New Dawn
Art Block Lyrics


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I'm travelling to a new town
Wanting to leave my mind but failing all the time
I'm stuck here staring at the train tracks
I want to filter my liquid-coloured dreams
I want to know when life will change
So I can reach out for a new day
Tired of manifesting
Tired of love
I have a hole in my heart oh my God
I was always fighting with my thoughts
Trying to find peace amid the wars
I was overthinking life
I was overcome with strife
So I watch the clouds go by
Now the winter's gone
Summer's nearby
And I think of events in the past
They reverberate and torture us last
I want to know when life will change
So I can reach out for a new day
Tired of manifesting
Tired of love
I have a hole in my heart oh my God
I was always fighting with my thoughts
Trying to find peace amid the wars
I was overthinking life
I was overcome with strife
I was overthinking life
I was overcome with strife
I want to know when life will change
So I can reach out for a new day
Tired of manifesting
Tired of love
I have a hole in my heart oh my God
I was always fighting with my thoughts
Trying to find peace amid the wars
I was a fever
I was a sword
I was a loner and a lord




I was overthinking life
I was overcome with strife

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Art Block's song "New Dawn" paint a vivid picture of internal struggles and the longing for change. The singer expresses a desire to escape their own mind and the feeling of being stuck in a perpetual cycle of failing to do so. The imagery of staring at train tracks symbolizes a sense of being stagnant and unable to progress. The mention of "filtering liquid-coloured dreams" suggests a wish to sift through their thoughts and emotions in search of clarity and understanding.


The repeated refrain of wanting to know when life will change and reaching out for a new day emphasizes a yearning for transformation and a fresh start. The mention of being tired of manifesting and love indicates a weariness with trying to make things happen and perhaps feeling disillusioned with romantic relationships. The mention of a "hole in my heart" conveys a deep emotional pain and a sense of emptiness that the singer grapples with.


The lyrics delve into the internal turmoil of constantly battling with one's thoughts and struggling to find peace amidst inner conflicts. The references to overthinking, strife, and being consumed by these struggles paint a poignant picture of someone who is overwhelmed by their own mind. The mention of watching the clouds go by and the changing of seasons symbolizes the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life, hinting at a longing for resolution and closure to past events that continue to haunt the singer.


The closing lines of the song introduce new elements such as being a "fever," a "sword," a "loner," and a "lord," which are likely symbolic of various aspects of the singer's identity and experiences. The repetition of being "overthinking life" and "overcome with strife" underscores the pervasive nature of these struggles in the singer's life. Ultimately, "New Dawn" captures the raw emotions of grappling with inner demons, seeking solace in a turbulent world, and yearning for a sense of renewal and hope for a better tomorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm travelling to a new town
I am seeking a fresh start in a different place


Wanting to leave my mind but failing all the time
Desiring mental peace but struggling to achieve it


I'm stuck here staring at the train tracks
Feeling trapped in stagnant thoughts and routines


I want to filter my liquid-coloured dreams
Yearning to make sense of my vivid dreams and desires


I want to know when life will change
Seeking clarity on when circumstances will shift


So I can reach out for a new day
Eagerly anticipating a fresh start or opportunity


Tired of manifesting
Exhausted from trying to make things happen


Tired of love
Worn out from emotional experiences


I have a hole in my heart oh my God
Feeling broken and incomplete emotionally


I was always fighting with my thoughts
Struggling to control and manage intrusive or negative thoughts


Trying to find peace amid the wars
Seeking inner calm amidst turmoil and conflict


I was overthinking life
Getting lost in excessive analysis and rumination


I was overcome with strife
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges and difficulties




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Shuab Parvez

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@mylezwuzgone

another thing you can do is change the place you're drawing at! if you usually draw at your desk, go to your bed, or your couch, or the park even.

@dawnrothen

thats great! tbh i didnt even think of that, but that sounds like a very good way to help art block! :))

@mylezwuzgone

@@dawnrothen happy to help :))

@AngellSanvii

Love these ideas. They are also great for when you come home tired from work and want to get into a mood for drawing.

@dawnrothen

Thabk you ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ and I'm very familiar with that feeling haha

@writingraven3314

I love these. The bugs are awsome. Very vibrant.

@dawnrothen

Thank you ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ

@JKSKFilms

Beautiful beetles :)! I have the same problems; I have tons of ideas that overwhelm me, and a constant stream of things I need to do to be productive, and when I do have free time I spend it scrolling... it's been killing my creative drive. You are so inspiring!

@dawnrothen

I totally understand the doom scrolling problem ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜… I'm glad I was able to give you some inspiration !! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

@HoliVibesbyRia

Thank you for sharing your solutions, this is really helpful๐Ÿ˜Š Even though I am not struggling with art block, I can relate to the situations you described, being overwhelmed by the huge flood of ideas and by the everyday tasks, that just have to be done.
Writing a list with all your ideas, which you mentioned in the beginning, has worked out for me very well ๐Ÿ˜Š
I like what you said about product design at the end, this was new for me. I think, allowing yourself to be inspired by others while giving your art your very own personal touch, is part of the learning process ๐Ÿ˜Š
I like the beautiful, lovingly painted details in your picture ๐Ÿ˜Š
Keep on the good work๐Ÿ˜Šโš˜๏ธ
PS: the picture of Mary with the child on your wall in the first seconds of your video caught my eye and just gave me a pleasant flashback of my childhood, we used to have a smaller version of the same picture ๐Ÿ˜Š Take care ๐Ÿ˜Š

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