Art of Dying has been nominated for a 2009 CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) in the category of “Best New Group”.
So what is the ‘Art of Dying’?
It’s how you live your life, how you embrace it, and what you do with your time while you're here. It’s your life to live, and that's exactly what Art of Dying is doing.
Dog Is My Copilot
Art of Dying Lyrics
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You could offer me blood or peace
In a letter let me know when it?s over
Just keep it far away from me
You could end him, you could let him go
He?s just a criminal I don?t know
You could hang him, you could set him free
God is gracious, god is good, he?ll understand
God is gracious, god is good, it?s in his hands
God is gracious, god is good, this god of mine
And if your god met my god we?d be alright
You could fill every mouth on the planet
Or send me news of death toll highs
You could tell me how to make a difference
Not now, I?ve got plans tonight
You could swing from an arrow or olive branch
You could hang from the status quo
You could offer me a heart for bravery
As long as I don?t have to go
God is gracious, god is good, he?ll understand
God is gracious, god is good, it?s in his hands
God is gracious, god is good, this god of mine
And if your god met my god we?d be all right
The lyrics to Art of Dying's song, Dog Is My Copilot, are open to interpretation, but the song could be about a person who wants to distance themselves from violence and conflict. The first verse says, "You could offer me patients or violence / You could offer me blood or peace / In a letter let me know when it's over / Just keep it far away from me," which suggests that the person wants to remain detached from any situation that involves violence or bloodshed, and would prefer to know about it only after it's resolved. This could be interpreted as someone who is reluctant to get involved in others' conflicts, and wants to avoid any potential danger or discomfort.
The second verse talks about a criminal who is being either punished or set free, and the singer doesn't care either way, as long as the criminal doesn't affect them directly. This could further emphasize the idea that the person wants to remain neutral and not take sides in any conflict. The chorus then presents a different perspective, where the singer talks about their belief in God's grace and goodness, and how it would work out if "your god met my god". This could be interpreted as a hopeful message about finding common ground and peace between people of different faiths and beliefs.
Overall, Dog Is My Copilot could be a song about a person who wants to live their life in peace and without getting involved in conflicts or violence, but still believes in the power of love and understanding to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
You could offer me patients or violence
You could either offer me a calm environment or a hostile one
You could offer me blood or peace
You could either offer me violence or tranquility
In a letter let me know when it?s over
Notify me in writing when everything is done
Just keep it far away from me
I don't want to be involved with it, keep it at a distance
You could end him, you could let him go
You have the option of either killing or releasing him
He?s just a criminal I don?t know
I have no personal connection to the person who is being discussed
You could hang him, you could set him free
There's a choice between execution or pardon
As long as he don?t sit next to me
I just don't want to be near him
God is gracious, god is good, he?ll understand
God is forgiving and benevolent, he will comprehend the situation
God is gracious, god is good, it?s in his hands
God is merciful and kind, he is in control of everything
God is gracious, god is good, this god of mine
My God is compassionate and virtuous
And if your god met my god we?d be all right
If two different beliefs' Gods met and coexisted, everything would be fine
You could fill every mouth on the planet
You have the power to feed the entire population
Or send me news of death toll highs
Alternatively, you can provide me with updates concerning high mortality rates
You could tell me how to make a difference
You could instruct me how to bring about positive change
Not now, I?ve got plans tonight
I'm currently occupied, I cannot focus on this currently
You could swing from an arrow or olive branch
The options are either violence or peace
You could hang from the status quo
The existing system could lead to your decline
You could offer me a heart for bravery
You could provide me with courage
As long as I don?t have to go
I don't want to be involved with the danger, keep me away from it.
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