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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Confessions
City and Colour Lyrics
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Trying to find a way to write my confession down
Seems every line I writes amiss
At least this I'll admit
I never hear that perfect sound
But then the judge walks and says
Boy you can't pretend, You've got to be honest now
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight
Of my crimes
This is passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
'Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
The prosecution rests
They had convincing evidence
It seems I've been deceived
So now I stand alone and wait for the first stone
To be cast upon me
My verdict has come in
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight of my crimes
This is passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
'Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
If convicted, I will surely do my time
At least I won't be alone tonight
'Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
The song Confessions by City and Colour is a heart-wrenching exploration of guilt, confession, and punishment. The singer begins with the metaphor of trying to write his confession down, but every line is amiss, suggesting that he is struggling to articulate the truth. He then describes the judge walking in and demanding honesty, indicating that his confession is related to a criminal case. He admits his guilt and expresses regret for his actions, describing them as passion rather than love and acknowledging that infatuation never ends up right. The singer ultimately faces punishment for his crimes, but he finds comfort in the fact that he won't be alone tonight, suggesting a desire for human connection even amid his guilt and shame.
The lyrics of Confessions offer a powerful meditation on the difficulty of facing one's own transgressions and the longing for empathy and forgiveness despite one's mistakes. The song presents a narrative of confession, judgment, and punishment, highlighting the emotional weight of coming to terms with one's wrongdoing. The singer's admission of guilt and self-reflection offer a glimpse into the complexity of human emotions and the intricacies of morality, making Confessions a poignant and thought-provoking masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been up for days
I have been awake and thinking for several days
Trying to find a way to write my confession down
I have been struggling to find a way to express my true feelings and admit my mistakes
Seems every line I writes amiss
Every line of my writing seems wrong and inadequate in expressing what I truly feel
At least this I'll admit
I will acknowledge that I am having difficulty confessing my wrongdoing
I never hear that perfect sound
I can never find the right words to express my feelings honestly
But then the judge walks and says
The judge enters and reminds me that I must be truthful
Boy you can't pretend, You've got to be honest now
The judge tells me that I cannot continue to hide my true feelings and I must confess my sins
My verdict has come in
The court has reached a decision
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
The court has found me guilty of wrongdoing
I thought I could escape
I believed I could avoid the consequences of my actions
But then I finally felt the weight
But now I am overwhelmed by the gravity of my wrongdoing
Of my crimes
I realize that what I did was truly wrong
This is passion, it's not love
I recognize that what I felt was not genuine love but rather just an infatuation
Infatuation never ends up right
I know that this infatuation was never going to lead to a healthy relationship
At least I won't be alone tonight
I take comfort in knowing that I will have someone to be with that night
'Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
I am afraid of facing my punishment alone
The prosecution rests
The prosecution has finished presenting their evidence and arguments
They had convincing evidence
The evidence presented by the prosecution was compelling and convincing
It seems I've been deceived
I realize now that I have been lying to myself and others for too long
So now I stand alone and wait for the first stone
I am now standing by myself, awaiting punishment
To be cast upon me
I know that I must accept responsibility for my actions and face my punishment
If convicted, I will surely do my time
If I am found guilty, I know that I will have to serve my punishment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DALLAS GREEN
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@musicmandan5333
I've been up for days
Trying to find a way to write this confession down
Seems every line I write's a miss
At least this I'll admit
For what I've done, I am not proud
But there's no need to pretend, no need for innocence
I've got to be honest now
My verdict has come in
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight
Of my crimes
It's passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
The prosecution rests
With convincing evidence
It seems I've been deceived
So now I stand alone and wait for the first stone
To be cast upon me
My verdict has come in
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight
Of my crimes
It's passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
At least I won't be alone tonight
Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
@musicmandan5333
I've been up for days
Trying to find a way to write this confession down
Seems every line I write's a miss
At least this I'll admit
For what I've done, I am not proud
But there's no need to pretend, no need for innocence
I've got to be honest now
My verdict has come in
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight
Of my crimes
It's passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
The prosecution rests
With convincing evidence
It seems I've been deceived
So now I stand alone and wait for the first stone
To be cast upon me
My verdict has come in
It says I'm guilty for my sins this time
I thought I could escape
But then I finally felt the weight
Of my crimes
It's passion, it's not love
Infatuation never ends up right
At least I won't be alone tonight
At least I won't be alone tonight
Cause I don't want to be alone tonight
@Cappitaox
It's been 12 years since I listened to this song for the first time. And I'm still here!
@dallasmanlover
when hearing Dallas sing and play his guitar i just want to take out my guitar and just fall into the flow of music and sing my heart out, this is a man that takes life and paints a beautiful picture with music. and he is a great guy too met him a few times while at Alexisonfire shows.
@YellowNinjaMonkey
Dallas Green's music, whether it be alexisonfire or city and colour has helped me get through the worst of my life. I used to cut myself, but by listening to his music, he made my tears more true, and inspired me to write my own songs/poetry. this has helped me a great deal, and i owe it all to him.
@theschof96
I love lying in bed at night, with the lights all dim, just playing this softly of my stereo. That makes me very happy.
@BashYouLongtime
The only time I ever get chills is when I listen to amazing music...I just got the chills again. (Needless to say.)
@darkshinity
this song is the most honest, and heart touching song i can mention, its something we all have thought of but Dallas Green put it into a song where we can all recall a time where we felt this way.
@LPanzera
It's weird. This song doesn't make me feel depressed. I find it just beatiful.
@MrZevsorama
If angels speak i think is close to that...such a confort feeling at hearing this awesomeeeeee voice (goosebumps)
@alonsogongora7483
His voice touches my corazon