All first saw singer Dave Smalley in some of the earlier albums such as 'Allroy Sez' and 'Allroy For Prez'. Smalley later gave way to singer Scott Reynolds who appeared on the albums 'Allroy's Revenge', 'Trailblazer', 'Allroy Saves', and 'Percolator'. The 'New Girl, Old Story' album in 1991 saw All credited as TonyALL and featured their old Descendents bandmate Tony Lombardo on vocals.
Once Scott moved on, current singer Chad Price stepped in. Price has spent some time in the studio with All as well on such albums as 'Breaking Things', 'Pummel', 'Mass Nerder', 'Problematic', and the live album 'Live Plus One'.
Although All is mostly made up of members of the Descendents, and most of the songs are written by the same people in both bands, few can deny that ALL has its own distinct sound while still letting the Descendents bleed through."
2) All is an alias of Wolfgang Voigt who specializes in ambient and a concept between M:I:5 and Gas
Black Sky
All Lyrics
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What's wrong with me?
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
Nothin' means nothin' to no one
I know unless it's a lie
A lie is the only thing I see
I know there's no good but everything is bad
And it hurts to be apart
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
Why do I cringe at the things
That they say and I end up with you?
And why do I try when it's over
You die and I'll end up with you?
I know there's no right but every thing's wrong
And it hurts to be apart
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
It's me or them, them or me
It's me or them, them or me
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
Nothin' means nothin' to no one
I know unless it's a lie
A lie is the only thing I see
When I look in their eyes
I know there's no good but everything is bad
And it hurts to be apart
Black sky, black sky
What's wrong with me?
It's me or them, them or me
It's me or them, them or me
It's me or them, them or me
The repetitive chorus of "Black sky, black sky, what's wrong with me?" sets a tone of uncertainty and self-doubt. The singer is questioning their own thoughts and feelings, wondering why they seem to be at odds with everyone else. The line "Nothin' means nothin' to no one I know unless it's a lie" suggests a lack of trust in others and a feeling of isolation. The singer seems to feel that people are not being genuine with them and that they can only see lies in other people's eyes.
The second verse adds to the confusion and conflict the singer is feeling. They are struggling to make sense of their own emotions and actions, wondering why they are drawn to certain people despite their negative qualities. The lines "I know there's no right but everything's wrong / And it hurts to be apart" suggest that the singer may be in a toxic relationship that they are having difficulty extricating themselves from.
The final repetition of "It's me or them, them or me" highlights the internal struggle the singer is facing, feeling torn between their own desires and the pressure to conform to the expectations of others. Overall, "Black Sky" is a song that explores themes of isolation, self-doubt, and internal conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Black sky, black sky
The singer is referring to a dark and bleak mental state, represented by the 'black sky.' This repetition highlights the intensity of this feeling.
What's wrong with me?
The singer is questioning why they are feeling this way, indicating a sense of confusion and self-doubt.
Nothin' means nothin' to no one
The singer feels disconnected from others and assumes that no one cares about the things that matter to them.
I know unless it's a lie
The artist believes that people are only interested in deception and falsehoods, implying a lack of trust in others.
A lie is the only thing I see
The artist perceives deception as the dominant motif in their interactions with others, revealing their cynical outlook.
When I look in their eyes
The singer is looking for truth and honesty in others but finds only deceit.
I know there's no good but everything is bad
The singer sees only negativity and corruption in the world and feels overwhelmed by it.
And it hurts to be apart
The artist feels isolated and alone in their perception of the world, causing them emotional pain.
Why do I cringe at the things
The artist feels a visceral reaction to the words and actions of others, indicating a heightened sensitivity.
That they say and I end up with you?
The artist questions why they are with the person they are with, feeling disconnected and unhappy in the relationship.
And why do I try when it's over
The singer acknowledges that the relationship is doomed but is still struggling to maintain it, indicating feelings of hopelessness and despair.
You die and I'll end up with you?
The artist sees death as the only way to escape the relationship, revealing a deep sense of unhappiness and desperation.
It's me or them, them or me
The singer sees the world as a competition between themselves and others, indicating a sense of paranoia and mistrust.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM STEVENSON
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