Their other singles that followed were Down from the debut (the final single released from the debut album), Falling and Alive off 1998's Perversion and finally One Thing and a cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus (with an accompanying music video) both from 2002's Superstarved, though all were only minor successes compared to their early hits.
Following a severe injury to keyboardist Doug Firley's hands, they were unable to complete a tour for Superstarved and broke up in 2002. Gravity Kills reunited to perform a one-off final show on October 28, 2005. There is a discussion on the Gravity Kills official forum about the possibility of the band performing another Halloween show; the topic is not a random rumor, as it was originally posted by Jeff Scheel.
Members:
* Jeff Scheel - vocals (Jeff Scheel will be continuing his music career with Star13.)
* Matt Dudenhoffer - guitar
* Douglas Firley - keyboard
* Kurt Kerns - bass, drums
* Brad Booker - bass, drums (Superstarved album)
If
Gravity Kills Lyrics
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I'd give to you what you have stolen
If you could see me now
If you could be
If you could see me now
Why are the faces hiding?
The shadows always seem so cold
You feel so old
If you think I cry for you
It is only 'cause you ask me to
And it all becomes to clear
You're the one you fear
If you could see me now
I tear apart what is unbroken
If you could see me now
Everything that is unspoken
If you could see me now
You're watered down and empty
Pretending all is clear
So watered down and empty
You're the one you fear
If you could see me now
I tear apart what is unbroken
If you could see me now
Everything that is unspoken
If you could see me now
I hear your stomach turning
You think that I am such a whore
And the flesh I'm giving
You want more
Like a soul kept on your shelf
But you keep it there for someone else
And it all becomes so clear
You're the one you fear
If you could see me now
If you could see me now
If you could see me now
If you could be me
If you could see me
If you could see me now
I tear apart what is unbroken
If you could see me now
Everything that is unspoken
If you could see me now
The lyrics of Gravity Kills's song "If" depict a somber tone that suggests a sense of insecurity and fear. The song conveys the idea of someone who is trying to show their true self but is conflicted with inner demons. If their loved ones could see them for real, they would realize that there is more to them than what they perceive. The first verse "If you could see me now, I'd give to you what you have stolen" speaks to someone who has taken something valuable from the singer. The singer wants the thief to see them for who they are, so they can understand why it was important to them. The line "If you could be, If you could see me now" indicates that the singer desires to connect more meaningfully with the other person.
The second verse of the song is more ambiguous, but it conveys the idea of hidden secrets and a sense of danger. "Why are the faces hiding? The shadows always seem so cold" implies that there is something sinister or deceptive going on. "Be careful what you're finding, you feel so old" suggests that the singer wants the other person to be cautious about what they discover. Perhaps the truth is unpleasant, or it could expose vulnerabilities that make the singer feel vulnerable.
The chorus of the song is repetitive, emphasizing the message that the singer is trying to convey. "If you could see me now, I'd tear apart what is unbroken. If you could see me now, everything that is unspoken." The singer wants their loved ones to become aware of the thoughts and feelings they have kept hidden away. They believe that if people truly knew them, they would be understood better. The line "You're watered down and empty, pretending all is clear" suggests that the other person is not being honest with themselves, and perhaps they are struggling with the same issues.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see me now
The singer believes that if the person they are addressing could see them now or understand their emotions, they would give them want they have taken away.
I'd give to you what you have stolen
The singer wishes to return what has been taken from them by the other person.
If you could be
The singer implies that the other person needs to change to understand the singer's perspective.
Why are the faces hiding?
The artist is questioning why people mask their true feelings, motives, or intentions.
The shadows always seem so cold
The artist associates shadows with fear, negative thoughts, and indifferent feelings.
Be careful what you're finding
The singer warns against the potential negative consequences of what the other person seeks.
You feel so old
The singer suggests that the other person feels old and beaten down by life's experiences.
If you think I cry for you
The artist is refuting the accusation that they cry for the other person out of love or longing.
It is only 'cause you ask me to
The artist reveals that they only cry because the other person makes them feel sad, hurt, or frustrated.
And it all becomes to clear
The artist experiences a moment of clarity when they realize that they are not the weak one in the situation.
You're the one you fear
The singer implies that the other person's fears and insecurities stem from their own actions and behaviors.
I tear apart what is unbroken
The artist is destructive and wants to damage something that is good or valuable.
Everything that is unspoken
The singer is alluding to the unsaid feelings, secrets, or desires that are kept hidden from the other person.
You're watered down and empty
The singer deems the other person to be lacking in substance, passion, or authenticity.
Pretending all is clear
The singer accuses the other person of pretending to have a complete understanding of the situation.
You want more
The artist believes that the other person is not satisfied with what they have and always wants more.
Like a soul kept on your shelf
The artist compares themselves to a soul that the other person keeps lifeless and unfulfilled.
But you keep it there for someone else
The singer suggests that the other person is unwilling to give them what they need and saves it for another person that may never come.
I hear your stomach turning
The singer can tell that the other person feels disgusted or nauseous based on the way their stomach is reacting.
You think that I am such a whore
The artist believes that the other person thinks lowly of them and views them as immoral, promiscuous or undesirable.
And the flesh I'm giving
The artist is referring to their body or their love, which is given without reciprocation or respect.
If you could see me now, If you could see me now, If you could see me now
The artist repeats this line to emphasize the importance of the other person understanding their perspective.
If you could be me
The singer challenges the other person to switch places with them, to see how it feels to be treated poorly.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DOUGLAS FIRLEY, JEFFERY SCHEEL, KURT KERNS, MATTHEW DUDENHOEFFER
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