The small mountain town of Kingsport, Tennessee is not known for its rock bands—not yet, anyway. Years from now, rock trio The P.I.T.S. will look back down the road to Kingsport and think, “That’s where it started.”
It started with two kids—Luke Peace and Chris Bryant—a drum set, a guitar, and an amp. After blowing the doors off the John Sevier Middle School Auditorium with impeccable grunge, punk and surf-rock covers at a talent show in their seventh grade year, the boys knew they had something special--something worth evolving, working and fighting for.
Nearly ten years (and several bassists) later, The P.I.T.S. have amassed a sizable repertoire of over one hundred original songs, have performed with up-and-coming stars Gibson and Bishop of Rise Phoenix Rise, and received the award for Most Original Band in the Cookeville, TN annual Battle of the Bands in 2006.
The P.I.T.S.' signature style mixes shades of grunge, hard alternative and indie rock, and even a hint of psychedelia among dark grooves on certain songs, paying tribute to some of the most unique bands of the past two decades while retaining an uncanny individual flair and identity, an identity a decade in the making, centered around the seemingly cosmically linked Peace and Bryant.
Luke Peace's lyrics are introspective masterpieces, perfectly capturing the feelings of isolation, disenchantment and melancholy that often plague today's generation. Never political, never caddy or overly emotional, Peace is sometimes frank, sometimes dizzyingly cryptic, but always right on target. His intense, spaced-out vocal style recalls Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan and serves as the perfect vehicle for The P.I.T.S.' message.
Chris Bryant's drumming brings to mind that of Dave Grohl, Murph of Dinosaur Jr., and Jimmy Chamberlain of the Smashing Pumpkins--heavy-hitting, rapid-fire, entering every hole the melody might leave with explosive fills that don't dominate, but do what a drum part should--provide the perfectly incendiary punctuation to each song he plays on.
After honing their writing and performing skills for nearly a decade, The P.I.T.S. are ready to break out of their small town and show this country what rock and roll really is—pounding drums, growling guitars, thumping basses, and soaring vocals.
Their live shows take audiences on a rollercoaster ride from rock to ruin and back again. It’s time for the rest of the world to get on board.
Sky High
The P.I.T.S. Lyrics
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Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
Float through our fantasies
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
Float through our fantasies
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
When the lights in the sky
Finally fly
Will we know where we stand
At the end of all things?
Will you remember?
Will it matter anymore?
The first bud that opened it's eyes
The first person to step outside
The first hundred years, time goes by
The final days of the only place you've ever known
Renewal, Rebirth
Renewal, Unearthed
Renewal, Rebirth
Renewal, Unearthed
Blot out our memories
Of how we remember the end of the world
Come let your mind be free
Of how we remember the end
Float through our fantasies
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
Float through our fantasies
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
The lyrics of The P.I.T.S.'s song "Sky High" delve into the concept of escapism and our fascination with the end of the world. The repetition of the line "Float through our fantasies" emphasizes the desire to escape from reality and indulge in imaginative scenarios about the end of the world. It speaks to our innate curiosity about what would happen if everything came to an end.
The lyrics question whether we would still know our place in the world if the lights in the sky, symbolizing our hopes and dreams, were to fly away into the distance. This suggests a fear of losing our sense of purpose and identity when faced with the potential destruction of everything we know. It also raises the question of whether our individual experiences and memories would still hold significance in the face of an apocalyptic event.
The song also touches upon themes of renewal and rebirth. The references to the first bud opening, the first person stepping outside, and the passage of time allude to the cyclical nature of life. Despite the impending end, there is a glimmer of hope for a fresh start, a chance for something new to emerge from the ashes.
In essence, "Sky High" captures the human fascination with the end of the world and the desire to escape from reality into fantasies. It explores the existential questions of our place in the world and the potential for renewal in the face of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Float through our fantasies
Dream and wander in our imaginations
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
Envisioning scenarios depicting the apocalypse
When the lights in the sky
As the celestial illuminations
Finally fly
Eventually soar upwards
Far away into the distance
Distant, beyond our reach
Will we know where we stand
Will our position be clear
At the end of all things?
At the conclusion of existence
Will you remember?
Will you retain recollection
Will it matter anymore?
Will it hold significance
The first bud that opened its eyes
The initial bloom awakening
The first person to step outside
The pioneer venturing outdoors
The first hundred years, time goes by
The initial century passes
The final days of the only place you've ever known
The ultimate moments in the sole familiar location
Renewal, Rebirth
Revival, Resurgence
Renewal, Unearthed
Revival, Discovered
Blot out our memories
Obliterate our recollections
Of how we remember the end of the world
Regarding our reminiscences of the apocalypse
Come let your mind be free
Allow your thoughts to emancipate
Of how we remember the end
Regarding our reminiscences of the conclusion
Float through our fantasies
Dream and wander in our imaginations
Of how we'd imagine the end of the world
Envisioning scenarios depicting the apocalypse
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Thomas, Donnie Grimm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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adam riesner
Poor guy, even with a smile on his face. He’s a decent human being who doesn’t hurt anyone and puts himself out there for our entertainment. Keep up the fun videos!
Deck Z
I agree with you but you gotta be honest those cushioning cubes are soaked
morgueflwr
I agree! and he just lost his mom to:(( and he still has a smile on his face and continues to make videos for us🥺❤️❤️❤️
Monsus
@Cyberdyne Global Outreach Dept. so?
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Bruno Fettucini
You must be fun at parties
IsiahAK
@Cyberdyne Global Outreach Dept. ah yes someone with a full brain
Kana Talakai
legend has it, hes still building his foundation
James
Oh shit... my leg is stuck... I'm definitely not getting out of here with both socks.
Potato
Hahaha I'm laughing so hard 😂
txgamer1
With any luck!