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
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A Skylit Drive Lyrics
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Our hearts have been equivalent from the start, if only
I spoke these words at the right time
At a loss for words to build the right line
Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open
Behave, like gentlemen, like proper men we dive in
Live, you'll be the proof of my existence
They all belong just to me
So alive we coexist, so envious, we pray for this
Listen to my story, this may be our last chance
People die and people dance
Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open
Behave, like gentlemen, like proper men we dive in
Live, you'll be the proof of my existence
My pride and dreams
They all belong just to me
So alive we coexist, so envious, we pray for this
Listen to my story, this may be our last chance
People die and people dance
The opening line acknowledges how our individual differences set us apart from one another. However, these differences don't have the power to restrict or restrain the singer's freedom. Throughout the song, the lyrics express a sense of ambition and urgency, with the singer expressing a desire to convey their feelings accurately before it's too late. They regret not speaking their truth sooner and not having the right words to express themselves.
The lines "Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open" and "Behave, like gentlemen, like proper men we dive in" suggest that the singer is at war with themselves, struggling to balance their desires and their sense of propriety. The phrases "live, you'll be the proof of my existence" and "my pride my dreams, they all belong just to me" highlight a sense of self-importance and individuality, with the singer wanting their life to be a testament to their existence.
The last two lines "Listen to my story, this may be our last chance, people die and people dance" is a poignant reminder to seize the moment and to make the most of every opportunity. It's a reminder that life is short and that we ought to take risks while there is still time.
Line by Line Meaning
Our differences set us apart, they can't bind me
Despite our differences, they do not define us and do not hold me back
Our hearts have been equivalent from the start, if only
Our emotions and desires have been similar all along, if only we realized it sooner
I spoke these words at the right time
I chose to voice my thoughts at the perfect moment
At a loss for words to build the right line
I am struggling to find the right words to express myself perfectly
Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open
I am looking inward, feeling like a betrayer, to help me understand my own thoughts and feelings
Behave, like gentlemen, like proper men we dive in
We must act with dignity and respect as we embrace new experiences
Live, you'll be the proof of my existence, My pride my dreams, They all belong just to me
My existence is validated by living and pursuing my own dreams and desires, which are solely my own
So alive we coexist, so envious, we pray for this
We can live in harmony and envy the peaceful coexistence of others
Listen to my story, this may be our last chance, People die and people dance
Pay attention to my life story, as it may be our last opportunity to share experiences together before we die, which is a reminder that life is precious and should be celebrated
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JAGMIN, BRIAN MICHAEL WHITE, NICHOLAS WILLIAM MILLER, JOSEPH WILSON, CORY MATTHEW LA QUAY, KYLE CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS
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@jonathangudino9764
Our differences set us apart... they can't bind me
Our hearts have been equivalent from the start... if only
I spoke these words at the right time
At a loss for words to build the right line
Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open
Behave ... like gentlemen ... like proper men we dive in
Live... you'll be the proof of my existence
My pride my dreams
They all belong just to me
So alive we coexist .. so envious .. we pray for this
Listen to my story .. this may be our last chance
People die and people dance
Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open
Behave ... like gentlemen ... like proper men we dive in
Live... you'll be the proof of my existence
My pride and dreams
They all belong just to me
So alive we coexist .. so envious .. we pray for this
Listen to my story .. this may be our last chance
People die and people dance
@Revolutioninja2.0
🎶 ~ “Our differences set us apart
They can't blind me
Our hearts have been equivalent from the start
If only i spoke these words at the right time
At loss for words to build the right line
(Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open behave...)
Like gentlemen
Like proper men we dive in
(Live... you'll be the proof of my existence)
My pride my dreams
They all belong just to me
So... alive
We coexist (we coexist)
So envious (so envious)
We pray for this
So... alive
We coexist (we coexist)
So envious (so envious)
We pray for this
(Listen to my story)
(This maybe our last chance)
('Cuz people die and people dance)
Listen to my story
This maybe our last chance
'Cuz people die and people dance
Listen to my story
This maybe our last chance
'Cuz people die and people dance
(Reflect a traitor to make my mind cry open behave...)
Like gentlemen
Like proper men we dive in
(Live... you'll be the proof of my existence)
My pride my dreams
They all belong just to me
So... alive
We coexist (we coexist)
So envious (so envious)
We pray for this
So... alive
We coexist (we coexist)
So envious (so envious)
We pray for this
Listen to my story
This maybe our last chance
'Cuz people die and people dance” ~ 🎶
@blahblahuma
2:53-
Put the pieces together asking myself what happened
Story's similar to Kendrick's verse with Imagine Dragons
Hate those turbulent skies I'm trying to find a Balance, now hand me Life's chalice
Flying faster than Superman when his heart's broken
But I'm high so exchange the word flying for floating
Weed smoking, keep focused and keep going
And then you'll notice,
wings only get clipped when the fucking bird is not in motion.
@kalebnolan8343
This song is almost as beautiful as the game that inspired it
@FrankReynolds182
Agreed.
@FIRST465
The ending is so beautiful
@tofu7397
FiRsT465 that your evo?
@FIRST465
Cheddur Tipton No man! Its not mine
@Maddiejay94
I wanna say it’s an ode to there first album.
SKYLIT FOREVER 💕
@sacredxgeometry
It's so screwed up, but this album came out 14 years ago. I'm blown away by that.
I know without a shadow of a doubt that this album was incredibly ahead of its time for 2008 in the post-hardcore genre, especially the mainstream emocore type. A Skylit Drive was one of the first bands I ever actually got into and my brother first showed me them in the third grade...granted, I did stop listening after Identity On Fire, which I think was this band's last hurrah. But they really had 4 solid albums and that's more than some bands even from their timeframe can say! This album specifically means more to me than most albums do. It isn't JUST music, there's more to it in the lyrics and the "vibe", from the steady bass, to the pentatonic shrill lead guitars, to the frantic harsh vocals, and the beauteous singing. The drums and production on this record are also a staple for me in terms of mix, and to this day I've rarely heard a better kick sound on a metalcore-adjacent record.
Blessed to have heard this!
@scuvastebe5778
2020 and still love this song just like the day it came out
@kindread1145
I don't think I'll ever hear a song ending make me crave more of a song more then this ending ever. It makes me euphoric.
@chriscros13
yes that ending is epic