City and Colour is the recording alias for Canadian singer-songwriter Dalla… Read Full Bio ↴City and Colour is the recording alias for Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who is also the guitarist and vocalist of the St. Catharines, Ontario-based post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He plays melodic acoustic/folk music, and is often accompanied by a rotating number of Canadian indie rock musicians, such as Daniel Romano and Spencer Burton of Attack in Black. The name City and Colour comes from his own name: Dallas, a city, and Green, a colour. His reasoning for the name was that he felt queasy "putting the album out under the name Dallas Green".

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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Little Hell
City and Colour Lyrics

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What if I can't be all that you need me to be?
We've got a good thing going, we have some promises to keep
But my addiction, it can be such a detriment
Please believe in this my dear, I am more than penitent

What if everything's just the way that it will be?
Could it be that I am meant to cause you all this grief?
My warship's a-lying off the coast of your delicate heart

And my aim is steady and true as it's been right from the start

There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me
From my haunted past comes a daunting task of living through memories
If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall
Stare into the past, and forget it all

So when we leave it'll be a quick midnight escape
We'll disconnect ourselves from all of yesterday
I'll dig for water and fashion our very own wishing well
Then, we'll throw our coins down hoping to rid us of this little hell

There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me
From my haunted past comes a daunting task of living through memories
If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall
Stare into the past, and forget it all

Will we get out of this little hell?
Will we get out of this little hell?

Will we get out of this little hell?
Will we get out of this little hell?

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Hell" by City and Colour is a reflection on the difficulties and challenges that the singer brings to his relationship. The singer expresses fear that he may not be able to live up to the expectations of his partner, and that his own flaws and addictions could cause problems. He acknowledges the degree of difficulty in dealing with him, and the weight of his haunted past that makes it hard for him to move on from painful memories.

The metaphor of the warship lying off the coast of his partner's heart suggests the destructive impact he could have on her if he doesn't keep his aim steady and true. The singer yearns for a way to escape the past and forget all the pain, but realizes that it's not that easy. The song ends on an uncertain note, as the singer wonders whether their love can survive the challenges ahead and whether they can make it out of their little hell.

Line by Line Meaning

What if I can't be all that you need me to be?
I'm afraid that I might not be able to live up to your expectations.

We've got a good thing going, we have some promises to keep.
Our relationship is stable and we have commitments to honor.

But my addiction, it can be such a detriment.
However, my addiction is a problematic factor in our relationship.

Please believe in this my dear, I am more than penitent.
I'm remorseful and want you to trust that I'm committed to making things work.

What if everything's just the way that it will be?
Perhaps this is just the way things are meant to be.

Could it be that I am meant to cause you all this grief?
Maybe my presence in your life is causing more harm than good.

My warship's a-lying off the coast of your delicate heart,
My mistakes have hurt you and I am hovering close to the possibility of devastating your heart.

And my aim is steady and true as it's been right from the start.
I am aware of my faults and I am determined to correct them.

There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me.
I recognize that I'm not easy to deal with and require patience and understanding.

From my haunted past comes a daunting task of living through memories.
My past traumas have resulted in a complicated and potentially painful present.

If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall
If only we could reflect on our past and learn from our mistakes.

Stare into the past, and forget it all
We could face our regrets head-on and move forward without letting them affect us negatively.

So when we leave it'll be a quick midnight escape.
If we decide to leave our current situation, it would be sudden and urgent.

We'll disconnect ourselves from all of yesterday.
We'll need to separate ourselves from the past to start fresh.

I'll dig for water and fashion our very own wishing well.
I'll do whatever it takes to make our new beginning successful.

Then, we'll throw our coins down hoping to rid us of this little hell.
We'll make a wish for a happier future, free from our tormented past.

Will we get out of this little hell?
I wonder if we'll be able to move on from our difficult situation.

Will we get out of this little hell?
I hope that we'll be able to escape our current struggles.

Will we get out of this little hell?
Despite the challenges, I'm still hopeful that we'll find a way out.

Will we get out of this little hell?
I keep asking myself if there's a way to break free from our problems.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas John Green

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jairofranco9861

3y↑10

Lyrics:

What if I can't be all that you need me to be?
We've got a good thing going, we have some promises to keep.
But my addiction, it can be such a detriment.
Please believe in this my dear, I am more than penitent.

