The band broke up in early 2005. Justin Unger is now living in Prescott, AZ with his wife Falon. Justin now has a solo career (http://www.last.fm/music/Justin+Unger). Ben lives in Franklin, TN with his wife and is writing music for different artists.
Discography
Across The Sky (2003)
Found By You (Stuio Series Performance Track) (2005)
Broken World (Studio Series Performance Track) (2005)
Masquerade
Across The Sky Lyrics
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Puttin' all my effort into you
My heart is bare
I've been lookin' everywhere for truth
You know exactly what you're doing to me
That's okay 'cause I'm not playin' any more
[Chorus]
Didn't take me long to realize
You can't fool me with your disguise
I can see right through your lyin' eyes
Take your shot, push me around
You're never gonna take me down
So get outta my face with your masquerade
Since I've moved on
Things are goin' every way but wrong
It's a brighter day (whisper) across the sky
A new life, new friends
It's got me wonderin' where I've been
I was in a haze
I know you're still bearin' down on me
That's okay 'cause I'm not runnin' any more
[Chorus]
When it all comes down
You won't have control over me
You can shape it how you want
But you have been revealed
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Masquerade" by Across The Sky is about someone who has been putting in a lot of effort and time into a relationship but is not anymore. The person has been searching for the truth and realizes that their partner has been lying to them. They can see right through their partner's masquerade and won't be taken down by them. The person has moved on and things are going well for them. They have a new life and new friends but their ex-partner is still trying to control them. However, they won't let that happen and they have been revealed.
The lyrics convey a strong message of empowerment and the importance of seeing through someone's false facade. The chorus is particularly powerful with the repetition of "I can see right through your lyin' eyes" and "So get outta my face with your masquerade". It shows that the person has had enough of their partner's lies and isn't going to put up with it anymore.
Overall, "Masquerade" is a song about standing up for oneself and not letting others manipulate or control you. It's about seeing through someone's lies and being strong enough to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
So long I've been
I have been dedicating my time and energy to you for a long time
Puttin' all my effort into you
I have been exerting myself to make you happy
My heart is bare
I am vulnerable to your actions and emotions
I've been lookin' everywhere for truth
I have been searching for honesty and sincerity
You know exactly what you're doing to me
You are aware of the emotional impact you have on me
That's okay 'cause I'm not playin' any more
I am no longer playing along with your games
I see what you're tryin' to hide
I am aware of what you are trying to conceal
Didn't take me long to realize
I quickly came to understand the truth of the situation
You can't fool me with your disguise
Your false front does not deceive me
I can see right through your lyin' eyes
I am able to see through your deceitful gaze
Take your shot, push me around
You may try your hardest to hurt and manipulate me
You're never gonna take me down
I will not be broken by your actions
So get outta my face with your masquerade
Stop pretending to be something you are not around me
Since I've moved on
Since I have let go
Things are goin' every way but wrong
My life is improving in unexpected ways
It's a brighter day (whisper) across the sky
Life is getting better for me overall
A new life, new friends
I am starting fresh and making new connections
It's got me wonderin' where I've been
I am reflecting on how I got to where I am
I was in a haze
I was previously unclear and unsure about my life and relationships
I know you're still bearin' down on me
You are still creating stress and difficulties for me
That's okay 'cause I'm not runnin' any more
I am not going to run away from the challenges you present
When it all comes down
In the end
You won't have control over me
You will not be able to manipulate me anymore
You can shape it how you want
You may try to influence the situation
But you have been revealed
I see through your facade
Chorus
Repeating the previous lines
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK BUTLER, STEPHEN LUKE BROWN, JUSTIN LARRY UNGER
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