Dracula
Amen Dunes Lyrics


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Here and then you're gone
Yeah, Houston love song
Used to run around
With the vampires uptown
But I've seen them fade
And I got to get away

In the years to come you know that
Houston loved me wrong
Picture Saint Denis
Put his arms around me

My baby, don't lie
My baby, so true

Arm in arm
With Houston thug
Keep it low to the ground, now
As you get to know the town
Cutie's mind is on fire
She had a spiritual good time
She's never been a good student
But she's cute, cute

My baby don't lie
Don't you know I'm in the mood
Gon' do it to you, you, you-you, you

Yeah, you make it through December
And I really look up to you
Keep it cool and calm
Keep it going 'til it's done
Drove on for Point Judith
Drove his car through the city

Well, what can you do
Every thought you had was untrue
Been dreaming too long
Fell under the snow cloud
Powerful two-chord blues
Coming through from me to you

Maybe this is all
Let's keep it short and sweet




Keeping my brights on
We got miles to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amen Dunes's song Dracula evoke feelings of nostalgia, romance, and a restless search for one's identity. The singer seems to recall his past with a sense of longing, reminiscing about his time spent running around with vampires uptown. But as time passes by, the singer has seen them fade, and it's time for him to escape from this life. The imagery of Houston serves as a backdrop of the singer's experience, which appears to have been bittersweet. In the years to come, he knows Houston loved him wrong, but he still harbors affection towards that place, personified by Picture Saint Denis, who wraps his arms around the singer.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "My baby don't lie, don't you know I'm in the mood," is a plea for honesty and authenticity. The singer is searching for someone truthful and trustworthy, someone who won't deceive him. The line "been dreaming too long, fell under the snow cloud" suggests someone who has been lost in their mind, making up fantasies that don't align with their reality. The two-chord blues that the singer plays coming through from me to you adds to the melancholic and introspective tone of the song. The line "Maybe this is all, let's keep it short and sweet, keeping my brights on, we got miles to go" implies that the singer has come to an understanding that life is fleeting and time is limited, and it's best to enjoy the moment while it lasts.


Line by Line Meaning

Here and then you're gone
Life is fleeting, and things can change rapidly


Yeah, Houston love song
The song is a tribute to a love affair set in Houston


Used to run around
Protagonist had fun in Houston


With the vampires uptown
Protagonist once hung out with a group of people who were wild and up for anything


But I've seen them fade
As time passed, Protagonist's old friends changed or moved on


And I got to get away
Protagonist is ready for change and wants to leave the past behind


In the years to come you know that
Protagonist is reflecting on the past and how things have changed


Houston loved me wrong
The artist feels they were mistreated by Houston, emotionally or physically


Picture Saint Denis
Protagonist remembers a happy time or a fond memory


Put his arms around me
Protagonist feels loved and supported


My baby, don't lie
Protagonist's lover is trustworthy and genuine


My baby, so true
Protagonist is in a healthy relationship with a faithful partner


Arm in arm
Protagonist is walking with their partner


With Houston thug
Protagonist is with someone who seems dangerous or misguided


Keep it low to the ground, now
Protagonist and their partner are keeping a low profile


As you get to know the town
Protagonist is adjusting to the area


Cutie's mind is on fire
Someone nearby is passionate or excited about something


She had a spiritual good time
Someone recently had a positive experience and feels fulfilled


She's never been a good student
Individual has not succeeded academically


But she's cute, cute
Despite faults or flaws, individual is attractive or desirable


Gon' do it to you, you, you-you, you
Protagonist is feeling confident and assertive about their plans for the future


Yeah, you make it through December
Reflecting on overcoming a difficult time


And I really look up to you
Protagonist admires the strength and perseverance of another person


Keep it cool and calm
Protagonist advises staying composed and rational even in tough situations


Keep it going 'til it's done
Protagonist advocates for determination and perseverance


Drove on for Point Judith
Protagonist is on a journey or road trip


Drove his car through the city
Protagonist is driving through an urban area


Well, what can you do
Protagonist is acknowledging the limits of their control over a situation


Every thought you had was untrue
Protagonist may have had unrealistic or incorrect ideas


Been dreaming too long
Protagonist has been stuck in a certain mindset or attitude for too long


Fell under the snow cloud
Protagonist is feeling depressed or emotionally down


Powerful two-chord blues
Music has the ability to evoke emotion and provide comfort


Coming through from me to you
Message or emotion is being transmitted to the listener


Maybe this is all
Protagonist questions the meaning or significance of their experiences


Let's keep it short and sweet
Protagonist is suggesting a brief or concise interaction


Keeping my brights on
Protagonist is staying optimistic or hopeful


We got miles to go
Protagonist recognizes the journey ahead, both physically and metaphorically




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Damon McMahon

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Comments from YouTube:

John Krygiel

Damn! I thought I listened to 'Love' a lot. Looks like this record's going to be on repeat even more.

tamkingshorts

This is so beautiful. Heard on late night radio in Atlanta, WRAS Album 88. Love it.

purturbd

I had a very random dream about this song being performed on stage and people going super crazy over it. It was so awesome to see this underrated as hell band get such an incredible reception for once, even if it was just in a dream.

TheCosmosIsWithinUs

Can't wait for this album

Cole Berggren

Another jam! Looking forward to seeing you in Berkeley in 3 weeks! :)

Robert Pearson

Love the little guitar bend

Michael McCrary

Sleeper fave from the album <3 <3 <3

Danny Ginnane-Gannon

That's 3 I've listened to....Still like!!

Alexandros Martinez

The opening bars remind me of Netflix's "Hoops".

Chuck Norris

Dope

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