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.
The Messenger
Sky Eats Airplane Lyrics
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The messenger came out of nowhere,
The name was clear yet unreachable.
All around us and we had never even thought to look,
It was tearing us apart.
This is the fact: the message is clear.
You cannot deny it, they are here.
The reminder was vague, oh, the lesson so glorious.
You wouldn't think that everything happens for a reason,
The grief, the meet, the kiss, the fight, the break, the tears, the lies, the knife.
Stay away from the emergency exit,
We aren't quite done yet.
We stared and stared and stared into those blank eyes,
It is burning; the messenger was here.
"Be careful of that mind of yours," they say.
"It can play tricks on you when you're lead astray."
Pollute the mind and you're asking for it.
Thinking that life matters is an understatement.
There is a larger war going on than guns and missiles,
And it is too close for comfort.
I have found deeper meaning in this game,
I have found deeper meaning,
And I'm scared to hell because of it.
But I know, I will not look away.
Fear is another way of saying that you too have realized the deep secrets of mankind.
And if there were a reward for winning the game:
You will simply be left behind.
We stared and stared and stared into those blank eyes.
They were burning; the messenger was here.
"Be careful of that mind of yours," they say.
"It can play tricks on you when you're lead astray."
Pollute the mind and you're asking for it.
Thinking that life matters is such an understatement.
There's a larger war going on than guns and missiles,
And it's too close for comfort.
It is too close for comfort.
This is the fact, the message is clear:
You cannot deny it; He is here.
The Messenger by Sky Eats Airplane is a song about self-realization and the fear that comes with it. The singer talks about the moment a messenger appeared out of nowhere, with a clear but unreachable name. At first, the people around the singer did not even realize that they needed this message, but it soon tore them apart. The message is clear, according to the singer, and it cannot be denied - "He is here." The reminder was vague, but the lesson was glorious, and the singer suggests that our hearts were made for a much higher purpose.
The singer reflects on life and its meaning, saying that thinking that life matters is an understatement. They suggest that there is a much larger war going on than guns and missiles, and it is too close for comfort. The singer seems to have found deeper meaning in the game that is life, but they are scared of what this realization means. Fear, according to the singer, is another way of saying that you too have realized the secrets of mankind. Winning the game, then, means being left behind, and the singer is determined not to look away.
Overall, The Messenger is a haunting song that touches on themes of self-realization, fear, and the war that rages around us. The messenger in the song is a symbol of that realization and the upheaval that comes with it. The singer suggests that life has a deeper meaning and purpose than what we currently know, and that realization can be both incredible and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
The messenger came out of nowhere,
The arrival of the messenger was sudden and unexpected.
The name was clear yet unreachable.
Despite the clear message being conveyed, it was difficult to comprehend or act upon.
All around us and we had never even thought to look,
The message was pervasive and omnipresent, yet we were oblivious to its existence.
It was tearing us apart.
The message was causing internal conflict and turmoil among those who received it.
This is the fact: the message is clear.
The messenger's message is undeniable and unambiguous in its meaning.
You cannot deny it, they are here.
The truth conveyed by the messenger cannot be dismissed or ignored, as it is a tangible reality.
The reminder was vague, oh, the lesson so glorious.
Although the message was uncertain in its details, the deeper meaning and significance was profound and inspiring.
Our hearts were made for a much higher purpose.
The messenger's message reminded us that there is a greater meaning and destiny to our existence that transcends the mundane and materialistic.
You wouldn't think that everything happens for a reason,
The messenger's message challenges the idea that events in life are random or meaningless, and instead suggests that they serve a higher purpose or plan.
The grief, the meet, the kiss, the fight, the break, the tears, the lies, the knife.
The challenges and hardships we face in life are all part of the same journey, and must be accepted and overcome to strengthen our character and resolve.
Stay away from the emergency exit,
Despite the difficulties we face, giving up or turning back is not an option, and we must persevere through the struggles.
We aren't quite done yet.
The messenger's message implies that there is still more to be accomplished or overcome, and that the journey is ongoing.
We stared and stared and stared into those blank eyes,
When confronted with the messenger's message, we were transfixed and unable to look away.
It is burning; the messenger was here.
The message had a powerful and intense impact on those who received it, and left a lasting impression.
"Be careful of that mind of yours," they say.
The messenger warns us to be cautious and discerning in our thinking, as it can lead us astray if not guided by reason and truth.
"It can play tricks on you when you're lead astray."
The messenger acknowledges that our minds are vulnerable to deception and manipulation, and that we must be vigilant against these influences.
Pollute the mind and you're asking for it.
Conversely, if we allow our minds to be corrupted by negative or harmful influences, we are inviting trouble and hardship into our lives.
Thinking that life matters is an understatement.
The messenger's message emphasizes the importance and value of life, and suggests that we often underestimate its true significance.
There is a larger war going on than guns and missiles,
The messenger's message reveals the existence of a broader conflict or struggle beyond physical warfare or violence.
And it is too close for comfort.
The message implies that the stakes of this larger conflict are high, and that it is not something to be taken lightly or ignored.
I have found deeper meaning in this game,
The messenger's message has allowed the recipient to discover a more profound understanding or insight into their own life and purpose.
And I'm scared to hell because of it.
Despite the enlightenment gained from the message, the recipient is fearful of the implications and responsibilities it entails.
But I know, I will not look away.
Despite the fear and uncertainty provoked by the message, the recipient is resolved to face the challenges and stay true to their newfound purpose.
Fear is another way of saying that you too have realized the deep secrets of mankind.
The messenger implies that fear is a natural response to gaining insight or understanding into the complex and mysterious nature of humanity.
And if there were a reward for winning the game:
The messenger suggests that the journey or struggle revealed by the message is akin to a game or contest, with a potential reward for those who succeed.
You will simply be left behind.
However, the messenger also warns that failure or giving up will result in being left behind or missing out on the rewards of the journey.
There's a larger war going on than guns and missiles,
The messenger reiterates that the true conflict and struggle of life extends beyond physical battles or conflicts.
And it's too close for comfort.
The message emphasizes the urgency and proximity of this larger conflict, and the need for immediate action and response.
It is too close for comfort.
The messenger repeats the warning that the threat or danger is immediate and pressing, and cannot be ignored or delayed.
This is the fact, the message is clear:
The messenger reiterates the undeniable and self-evident nature of the message conveyed.
You cannot deny it; He is here.
The message is indicative of the presence or involvement of a higher power or presence, and cannot be dismissed or explained away.
Contributed by Ryan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.