Sometimes (2005) and Live (2007)
Green began releasing City and Colour songs on the Internet for fans to download in 2004. Eventually, he compiled and rewrote several of these songs to make his first album, Sometimes. The full length debut was released on November 1, 2005 to a good reception, described by one reviewer as "dynamically gentle and vulnerable". The cover art was designed by Scott McEwan, in a tattoo-esque style; Green "still may decide to have some of them inked at a later point in time". Sometimes was re-released on Vagrant Records on January 13, 2009, which was the first time the album was available in physical form in the United States.
Bring Me Your Love (2009)
Green's second album, Bring Me Your Love, was released on February 12, 2008 and features a wide array of instruments not used on his previous recordings (such as harmonica, banjo, drums and lap steel) giving it a more folk-influenced sound. The album also features collaborations with other musicians, such as Canadian musician Gordon Downie of The Tragically Hip on the track "Sleeping Sickness", and additional instrumentals done by Matt Sullivan and the members of Attack in Black. The lead single, "Waiting...", was released on Green's official MySpace page for the first time featuring a "making of" video. The album is named after a short story by Charles Bukowski. It is also a line sung in the closing track, "As Much As I Ever Could".
On September 26, 2008, City and Colour embarked on their first American tour, in support of Bring Me Your Love. On the tour, the band supported Tegan and Sara along with Girl in a Coma. This tour was followed by a headlining tour of the US in January 2009, with support from William Elliott Whitmore. In October 2008, Dine Alone Records announced a special 2-disc limited edition of Bring Me Your Love to be released on December 2, 2008. Only 6,000 copies are available; 5,000 in North America and 1,000 in Australia.[5] In Canada, when the record label put up the album on pre-sale on November 20, 2008, so many fans tried to pre-order it that the store's website crashed.
In January 2010, City and Colour embarked on an additional US headlining tour, again supporting Bring Me Your Love, with supporting act Lissie, and an additional UK tour in June 2010, supporting P!nk, along with Butch Walker, along with a few headlining dates. On these tours, Dallas Green performed two new songs by the titles of "Silver and Gold" and "O' Sister", as well as a couple of never-played-before covers - "Murderer", originally by Low, and "Grinnin' in the Face", originally by Son House.
Little Hell (2011)
On February 23, 2011, it was officially announced on the Dine Alone Records website that City and Colour's third album would be titled Little Hell and was set for release in June 2011. On March 23, 2011, the official track listing was posted on City and Colour's official website. On April 5, 2011, "Fragile Bird", the first single off Little Hell was released to the radio. The song had its world premiere on Australian radio station Triple J, where the band was touring at the time. The single became City and Colour's highest charting single, reaching No. 1 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart. On August 5, 2011, Alexisonfire announced their break-up. George Pettit wrote a message on the band's official website saying Dallas had been planning to leave to focus on City and Colour, as balancing the two bands had become too difficult.
The Hurry and The Harm (2013)
City and Colour announced the release of the new album entitled The Hurry and The Harm to be released on June 4, 2013. The song "Of Space and Time" was released on March 11, 2013 prior to the announcement of the new album. The song "Thirst"was released on April 1, 2013 on City and Colour's Soundcloud page.
If I Should Go Before You (2015)
City and Colour announced the release of the new album entitled If I Should Go Before You via Twitter and Facebook to be released on October 9, 2015. The sole lead single "Woman" was released exclusively on Beats 1 station on Apple Radio on July 15, 2015 hosted by Zane Lowe. Upon its release, the album garnered highly favourable reviews, with some suggesting it could be Green's finest work up to that point. Additionally, it achieved notable commercial success by securing the top spot as the band's first number one album on the Canadian iTunes Store. Furthermore, the album received multiple Juno Award nominations, including an Artist of the Year nod for Green, along with recognition for outstanding songwriting on tracks like "Blood", "Lover Come Back", and "Wasted Love".
Guide Me Back Home (2018)
In September 2018, City and Colour unveiled plans for a forthcoming compilation album titled "Guide Me Back Home (Live)" featuring live recordings from Dallas Green's 2017 "An Evening with City and Colour" solo Canadian tour. The digital release was scheduled for October 5, 2018, followed by a physical release on November 23, 2018, through Still Records, a record label established by Dallas Green himself as a subsidiary of Dine Alone. On September 21, 2018, three tracks from the album, namely "Casey's Song (Live in Banff, AB April 18th, 2017)", "Sensible Heart (Live in St. John's, NL May 14th, 2017)", and "As Much as I Ever Could (Live in Halifax, NS May 10th, 2017)" were made available for digital download. An additional trio of tracks, "The Girl (Live in Halifax, NS May 10th, 2017)", O' Sister (Live in Vernon, BC April 13th, 2017)", and "Lover Come Back (Live in Cornerbrook, NL May 15th, 2017)" were released one week later on September 21, 2018.
