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
Conscience Is a Killer
A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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I am your heart attack
Hey beautiful deadly, I have seen you before
This crime is undone
Shh, be still and I'll keep you always
Trust me, you will not feel a thing
Defuse the thrill to kill
Refuse what you will
Let me give it to you straight
I'm onto you
Survive the way that you're made to
The conscience killer always gets away
The stage is set for the collapse
Let's face the truth and stop pretending
You kill to prove, you are one of us
But truth be told you are better than all of us
This crime is undone
Shh, be still and I'll keep you always
Trust me, you will not feel a thing
Defuse the thrill to kill
Refuse what you will
You fell in love with the chase
Let me give it to you straight
I'm onto you
Survive the way that you're made to
The conscience killer always gets away
Tied-up, barely conscious
Awaiting to see what's going down
Instead of fighting you said you're on your own
It's better that I go
I may be blinded
The change is proof we've grown
It follows me where I go
Instead I'm looking back to where we met
I found the chance to live again
Instead you'd rather see where we end
The conscience killer always gets away
Defuse the thrill to kill
Refuse what you will
You fell in love with the chase
Let me give it to you straight
I'm onto you
Survive the way that you're made to
The conscience killer always gets away
So I guess this is goodbye
I will meet you on the other side
The lyrics of A Skylit Drive's song "Conscience Is a Killer" depict a dark and haunting story of a heartless killer who is being pursued by someone who is "onto" them. The killer is described as a "beautiful deadly" force who has already managed to ensnare their prey. They enjoy the thrill of the chase and have an insatiable desire to kill for the sake of proving themselves. However, the singer warns that the "conscience killer" will always get away, and that it is better to survive and grow rather than to succumb to their dangerous ways.
The lyrics reveal a struggle between good and evil, between the desire to be accepted and the desire to do what is right. The killer is portrayed as someone who is struggling with their identity, and is willing to do whatever it takes to fit in with those around them. They are described as being blind to the consequences of their actions, and are ultimately doomed to suffer the consequences of their choices.
Overall, "Conscience Is a Killer" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores the complexity of human nature and the struggle between good and evil. It asks us to consider the consequences of our actions and to strive to do what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
You finally got me
I have been caught
I am your heart attack
I am causing your downfall
Hey beautiful deadly, I have seen you before
I am familiar with your dangerous demeanor
This crime is undone
Our wrongdoing has not been resolved
Shh, be still and I'll keep you always
Remain calm, I will protect you forever
Trust me, you will not feel a thing
You will not experience any pain
Defuse the thrill to kill
Suppress the urge to cause harm
Refuse what you will
You can reject my advice if you wish
You fell in love with the chase
You enjoy the process of pursuing something or someone
Let me give it to you straight
Allow me to be honest with you
I'm onto you
I have figured out your true motives
Survive the way that you're made to
Live according to your natural instincts
The conscience killer always gets away
People who act on their impulses tend to escape justice
The stage is set for the collapse
The circumstances have been arranged for a disaster
Let's face the truth and stop pretending
It's time to acknowledge reality and avoid denial
You kill to prove, you are one of us
You commit violent acts to belong to a group
But truth be told you are better than all of us
In reality, you are superior to us
Tied-up, barely conscious
Restrained and barely awake
Awaiting to see what's going down
Anticipating what will happen next
Instead of fighting you said you're on your own
You chose not to resist and handle the situation alone
It's better that I go
It's best if I leave
I may be blinded
I might not be able to see the truth
The change is proof we've grown
The transformation is evidence of our progress
It follows me where I go
The consequences of my actions are always present
Instead I'm looking back to where we met
I am reflecting on our past encounters
I found the chance to live again
I discovered an opportunity to start over
Instead you'd rather see where we end
You prefer to see the outcome of our current path
So I guess this is goodbye
I am saying farewell
I will meet you on the other side
We will reunite in the future
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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this is such an underrated album
DRAKEN GARD
i love how bands like ASD can be anything from music that speaks to what people have gone through to just music that people like listening to
MyDarkMuse983
I love that chorus!!
ramond baten
this is probably my favorite song off this album :)
misterdirtyharry
ASD has the uncanny ability to change just enough from album to album to keep their stuff fresh yet retain the same awesome ASD sound.
These Mountains We Climb
This song is fuckin' addictive! I've been listening to it 3 hours streight!
InvaderRocks1
I freaking LOVE it when he shushes. xD I don't know why....
Michelle Koslovski
Same lol
Kenneth Ervin
ASD FUCKING ROCKS!!! THIS ALBUM IS GOD APPROVED!!!
RaiXVortex
Words From Jag - This song isn't as straightforward as the others. It's kind of like being in the killing seat, talking to your killer. You’re telling him you understand what he's going through, but that he needs to open his eyes to survive in this world. Remembering the good times and holding on to those memories can help so much in hard times. You should always go for everything you want and desire, but sometimes the chase will lead you down a road you can't get off of.