Beyond The Gray Sky
by 311

Album: Evolver (2003)
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  • It is a gift I know
    A moment of bliss that we hold
    A firecracker flash of light then on
    To the next plane soul remain
    Come along if you dare
    It's gonna be that you're scared
    Lovely life I thank you
    For the reason to see the pain through

    Light a candle for the dead
    The wick is burning returning what we have
    It's who we are
    We'll reach you if you're beyond the furthest star

    Don't give up the fight to stay alive and even if
    you have to
    Find the reason of another's pain if they lose you
    If not for your self then those around who care
    like I do
    One day you'll see the clear blue

    Beyond the Gray Sky
    Light a candle
    The wick
    It's who we are

    One day you'll see the clear blue
    Beyond the Gray Sky

    I can't believe you didn't call
    What made you want to end it all
    Wasn't there something I should have tried
    To help you see beyond the gray sky Writer/s: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, TIM MAHONEY
    Publisher: Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Comments: 11

  • Sheila from RiversideLove this song... Never really listened to the words or understood it until I lost my brother to suicide. It's a beautiful song.
    And no, "potheads" are generally not ones to take their lives.
    "Couldn't take it like a man"... You haven't got a clue!!!
    I don't know anyone strong enough to survive the hell my brother did as long as he did.
    Be careful judging, you just may wind up walking in the shoes of the person you judge.
  • Chris from Omaha, Nethis song is a song about people that have came to their end. i had a close friend end his own life and had this song playing on repeat when he was found. this song is something that can only relate to certain people that have lived through this loss in life. nick is a great lyrical person. allthough i find suicide and easy way out in life, this song holds much love in my heart.

    not everyone is at their best state of mind all the time.
  • Dawson from Draper, Utduh people try to OD to kill themselves so if it doesnt work they pull the trigger
  • Paul from Oc Cali Biatch, CaThis song has a huge Grateful dead influence. Mahoney is a big Jerry Garcia fan, hence the sound. Full Dead ripp
  • Phil from Ft. Worth, Txstoners dont commit suicide, they get high. there is no possibility for suicide to even be contemplated when high. this is an awesome song, definately chill
  • Chris from Philadelphia, PaThis song can mellow me out.I'd love to hear this song watching the sunset drinkin a beer.
  • Kelsey from Omaha, Neand whats wrong with potheads?
  • Kelsey from Omaha, Nethis is about suicide. just listen to it common.
  • Rachel from Raleigh, NcTrue!
  • Mike from L.a, CaThis song is about some pothead who couldn't face life like a man.
  • Ethan from Taylor Ridge, IlVery cool song, one of my favorites.
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