What if everything's just the way that it will be?
Could it be that I am meant to cause you all this grief?
My warship's a-lying off the coast of your delicate heart,
And my aim is steady and true as it's been right from the start.

There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me.
From my haunted past comes a daunting task of living through memories.
If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall
Stare into the past, and forget it all

So when we leave it'll be a quick midnight escape.
We'll disconnect ourselves from all of yesterday.
I'll dig for water and fashion our very own wishing well.
Then, we'll throw our coins down hoping to rid us of this little hell.

There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me.
From my haunted past comes a daunting task of living through memories.
If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall
Stare into the past, and forget it all

Will we get out of this little hell?
Will we get out of this little hell?
Will we get out of this little hell?
Will we get out of this little hell?

@samantaaraujo539

6y↑4

Pequeno Inferno

E se eu não puder ser tudo aquilo que você precisa?
Nós temos uma coisa boa rolando, nós temos promessas a cumprir
Mas meu vício pode ser tão destruidor
Por favor, acredite, minha querida, eu estou muito mais que arrependido

E se tudo tiver que acontecer mesmo assim?
Isso quer dizer que tenho que te trazer tanta dor?
Meus navios de guerra estão ancorados na costa do seu coração delicado
E minha mira está firme e verdadeira como esteve desde o começo

Há um certo grau de dificuldade para lidar comigo
Do meu passado assombrado vem a difícil tarefa de viver através das memórias
Se nós pudéssemos apenas pendurar um espelho na parede do quarto, encarar o passado e esquecer de tudo

Então quando formos embora, será apenas uma escapada à meia-noite
Nós iremos nos desconectar de todo o passado
Eu irei cavar por água e irei fazer nosso poço dos desejos
Então iremos jogar nossas moedas, esperando que isso nos tire do nosso pequeno inferno

Há um certo grau de dificuldade para lidar comigo
Do meu passado assombrado vem a difícil tarefa de viver através das memórias
Se nós pudéssemos apenas pendurar um espelho na parede do quarto, encarar o passado e esquecer de tudo

Nós iremos sair desse pequeno inferno?

All comments from YouTube:

@maggiecarreiro

4y↑214

Best album ever! Anyone still listening in 2020?

-It’s 2021 and I’m still here ^_^
-This never gets old! 03/29/2022

Okay it’s been three years since I wrote this and this remains as the best album ever 🥰

@mattjones759

4y↑2

Fuck yes 🤙

@Ktcd_

Of course

@ryanhoward7840

4y↑2

What else would get me through this year?!

@liviasimpson7096

YES

@liviafigueiredof

4y↑2

HELL yes! nothing else would get me through this year ✌️

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@TheMottoYOLO1

11y↑17

I can't express how this song effects me , thank you Dallas Green for being born and making the music that you do , you are truly a saviour to this heartless world .

@user-so3sk8cr6u

15w

His music just touches your soul in a way that can't be described and his voice hurts my heart <3

@taramccarthymusic9291

3y↑99

This is where folk lovers and metal heads come together.

@gamingnaddiction2016

3y↑2

Great comment!

@juancarlosb22

Woah <3

@JoeOrsak

Brilliant.

@DICKDICKASSVAGHOLE

What?why?

@JoeOrsak

@ddav Because Alexis on Fire is metal and that's where Dallas plays lead guitar and backing vocal. And his solo stuff is very folkish.

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@aprilramos-case8336

5y↑8

Deep, haunting chills every time. This song is beautiful and crushing at the same time. Lord help everyone living in a little hell and bringing casualties along with them.

@shanezombiesmith

7y↑8

this song actually makes me happy. seeing where i was just 4 year's ago. over coming addictions. and difficult relationships. i made it out alive. I'm just in a lot healthier state of mind now.and his music has helped me quite abit. thanks dallas

@zevitoriano

9y↑7

Não canso de ouvir essa música. Perfeita em muitos momentos.

@Sec0ndus

6y↑4

I honestly can't get over how good this song, and how much it means to me. Man where the hell would I be without music..?

