for ourselves.
Remember what we do, Re-live the lives we put in the sky
We must stay reflective of our actions and decisions, taking the time to appreciate and revisit the moments that were particularly impactful or significant to us.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL WHITE, CORY MATTHEW LA QUAY, JOSEPH WILSON, KYLE CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS, MICHAEL JAGMIN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM MILLER
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Autumn Mayberry
Never gonna stop....listening to ASD
Sidney Smith
Those clean vocals are sensational.. from 9th grade to a 24 yr old, I could never not love this
Colin S
still my balls hurt from the epic drumming in this song. I absolutely love his fills in this song.
Kawii Beaver
I'm in love with this song one of my favorites bye ASD
MJ O
Their music speaks to me as a musician.
In ways a lot don’t .
Cheers!
MJ O
Me too :)
Eric Knutson
I'm guessing that ASD are fans of Star Trek: TOS because this is a name of an episode.
Visual Kei
Eric Knutson they’re also final fantasy fans, a lot of their songs are referenced to games and other such things.
JoshuaKhaos
My ex's favorite song off this album. he forgot how much he loved this album as a teenager. Never seen a persons face light up like his did when this randomly came on and he found out I still listen to all of this stuff.