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The Toledo, Ohio based post-hardcore act Goodbye Blue Skies is one of today's rising bands in the underground music scene, blending different genres together to make something unique and catchy and putting on the best shows possible. With driven guitar riffs, heavy breakdowns and catchy vocals, Goodbye Blue Skies is clearly drawn to be your next favorite band. Catching a huge buzz around the states and playing with a handful of national acts, the band is preparing to take their music to the next level.Supporting Victory Record's Four Letter Lie on a mini tour and coming off of writing and recording a new EP entitled "Visions with producer Josh Schroeder" which will be out late November, Goodbye Blue Skies will be hitting the road as much as possible in 2011. Listen to these guys, then tell your friends the same!
For the fans of: We Came As Romans, Of Mice & Men, Memphis May Fire & The Devil Wears Prada
Threshold
Goodbye Blue Skies Lyrics
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I've seen the path, but these visions won't let me pass
Solving the puzzle with the pieces left
Left for me!
That's left for me!
I've seen the other side, I want it out
No matter where I go, you'll always scream and shout
I scream at the top of my lungs "I'm not ready for this!"
[Bridge:]
Choices in my life laid out like paths for me
"Is this the way, It's supposed to be?"
Lost and broken I seek
To collide with me!
[Chorus:]
Keep going back and forth
Between the versions of me
What are you running from?
I know it seems like it's all the same
But I don't know where to go
So I hold my hand out
[Verse 2:]
I've seen this over and over again
My worst fears will bring me to an end!
Brings me to an end
The Walls are Changing everything falls apart
The world you know will one day be your scar
If I showed you the way you'd plan to not go
If I told you so! I've told you so!
Keep going back and forth
Between the versions of me
What are you running for?
What are you running for?
[Chorus:]
Keep going back and forth
Between the versions of me
What are you running from?
I know it seems like it's all the same
But I don't know where to go
So I hold my hand out
I've seen the Path
The song Threshold by Goodbye Blue Skies is about the struggle of finding one's own path in life. In the first verse, the singer mentions having visions of a path but being unable to pass it. They try to solve the puzzle with the pieces left for them, but it's not enough. The other side seems tempting, but the constant screaming and shouting of others make it harder to make a decision. The singer screams back that they are not ready for what lies ahead.
The bridge talks about the choices in the singer's life laid out like paths for them. They question whether this is really the way it is supposed to be and seek to find themselves, even if they are lost and broken.
The chorus repeats the idea of going back and forth between the versions of oneself and not knowing where to go. The singer holds their hand out, looking for guidance.
In the second verse, the singer has seen this struggle over and over again. Their worst fears could bring them to an end, and the walls are changing everything. The world as they know it may eventually become their scar. The singer knows the way, but if they showed it to someone else, that person would plan to not go. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the theme of not knowing where to go but seeking guidance.
Overall, the song expresses the difficulty of finding one's own path in life, dealing with fears and doubts, and seeking guidance along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the path
I've had a glimpse of the way forward
But these visions won't let me pass
The future feels uncertain and the possibilities are overwhelming
Solving the puzzle with the pieces left
Making the most of the resources available to me
Left for me!
It's up to me to figure things out
I've seen the other side, I want it out
I'm yearning for a different reality
No matter where I go, you'll always scream and shout
I feel pressured by outside expectations and criticism
At the top of your lungs 'I am ready for this'
Others seem to have everything together and are confident in their choices
I scream at the top of my lungs 'I'm not ready for this!'
In reality, I'm full of doubt and fear
Choices in my life laid out like paths for me
I feel like there are set options for me to choose from
'Is this the way, It's supposed to be?'
I constantly question whether I'm on the right track
Lost and broken I seek
I'm feeling lost and vulnerable, but I'm still searching for answers
To collide with me!
I'm looking for something that will shake things up and bring me clarity
Keep going back and forth Between the versions of me
I'm indecisive and unsure of my identity
What are you running from?
I'm avoiding something and need to face it head-on
I know it seems like it's all the same
I'm stuck in a cycle and can't seem to progress
But I don't know where to go
I'm lost and directionless
So I hold my hand out
I'm looking for someone to help guide me
I've seen this over and over again
I feel trapped and unable to break free from my struggles
My worst fears will bring me to an end! Brings me to an end
I'm afraid of the consequences of my choices and decisions
The Walls are Changing everything falls apart
The world around me is shifting and I feel like I'm losing control
The world you know will one day be your scar
I'm aware of the lasting impacts that certain experiences will have on me
If I showed you the way you'd plan to not go
Sometimes knowing too much can be harmful and prevent progress
If I told you so! I've told you so!
I've warned myself about certain choices or actions but have still gone through with them
What are you running for?
I'm aware that I'm running from something, but I'm not sure what
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Avaris
Jamming to this again cause I cant get enough
macadelix
This is epic!!!
thatBS!
Too awesome!
HLTCTV
You guys are still as badass as ever
Avaris
About Damn time!!!!!! I been waiting for this amazing Epic band too rape my ears some more!
sanntiimusic
amazing!
Mythz
Glad to hear some new sstuff :D Sick new shiz guyz
Ethan Passeser
Sounds like sleeping with sirens! :D....said no one ever
ErikHolden
Reminds me of for all those sleeping, aka my fav band :D
Xavier Campanella
Siiiicccckkkkkkk