In April 2019, City and Colour had the privilege of being the opening act for Alice in Chains' Canadian tour, along with participating in three additional U.S. concerts in support of Alice in Chains' album Rainier Fog (2018) It's worth noting that Green has long been an avid fan of Alice in Chains and regards them as one of his early musical influences. During their joint performances, Green shared the stage with Alice in Chains for a rendition of their song "Nutshell," a track that Green often covered himself. These memorable collaborations took place at the Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario on April 23, 2019, and at the FirstOntario Concert Hall in Hamilton on April 24, 2019. Furthermore, Green joined the band to perform "Got Me Wrong" on April 25 in Rama, April 27 in Montreal, and April 28 in Quebec. An especially meaningful moment occurred when Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains' guitarist and vocalist, gifted one of his guitars to Green after their joint performance at the MTELUS in Montreal on April 27, 2019. Green has since expressed that this gesture from Cantrell played a pivotal role in igniting his passion for playing the guitar.
A Pill for Loneliness (2019) and Low Songs (2020)
On June 3, 2019, the band made a highly-anticipated return with their first new song in four years, titled "Astronaut." Alongside this exciting release, they also unveiled plans for a 22-date North American tour set to kick off in October 2019. Building on the momentum, they dropped another single, "Strangers," on June 21.
Then, on August 15, 2019, City and Colour officially announced their album A Pill for Loneliness (2019). Just after midnight on August 16, they treated fans to a third single, "Living in Lightning." Reflecting on the album, Dallas Green shared, "I wrote a lot of dark songs and wrapped them in the most beautiful sounds we could find. There are personal connotations, but they're also relatable. I'm thankful for the opportunity to create." The album was eventually released on October 4, 2019, to the delight of their fanbase. Notably, in January 2020, the album received a Juno Award nomination in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category.
Additionally, on June 19, 2020, Dallas released a two-track EP (titled Low Songs)featuring covers of songs by the band Low. This release was part of Bandcamp's 24-hour Juneteenth fundraiser for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. A limited edition 7-inch physical version of the EP was also made available for pre-order through Dallas Green's webstore, with the proceeds going to the Black Youth! Pathway 2 Industry project.
The Love Still Held Me Near (2023)
On November 18, 2022, Dallas released a new single titled "Meant to Be" to critical acclaim. Shortly after, on January 22, 2023, he announced his seventh studio album The Love Still Held Me Near (2023)alongside the release of the second single off the album "Underground." The final single titled "Fucked It Up" released February 24, 2023. The full album released to streaming and physical on March 31, 2023 to critical acclaim.
Shortly after the start of 2023, Green and his band began his 2023 Australian Tour all around Australia for most of the spring. Then he started his 2023 "The Love Still Held Me Dear" Tour as he travelled all across the United States. In October, he performed a couple times in the UK as a part of the European leg of the tour. He has dates planned all throughout Winter 2023/2024 as a part of the Canadian leg of the tour.
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As Much As I Ever Could
City and Colour Lyrics
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Ooh
Ooh
Love, love of mine
Won't you lay by my side
And rest your weary eyes
Before we're out of time
For soon, such distance
Will stretch between our lips
Now the day's losing light
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Bring me your love tonight
Bring me your love tonight
Lost at sea
My heartbeat was growing weak
Hoping you'd hear my plea
And come save my life
As the storm grew fierce
And danger was certainly near
I knew there was nothing to fear
Bring me your love tonight
Bring me your love tonight
No I am not where I belong
Bring me your love tonight
No, I am not where I belong
So shine a light and guide me home
No I am not where I belong
So shine a light and guide me back home
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
The lyrics to City and Colour's song "As Much As I Ever Could" evoke feelings of love and longing as the singer pleads for the presence of his beloved before they are separated by distance. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song as the singer asks for his lover to come lay by his side and rest their weary eyes, recognizing that time is running out. The melancholy mood of the song is highlighted by the repetition of "Oh, oh, oh", creating a sense of resignation and urgency.
The second verse features the singer lost at sea, with his heartbeat growing weak, hoping that his lover would hear his plea for help and come to save him. The metaphor of the storm growing fierce adds to the intensity of the situation, before an angel appears and the singer is reassured that there is nothing to fear. The chorus then repeats, with the singer once again begging for his lover to bring him their love, to guide him home, to his rightful place.