@chrissypoo8866

13y↑8

The words, the voice, everything about his music is brilliant and beautiful. It's amazing that one person can have so much talent. Thank you Dallas Green for your music. It has moved me in ways I can't even begin to explain.=)

@rayvenangeline9780

3y↑8

became a fan at 13. now at 20 years old its saving my life and i couldnt relate more. thank you dallas.

@basedghost256

9y↑22

I love the comments on his songs, they're always positive and supportive; Amazing how the majority of us have and will never meet. His music really does tie people together, so awesome.

@aesop730

Based Ghost not just his music but music period. Music is so spiritual.

@bmbohus2009

11y↑2

I feel your pain man and sympathize for you. It's crazy to really think about this song's lyrics (and all of his songs really) and it almost seems like it fits situations too perfectly. Dallas can express emotions that we all feel during rough times and put them into the most beautiful, heartfelt way possible. He is truly a blessing to us all

@christinejones1028

12y↑7

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I love music I can relate to.

@betthisoneistaken2

7y↑182

this is my song to my youngest daughter Jordan. after watching her older sister Hailey die I lost myself to drugs for a while. every birthday and anniversary of hailey's passing she puts her feet on top of mine and we dance our way thru this little hell. thank you Dallas green

@rocketqueen8509

6y↑4

So sorry for your loss. No parent should have to experience a death of a child. What a wonderful way to remember her. ✌💜

@sebastianlavine144

5y↑2

Omg ... my heart is wrenching for you sweety... I have a lot to be grateful for and you just made me see this.

It’s beautiful how you dance with your other daughter to this song, that’s love and it’s awe inspiring, thank you

@mattchrome6643

4y↑3

Loss is hard, and unimaginable in these situations, however you are still blessed to have you're little one. Hold her high and always do right by her even when you feel you cant. My deepest sympathies for you.

@sabcarter1984

4y↑5

@Beth. I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost a daughter, she was stillborn; she would be 9. I as well lost myself for a while too. I have two older children. 15 year old girl and 10 year old son, at the time they were 6 and almost 2. I'm back and have been for 5 years but it was rough for a bit. For anyone who does ever have to experience that, God forbid, do go to a bereavement group or get counseling or something. Don't be 'strong' it's ok to not be. And it's ok to ask for help. I didn't, I kept it all bottled up to be strong, would always say "I'm fine" and shrug it off, but I wasn't and it caused me to almost lose myself, my husband and my two beautiful children who are living and who needed me. I'm glad you pushed through also. From one Mamma who has an angel baby to another xoxo ❤️

@taramccarthymusic9291

3y↑1

Wow. Thank you for sharing. 〰️

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@isacristina2521

4y↑3

Já tem uns 6 anos que escuto essa música é a mesma sensação sempre

@gabrielaariel2231

Idem, 7 anos ouvindo e a mesma sensação

@shannonofficial4485

8y↑5

This is such a beautiful song 😊
Love it so much!
Such a great,strong meaning to it 💜

@vilmacosta7565

6y↑2

Amo essa música ❤

@kimberlymoni3367

3y↑1

Dallas Green was the first artist who I could TRULY say, saved my life. his music got me through high school and continues to do so in my adult life. if you resonate with his lyrics, if you feel the emotion in his guitar playing, we are connected and I LOVE y’all 🥺💗

@monstermack7439

5y↑4

This man is one of the world's greatest songwriters.....wish he was more well known

@LinEatsChips

12y↑2

I love this song. The lyrics and everything, I play it at school everyday. In the hallways i put it loud so that the only thing i can hear is the song. It makes the loud, crowded high school highways seem peaceful...

@MelissaBackwoods

9y↑206

This song helped me get through some of the hardest times.

@AMoistBum

9y↑2

Keep your chin up

@MelissaBackwoods

9y↑1

Adam Nelson Thank you :)

@AMoistBum

9y↑2

You got this!

@LlewMusic

9y↑1

It is what it is <3 Me too. Some of us are in the same damn boat, lets keep the rhythm up and row like mad. We'll get there :)

@LlewMusic

9y↑4

It is what it is <3 Me too. Some of us are in the same damn boat, lets keep the rhythm up and row like mad. We'll get there :)

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@happyhips79

6y↑2

I can’t get enough of this song

@RydeTheWaves

12y↑2

Dallas Green touches everyones hearts, people that like mainstream, indie, acoustic, metal, rock, sreamo, classical, ska, blues, punk, grunge, pop, pretty much any walk of life. Dallas Green just has that ablilty to pull everyone into his music.

