we.own.the.sky is an instrumental rock/metal band from Athens, Greece.
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They were formed in 2010, and while they started out as a band following in the footsteps of the greats of the post-rock genre, they slowly found their own unique voice. Their target has always been to bring together different elements from various sub-genres, whether it be ambient soundscapes or walls of distorted guitars, all in the form of beautifully crafted, melody-driven instrumental songs.

They self-released their debut EP, entitled "The Glass/Nails EP", back in 2013 which was met with great critical appraise in international underground circles. It also helped in getting them the support slot in the greek shows of some of the world's finest post-rock acts, including the likes of Caspian, Long Distance Calling and Tides From Nebula.

"Earths Collide" is the band's first full-length album. Recorded at Unreal Studioz in Athens and mastered at Fascination Street in Sweden by the legendary Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Leprous etc.), "Earths Collide" finds we.own.the.sky further expanding their musical palette; from faster-paced drumming to the use of acoustic guitar and electronic beats, this album is the next logical step for a band that seeks constant evolution, ignoring any restraints posed by music norms and genres. "Earths Collide" will be available digitally November 6, 2015, with a physical release following in early 2016.

"The Glass/Nails EP , with its 6 tracks, takes the listener on an emotional ride for the variety of emotions that is able to provoke and it’s really a must listen for post rock enthusiasts." - Echoes and Dust

"This effort should be way more on the radar then it is"..."I can’t imagine a better execution for these pieces of music. Being into the kinds of music we review and support here, and not listening to this album is tantamount to passive masochism. Indulge and be rewarded." - Post-Rock Star

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Retrospect
we.own.the.sky Lyrics

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[Chorus]
Go ahead and knock me out
It hurts so good and you're all I've got

The last thing that you said to me
Was that you and I were meant to be

Hold my hand and check my pulse

Revive me with just one touch
You'll never want to end this

[Chorus]

No hospital's gonna save you from
A broken heart a broken heart
No arms could reach you and your regrets
Sweet dreams on your last night

I hold your hand and check your pulse
You're already a coat on the floor
Go ahead and knock me out
It hurts so good since, since your all that I've got

No hospital's gonna save you from
A broken heart a broken heart
No arms could reach you and your regrets
I need you in my life

So do this to yourself
You're the only thing I've got
And the only one I want
Is never gonna stop

She's killing herself to sleep
Sweet dreams and resting piece.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Retrospect by we.own.the.sky are about a toxic and possibly abusive relationship where two people are hurting each other but cannot let go. The chorus, "Go ahead and knock me out, it hurts so good and you're all I've got" is a perfect example of how the singer is welcoming pain because it is preferable to being without their lover. They are so attached to their partner that they cannot imagine living without them, even if it means physical pain.

In the second verse, however, the roles are reversed, and the singer is now caring for their partner as they die, "I hold your hand and check your pulse, You're already a coat on the floor". This sudden shift from wanting to be hurt to wanting to care for their partner shows just how much this relationship has twisted their sense of love, to the point that the idea of being hurt and the idea of caring for a dying partner are both romanticized.

Overall, the song is both haunting and beautiful in its examination of a damaged and damaged-making love. It ultimately leaves the listener with an eerie sense of emotional exhaustion.

Line by Line Meaning

Go ahead and knock me out
I'm willing to endure the pain you cause me because I can't live without you

It hurts so good and you're all I've got
Even though you hurt me, I love you and need you more than anything

The last thing that you said to me
I remember every word you said, especially when you told me we were meant to be together

Was that you and I were meant to be
You made me believe we had a future together, and I still hold on to that hope

Hold my hand and check my pulse
I want you to be close to me, to know that I'm alive and not willing to give up on us

Revive me with just one touch
Your touch can bring me back to life, make me feel like everything will be okay

You'll never want to end this
I hope that you feel the same way, that you never want to let go of what we have

No hospital's gonna save you from
There's no cure for a broken heart, no matter what medical intervention you seek

A broken heart a broken heart
The pain of a broken heart is indescribable, and I know it all too well

No arms could reach you and your regrets
Your regrets are too heavy to be carried or comforted by anyone else

Sweet dreams on your last night
I wish you peace as you sleep, even if it's the last time we're together

You're already a coat on the floor
You've already given up on us, discarded our love like something that's no longer useful

I need you in my life
I can't imagine my life without you, even if it's not good for me

So do this to yourself
You're hurting yourself with your actions, but I can't stop you

You're the only thing I've got
You're my everything, even if I have nothing else

And the only one I want
I don't want anyone else but you, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep you in my life

Is never gonna stop
My love for you is unwavering, even in the face of pain and uncertainty

She's killing herself to sleep
You're destroying yourself, and it pains me to see how much pain you're in

Sweet dreams and resting piece.
I hope you find peace, even if it's not with me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY ROUSH, JOHNO ERICKSON, KENNY SCHICK, LEE DUCK, ZACK ORDWAY

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