A Thousand Falling Skies Formed in the spring of 2000 in CT. A few accompli… Read Full Bio ↴A Thousand Falling Skies Formed in the spring of 2000 in CT. A few accomplishments include:
Over 2,000+ copies of first Ep with no label backing or promotional help
ATFS has 3 Cd's out to date "From behind the shadows EP" 2001,"Split EP w/ Nientara"(Protocol) 2003, and "The Wilting LP" 2004 (Stillborn Records).
ATFS are Mainstage veterens of such festivals as HELLFEST, NEW ENGLAND METAL FEST,AGGRESSIVE MUSIC FEST and many more
Toured the country endlessly since 2000
"Giving In" video aired on MTV2's Headbangers Ball, Uranium, Fuse and music Choice
ATFS appeared on the 2004 OZZFEST compilation CD.

A Desire Named Despair
A Thousand Falling Skies Lyrics

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Kiss this goodbye.
And forgive me for starring but this barrel looks so comforting.
Your feelings change with every passing breath.
And for your sake I hope that somebody finds beauty in your sickness.
There's only one way we can go.
The sun leads the way and we'll follow.
Rest my head on your shoulders so I can remember your embrace.
And as I fall asleep you fade to dust.

Ambers line your once precious lips.
No one in here ever comes out alive.
And for your sake I hope somebody finds beauty in your sickness.
Fade away you will, this I hope of you.

There's only on way we can go.
The sun leads the way and we'll...

Overall Meaning

"A Desire Named Despair" by A Thousand Falling Skies speaks about bidding goodbye to someone or something that has been a source of comfort and security yet has become toxic over time. The singer, most likely addressing a lover or a close companion, decides to leave as it seems to be the only viable option. The singer acknowledges that the other person is sick but hopes that someday, someone might see the beauty in their pain.

The line, "And forgive me for starring but this barrel looks so comforting," alludes to thoughts of suicide. The singer is drawn to the idea of a quick way out but eventually decides against it. The chorus line, "There's only one way we can go. The sun leads the way and we'll follow," reiterates the inevitability of moving on from the situation and starting over.

Towards the end of the song, as the singer rests their head on the other person's shoulder, they acknowledge the fleeting nature of life by saying, "No one in here ever comes out alive." The song ends with a message of hope for the other person to fade away from their sickness while acknowledging that they can only move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Kiss this goodbye.
Bid farewell to this moment, this experience, this memory.

And forgive me for staring but this barrel looks so comforting.
Apologies for looking intently, but the sight of the gun is strangely comforting, as if it offers a solution to a problem.

Your feelings change with every passing breath.
Your emotions are fickle, unreliable, and constantly shifting.

And for your sake I hope that somebody finds beauty in your sickness.
I hope that even in the midst of your pain and suffering, there is something that others can appreciate and admire about you.

There's only one way we can go.
There is no other direction or option available to us.

The sun leads the way and we'll follow.
We will move forward, guided by the light of the sun and the hope it represents.

Rest my head on your shoulders so I can remember your embrace.
Let me lean my head on your shoulder and hold onto the memory of your comforting embrace.

And as I fall asleep you fade to dust.
As I drift off to sleep, the memory of you begins to fade and crumble, as if you were never there.

Ambers line your once precious lips.
Your lips, once prized and cherished, are now lined with the dull colors of decay and death.

No one in here ever comes out alive.
Everyone who enters this space inevitably meets their end, with no exceptions or escapes.

And for your sake I hope somebody finds beauty in your sickness.
Once again, I wish for you to find some comfort and solace, even amidst your pain and illness.

Fade away you will, this I hope of you.
You will inevitably disappear and fade from this world, and I hope that this happens gently and without too much suffering.

There's only one way we can go.
For the final time, we acknowledge that our path is predetermined, and there is only one possible destination.

The sun leads the way and we'll...
We leave this last line hanging, unfinished and unresolved, leaving the listener to ponder where we might be headed and what terrible fate awaits us at the end of our journey.

Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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