Graves then formed Gotham Rd shortly after with Loki, JV Bastard and Paul L… Read Full Bio ↴Graves then formed Gotham Rd shortly after with Loki, JV Bastard and Paul Lifeless. Under the assumed name of Graves they recorded a five-song demo of redone Graves songs, three which were released on Web of Dharma and two other songs which had been written and demoed with the original Graves lineup, but not officially released. Around this time is also when Graves announced via his website that he would begin producing other bands albums on his off time. One such band is Stressbomb from Connecticut who recorded their first album "Self Medicate" with Graves as producer and his drummer Quincy as engineer during January 2006. After a few months of the band practicing, they decided to change the band's name to Gotham Rd. They released one album before going on hiatus so Graves could join the U.S. Marines. His last show ever was to be on December 31, 2004. They went on two successful tours. 2003's Seasons of the Witch tour, and 2004's Mourning Lights tour. Before their Mourning Lights tour, the band entered a studio to record three new songs they had written after their first tour. Out of the three songs only one, the song on "My Way", had been mixed. The only way it was available for listening was by requesting it on Seton Hall University's WSOU, Pirate Radio. Before going on indefinite hiatus they'd play one off shows in New Jersey when home from the Punk Rock is Dead, Graves solo tour. Their second to last show to date was held at the now defunct Connections in Clifton, New Jersey, in March 2005. The band announced "The Nightmare Rides Are Back" all over the net and played a one-time-only reunion show in Belmar, New Jersey, at the Goodwill Fire Hall with Cryptovyrus, The Zombie Mafia, and Johnny B. Morbid. They played a mix of material from Graves' solo works, Graves re-records, and Gotham Road, as well as some Misfits songs written by Graves. In 2008 and 2009 the band contributed some songs to the German compilation-CDs Get acquainted Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.

SAY SOMETHING
Gotham Road Lyrics

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There's something wrong I heard it on the radio.

They said they're coming from the sky.

Coast to coast Kaleidoscope and emerald eyes,

I hope they're watching over me.

So Say Something save us please.

So say something pray or something please, Save us from what might.

Change the channels stare into the screen for hours, but nothing seemed to change.

Last thing I remember, there were flames inside the towers.

Smiling at yet another tragedy.

So say something save us please.

So say something pray or something please, save us from what might.

I left a message saying I won't be home.

I'm stuck here burning alive, Bye... Bye bye.

The city slumber shook by distant thunder, The sky is falling down on me.

So say something save us please. So say something pray or something please, Save us from might..

Oooooooo Well well say something nervous.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gotham Road's song "Say Something" speak of a haunting feeling that something is amiss, which the singer heard on the radio. The “they" referred to in the song speaks of something coming from the sky. It is likened to Coast to coast Kaleidoscope and emerald eyes, which could allude to a spaceship or an unknown entity coming to the planet. Whatever it may be, the singer was hoping that it is watching over him and would "save" them from imminent danger.

The second half of the song alludes to the 9/11 terrorist attacks that shook the world. Lines such as "last thing I remember, there were flames inside the towers" and "smiling at yet another tragedy" refer to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The singer is wondering what steps they can take to prevent history from repeating itself. So, they are asking for something, whether it’s a prayer or some kind of action that could help them avoid another tragedy.

Overall, the lyrics of "Say Something" ask for some kind of intervention, whether it's from an extraterrestrial entity or something else to protect them from eventual harm.

Line by Line Meaning

There's something wrong I heard it on the radio.
I heard a worrying news or announcement on the radio, and it seems there's a problem.

They said they're coming from the sky.
The source of the problem is hinted to be extraterrestrial or supernatural.

Coast to coast Kaleidoscope and emerald eyes,
The scope of the issue seems vast and complex, filled with imagery of colors and gems.

I hope they're watching over me.
The artist may feel helpless or vulnerable, since they are wishing for protection from someone or something outside their control.

So Say Something save us please.
The artist is asking for help from anyone who can hear them, in desperate need of a savior or a miracle.

Change the channels stare into the screen for hours, but nothing seemed to change.
The singer may have tried to seek comfort or distraction from the TV, but to no avail. The world remains bleak and unchanged.

Last thing I remember, there were flames inside the towers.
The memory of a traumatic event is hinted to have scarred the singer, possibly the 9/11 attacks or something similar.

Smiling at yet another tragedy.
The world may seem indifferent to, or even mocking of the artist's distress or turmoil.

I left a message saying I won't be home.
The artist seems to have accepted their fate or accepted leaving their loved ones behind, possibly in response to the crisis at hand.

I'm stuck here burning alive, Bye... Bye bye.
The artist is overwhelmed by the situation or their emotions, and seems to be bidding farewell to life.

The city slumber shook by distant thunder, The sky is falling down on me.
The singer may feel helpless or stranded in a city going through turmoil, possibly due to a natural disaster or attack.

Oooooooo Well well say something nervous.
The artist may be feeling anxious or scared, expressing their distress through sound effects.

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