@GaryKiddo

12y↑1

Cant get enough of this song! Dallas Green your AMAZING!!

@mattbucknerguitar

13y↑1

can't get enough of this album.

@Woodsiy

13y↑1

How is it that Dallas Green ALWAYS manages to make a beautiful album EVERYTIME. He is amazing!!!!!!

@aybeedoll83

8y↑3

Beautiful song. His voice is so clear and clean. I love it. I love a good male vocalist.

@leahduff9717

10y↑1

This song is absolutely beautiful and speaks to me in so many ways. It is truly my all time favorite song.

@chosentonessournotes

10y↑45

This song hits home, and hard. It's my life in a nutshell right now...

Thank you Dallas. I owe you a lot for this beautiful song.

@chosentonessournotes

10y↑8

"But my addiction can be such a detriment..." Man, too perfect Dallas. Too perfect.

@joedirt6682

8y↑1

much love my friend -ben

@migeyshuu

3y↑1

10 years since Dallas changed the game. Simply some of his best work

@DeclanDeanGilbey

12y↑1

He is such a good lyricist. Real story teller style, true or not. It captures me, and makes me think about everything, and helps me clear my mind.

@faragozsuzsanna7891

7y↑77

If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall, stare into the past and forget it all

Absolutely beautiful

@nickmacneil5618

7y↑1

Zsuzsanna Faragó that's my favorite line

@faragozsuzsanna7891

mine too :)

@josie3posie

12y

Its crazy how his songs and lyrics and his INCREDIBLE voice can give you such chills. <3

@axel-xy2hb

haven't gotten into his music, but I think the songwriting is very,very excellent!! Great arrangements and original thought process, Hooked!!!

@michaelreaves4007

This tune truly helps me hang on with everything I've got. The perspective Dallas portrays brings me a unexplainable peace of mind in a time of need.

@alexisonfire2076

6y↑1

Another bad day...ends up with me listening to this. Despite being a sad song, it is so beautiful that makes me feel sometimes, in a weird way, thankful for this moments to enjoy something so painfully beautiful.

@NikNovaMusic

6y↑1

The whole album is a masterpiece

@keithmckoy1372

Best song ever written. The man is incredible.

@BobBobby-ks1jq

2y↑1

Man came back to this song after years. Feeling the same way I did along time ago.

@brandonmurphy5965

11y↑1

Dallas Green has to be the most talented Canadian artist, he makes me proud to be Canadian his voice is so amazing

@allykaylyn

12y

I absolutely love Dallas Green, who cares what anyone else thinks. Ill listen to his music until the day I die. <3

@kenziekoep8888

8y↑3

This album on vinyl, specifically this song, have gotten me through some rough days <3

@aidanmatson9706

Kenzie Koep This album on vinyl must be a beauty

@biafrancisco5346

9y↑6

que coisa mais encantadora!

@JandiraPedrosa

haha

@gabrielaariel2231

3y↑2

Essa música acaba comigo, desde 2014 , e 2021 cá estou eu

@astrayentity

11y

they're amazing live, Dallas loves to interact with the crowd! :)

@lachlanSB

12y

Dallas always stirs up old feelings and mermories which seem to hard to confront at times, but some how im addicted to his music. It's haunting.

@Solangecadenas

12y

Que hermosa es su letra.

@Tomoki12MSP

Music can always touch our hearts because it proves to us we arent the only ones going through these hard times.. Maybe we just need someone to talk to about these things.. Someone who wont just say sorry but will feed us with care that they been through hard things as well....

@theunknown4772

7y↑34

It's crazy to think how amazing can a simple song can be.....

@sageking2860

7y↑1

agreed.

@willbur5952

5y↑2

Danny Contreras in what way is this song simple

@phovius2280

8y↑65

This song reminds me the :
" There're two types of people, those are spend their lives to build a future; and those are trying to rebuild the past." lyrics form Max Payne 3.
Really good song by the way. Love it. ^^

@keithmckoy5540

11y

Great album, great artist and great music. Think outside your own music box.

