With their colliding musical stylings, and experimental vocals, Akissforjersey doesn't seek to stand out of the crowd; they tower above it. In the same vain as such progressive artists as The Mars Volta, Akissforjersey pulls two completely different aspects of music together to make one complete genre of its own. The band's music lulls the listener into a carefree utopia one moment only to pull them to the ground with the brutal screams perfectly injected into their melodious songs.
The band announced they had signed to In Vogue records in 2013. They premiered a new song titled "War" off of their upcoming LP "New Bodies" in November 2013. The new album is set to release January 21st, 2014.
Line up:
Vocals: Zach Dawson
Guitar/Vox: Tyler Lucas
Guitar: Bob Gassett
Bass: Parker Williams
Drums: Joey Allen
II
Akissforjersey Lyrics
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But I won't walk away
Your heartbeat's getting fainter
It's your choice to leave or stay
God save me, Oh God save me [x3]
'Cause I'm a sinner
Don't delay
I'll just keep holding on
There's a war within my body
And it's tearing me apart
The ivory is cracked in shattered pieces
And I relied too much on my heart
(You watched me everywhere I go)
Now my son
(You watched me everywhere I go)
Where I am from
(Your spirit is in me)
Moves in me
(Awake now, and I see)
There's a war within my body
And it's tearing me apart [x2]
God save me, Oh God save me [x3]
'Cause we're all sinners
What an awful sound
Repent your life away
Now is it real?
Your mistaken
Not until your life's
No longer your own
A kingdom's coming back
And you're scared
Because you fear that there's no
Place for you, place for you there
Falling away
You know it's easy
Staring failure in the face [x2]
The lyrics to Akissforjersey's song II present a powerful internal struggle faced by the singer. The lines, "I will scream your name out, But I won't walk away" indicate a strong sense of loyalty towards someone or something despite the negative consequences they may be facing. The following line, "Your heartbeat's getting fainter, It's your choice to leave or stay" suggests that the subject of this loyalty is possibly dying, which makes the singer feel helpless and unsure about what to do next.
The next verse, "The world is ending, Don't delay, I'll just keep holding on" reinforces the feeling of uncertainty and hopelessness that surrounds the singer. The lines, "There's a war within my body, And it's tearing me apart" hint at the internal chaos that the singer is struggling to contain. This point is further emphasized by the line, "The ivory is cracked and shattered pieces, And I relied too much on my heart," which could be interpreted to mean that the singer's own emotions have caused them to suffer.
The chorus, "God save me, Oh God save me, 'Cause I'm a sinner" is a cry for help from the singer who is aware of their shortcomings and needs divine intervention to overcome them. The lines, "What an awful sound, Repent your life away, Now is it real?" indicate that the singer is dealing with the harsh reality of death and the possibility of an afterlife. Finally, the lines, "Falling away, You know it's easy, Staring failure in the face" suggest that the singer is possibly contemplating giving up or letting go of their struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I will scream your name out
I will call your name out loud
But I won't walk away
But I won't leave you alone
Your heartbeat's getting fainter
You're losing strength and might die soon
It's your choice to leave or stay
You have the power to decide whether to go or stay
God save me, Oh God save me [x3]
I ask for divine help to save me from my sins
'Cause I'm a sinner
I admit that I have committed wrongdoings
The world is ending
The end of the world is near
Don't delay
Don't waste time
I'll just keep holding on
I will continue to persevere
There's a war within my body
There's a conflict within me
And it's tearing me apart
And it's causing me to suffer
The ivory is cracked in shattered pieces
My mind is broken and in pieces
And I relied too much on my heart
And I made bad decisions based on my emotions
(You watched me everywhere I go)
(God) You see every move I make
Now my son
Now (it's time for) me, your faithful follower
(You watched me everywhere I go)
(God) You see every move I make
(Your spirit is in me)
(I feel) Your divine presence within me
Moves in me
(It) motivates and guides me
(Awake now, and I see)
(Now that I'm) Aware and enlightened
God save me, Oh God save me [x3]
I ask for divine help to save me from our sins (as humans)
'Cause we're all sinners
We all have committed wrongdoings
What an awful sound
This is a terrible situation
Repent your life away
Admit your sins and regret them deeply
Now is it real?
Is this happening for real?
Your mistaken
You are wrong
Not until your life's
Only when you die
No longer your own
When you have left this world (you don't own your life anymore)
A kingdom's coming back
Heaven is returning
And you're scared
And you're afraid
Because you fear that there's no
Because you think that there's no
Place for you, place for you there
A place for you (in heaven)
Falling away
Losing faith
You know it's easy
It's easy to give up
Staring failure in the face
Facing disappointment and defeat
Contributed by Colton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.