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
Shadows
A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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You have betrayed me
Run from the shadows of your apathy
I feel alive
Now it's your time to beg for your life
So beg
Beg for your life
Beg
So wake me, wake me when you're ready to go
We don't have time to take this slow
You make me, make me wanna lose control
And there's one thing you ought to know
That it's such a shame
I'd rather die than it be this way
But if one of us has to go just know I will dig your grave
I am the end
Look what you've made me
I run the shadows
They belong to me
Nowhere to hide
Now it's your time to beg for your life
So beg
Beg for your life
Why don't you beg?
Beg for your life
So wake me, wake me when you're ready to go
We don't have time to take this slow
You make me, make me wanna lose control
And there's one thing you ought to know
That it's such a shame
I'd rather die than it be this way
But if one of us has to go just know I will dig your grave
The lyrics to A Skylit Drive's song "Shadows" describe a relationship that has gone sour, with the singer feeling betrayed and vengeful towards their former partner. The lyrics suggest that the other person has been apathetic and unwilling to work on the relationship, leading the singer to feel alone and angry. The chorus suggests that the singer is ready to take action and wants the other person to beg for their life, perhaps indicating a desire for revenge or a need to assert power in the relationship.
The second verse suggests that the singer has become something of a monster, perhaps as a result of the other person's actions. They describe themselves as the "end" and someone who runs the shadows, indicating a sense of power and control over their own destiny. The lyrics continue to ask the other person to beg for their life, suggesting that the singer is not willing to forgive or forget what has happened.
Overall, the song seems to be about the anger and bitterness that can result from a troubled relationship, particularly when one person feels like they have been wronged. The lyrics suggest a desire for revenge, but also a sense of sadness and loss at the way things have turned out.
Line by Line Meaning
I am alone
I am lonely and feel abandoned.
You have betrayed me
You have broken my trust and failed me.
Run from the shadows of your apathy
Stop being indifferent and avoiding responsibility.
I feel alive
I am experiencing a rush of energy and excitement.
Now it's your time to beg for your life
You have to plead to be spared.
So beg
Plead for mercy or life.
Beg for your life
Beg for mercy or life.
So wake me, wake me when you're ready to go
Alert me when you are prepared to face the consequences of your actions.
We don't have time to take this slow
There is urgency to resolve this situation quickly.
You make me, make me wanna lose control
You provoke me to the point where I lose my rationality.
And there's one thing you ought to know
I have something important to tell you.
That it's such a shame
It is regrettable and unfortunate.
I'd rather die than it be this way
I would prefer to die than to continue living like this.
But if one of us has to go just know I will dig your grave
If one of us has to die, I will make sure to bury you myself.
I am the end
I am the cause of your demise.
Look what you've made me
You are responsible for pushing me to this point.
I run the shadows
I control and manipulate the darkness around me.
They belong to me
The shadows are mine to command.
Nowhere to hide
There is no escape or safe haven.
Why don't you beg?
Why haven't you pleaded for mercy or your life yet?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JAGMIN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM MILLER, BRIAN MICHAEL WHITE, CORY MATTHEW LA QUAY, KYLE CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS, KIT WALTERS
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I am alone
You have betrayed me
Run from the shadows of your apathy
I feel alive
Now it's your time to beg for your life
So beg
Beg for your life
Beg
Beg for your life
So wake me, wake me when you're ready to go
We don't have time to take this slow
You make me, make me wanna lose control
And there's one thing you ought to know
That it's such a shame
I'd rather die than it be this way
But if one of us has to go just know I will dig your grave
I am the end
Look what you've made me
I run the shadows
They belong to me
Nowhere to hide
Now it's your time to beg for your life
So beg
Beg for your life
Why don't you beg?
Beg for your life
So wake me, wake me when you're ready to go
We don't have time to take this slow
You make me, make me wanna lose control
And there's one thing you ought to know
That it's such a shame
I'd rather die than it be this way
But if one of us has to go just know I will dig your grave
wrestlingpunk94
Why isnt this getting more attention?! This band is great, great cleans, good screams good passion. 10X better than sleeping with sirens. A real shame they're not getting more attention. Love the album
Naf Amer
both bands are good imo no need to put down another band 😅
Emma Berger
Definitely not better than sws. Kellin’s voice is the best
james robertson
It definitely should
Gannon O'hearn
my sister would hate you if she saw that comment sleeping with sirens is her favorite band of all
Blo0dredRidingHo0d
Cos this band was around before fan girls hit the scene hard
Caroline Attempt
perfeita sem mais, meu álbum fvrt❤️❤️❤️
David Maione
I've been really into Identity On Fire lately... Didn't realize it was one of their older albums until I looked into it. All ASD albums are pretty impressive. I'm surprised this band doesn't go on bigger tours, they deserve it.
PLAY FREE FUN GAMES
Underground classic!
Jesse Roggenbuck
By far the best album out there