The song is a beautiful expression of the power of love to overcome distance and hardship. The image of being lost at sea and rescued by an angel could represent either a literal or metaphorical struggle, but the central message is clear: love can bring us back to where we belong, and guide us through even the fiercest of storms.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
The singer expresses certain emotions and feelings through this interjection
Love of mine
Refers to the singer's beloved partner who is the focus of the song
Won't you lay by my side
The singer implores their partner to share intimacy and comfort with them
And rest your weary eyes
The singer wants their partner to relax and find relief from any burden they may have
Before we're out of time
The singer acknowledges the temporary nature of life and seeks to make the most of their time with their partner
Give me one last kiss
The singer wants a final symbol of affection before his partner is gone
For soon, such distance
The singer implies that he and his partner will be far apart from each other
Will stretch between our lips
The singer alludes to the physical distance that separates them and the impossibility of kissing each other
Now the day's losing light
The singer hints that time is running out, as he sees the sun going down and time fading
Bring me your love, tonight
The singer calls out to his partner, asking them to demonstrate their love for him through their presence
Lost at sea
The singer compares himself to a ship that is lost in the sea and aimless
My heartbeat is growing weak
The singer's physical health is in jeopardy, as he feels his heart beating slower
Hoping you'd hear my plea
The singer craves help and support from his partner as he fights the challenges of life
And come save my life
The singer wants his partner to be his savior and restore his life and strength
As the storm grew fierce
The singer refers to the difficult times and the troubles that he is going through, as symbolized by a storm.
An angel was certainly near
The singer suggests that a guardian angel or a higher power was present to protect and guide him
I knew there was nothing to fear
The singer reassures himself that he will be alright and safe from fear
No, I am not where I belong
The singer expresses his discomfort and dissatisfaction with his current situation
So shine a light and guide me home
The singer implores his partner to give him direction and inspiration to reach his ideal destination
So shine a light, guide me back home
The singer repeats his request for his partner's guidance to return to a place of comfort and belonging
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas Green
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@jimena5700
Oh, oh, oh
Love of mine
Won't you lay by my side
And rest your weary eyes
Before we're out of time
Give me one last kiss
For soon, such distance
Will stretch between our lips
Now the day's losing light
Oh, oh, oh
Bring me your love, tonight
Bring me your love, tonight
Lost at sea
My heartbeat is growing weak
Hoping you'd hear my plea
And come save my life
As the storm grew fierce
An angel was certainly near
I knew there was nothing to fear
Bring me your love, tonight
Bring me your love, tonight
No, I am not where I belong
Bring me your love, tonight
No, I am not where I belong
So shine a light and guide me home
No, I am not where I belong
So shine a light, guide me back home
Oh, oh, oh
@Gunfire4hire
I listened to this on a rainy night driving home from the beach. I've never felt that emotionally vulnerable, so much so that I had to pull over on the side of the road and release all these feelings I didn't even know I was holding in. This is a special, beautiful song. The kind that makes you crave a cigarette after it's over.
@rakishpablo1279
Gunfire4hire very similar experience except I smoked a blunt after..
Much respect to you for recognizing the beauty of this song.
@jekmiranda2640
I never smoke but thats the feeling i get as well
@dezire538
You're not wrong
@elijahbarrow6656
Yo 😭
@sfdgvsdify
Gunfire4hire went outside of my apartment after two days sick to go smoke my first cigarette back lol. Turned on this song and saw your comment. So perfect haha.
@jimena5700
Oh, oh, oh
Love of mine
Won't you lay by my side
And rest your weary eyes
Before we're out of time
Give me one last kiss
For soon, such distance
Will stretch between our lips
Now the day's losing light
Oh, oh, oh
Bring me your love, tonight
Bring me your love, tonight
Lost at sea
My heartbeat is growing weak
Hoping you'd hear my plea
And come save my life
As the storm grew fierce
An angel was certainly near
I knew there was nothing to fear
Bring me your love, tonight
Bring me your love, tonight
No, I am not where I belong
Bring me your love, tonight
No, I am not where I belong
So shine a light and guide me home
No, I am not where I belong
So shine a light, guide me back home
Oh, oh, oh
@lemonfruiit
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Simply brilliant & an amazing piece of art ❤️
@hosea645
true also AYYY COOL PROFILE PIC
@lemonfruiit
AYYY RIGHT BACK AT YOU FAM I SEE THAT SHIRTLESS JOSH DUN YEAH BOI