Combining catchy melodic rhythms with heavy breakdowns, Storm The Sky have created a sound different to any other local Victorian band, already being compared by fans to the likes of Australian heavyweights such as ‘The Amity Affliction’, and ‘Dream On Dreamer’.
With an acoustic video already released, a full music video* released mid January, and a lot of touring in 2012, as well as support slots with Dream On, Dreamer, Northlane, Sienna Skies, and many more already under their belt, Storm The Sky are prepared to work hard and hit the Australian music scene in a big way.
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM_hOxeFj2c&feature=related
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx8V0awQFLk
Same Graves
Storm the Sky Lyrics
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How easy it is to detest you, you hold your head so high
Higher than the world you think you own, but I know you're alone
No one sees your intentions, you're just a distraction
The only fake, fuckin' arrogant waste of time
And these are the words unspoken
Will
You keep the truth subliminal
You hide it behind your desire
Daniel
Nothing's heaven sent, yeah
Your God ain't got no throne
He's in a bed of roses with a blanket of thorns (With a blanket of thorns)
Did you really think you'd live forever?
Will
I see straight through the hope that you inspire
You keep the truth subliminal
You hide it behind your desire
I can feel you tremble a thousand miles away
You're livin' like a criminal
You're hidin', you're hidin' behind your faith
Daniel
God is like a lover that's left and never comin' back
Gets you thinking you're part of a plan
And when your heart stops beating, takes your place up in the sky
And gives it out to someone who died more righteous
I just can't help but question the love that He claims He has
For the human race that He herds in and out of the gates to His home
Disciples stuck inside the fuckin' friend zone
Left to die alone with nowhere to go but up
Will
But still I see you screaming at the sky
Forgetting everything that you took from Him
The sacrifice you say saved your life
But still you wait to see the other side
(You're just another sinner when you keep the truth subliminal)
Leaving behind the world He designed, preferring to die
(You profit from manipulation, living like a criminal)
(You're just another sinner when you keep the truth subliminal)
When heaven is right in front of our eyes
The song "Same Graves" by Storm the Sky reflects on the idea of questioning religion and its followers. The song is a conversation between two people, Daniel and Will, who seem to have an understanding about a religious person who they both detest. Daniel is the one who sings most of the lyrics, criticizing the arrogance of this religious person who thinks they own the world but really are alone, without anybody seeing their true intentions. Daniel also questions the idea of God and his throne, stating that he is nothing but a lover who left and never coming back, playing with the human race by herding them in and out of his gates to his home. Will joins in to sing about the sacrifice that this religious person praises, but forgets about everything that they took from him.
The song highlights that while religion can provide a hope and bring people together, it can also be manipulated and misused by those who claim to be followers. It is a reminder to question things and not blindly follow what is being taught. The song ends on a hopeful note, reminding listeners that heaven is right in front of our eyes, and we should not look for it in a faraway place.
Line by Line Meaning
How easy it is to detest you, you hold your head so high
You are detestable and your arrogance is apparent.
Higher than the world you think you own, but I know you're alone
Your sense of superiority is unfounded and you are actually isolated.
No one sees your intentions, you're just a distraction
Your intentions are unclear and your presence is unhelpful.
The only fake, fuckin' arrogant waste of time
You are a completely false and conceited person who wastes others' time.
And these are the words unspoken
These are the thoughts that have not yet been voiced.
I see straight through the hope that you inspire
Your attempts to inspire hope are transparent and unconvincing.
You keep the truth subliminal
You conceal the truth in your messages.
You hide it behind your desire
You mask it with your own motivations.
Nothing's heaven sent, yeah
Nothing is truly a gift from a higher power.
Your God ain't got no throne
The God you believe in holds no power.
He's in a bed of roses with a blanket of thorns (With a blanket of thorns)
The God you believe in suffers even though he is supposed to be omnipotent.
Did you really think you'd live forever?
You are too optimistic about your own mortality.
I can feel you tremble a thousand miles away
Your fear is palpable even from a distance.
You're livin' like a criminal
Your behavior is indicative of someone who has something to hide.
You're hidin', you're hidin' behind your faith
You use your faith as a shield to hide from criticism and scrutiny.
God is like a lover that's left and never comin' back
God is like a person who leaves and does not return.
Gets you thinking you're part of a plan
You falsely believe that you are part of a greater scheme.
And when your heart stops beating, takes your place up in the sky
When you die, you will supposedly go to heaven.
And gives it out to someone who died more righteous
Someone who was a better person than you will take your place in heaven.
I just can't help but question the love that He claims He has
I have doubts about the love that God professes to have for humanity.
For the human race that He herds in and out of the gates to His home
God is like a shepherd guiding humans back and forth between life and heaven.
Disciples stuck inside the fuckin' friend zone
The disciples of God are relegated to a platonic, non-romantic relationship with Him.
Left to die alone with nowhere to go but up
When you die, you will be alone with nowhere to go but heaven.
But still I see you screaming at the sky
You are desperately seeking answers from God.
Forgetting everything that you took from Him
You have forgotten your dependence on God.
The sacrifice you say saved your life
You believe that your salvation is due to a sacrifice made by God.
But still you wait to see the other side
You are unsure about the afterlife and are waiting to find out.
(You're just another sinner when you keep the truth subliminal)
Concealing the truth makes you no different than any other sinner.
Leaving behind the world He designed, preferring to die
You are willingly leaving the world created by God to pursue death.
(You profit from manipulation, living like a criminal)
You benefit from manipulating others and engage in criminal behavior.
When heaven is right in front of our eyes
Heaven is accessible and visible, but many people overlook it.
Contributed by Jeremiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
grym0ire
I find myself coming back to this song from time to time and that outro gets me everytime, it's eerily beautiful.
Ryan
I remember when they were a local band with no recognition, this is huge for them!
vickiii35
Played a gig in my town with a 8 person audience, now they're at festivals!
TheDallywally13
i remember when they were 'i know a ghost'
always knew theyd get far
Ryan
vickiii35 It's so great to see how far a band has come, especially after all the hard work they put into it, i'm so proud of these dudes!
arsy
Too bad they don't exist anymore
Pika Drew
OMG!!! THIS SONG IS GONNA BE ON REPEAT FOR A WHILE
Darasuum Vara
I feel like the video wants me to take it seriously but its very difficult when you're constantly distracted by the singer walking around, hand gesturing and looking like he's trying to seduce me like he's the most amazing thing in the world.
Cota119
As someone who grew up as evangelical Christian all the way through his childhood, I can say that being an atheist and accepting my irreligion is a breath of fresh air, a lot like the kid in the video when he escapes. It's a beautiful music video, really, there's depth there.
R Ramirez
I can relate!