They also contributed to the Punk Goes 90's album, doing a version of Third Eye Blind's "Jumper" with their original band lineup. It prominently features a piano played by Sebastian Davin of Dropping Daylight throughout the song, and less guitar than the original.
As of 2007, the band has reformed with several new members, and recorded a second album, Life on Life's Terms, at Treesound Studios in the United States state of Georgia. The band's 2007 effort, Life on Life's Terms, leaked onto the Internet on July 4th, 2007 from an unknown source six days before it was officially released. The record was released on Trustkill on July 10th, 2007.
Life on Life's Terms marked a change in musical style which differentiated from their previous work. Whereas The Dawn was more influenced by emo lyrics and singing/screaming styles, Life on Life's Terms took a more straight-up rock and pop-rock approach. Life on Life's Terms, while not as widely acknowledged as a release as The Dawn, did garner much more positive reviews. Both CDs feature mild guitar solos in various songs despite the somewhat significant changes in musical stylings.
Beginning in October 2007, the band began touring with well-known alternative bands New Found Glory and Senses Fail, and in November Bedlight for Blue Eyes toured with Sullivan and Kenotia.
On November 1, 2008, the band announced that they were on indefinite hiatus.
On January 23, 2009, at The School of Rock in Hackensack, NJ, the band played their last show.
Michael
Bedlight for Blue Eyes Lyrics
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a child's innocence taken away.
(You were never scared, I'll always care)
Grandson to son and a memory we'll never lose in time.
Am I making you proud of me?
'Cause I know you can hear me.
and now I don't understand why.
I can't stand to watch a mother and father cry.
I look up to you.
Four years your younger brother caused me to always wonder why.
(If it's the only way, I'll talk to you)
Home is not home, I swear I'll still see you.
I miss you.
Am I making you proud of me?
'Cause I know you can hear this.
You were too young, too fast for you to go
and now I don't understand why.
I can't stand to watch a mother and father cry.
I look up to you.
The song "Michael" by Bedlight for Blue Eyes is a tribute to someone who has passed away too soon. The lyrics tell the story of how the news of Michael's death has affected the singer and his family. The opening lines state that the singer received news that a child's innocence has been taken away, which is a reference to Michael's death. The refrain "You were too young, too fast for you to go" conveys the sense of disbelief that the singer feels about Michael's untimely passing. As the song progresses, the singer expresses his grief over Michael's passing and how it has affected his family. The lines "I can't stand to watch a mother and father cry, I look up to you" are particularly poignant as they express the singer's admiration for Michael and how much he meant to his family.
The song touches on the themes of grief, loss, and remembrance. It conveys the pain and sorrow that come with losing someone close to you, and how it can be difficult to come to terms with their passing. The singer's desire to make Michael proud of him is a testament to the deep admiration and love that he had for him. The song ends on a note of hope, with the singer pledging to continue to remember Michael and keep him close in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Got the news the other day,
Received devastating news recently,
a child's innocence taken away.
Someone dear to me was hurt or abused in their youth,
(You were never scared, I'll always care)
(Even though you seemed strong, I'll always be here for you)
Grandson to son and a memory we'll never lose in time.
This experience impacts our family for generations to come and we'll never forget it.
Am I making you proud of me?
I hope I'm living up to your expectations and making you proud,
'Cause I know you can hear me.
Even though you're gone, I feel like you're still with me in spirit,
You were too young, too fast for you to go
You were taken from us too soon and it's unfair,
and now I don't understand why.
I'm struggling to come to terms with your loss and the reasons behind it,
I can't stand to watch a mother and father cry.
Seeing our parents in pain is unbearable for me,
I look up to you.
You were my role model and I'll always be inspired by you,
Four years your younger brother caused me to always wonder why.
My younger brother is alive and well, but I question why you were taken from us instead,
(If it's the only way, I'll talk to you)
(If speaking to you is the only way I can feel close to you again),
Home is not home, I swear I'll still see you.
Our house doesn't feel like home without you, but I'll always remember you in my heart,
I miss you.
I still can't believe you're gone and I miss you every day.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicole LaBuono
this is one of the most amazing songs i've ever heard. danny has an amazing voice<3
Casey Jones
I love this song! It reminds me of my brother who died when I was in 8th grade. He lost contact with us when I was little. I only have one clear memory of him & the only pictures I have of us together is at my 3rd birthday. I always prayed I would get to see him again but the next time I saw him he was gone. I have no memory of telling him I loved him & I wish everyday that I could have been able to see him to tell him. I looked up to him & I hope Im making him proud of me as he watches me.
Howard St. James
amazing vocals, and everything just fits together so perfectly freekin epic
Slik
11 years ago this song was on my youtube playing when I found out my best friend had passed away. This song played on repeat for as long as I can remember. Every year this time I put it on.
I miss you Andrew. Never forget you bro.
April 11th 1991 - september 14th 2008
Rest in paradise brother
Karen Ziede
OMG he has an amazing voice.I just heard this song and I already love it.But it just makes me feel so sad about the people I have lost in my life.But it is still an amazing song!
Jennifer Martin
he has such an amazing voice (finally someone in a band that does) and I could have this song on repeat and sing along with it every time
Cassandra Chatt
This song really hits you when your older brother who was always there for you an cared for you passes away... I know the feeling I really miss my brother an I'd do anything to see him at least one more time.. but it won't happen an all I can do is try an remember all the good things.. I love you dj.. R.I.P 😔💚
playforcreeps
you'll see him in heaven :)
mark Douglass
one of the best songs I've heard in a long time, gives me chills everytime
Kendra O
That voice is amazing love it!!