Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, sold more than eight million records worldwide, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba. Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences." As the other three members were busy with the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and Morello and Cornell had each released solo albums in 2007, Audioslave was officially disbanded.
Discography
2002 Audioslave
2005 Out of Exile
2006 Revelations
Dandelion
Audioslave Lyrics
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Let me tell you how this all came to be
A yellow flower with your petals to the air
And flying on paper wings that brought you here
Summer rolls on in the lazy hours
An ether dream way of hummingbirds and clouds
Midnight swims in the cool back waves
And you in my arms as it rolls away
Little dandelion
Let your heart keep time
Now the clouds are gone
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
Born of restless night the moon as a pearl
Playing games down inside your soft warm world
Hear my voice I know that you can
You're the fire in my eyes
The sun as a man
Seasons come along and seasons go
And what they'll leave behind
I don't pretend to know
I'm afraid that all I have missed
Will loom very large when the darkness lifts
Little dandelion
Let your heart keep time
Now the clouds are gone
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows
I will ride by your side
Wherever you go
I won't run I won't hide
Just letting you know
Just letting you know
Little dandelion
Let your heart keep time
Now the clouds are gone
All of your tomorrows shine
Hey oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
Oh oh, oh oh
All of your tomorrows shine
At the start of Audioslave's song "Dandelion," the singer is inviting the listener to sit with him and be told a story about a yellow flower that came into his life. The song describes the peaceful and idyllic summer days where the singer and the flower enjoyed each other's company. The line "flying on paper wings that brought you here" suggests that the yellow flower was perhaps once a seed that was carried by the wind and eventually grew into the beautiful flower it was. The singer reminisces about midnight swims with the yellow flower in his arms, though he is also aware that these perfect moments will eventually pass, as seasons come and go.
The chorus encourages the yellow flower, referred to as "little dandelion," to keep its heart and soul shining brightly, even as time marches on. The words "all of your tomorrows shine" serve as a reminder that life holds infinite possibility, and the future is always full of potential, even in the midst of changing seasons or difficult circumstances. The final verse of the song has the singer reassuring the yellow flower that he will stand by its side no matter what challenges come its way, and he won't let it face them alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Settle down now and sit with me
Take a moment to be still and listen to what I have to say
Let me tell you how this all came to be
I want to share with you the story of how we got here
A yellow flower with your petals to the air
You are like a dandelion, vibrant and full of life
And flying on paper wings that brought you here
You have come a long way on your journey, like a bird soaring on paper wings
Summer rolls on in the lazy hours
Time moves slowly and leisurely during the summer
An ether dream way of hummingbirds and clouds
It feels like we are in a dream with hummingbirds and clouds all around us
Midnight swims in the cool back waves
We have gone for late night swims in the sea, enjoying the cool water and waves
And you in my arms as it rolls away
I hold you close as the waves wash over us and the night comes to an end
Little dandelion
You are like a dandelion, small yet strong
Let your heart keep time
Follow your heart and let it guide you
Now the clouds are gone
After the storm, the skies have cleared
All of your tomorrows shine
Your future is bright and full of possibilities
Born of restless night the moon as a pearl
You were born during a restless night, with the moon shining bright like a pearl
Playing games down inside your soft warm world
As a child, you played and explored in your own soft, warm world
Hear my voice I know that you can
Listen to my voice, I know that you can hear me
You're the fire in my eyes
You are the spark that lights up my eyes
The sun as a man
You are like the warmth and light of the sun in human form
Seasons come along and seasons go
Just as the seasons change, so too does life
And what they'll leave behind
We can never know what the seasons will leave behind
I'm afraid that all I have missed
I worry that I may have missed out on some important things
Will loom very large when the darkness lifts
When the darkness of doubt and fear lifts, those missed opportunities may feel even more significant
I will ride by your side
I will be there to support you and ride alongside you through life
Wherever you go
No matter where life takes you
I won't run I won't hide
I won't shy away from the challenges that come with life
Just letting you know
I want you to know that I will always be here for you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Timothy Commerford, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk
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