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
The Fire
Akissforjersey Lyrics
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I thought I could see you
From each brance as I
Worked my way around
Leaving darling I'm here
Carved in each I passed
Hoping you would admire
My attempt to outlast
Sheet on the line
A fire's coming
And it's coming for
You soon my son
Tell me will
You be ready?
Is my question
To you my love
And I've grown
Accustom to things that
I will never understand
Maybe when I die I can
Come down and put Your
Hand on my shoulder
My heart feels so young
But my bodies getting older
God I'm standing here
With an open heart
A fire's coming
And it's coming for
You soon my son
Tell me will
You be ready?
Is my question
To you my love
The lyrics to Akissforjersey's song "The Fire" express a sense of longing and hope towards a loved one. The singer, from the top of a tree, tries to catch a glimpse of this person whom they lovingly carved words into every branch that they passed. The tree serves as a metaphor for the growth of the relationship, and the writing on the branches as a literal manifestation of the singer's affection.
The following lines anticipate the arrival of a fire, a metaphor for a challenge or crisis. The singer addresses their loved one, asking if they will be ready for it. This question may express concern for the relationship's endurance or for the loved one's well-being. The fire represents a moment of truth, where everything is laid bare, and one must be prepared to face it.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their own mortality and on the mysteries of life that they will never fully comprehend. They express a desire to be comforted by a divine presence and to feel that they are not alone in their journey. The final line reinforces this openness by highlighting the singer's vulnerability and willingness to receive love.
Line by Line Meaning
From the top of my tree
Looking down from my lofty position, I thought I could see you
I thought I could see you
I hoped to catch a glimpse of you and feel closer to you
From each branch as I
With each step I took
Worked my way around
As I moved around the tree
Leaving darling I'm here
I carved the words 'Darling, I'm here' into the tree with the hope that you would see and feel my presence always
Carved in each I passed
I left the same message on every branch I passed, hoping you would notice
Hoping you would admire
I longed for you to appreciate and acknowledge my efforts to show my love
My attempt to outlast
By carving the message into the tree, I aimed to create something that would last forever and symbolize my love
The beating rain like a
As the rain fell heavily
Sheet on the line
It felt like the sheets I used to hang out to dry, now soaked through
A fire's coming
A metaphor for the trials and tribulations of life
And it's coming for
Will soon affect
You soon my son
You, my child, will soon face these challenges
Tell me will
I ask you, will
You be ready?
Are you prepared for what's to come?
Is my question
That's what I want to know
To you my love
I ask this out of love and concern for you
And I've grown
As I've lived and experienced more
Accustom to things that
I've become accustomed to things that
I will never understand
I know I'll never fully comprehend the mystery of life and the unknown
Maybe when I die I can
Perhaps only when I pass away
Come down and put your
I'll be able to reach out to you and place your
Hand on my shoulder
Hand on my shoulder to comfort and guide me
My heart feels so young
Although my body is aging, my heart feels young and full of love
But my bodies getting older
But unfortunately, my physical body is aging
God I'm standing here
I'm standing here, full of faith and devotion to you
With an open heart
My heart is open and ready to receive your love and guidance
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Origami Lion
Words cannot describe how much i love this song.
squattingslav
One of my all time favourite songs
TheHerbalHealing
so glad I seen them live multiple times
Deanna Dodson
I love dis song!!!
Shawn Imhoff
Sick sound 💯🔥🎸☺️
ramond baten
4got how much i love this band :)
Shawn Imhoff
Sick song 👏👌👍 🇨🇦
Robert Swan
Akissforjersey CD Release Show on January 18th at Ziggy's in Winston Salem!! Be there!!
Joyce Mendel
L.O.V.E ;3
John Chermond
<3 <3 <3