Farewell from Jeremiah

Hey guys. Ronnie here. Yesterday Jeremiah posted this from the bands facebook page but I wanted to say a few things. Jeremiah joined the band a little over a year and a half ago. We've played many shows together and have gotten to travel across the entire country in van. He has taught us a ton about ourselves, about our strengths and weaknesses. He's a gear head so we've even picked up a lot of knowledge about that stuff as well. We are very sad to see him go but we're excited about the opportunity he's been given and are glad to see him pursue a great career. He will always be our friend and brother and we're thankful to have him in our lives as I'm sure many of you are too. Here's his official post in case you missed it.

To all of our amazing fans and friends, I wanted to take this time to personally announce my decision to leave Skyhawk Drive. 

In light of some professional opportunities that have arisen, I have decided that I can no longer commit to the band full-time. As a result, I have made the difficult decision to leave the band to pursue other career related endeavors.

Leaving has not been an easy decision for me at all, as performing in Skyhawk has been a huge part of my life for almost 2 years now and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Thank you to all of you who have contributed to this chapter of my life. You have made this an experience I will never forget. Developing relationships with all the guys from Skyhawk has been amazing and the relationships will continue forever. I am excited to see what God has in store for all of us as we pursue our own future goals.

Music is a huge part of my life and this won't be the last you'll hear of me musically. I have an acoustic side project with members from all different bands called The Boutonnieres . Check us out when you get a chance.


Keep in touch, and I'm sure I'll see some of you again at local SHD shows.


Farewell and thank you again,

Jeremiah

THE GETAWAY LYRICS

V1 - My footprints left a shadow. These shoes will never be the same

        The front door left wide open. My past is on the wall like pictures in a frame.

         We all know its common conception, i've been collecting thoughts

         You said so, you've been forming opinions. reality tips and toes

Ch - Don't say that im not ever good enough. This town is a ghost after 10 o'clock

         I'm leaving would you wish me well

         Im walking away im not coming back don't tell me to stay right where im at

         You're jaded. Ill make it. Watch as I take my getaway

V2 - Hearts racing you're keeping quiet, just waiting for this to fade away

        Im sorry but im leaving. Complacency is dead I think its time for change.

         We both know its a conscious decision we'll take this in ourselves

         You said so, use your head and think through it or you'll regret it down the

         road.

        Ch 

        Just so you know, before i go I should say I love you so

        The miles apart will press against this heavy heart

        Just know each path I take will bring me back someday.    

A SIMPLE SONG LYRICS

V1 - Stop now I just need time to breathe

        Slow down my head wont stop spinning.

        And I wonder how I could feel that way, you're everything that I ever wanted.

        Im amazed by you.

Ch - Oh I've struggled with all this doubt and im dying to write this down,

         just to say im sorry somehow. 

         Oh I want you to know im sure that its you i've been dreaming for

         and im ready for this now…just dont leave me out.

V2 - Break down, these walls i've built up so strong.

         Wait now my fear's got me all alone.

         And I wonder how I could feel that way, you're everything that I ever wanted.

         Im afraid to lose you.

Ch - Oh I've struggled with all this doubt and im dying to write this down,

         just to say im sorry somehow. 

         Oh I want you to know im sure that its you i've been dreaming for

         and im ready for this now…just dont leave me out.

Br - And I know a simple song might not make it all better but ill try.

        And I think that we could both make it together so lets try.

SOMETHING MORE LYRICS

V1 - It started down a road, an unforseen path of thee unkown

        Im looking to the sky and im wondering why and where i should go.

        I tried the most, but all the doors I thought were open, closed.

        Im calling myself out and taking off my crown from the first note.

        Just say it say it yah x2

Ch - I Gotta move forward ill die another day

         Im giving up im giving in to something more.

         Only time will tell if the path I have is yours

          Im giving up im giving in to something more.

V2 - I learned how to wait, but changing is a chance ill have to take

        Even if i go down or get lost in the crowd i gotta have faith

        Questions questions…they're runnin through my head all day and night

        These confessions are the essence of my life.

       Just say it say it yah x2

       Breathe in breathe out sing it sing out X2

Ch 

BROTHERS IN ARMS LYRICS

Ch - Wake me before the dawn Brothers in arms

          Stand till the fight is done together as one

V - A father. A son. from a city with a history to overcome.

      The smoke clears from the shadows as the world descends 

      The silence decided its end.

      Whoa whoa the silence decided its end.

      The ground is shaking I can barely stand

      The silence decided its end. 

Ch - Wake me before the dawn Brothers in arms

         Stand till the fight is done together as one

V2 - A soldier. his men, are carried back to the place where it all            

         began.

        The smoke clears from the shadow as our fear sets in

        The silence decided its end.

        Whoa whoa the silence decided its end.

        My ears are ringing oh the sirens sing

        The silence decided its end.

Ch - Wake me before the dawn Brothers in arms

         Stand till the fight is done together as one

WHISPER LYRICS

V1 - You said be patient cause I got a lot to say got a lot to say

         Well Im ready for your will ready for your ways.

         Im at the point where its undecided, the path that marks my life is but im finding 

         I have a heart but its being hardened cause I feel left alone.

Ch - Whisper to me just say anything. Will I be safe. you got me do you got me.

         I swear I thought I had this figured out. Was that you talking or was that just  

         my way out of a dream…please just whisper to me.

V2 - I've seen you speak a hundred times before when you shut the door

        Another opens up but i've hit the floor.

        I feel like I am just being selfish. I need some faith to see but thats the toughest.

        I have a heart but its being hardened cause I feel left alone.

Ch - Whisper to me just say anything. Will I be safe. you got me do you got me.

         I swear I thought I had this figured out. Was that you talking or was that just  

         my way out of a dream…please just whisper to me.

Br - You said youd never let me go. My God my God I know..

        I need your help right now…cause I am nothing on my own.

Ch - Whisper to me just say anything. Will I be safe. you got me do you got me.

         I swear I thought I had this figured out. Was that you talking or was that just  

         my way out of a dream…please just whisper to me.

New Beginnings

I think its appropriate to start off this blog by saying hi! We are Skyhawk Drive. I feel like in a way, we have been on somewhat of a hiatus or period of time off . At least that's how it must seem to some of you. We've actually been working harder than ever before in this whole new season of our band. Ever since the band was started during my 11th grade year of high school (2006), we've gone through a number of member changes. Its been tough and there were times where it left us wondering if we could even still pull the band thing off. God has certainly kept us going with His direction and guidance, and I'm happy to announce the new lineup of Skyhawk Drive. Things are going to look a little different than before. We've added drummer Fred Lingenfelser (formerly of the band Calling Out Closer), and guitarist Jeremiah McCann (formerly of Sunday Obsession, Langley). Kris Potter is on guitar and backup vocals and Ridge Bingaman has moved out from behind the keyboards to play the bass full time. With the addition of a new guitarist, it really gives me the freedom to hold on to the mic and just be the front man for the band. I think I speak for everyone by saying we are so so excited about the future. God has really brought so many things together in order for this to happen and it just seems like things have fallen into place. I'm honored to be playing music with these guys and I can promise that the new live show is better then ever! So definitely keep an eye out for a show near you!!
-Ronnie