Our debut album, "The Fate of Angels" was released in 1999 at the first March Metal Meltdown. The album was self-financed and released, but then picked up by small metal label Nightfall Records. It was the only album that original bassist Chris Montalbano appeared on. This is also the only album featuring Aaron Williams on drums.
2002 saw the release of our second album, "Tomorrow's in Doubt." It was again self-financed. A small Canadian label called Maelstrom released a few copies of the album on CD. Joining the band were college friends of Rick's, Jimmy White on bass, and Sal Gregory on drums. This album was heavier, more in the melodic death style. The songs were longer and more epic in nature.
We released our third album, again self-financed and released, "Two Way Mirror" in 2006. This album is a total 180 degree turn in style from Tomorrow's in Doubt, and features more clean, mellow songs than before. The 23-minute documentary "The Making of Two Way Mirror" can be found on the original pressing of the CD, and is now up on YouTube. This was the first album to be recorded by Keith Moore, and also the last album featuring Jimmy White on bass.
A few months after the release of Two Way Mirror, we went into the studio and recorded The Visionary single, which was an online exclusive track. Mary Saragoussi played bass on this track.
The EP, "Along Came Life" was recorded and released in late-2010. The EP features Paul LaPlaca on bass, and is also the last recording with guitarist Joe D'angelo, a founding member.
"Introspective," the 2012 EP release was unveiled on June 23rd. It can be streamed on the Grey Skies Fallen ReverbNation page, and is available for purchase on Bandcamp, as well as other sites like iTunes and Amazon MP3.
This EP was recorded as a 3-piece with Rick Habeeb handling all the guitars. Dave Case of Helmet played bass on this recording.
Athena
Grey Skies Fallen Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
The other side brings forth an omen
Lost in your eyes, this place in time.
Like silk woven on a great machine,
Flowing down your back.
Shimmering orbs of flame,
Burning holes in mine...
Oh, won't you share with me your light?
She comes to me when I sleep,
Her outstretched hands...
They beckon me.
She visits me in my dreams.
Now blinded by your light...
Oh Athena...
The lyrics to Grey Skies Fallen's "Athena" appear to be describing the experience of seeing things from a different perspective. The singer has "seen the other side of pictures", which suggests that they have gained an insight or understanding that was previously hidden from them. This new perspective is compared to an omen, which further suggests that it has important implications for the singer's life.
The second stanza describes the physical appearance of the person or entity that the singer is addressing as Athena. This person is described as having "silk" hair that flows down their back, and "shimmering orbs of flame" for eyes. The language used to describe Athena is highly emotive, with words like "stunning" and "ivory" used to emphasize her beauty. The singer is clearly entranced by Athena's appearance, and is asking her to "share with me your light".
In the third stanza, the singer reveals that Athena visits them in their dreams, and "blinds" them with her light. This suggests that Athena is not simply a physical person, but is perhaps a symbol or representation of a deeper truth or understanding that the singer is trying to access. The repeated use of the phrase "Oh Athena" throughout the song reinforces the idea that Athena is a kind of spiritual guide or muse for the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to "Athena" are highly poetic and open to interpretation. They seem to be describing a journey of self-discovery and the search for deeper meaning and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the other side of pictures,
I have come to know the darker, less obvious side of things, which is similar to what I already knew.
Just like the ones I used to know
The things I have newly discovered are similar to what I already knew, but contain an ominous warning.
The other side brings forth an omen
Although I have discovered something familiar in the unknown, it foretells something bad happening.
Lost in your eyes, this place in time.
It is difficult for me to escape the present moment when I gaze into your eyes.
Like silk woven on a great machine,
Your overall manner resembles a cloth that has been tightly and smoothly woven by expert machine operators, crafted to perfection.
Flowing down your back.
Your hair is draping along your back in a lustrous and stunning manner, adding to your beauty.
Shimmering orbs of flame,
The fiery glint in your eyes when you look at me is mesmerizing and captivating, as if they are orbs of shimmering flame.
Burning holes in mine...
Your glance feels like it is penetrating straight through to my very soul, burning holes.
Ivory, stunning to me.
Your skin is white like ivory and it is stunningly beautiful to me.
Oh, won't you share with me your light?
Can you please share the radiance of your presence with me?
She comes to me when I sleep,
In my dreams, I often encounter a female figure.
Her outstretched hands...
In my dreams, she extends her hands toward me, beckoning me to follow her.
They beckon me.
Her hands' movement is inviting and impelling me to pursue her.
She visits me in my dreams.
This enigmatic lady makes frequent appearances in my dreams.
Now blinded by your light...
Your resplendency has now rendered me incapable of seeing properly.
Oh Athena...
Oh, wise and mythical goddess Athena.
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.