There are at least 2 bands named Skies.

1. Handpicking elements of p… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands named Skies.

1. Handpicking elements of pop, rock & emo in equal measure, SKIES first made their mark on the scene with the release of their debut EP 'If You Feel Like It' Produced by Oz Craggs (Mallory Knox/Neck Deep/Feed The Rhino) via Lab Records.

From there, the band picked up support across the board from the likes of Punktastic, Already Heard & Clash, to Q, TMRW, Maximum Pop, BBC Introducing and Radio 1. Tracks also featured on Spotify’s Rockd, Hot New Bands, Summer Indie & Fierce Femme’s playlists.

With a run of UK headline dates under their belt, UK festivals and a breakthrough support tour with Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club, the band released their sophomore EP ‘We Fear Change’ off the back of an incredible 2017, and arguably their biggest achievement to date: a sold out hometown show at Folkestone’s 400 capacity Quarterhouse in Kent.

Early 2018 saw SKIES' get off to a flying start with their cover of Enter Shikari's 'Live Outside'. SKIES'version of the song received acclaim from KERRANG! Radio and even from Enter Shikari themselves.

Having already supported the likes of Clean Cut Kid, Coasts, The Slow Readers Club, The Hoosiers, MIYAVI and more, the band are keen to get back on the road in support of third EP 'X' due to be released this June (01.06.18).

SKIES are Alie Cotter (vocals/guitar) & Jericho Tozer

http://www.skies.band/

2. Skies first emerged in the scene in the summer of 2008. From humble beginnings Skies fought their way to the top of the Kansas hardcore scene after releasing "The Age of Reason EP" in December of 2009. In June/July of 2010, Skies made themselves known beyond the boundaries of Central Kansas, touring the Midwest on the Tupac ShaTOUR. Ending their tour at Cornerstone Music Festival, the band drew
consistent crowds of enthusiastic fans and began to draw a following nationwide. With enduring vigor, the band continued to tour and write music that is impacting and meaningful. In August of 2011, Skies released their recently recorded full length album "Bane and Rebirth".

Establishing a name as a hardcore band from Central Kansas is not easy, but Skies continues to fight against the odds to find their place in Midwest Hardcore. After releasing their debut album, and touring across the United States, the band is regrouping with a new fire to perform music that impacts the underground. The mission of Skies is to empower young people in the underground scene with a positive attitude; to do away with apathy, negativity and oppression. The band hopes to promote a positive, drug free lifestyle that brings brotherhood and unity back into hardcore.

PILLS
Skies Lyrics

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Good vibe can lift up you just to fuck you up the most
Show me your despair, run the pockets, no one will ever know
Let me see where did you get those shiny stars
All tend to believe, they swim around, not drowning
Holy fuck
I've given up trying to sleep
Only stars will have my dreams
Constellations, galaxies

Medications, slip the lid
That's my ration every week
Little pretty dots named failure
Wrap around some caramel
We taking
Pills
Pills
Pills
The long awaited drive
Past midnight
Keep us alive
Pills
Pills
Pills
Share with us
All these stars
Will soon be
We sleep and see dreams, dreams
About fast cars
About fantastic
Models facing down
Dreams
Dreams
Dreams
About my mom
Buying all she wants
Buyout her past
Imma pull through with a crew
No one does this like we do
On the floor and it tells me not to go out
Still it is impossible to wake up
I've got no time, only tickets
For Tomorrowland all exclusive
I packed baggage up and threw it all away
No space left to spare, couldn't fit myself in it
Maybe you can find a shelter
For my head just please make sure
That the blanket isn't water
And the pillow isn't dirt
We taking
Pills
Pills
Pills
The long awaited drive
Past midnight
Keep us alive
Pills
Pills
Pills
Share with us
All these stars
Will soon be
We pick roses for them to withered
I can't leave this fear of living

Just to live, not being alive
I lie to myself

Overall Meaning

The song "Pills" by Skies speaks about the pursuit of happiness and the lengths to which people go to find it. The first lines of the song talk about how good vibes can initially make someone feel better, but they can also lead to an ultimate downfall. This can be seen in the following lines, where someone is asked to reveal their despair, then robbed of what little they have left. The lyrics then speak about the singer's desire to see the shiny stars that everyone else seems to be seeing, but they cannot.

As the song progresses, the lyrics shift from speaking about desires to the reality of the singer's life. The lyrics mention drugs, specifically pills which are taken for help with mental health. The singer speaks about not being able to sleep without them and how their dreams are filled with constellations and galaxies. They talk about how these medications are their ration for the week and how they always make sure to have them.

The final few lines of the song speak to a feeling of helplessness and wanting someone else to care for them. The singer speaks about needing a shelter but wanting to be sure that their head remains dry and their pillow clean. The song ends with a repetition of the word "Pills," indicating that despite everything, the singer's need for them is still strong.

Line by Line Meaning

Good vibe can lift up you just to fuck you up the most
Sometimes good feelings can lead to the worst outcomes.

Show me your despair, run the pockets, no one will ever know
Reveal your true emotions, empty your pockets, and keep it private.

Let me see where did you get those shiny stars
I'm curious about the source of your bright and cheerful demeanor.

All tend to believe, they swim around, not drowning
Most people think they're floating above their problems when in reality they're just barely staying afloat.

Holy fuck
An exclamation of shock or disbelief.

I've given up trying to sleep
I no longer attempt to rest.

Only stars will have my dreams
My nighttime fantasies belong solely to constellations.

Constellations, galaxies
Otherworldly entities that hold great wonder and mystery.

Medications, slip the lid
I take pills and am mindful to open the top carefully.

That's my ration every week
I consume a specific amount of medicine each seven-day span.

Little pretty dots named failure
Tiny blemishes called failure that hold a certain charm or allure.

Wrap around some caramel
Surrounding the failure with something sweet or comforting.

We taking Pills Pills Pills
We consume medication repeatedly.

The long awaited drive Past midnight Keep us alive
Late night drives are eagerly anticipated and serve as a form of survival.

Share with us All these stars Will soon be We sleep and see dreams, dreams
Let us enjoy the stars while we can, as we'll soon be asleep and dreaming.

About fast cars About fantastic Models facing down
The things we dream of, like fast cars and attractive models, can never truly be obtained.

Dreams Dreams Dreams
A repetition of the word to emphasize its importance.

About my mom Buying all she wants Buyout her past
Dreams about a mother who can have everything she desires and forget her troubles.

Imma pull through with a crew No one does this like we do
I have a team who will support me, and we're the best at what we do.

On the floor and it tells me not to go out Still it is impossible to wake up
Despite feeling as if I shouldn't leave my bed, I can't seem to fully wake up.

I've got no time, only tickets For Tomorrowland all exclusive
I'm busy and only have tickets for an exclusive event called Tomorrowland.

I packed baggage up and threw it all away No space left to spare, couldn't fit myself in it
I got rid of my possessions, but still had no room for myself.

Maybe you can find a shelter For my head just please make sure That the blanket isn't water And the pillow isn't dirt
Perhaps you can provide a place for me to rest my head, just make sure it's comfortable and clean.

We taking Pills Pills Pills
We continue to consume medication repeatedly.

The long awaited drive Past midnight Keep us alive
Once again, a late night drive serves as a means of survival.

Share with us All these stars Will soon be
Let's enjoy the stars while we can as they will soon disappear.

We pick roses for them to withered
We invest time and energy into things or people that will inevitably fade and die.

I can't leave this fear of living Just to live, not being alive I lie to myself
I'm afraid to live a mundane, ordinary life, yet I still deceive myself into thinking that's enough.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Vladislav Skies

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