@baillieyannes5378

8y↑10

easily the best song writer of this decade. no doubt about it.

@reliablebow

11y

Such a wonderful album!!!!!

@jairofranco9861

3y↑10

@DarkestAngel1O1

13y

Dallas Green's music is undoubtebly inspirational

@javigalindo8560

9y↑85

Just glancing through the comments makes me realize I'm not alone in having listened to this one during some very hard times, in my case that being years-long deep, recurring suicidal depression. I tried my very best not to, but along the way I hurt everyone around me, my friends, my family, in some way. I've gained quite a bit of self-awareness through it all, so it's not self-aggrandizement when I say that I tried, and often succeeded, at being a very supportive, accepting, caring friend. To misquote someone who's name I can't remember right now, "I learned to give everything I needed." But at a certain point there was a catastrophic breakdown and I maimed everyone around me in some degree as they tried to handle the jagged shards of the person I once was. It's been a harsh, unforgiving ride, one I wouldn't wish anyone else would have to experience. I've lost a lot. Now, I'm trying to repair both myself and the injuries I've dealt to others. This song, to me, seems to encompass the bitterness and the fatigue of that darkness. But it's also warm, intimate, as if it's your future self, your stronger self, and the future people of your life, gently urging you, gently asking you to "get out of this little hell". So maybe there's still some hope. :) Peace y'all.

@coryblalock5359

8y↑4

+Ozoceanic; very moving. Dallas' writing often leads me to consider that charred ground can sometimes be the most fertile, that life is resilient with growth visible even in the cracks of wreckage, and how unchecked sadness can become an exquisite addiction. May your journey take you to new, brighter places.

@javigalindo8560

8y↑2

Cory Blalock Thank you, kind soul.

@TheseOpenRoads

8y↑2

+Ozoceanic Dallas is such an amazing writer. I find comfort in this song. I can relate to it. No one is perfect and there is a difficultly in dealing with everyone. But understanding your weak spots can help you. This song doesn't dwell on the fact that he isnt perfect - its honest in admitting that he isnt perfect and how although at times he may act like a bad person it is not what his heart wants. What he wants is to be able to wish away his downfalls but this isn't possible, so he is left wondering will we get out of this little hell.

@memejunkie7818

6y↑2

Hey, just was curious if things have worked out for you? Hope they did

@aubreyn4266

6y↑2

Your comment is years old but I hope you're feeling better. Sending you a hug, never give up.

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@allegrot438

8y↑6

Unbelievably beautiful. It could be his best work.

@HazelMangoStarcraft

12y

i usually don't listen to this type of music but i guess dallas green and his musical talent have made city and colour a new fav of mine. :)

@Lyii9

11y↑3

I've had so many beautiful moments listening this song, alone and still feeling free.. since before 2012 i guess. one of these songs that you just can't forget easily.

@frostbiteirl3389

1y↑1

My best friend (My Homie) sadly ended his life a couple years ago, this was one of his favorite songs, I listen to it a lot and look back on the good memories we had! ❤️🤙

@thetransformah

13y

City and Colour is AMAZING! Dallas Green can write some amazing music.

@DVivan

6y↑1

Love to listen it while I’m running. It brings me peace of spirit and freedom.

@CelesteLillyDawson

13y

he has a voice of an angel. absolutely amazing and inspirational <3

@mark1952able

8y↑2

Great song writing! Very adapted to the younger generation.....and this is NOT a knock....things change and I can feel the song as it relates to the time period....VERY COOL!

@propheticrain-maker1486

7y↑1

mark1952able well put.

@pimpguitar1

13y

Ah.. What could be better than going to see the band that, saved me from Commiting this year, at 15. Im so glad I have dallas green to listen too, and Can't wait to fucking scream my heart out when I get to see him live.

@LZnathalie

12y

This song gives me such peace..thank you dallas

@phiten40

12y

I was right there with you buddy!! He literally made my life complete that night. I've never heard, and will never hear such beautiful sounds come from someone in my entire life.

