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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Lover Come Back
City and Colour Lyrics
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I've been walking through this old world
In the dark
All alone, right by my side
There you were shining
My ray of light
So I sing, lover come back
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection
I wanted to feel your affection
Until my final days
so I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
I am warm enough
Yet I still shiver
I am fed, but still I starve
You know me, I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
So lover come back
Lover come back to me
The lyrics of City and Colour's song "Lover Come Back" speak to the feeling one gets when they lose the love of their life. The opening line "Bound for trouble from the start" sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that the relationship likely had signs of trouble from the beginning. The singer admits that he has been "walking through this old world in the dark," which implies that he has been alone for a long time, not realizing what he had until it was gone.
The chorus of the song begs the lover to come back to him, repeating "Lover come back to me." He regrets letting her leave and sings of his foolishness, wishing for a second chance. The second verse depicts him as "eternally restless," never quite satisfied with anything around him. The connection with his lover was missed, and he wanted to feel her affection until his final days. The song's final verse paints a bleak picture of the singer, warm enough but still shivering, fed but still starving. He admits to being the "great misgiver," always waiting for the clouds to part and the perfect moment to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Bound for trouble from the start
I always knew that there was a risk in starting this relationship.
I've been walking through this old world
I've had a lot of experiences in life that have brought me to where I am now.
In the dark
Without any clear path or direction.
All alone, right by my side
Despite being surrounded by people, I still feel alone without you.
There you were shining
You were like a beacon of light in the darkness, providing hope and happiness.
My ray of light
You were the source of my optimism and positivity.
So I sing, lover come back
I'm pleading with you to return to my life.
Won't you ever come back
I'm desperate for your presence and companionship.
Ever come back to me
I'm asking for a permanent return, not just a temporary visit.
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
I regret ever letting you go and wish I had done things differently.
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
I know I have flaws and limitations, but I want to improve and be better.
Eternally restless refusing to believe
I'm always searching for something more, even if it means denying reality.
But I think that we missed our connection
Despite our initial chemistry, something went wrong and we drifted apart.
I wanted to feel your affection
I long for the love and tenderness that only you could provide.
Until my final days
I want to share the rest of my life with you and make the most of our time together.
I am warm enough
I have the basic necessities of life, but that's not enough for me.
Yet I still shiver
I feel cold and vulnerable without your love and support.
I am fed, but still I starve
I have material possessions, but without you, I feel emotionally empty.
You know me, I am the great misgiver
I'm always second-guessing myself and doubting my decisions.
Always waiting on the clouds to part
I'm hoping for a miracle or a sign that things will improve, but I know it's up to me to take action.
So lover come back
I can't imagine living without you, and I'm begging you to return.
Lover come back to me
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make our relationship work again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas Green
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Marc Patry
"Lover Come Back"
Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world in the dark
All along right by my side
There you were shining, my ray of light
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection
I wanted to feel your affection
Until my final days
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I am warm enough yet I still shiver
I am fed but still I starve
You know me I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Ferdaous
Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world
In the dark
All alone, right by my side
There you were shining
My ray of light
[Chorus]
So I sing, lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
[Verse 2]
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless, refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection (missed our connection)
I wanted to feel your affection (feel your affection)
Until my final days
[Chorus]
I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
I am warm enough
Yet I still shiver
I am fed, but still I starve
You know me, I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
[Chorus]
I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
So lover come back
Lover come back to me
[Chorus]
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
So lover come back
Lover come back to me
Jenna Marcus
[Verse 1]
Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world
In the dark
All alone, right by my side
There you were shining
My ray of light
[Chorus]
So I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
[Verse 2]
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection
(missed our connection)
I wanted to feel your affection
(feel your affection)
Until my final days
[Chorus]
I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
[Verse 3]
I am warm enough
Yet I still shiver
I am fed, but still I starve
You know me, I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
[Chorus]
I'll sing lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
So lover come back
Lover come back to me
Lover come back
Lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back
Ever come back to me
How could I've been so foolish to let you leave?
So lover come back
Lover come back to me
Lauren Campbell
Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world in the dark
All along right by my side
There you were shining, my ray of light
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection
I wanted to feel your affection
Until my final days
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I am warm enough yet I still shiver
I am fed but still I starve
You know me I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Emily Haslam
One of the best songs ever written or sung...EVER!! You have amazing genius and talent! Brilliant! Thank you City and Color! God bless you!
david Keith
True i listen often
Lucas Albuquerque
Melhor album do gênero em 2015. City and Colour é incrível: sensível, emotivo e acolhedor. E de quebra com clipes bem trabalhados como esse acima!
todd jeffries
Saw them preform In st catherines a week ago, never really heard their music before that. I was completely blown away. Top 5 rock bands of all time, music aswell as live show. Powerful, beautiful music, that couldn't have been done any better. Keep up the good work 👌
Alex
FYI City and Colour is a solo act consisting of only Dallas Green.
Paulo Marino
I would like to register that this song moves me so much that it was with her that I entered the church for my wedding. This song was always special to me and I wanted it to be eternalized on the main day of my life. The best band I've ever met and I'll be happy to listen to for the rest of my life.
Marc Patry
"Lover Come Back"
Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world in the dark
All along right by my side
There you were shining, my ray of light
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I'll never be as good as I'd like to be
Eternally restless refusing to believe
But I think that we missed our connection
I wanted to feel your affection
Until my final days
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
Lover come back, lover come back to me
I am warm enough yet I still shiver
I am fed but still I starve
You know me I am the great misgiver
Always waiting on the clouds to part
I sing lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Lover come back, lover come back to me
Won't you ever come back, ever come back to me
How could I have been so foolish to let you leave
So lover come back, lover come back to me
Jean Rosen
the song and the dance are a beautiful pairing
James Long
Who says today's music isn't as good as the oldies??? THIS is proof that music is music. Talent is talent! It is timeless and this would have been on MY playlist as a 16 year old kid in the 70's!!!
calibanjr
This sound is definitely late 70s to me, too.