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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Death Of Me
City and Colour Lyrics
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Do I need whiskey to start fueling my complaints?
People love to drink their troubles away
Sometimes I feel that I'd be better off that way
'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
This is something that I'll never control
I know
I know
So here's to living life miserable
And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told
Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow
Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle
'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
This is something that I'll never control
My nerves will be the death of me, I know
Finally, I could hope for a better day
No longer holding on to all the things that cloud my mind
Maybe then the weight of the world wouldn't seem so heavy
But then again I'll probably always feel this way
At least I know I'll never sleep at night. (Sleep at night)
I'll always lie awake until the morning light. (Til the morning light)
This is something that I'll never control
My nerves will be the death of me
My nerves will be the death of me
My nerves will be the death of me, I know
The lyrics of this song discuss the singer's struggles with anxiety and his desire to find solace in alcohol. He questions whether he has anything positive left to say and wonders if he needs whiskey to fuel his complaints about life. He observes that people often drink to forget their troubles and wonders if he would be better off doing the same. He believes that if he were a drinker, he might be able to sleep better, no longer plagued by anxiety and thoughts that keep him awake until the morning.
The chorus of the song expresses a sense of resignation and hopelessness. The singer acknowledges that his anxiety is a part of him that he cannot control, and it will ultimately lead to his death. He then raises a toast to a life of misery and the lonely stories he tells, indicating that he has accepted his fate and will continue his self-destructive behavior in the hope of finding a respite from his anxiety.
The final verse of the song reveals the singer's desire for a better life, one in which he is free from the weight of his anxiety. However, he acknowledges that this may be an unattainable goal, and he will likely always feel this way. The song ultimately portrays the singer's struggle with his mental health and how it impacts his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I have nothing good left to say?
I feel like I've lost my creativity and don't have anything positive to contribute.
Do I need whiskey to start fueling my complaints?
I wonder if I need alcohol to express my negative feelings.
People love to drink their troubles away
It seems common for people to use alcohol to cope with their problems.
Sometimes I feel that I'd be better off that way
I sometimes consider using alcohol as a way to deal with my own struggles.
'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
Perhaps with alcohol, I may be able to finally get some rest.
I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
I could avoid staying up all night worrying about my problems.
This is something that I'll never control
I have come to terms with the fact that I cannot completely control my emotions.
My nerves will be the death of me, I know
My anxiety may eventually have serious consequences for my mental and physical health.
So here's to living life miserable
I acknowledge my unhappiness and have resigned myself to it.
And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told
I reflect on my lonely past experiences and how they contribute to my current state of mind.
Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow
I sometimes wonder if drinking will make my sadness feel more significant.
Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle
I see drinking as a source of inspiration and comfort in my life.
Finally, I could hope for a better day
Despite my current struggles, I hold onto the hope that things may improve in the future.
No longer holding on to all the things that cloud my mind
I try to let go of the negative thoughts and worries that weigh down my mental state.
Maybe then the weight of the world wouldn't seem so heavy
I believe that with a clearer mind, my problems may feel more manageable.
But then again I'll probably always feel this way
I'm not entirely confident that I'll ever completely overcome my struggles.
At least I know I'll never sleep at night. (Sleep at night)
One thing I can be sure of is that my insomnia is a persistent issue in my life.
I'll always lie awake until the morning light. (Til the morning light)
It's become a habit for me to stay awake worrying about my problems until the sun comes up.
My nerves will be the death of me
I feel that my anxiety may eventually have serious consequences for my mental and physical health.
My nerves will be the death of me
I have repeated this line to emphasize the gravity of my situation and my fears for the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas Green
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Erin Revet
This love, this love
This love, this love
This love, this
This love looks like a loaded gun
A noose around my neck or a sweet poison
If it gets in the wrong hands, then we're fucked
'Cause heaven knows what you do to me
You could chain me up or set me free
And you could suffocate or let me breathe, yeah
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be, you could be
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
One man's hell is another's God
It's all about perspective, a parallax
You're a cold-blooded killer only after dark
But I don't mind, woo
'Cause I'm a sucker, I'll do 'bout anything
Just to get those hands on me, yeah
Keep me hanging on so desperately
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be, you could be
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
'Cause heaven knows what you do to me, yeah
Let you chain me up or set me free
You could suffocate or let me breathe
You could be the death of me, woo
'Cause heaven knows what you do to me, yeah
Let you chain me up or set me free (woo)
You could suffocate or let me breathe
You could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Solz
I cannot stop drinking alcohol. No matter what I try, where I go, how long I last at a time. I always go back. This song makes me comfortable. I can't stop myself. I see my life from behind my eyes and the bottle. Thank city and colour for this. I can cry on an invisible shoulder
matt west
The most underrated artist of our time!
Mark Suski
I think it's impossible for this guy to make a bad song.
Tarsha Lamarre
My best friend told me that she loved this song, she told me that his voice was the kind of voice that you want to put in your pocket so that any time you get sad you can take it out and listen, and it would make you feel better. She was right! A sad song that is uplifting...that is irony. :-)
Dylan Lambert
One of very few musicians CD's I have actually bought. This man deserves more credit then he gets. His music is beyond any other artist out there.
pvtrichter88
such a great song it certainly resonates deeply within me to think about some of the great music that comes out of CANADA having done music shuttling back and forth between THE Uk and Canada! hope to post some of my own music soon keep listening CheERS!
Courtney Ballard
I just got out of the military and alcoholism is something that i struggle with daily, this song speaks to me in more ways than i could ever explain. Brings tears to my eyes, but hope to my heart at the same time in a strange way..knowing i'm not alone in these struggles
AcheroniD
I got out about a year ago and struggled with it also. Things are getting better now that I sought help, so I hope the same happens to you. Best wishes
Courtney Ballard
AcheroniD thanks, good to know there is hope out there.
Ney Rose
Courtney Ballard thank you for your service, and stay strong <3