The two met at a show Steve Stine was playing at in the U.S. They began writing songs back and forth, via email and GrimmStine is the result. The band was formed in 2008, and released an album, the self-titled "GrimmStine", independently the same year.
The band's style is a mix of classic and modern metal to create a CD of great diversity.
Steve Grimmett - vocals (Medusa (UK), Grim Reaper, Chateaux, Lionsheart, Onslaught UK)
Steve Stine - guitar (Methuselah, Dozer (US))
Dave Johnson - drums (Methuselah, Sons of Poseidon, Denied by Christ)
Hat - bass (Sons of Poseidon)
'Til They Take My Wings
Grimmstine Lyrics
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I can’t follow any dreams
Now I can’t wish upon a star
Or breathe the clean air, or so it seems
Since the day that I was told
Doesn’t look like i’m getting old
So in the morning i’ll be gone
Since the day that I was told
It doesn’t look like i’m getting old
To the highways I ain’t seen
To the life i’ve only dreamed
The open road is all i’ve got to call my own
With the wind upon my face
I drift from different place to place
Till I can’t go on no more
The end of life but it begins
Until I see the end when I take that final bend
Gonna ride until they take my wings
Its to the highways I ain’t seen
To the life i’ve only dreamed
Till I see the end when I take that final bend
I’m gonna ride until they take my wings
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Till I see the end
Gonna ride until they take my wings
The song 'Til They Take My Wings' by Grimmstine is about a person who has been told that they cannot pursue their dreams anymore. The person cannot even breathe the clean air anymore, and it seems like they have no control over their life. The singer of the song decides to leave and go on the open road, calling that their only possession. They ride on their bike, drifted from one place to another, until they can go no more. They accept death with open arms, seeing it as a beginning to a new phase of life. The person wants to ride until they take their wings, meaning until they can’t breathe anymore.
The lyrics of the song are dark, but also embody a sense of urgency and freedom. The singer is determined to make the most of their life, disregarding societal expectations and limitations. The lyrics convey a message of motivation and inspires listeners to not let anyone take away their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
They said that I can’t do no more
People have told me that I am incapable of achieving anything more.
I can’t follow any dreams
I am not allowed to pursue any aspirations or ambitions that I have.
Now I can’t wish upon a star
I am not even allowed to have simple hopes or desires.
Or breathe the clean air, or so it seems
It feels like even the basic pleasures of life are being taken away from me.
Since the day that I was told
Ever since I was given this news...
Doesn’t look like i’m getting old
...it seems like I won't have a long time left to live.
So in the morning i’ll be gone
Tomorrow, I'll be leaving this place and heading out on my own.
You’ll see me one more time, it won’t be long
But don't worry, you'll see me one last time before I go.
To the highways I ain’t seen
I'm heading out to explore the roads that I haven't yet travelled.
To the life i’ve only dreamed
I'm pursuing the kind of existence that I've always wished for.
The open road is all i’ve got to call my own
The only thing that belongs to me now is the freedom of the open road.
With the wind upon my face
I feel the wind whipping past my face as I speed down the road.
I drift from different place to place
I'm wandering from one location to another, not staying in any one spot for too long.
Till I can’t go on no more
I'll keep going until I can't continue anymore.
The end of life but it begins
Death is coming, but I see it as a new beginning, not an end.
Until I see the end when I take that final bend
I'll keep riding along until the very last moment of my life.
Gonna ride until they take my wings
I'm going to keep riding my motorcycle until I am no longer able to due to death or other circumstances.
Till I see the end
I'll keep going until the very end, no matter what happens.
Gonna ride until they take my wings
I'll keep riding my motorcycle as long as I am physically able to.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.