In early 2014 the band announced that they had signed with Razor & Tie. On April 22, 2014, Augustana released the album, Life Imitating Life. On September 2, 2015, Augustana release three new tracks ("Climb", "Must Be Love" and "You Can Have Mine").
In 2016, they began touring as an opener for the Dixie Chicks on their DCX MMXVI World Tour. On August 3, 2016, Augustana's social media sites changed their named to Dan Layus, the name of the sole remaining founding member and lead singer/songwriter. Dan Layus released the album, "Dangerous Things," on October 21, 2016.
The band members are:
Dan Layus (lead vocals, piano, guitar)
Jared Palomar (bass, keyboards, vocals)
Chris Sachtleben (lead guitar, mandolin)
Justin South (drums)
John Vincent (keyboards, vocals)
Former band members include:
Simeon Lohrmann (bass, vocals)
Josiah Rosen (lead guitar, vocals)
Kyle Baker (drums)
Josh Calhoun (drums)
David Lamoureux (keyboards, vocals)
Sweet and Low
Augustana Lyrics
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Remember that your eyes, can be your enemies
I said, hell is so Close, and heaven's out of reach
But I ain't givin' up quite yet
I've got too much to lose
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down and I'll carry you home
The rain is gonna fall
The sun is gonna shine
The wind is gonna blow
The water's gonna rise
She said, when that day comes
LooK into my eyes, no one's givin' up quite yet, we've go too much to lose
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down and I'll carry you
All the way
And you say your fine
But your still young
And out of line
When all I need's to turn around
To make it last to make it count
I ain't gonna make the same mistakes that put my mama in her grave
I don't wanna be alone
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down and I'll carry you home
"Sweet and Low" by Augustana is a poignant song about holding onto hope and finding comfort in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Anywhere you go, anyone you meet, remember that your eyes can be your enemies" suggest that the world can be a dangerous and deceptive place, and that we need to be careful who we trust. The line "hell is so close, and heaven's out of reach" further underscores the idea that life can be tough and that it's easy to lose faith when we're faced with difficulties.
However, the song's chorus serves as a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles. The repetition of the phrase "hold me down, sweet and low" suggests a desire for comfort and stability, while the line "and I'll carry you home" offers a sense of protection and safety. Later in the song, we hear the lyrics "I don't wanna be alone," which again emphasizes the need for companionship and support.
Overall, "Sweet and Low" is a powerful reminder that we all need help sometimes, and that it's important to find the strength to keep going, even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Anywhere you go, anyone you meet
Wherever you go or whoever you meet, keep in mind that your eyes can deceive you
Remember that your eyes, can be your enemies
Be cautious, as your eyes have the potential to mislead you and steer you away from your goals
I said, hell is so Close, and heaven's out of reach
It might seem like the world is against you, but there's always hope
But I ain't givin' up quite yet
I'm not ready to give up and lose hope yet
I've got too much to lose
I have too much at stake to just give up now
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Stay close to me and give me comfort
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
If you give me comfort, I'll reciprocate and help you when you need me
The rain is gonna fall
There are going to be tough times ahead
The sun is gonna shine
But there will also be good times
The wind is gonna blow
Life is unpredictable and can change at any moment
The water's gonna rise
Challenges will arise and we need to learn to face them bravely
She said, when that day comes
When the hard times do come
LooK into my eyes, no one's givin' up quite yet, we've go too much to lose
Look into my eyes and you will see my determination to keep fighting and not give up, there's too much at stake
And you say your fine
Even though you say everything is okay
But your still young
You are still learning and growing
And out of line
But you're not always in the right direction; your choices might not be the best
When all I need's to turn around
All that's needed to make things better might be to change direction or perspective
To make it last to make it count
To make the most out of life and make it meaningful
I ain't gonna make the same mistakes that put my mama in her grave
I won't repeat the mistakes of the past, which have led to unfortunate consequences
I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to go through life without someone by my side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIKE FLYNN, DAN LAYUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Leafcutter Gang
This band is so underrated.
Belinda Welch
You are so right about that
David Montes
Was
LiamX
How so?
Go8997
They were, sad 😔
Deda Stevens
Soo true 👍
2015fatboy
sometimes you have to be pretty depressed to really appreciate the beauty of songs like this. its more than just words, its the melody, the beat, the feel to the music. you might not feel the emotions in this song as much as others but its there. like Emily Dickinson wrote "success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed"
J.A. Green
Not necessarily being unsuccessful but being melancholy. That's a mixture of reminiscing the past in the missing of a loved one and the bitterness of not knowing you were losing it until it passed and something in the followed future touched upon something familiar that reminds you of something like it from the past and all of that feeling which is called melancholy come running back in and that's when you miss it and start reminiscing it.🌬️☁️📻🎶💃🏻
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Pauline Sauza
it's like when I am listening to MCR. I liked them when I was in highschool because they were popular and has a really good tune. but appreciated how good their songs are when Iam older now
Jade Irick
My favorite thing about Augustana is that they use such a small amount of lyrics but still convey such a huge meaning in every single song.