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
I Enemy
A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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Live to burn and fade away
You don't have to be strong
Just take my hand
Fade away
It's not too late to change
You can't blame yourself for letting go
I've seen your heart burn for way too long
I see fear in your eye
This isn't goodbye
Fade away
Are you even alive?
Is this how you die?
Fade away
It's not too late to change
You can't blame yourself for letting go
I've seen your heart burn for way too long
Fear is not the end
Fear is the enemy
The enemy in me
You can't blame yourself for letting go
I've seen your heart burn for way too long
The lyrics of "I Enemy" by A Skylit Drive discuss the struggle with fear and the feelings of letting oneself go. The opening lines, "Like an ember I fall, live to burn and fade away," may signify the singer's belief that they will ultimately fizzle out like a dying ember, living only to burn for a time before fading away. They then ask the listener to take their hand and "fade away," suggesting that perhaps the singer is struggling with suicidal thoughts, wanting to let go and fade away completely.
However, the singer also acknowledges that it's not too late to change and that the listener shouldn't blame themselves for letting go. The line "Fear is not the end, fear is the enemy" suggests that the fear that the singer is feeling is the real adversary and not the listener themselves. The final line, "The enemy in me," cements this idea and may symbolize an internal struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
Overall, the song seems to touch on the themes of self-doubt and insecurity, and encourages the listener to recognize that they have the power to change their situation, even if it may be difficult to take the first step.
Line by Line Meaning
Like an ember I fall
I fall easily, like a small piece of burning wood, which doesn't last long and fades away.
Live to burn and fade away
My existence is fleeting. I am born to burn and then eventually disappear into nothingness.
You don't have to be strong
You don't have to bear the burden alone or be brave all the time, I'll be there to support you.
Just take my hand
I'm here to guide you and help you overcome your fears and doubts.
It's not too late to change
No matter how far you've gone or how deep you're stuck, there's always a chance to turn things around and start anew.
You can't blame yourself for letting go
It's okay to let go of things that weigh you down or cause pain, it's not always your fault.
I've seen your heart burn for way too long
I've witnessed the prolonged suffering and anguish that you've endured and it's time to put an end to it.
I see fear in your eye
I perceive your anxiety and apprehension through the expression in your eyes.
This isn't goodbye
Don't feel like this is the end, there's still much more to come and I'll be here with you.
Are you even alive?
Do you feel like you're truly living and not just merely existing?
Is this how you die?
Are you letting your fears and doubts take over to the point that it's killing your spirit?
Fear is not the end
Fear shouldn't be the sole determinant of our decisions and actions, there's always more beyond it.
Fear is the enemy
Fear has the potential to hinder and harm us, so we must learn to conquer and overcome it.
The enemy in me
Fear can also come from within us and it's up to us to acknowledge and confront it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL WHITE, CORY MATTHEW LA QUAY, KYLE CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS, MICHAEL JAGMIN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM MILLER
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Tragic Hero Records
Still listening in 2019??? We're pressing "Rise" to vinyl LP, it'll be available in August! You can get it (and Wires vinyl) here: https://www.merchbucket.com/collections/a-skylit-drive
Spamaditya ck
Tragic Hero Records still. this album is good af.
Ryan Schooler
The best thing about A Skylit Drive, is they've always been original. I dont think they sound like every other band out there. Sure they've changed how heavy they're music is, from Wires, to Adelphia, to IOF, no matter what they always keep the ASD sound in their music. They blow me away every single time.
mortalcare
I love how high his pitch Is when he says "for letting go" you can tell he's a very skilled and practiced vocalist.
Kayla D
Been an A Skylit Drive fan since the beginning (and I know many others have been, too) and I think these new songs are JUST as amazing as their older songs. They are only getting better and I can't wait to hear more!
Jayce C
I LOVE THIS ENTIRE ALBUM!!!!!!!!!
Caroline Attempt
uma das minhas favoritas desse álbum incrível❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ash
MIND EXPLOSION!!!! THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE REST OF THE ALBUM!!!
Trevor Bales
Theyve progressed a long way and yes they have matured as a band their music has changed an incredible amount over the years but that doesnt make it any less awsome..ASD is still my favorite band out theyre because of their great music and because they themselves are great people..ive met them countless times and every time they were nicer than the last.
Leanna Ritchie
This album is SO good.