The Result was Sky Eats Airplane, created in 2005 by Lee Duck and Brack Cantrell. Following the release of several demo songs, the band became a huge online success and became well known in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For a total of three months, Brack and Lee worked on their self-produced album titled “Everything Perfect on the Wrong Day”. The entire nine-track album was exclusively recorded and produced by the duo. On July 15th, 2006, Sky Eats Airplane held their CD release party for their debut album, and alone drew 125 people for a fantastic live show.
In the Fall of 2006, Brack left the band due to wanting to pursue softer, acoustic music. He is currently a member of Balance Problems. Lee took this as a great opportunity to have a nationwide search for the perfect singer for the band. After over two months of searching, Jerry Roush was made vocalist for the band. During the same time, local Texas metal act (in theory) broke up. In no time, three of their previous members joined the band: Zack Ordway, Johno Erickson, and Kenny Schick. Thus, Sky Eats Airplane has evolved into a full 5-piece band with two guitarists and a bassist, drummer, and singer.
In January of 2009, drummer Kenny Schick was replaced by former drummer of Periphery, Travis Orbin. Later that Year, Jerry Roush and Johno Erickson left the band as well. Roush went on to take the place of Of Mice and Men's vocalist, Austin Carlile (Formerly of Attack Attack!). Carlile was undergoing heart surgery at the time. Johno also left shortly after to pursue other opportunities.
Around the turn of 2010, both Erickson and Roush were replaced through a talent search initiated by the band. Taking the position of vocalist was Bryan Zimmerman (formerly of Abi Viscera). Taking the position of bassist, as well as backing vocalist was Elliot Coleman (formerly of Of Man Not of Machine). SEA recorded their EP, "The Sound of Symmetry" with their newest members. In August of 2010, as the band was touring, Bryan Zimmerman was unexpectedly announced as no longer being a member of Sky Eats Airplane. The band has yet to announce a new singer. Hopefully this "lead singer curse" doesn't plague the band for much longer.
Sky Eats Airplane accomplished their underground success without any mainstream promotion, instead promoting themselves entirely through word of mouth and via their MySpace page.
Giants in the Ocean
Sky Eats Airplane Lyrics
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boundless water in an eternity frame of mind
And all that's lost is our time
Peaks break through open sky that grasps for land below
mountains climb and topple on themselves.
Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep
forget your cell phone man, it won't work here
my cameras zoom - it captures all that might embrace it
Unsteadied ice creates the wake in deeper places
Oh darling I can't bare the thought of separation
The years will pass and we'll forget just how this made us
there is substance in this silence
The proof of what surrounds us.
Photographs are a mirror image
Look deep and see yourself in them.
seasickness, ancient forests, and water creatures
Keep us from thinking about home
In Sky Eats Airplane's song Giants in the Ocean, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the vastness and majesty of the ocean. The first line, "boundless water in an eternity frame of mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the ocean as vast and endless. The second line, "And all that's lost is our time," suggests that the singer is in awe of the ocean and feels as though time is insignificant in its presence.
The next lines describe the peaks of mountains breaking through the sky, as if reaching for the land below. The imagery of mountains climbing and toppling on themselves creates a sense of instability and impermanence, a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. The line, "Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep," captures the contrast between the harshness of the ocean and the peaceful sounds it can create.
The song also touches on the idea of technology and its limitations, as seen in the line "forget your cell phone man, it won't work here." The lyrics suggest that nature, such as the ocean, cannot be tamed or controlled by technology. The final lines suggest that the experience of being in the presence of the ocean is a transformative one that will stay with the singer long after they have left.
Line by Line Meaning
Giants in the ocean
The enormity and vastness of the ocean
boundless water in an eternity frame of mind
The infinite quality of the ocean that transcends time
And all that's lost is our time
The realization that our time is insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Peaks break through open sky that grasps for land below
The awe-inspiring sight of mountains emerging from the horizon
mountains climb and topple on themselves.
The cyclical nature of geological formations and their eventual erosion
Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep
The tranquilizing effect of the sounds of waves crashing and the hum of the ship's engine
All things drift quietly away
The Zen-like realization that everything is impermanent and in a constant state of flux
forget your cell phone man, it won't work here
The futility of technology in the face of nature's awesome power
my cameras zoom - it captures all that might embrace it
The desire to document the beauty of nature through photography
Unsteadied ice creates the wake in deeper places
The unpredictable and dangerous nature of the ocean that lies beneath the surface
Oh darling I can't bare the thought of separation
The emotional connection one develops with nature and the fear of losing it
The years will pass and we'll forget just how this made us
The recognition that memories fade over time and the need to cherish and appreciate the present moment
there is substance in this silence
The profound quality of silence and its ability to bring one in touch with the world around them
The proof of what surrounds us.
The evidence of the beauty and majesty of the natural world
Photographs are a mirror image
The ability of photography to reflect the world as we see it
Look deep and see yourself in them.
The ability of photographs to reveal something about ourselves and our connection to the world
seasickness, ancient forests, and water creatures
The diversity and complexity of nature that is both awe-inspiring and humbling
Keep us from thinking about home
The power of nature to transport us away from our mundane lives and into a world of wonder and beauty
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