@RedRidingBlue

12y

He's the most amazing man ever. Especially live. saw him like 2 days ago and this song makes me over-filled with emotion because I miss him. <3

@AbbeyLify

11y

Melhor música!

@atwgirl13

12y

Oh my this is a beatuiful song. I got chills listening to this, songs that give you goosebumps are the best.

@youbet2011

12y

this man gives me hope for current music. I almost gave up on all of it... what an artist

@shannoncurry8465

I swear. Among all the music I listen to, Dallas Green will always be my favorite artist. It's cliche but his music has legitmately helped me through some of THE darkest points in my life, and also brought back tons of memories of bliss. Thank you, Dallas.

@shotclockat522

Same

@Maryfamouslady

That’s a beautiful ballad.. I love it so much

@Kelfron

12y

just got home from his concert..he sounds even better live. amazing show

@mypatronusisaoctopus

12y

Saw him last night. This man is a genius and completely relatable.

@Candyluver925

11y

This is amazing. City and Colour never lets me down.

@sentinel9100

12y

to the people who like metal and this music, its because people who listen to metal like it because we feel the emotion in the music the cast power metal makes us feel, this is sorta the same except it taps into your softer side. its connected because we like music for the emotion and the feeling it gives us. thats why i love music like this it expresses how he feels.

@16keiko

3y↑4

i just got cheated on and this album is saving my sanity right now, thank you dallas green, i used to listen to you before but now everything hits differently.

@samantaaraujo539

6y↑4

@gabrielaariel2231

Acaba comigo

@tefin3

Amoo

@gilbertorosa4320

Toda vez uma parte de mim se vai :(

@cherellejohnson3887

9y↑1

I'm in love with Dallas his music really be getting be through some hard times, I'll always appreciate his music

@disturbingthesilence

12y

my new all time favourite, i've been playing it all day everyday for weeks now

@gardnerbell6071

One of the best songs they've released

@justingill3337

12y

dallas green is an amazing musician his music is so beautiful

@Offxthexwalll12

12y

i just sat in my room with no lights on nothing just sat there closed my eyes and listening to the lyrics,and was just at peace with myself. love love love city and colour<3

@deathskull1100

12y↑2

everytime I listen to a song by City and Colour I almost cry and most of the time I do! The touch a soft spot in my heart and I can olny listen to their songs when I'm alone of I get glassy eyed.. C&C has legit pulled me thru soooo many dark times in my life and I wish I could see them in my city this febuary but tix are sold out D: :'( :(

@Alicesqueaks

Every time I've listen to this song I've teared up. I've listened to it at least ten times. seriously

@michaelwells5453

12y

Amazing voice.

@christiankenyon4017

I heard nothing but this man's voice. You forget like there's a tomorrow. . . Like I didn't exist.

@noehsdad1

13y

This entire album is fucking great!!!

@Gybsparkz

12y↑3

Thank you all to compliment my country. Actually I live in Quebec City since ever. I love it and I'm very proud to be a Canadian. Adn yes, we have great artists!

@RickSanchez-zy3tn

I can't wait to play this at my wedding. We'll get out of this little hell

@XSaffie_LoveX

Listening to this in 2017. I had been through a lot in the last 12-13 years, I have suffered from depression quite badly, but I feel like that's in the past now. Something has definitely changed. I cope a lot better than I used to. I am seriously considering coming off anti-depressants after being on them about 2 years. Already on half the dose I was on for the third week and feeling great. I feel I have finally escaped my little hell.

@Sec0ndus

Hi, this comment is several months old. How are you holding up?

@KMIKULIN78

11y↑1

I'M IN LOVE <3 I CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM LIVE.....

@thousandfootkrutchro

12y

I feel like more metal heads like City and Colour than people who actually like this type of music. Probably one of my favorite bands but completely different than what I usually listen too.

@simsen223

12y

something that sounds exactly like this can't be as good as this

@cday706

Songs like this are perfect for days like today.

@hannahjobeattie6071

11y

makes me smile everytime :3 beautiful writing ::

@phoebeophelia2495

This song makes me think of my past relationships. "There's a degree of difficulty in dealing with me; from my haunted past comes the daunting task of living through memories. If we could just hang a mirror on the bedroom wall... stare into the past, and forget it all."