There are at least five artists with the name Grayscale:

1. A pop pu… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Grayscale:

1. A pop punk/indie pop band from Philadelphia, PA (2011-present)
2. An American indie pop group founded in 2005 and active through the present.
3. A Gothic metal band founded in Finland in 2000.
4. A trio of 8bit/chiptune ATARI musicians from Poland. See Grayscale Project instead.
5. A Hardcore band from Semarang, Indonesia, free download and listen their EP here

1. Whether it be backseat post-coital promises between young lovers, the aftershocks of a parent’s addiction on a child, or a proclamation to celebrate life before death, these moments echo with the sincerity of a chat among best friends in the music of Grayscale. The Philadelphia quintet—Collin Walsh [vocals], Dallas Molster [guitar, vocals], Andrew Kyne [guitar], Nick Ventimiglia [bass], and Nick Veno [drums]—align nostalgic confessions, nineties alternative homage, and 21st century playlist-busting ambition on their second full-length, Nella Vita [Fearless Records]. These twelve tracks urge pensive pondering, rock catharsis, and danceable elation all at once.

2. Brit-pop influenced rock with a New Wave kiss… a mashup of U2, The Psychedelic Furs, and Pink Floyd. Straight outta Cleveland.

The Grayscale story begins with Douglas finding William through the murky soup of the Internet. They also found that they shared influences ranging from The Cure, to Snow Patrol, to U2. They rapidly assembled a catalog of alternapop gems-in-the-rough that would become their debut album, “That Flawless Flashing Day.”

Grayscale performed live as an acoustic duo while recoding “Flawless” in William’s basement. The combination of Douglas’ colorful and personal lyrics and William’s spacey melody lines formed the heart of the Grayscale sound… appealing and authentic, while still sparking a sense of whimsy.

Their follow-up album, 2010’s “Haunted Hours” was less lo-fi, but even more personal, covering everything from love, to lust, to loss, with plenty of spirituality and booze sprinkled in between. They closed out ’10 with the release of their Holiday single “What I Want for Christmas is Summer.”

Grayscale is currently at work on their third album.

3. Grayscale was born in summer 2000, as guitarist-vocalist Miika and bassplayer Matti R. were joined by drummer Janne and Guitarist Hämy. All four already had years of experience from other bands, so after only a couple of months of training and composing new songs, the band headed to studio, to record a Promo-CD. Jenni Hytönen from Janne's former band came to play session keyboards for the recording, that was titled 'The First Lament'. It contained 3 songs of dark, melodic metal and gained some good reviews.

In January 2001, the band signed a two album deal with Sound Riot Records. At that point they also decided to take Jenni as an official member, and started rehearsing and composing new songs for the album. Also, at that point, a new vocalist, Lasse Harma was taken in the band, to sing the clean parts while Miika was still doing the parts that needed "rawer" interpretation. With the highest budget of Sound Riot, the album was recorded at LaLa Studios and mastered at Finnvox Studios with well-known producers. The 9 songs of Grayscale's debut album "When The Ghosts Are Gone" are dark and desperate, yet catchy. Full of melody and emotion and a haunting atmosphere...

The debut was released june 10th 2002, and got some nice reviews. Some gigs were also played around Finland during autumn/winter 2002, to promote the album.

Slipping Away
Grayscale Lyrics

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Heartsick, beaten up, can't deny
The whispers running through my head tonight
Punch, drunk memories
Pull the line, I'll find time
End your suffering
Tell you everything

I'll always see your face

When I am dreaming
Couldn't pull my weight
He'll take my place
And I will be broken

You're slip, slipping away from me
And sick, sick of the apathy
I'm just short of the things you need
The one waking you from your dreams

Forever standing in the way
We're torn apart and I'm to blame
You're slip, slipping
You're through with wishing
And sick, sick of the apathy

(Slip, slipping away from me)

Wide awake
Think it's time that
We step away for a while
I'm to blame (I'm to blame)
I never learned a thing from my mistakes

I'll miss your eyes in the sun
And the way you'd smile at me
When I was half asleep
Let it slip away
I let it slip away

You're slip, slipping away from me
And sick, sick of the apathy
I'm just short of the things you need
The one waking you from your dreams

Forever standing in the way
We're torn apart and I'm to blame
You're slip, slipping
You're through with wishing
And sick, sick of the apathy

(Slip, slipping away from me)
I am nothing, I will never be
I'm a nightmare living in your dream
Wakes you up from a dead sleep
Wish I was still yours
But I'll never be

You're slip, slipping away from me
And sick, sick of the apathy
I'm just short of the things you need
The one waking you from your dreams

Forever standing in the way
We're torn apart and I'm to blame
You're slip, slipping
You're through with wishing
And sick, sick of the apathy

I am nothing, I will never be
I'm a nightmare living in your dream
Wakes you up from a dead sleep

Wish I was still yours
But I'll never be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grayscale's song "Slipping Away" depict the frustration and regret of a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is heartsick and beaten up, unable to deny the whispers running through their head. Punch-drunk memories and the weight of the mistakes they have made are weighing heavily on their mind. They want to end their partner's suffering and tell them everything, but they know it may be too late. They see their partner slipping away from them, sick of the apathy and short of the things they need. The singer realizes they are forever standing in the way, torn apart and to blame. They miss their partner's eyes in the sun and the way they'd smile at them. They're left with the regret of letting it all slip away, and the realization that they may never be able to regain what they've lost.

The song is a powerful exploration of the pain that can be caused by a failing relationship. It speaks to the regrets that can come with hindsight, and the desire to make things right when it may be too late. The lyrics are emotive and raw, touching on themes of love, loss, and the search for redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

Heartsick, beaten up, can't deny
Feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed, I cannot pretend otherwise

The whispers running through my head tonight
Negative thoughts are plaguing my mind at this moment

Punch, drunk memories
Foggy recollections of happier times

Pull the line, I'll find time
Give me space, I'll eventually have time for you

End your suffering
I want to alleviate your pain and struggles

Tell you everything
I want to be open and honest with you about my feelings

I'll always see your face When I am dreaming
You will continue to haunt my dreams and thoughts

Couldn't pull my weight He'll take my place And I will be broken
I failed to contribute to the relationship, someone else will take my place and I will be devastated

You're slip, slipping away from me And sick, sick of the apathy I'm just short of the things you need The one waking you from your dreams
You are drifting away, fed up with my lack of effort and I am not fulfilling your desires as the person who motivates you in life

Forever standing in the way We're torn apart and I'm to blame You're slip, slipping You're through with wishing And sick, sick of the apathy
Our relationship is suffering because of my mistakes and you are losing hope and tired of my indifference

Wide awake Think it's time that We step away for a while
It is clear that we need some time apart from each other

I'm to blame (I'm to blame) I never learned a thing from my mistakes
I recognize my faults and inability to learn from my wrong choices

I'll miss your eyes in the sun And the way you'd smile at me When I was half asleep Let it slip away I let it slip away
I recall many moments of happiness with you, but it is too late now, our love is gone

I am nothing, I will never be I'm a nightmare living in your dream Wakes you up from a dead sleep Wish I was still yours But I'll never be
I am nothing to you, I only bring chaos to your life, though I wish we could still be together, it will never happen

Writer(s): Nicholas Joseph Veno, Andrew Clark Kyne, William Dallas Molster, Collin Patrick Walsh, Kyle Black

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