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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Meant to Be
City and Colour Lyrics

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When I grew up
I had big city dreams
I wondered if the Bible was wrong
What the hell were they teaching me?

I was lost in thought
And I could not hide it
But the sun, it kept on rising

So, I played along

But now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

The wheels touch down
All I can see is your face
Amidst the noise of the lights
The last thing on my mind was my faith

And then the morning came
And the sun started rising
But I was missing my friend
So, how do I carry on?

'Cause now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

Like a mother bird crying out for its young
I will sing it loud with all the might in my lungs

Cause now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

Oh, how it's meant to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "When I grew up, I had big city dreams, I wondered if the Bible was wrong, what the hell were they teaching me?" introduce the internal conflict and questioning of the singer's beliefs and upbringing. They reflect the confusion and doubt experienced during the process of growing up and trying to reconcile personal expectations with societal norms and religious teachings. The singer expresses a sense of being lost in thought and not being able to hide this internal struggle, but the sun continues to rise, symbolizing life moving forward despite these uncertainties.

The lines "But now that you're gone and I write down this song, I don't believe this is how it's meant to be, the church bells they ring, you can hear the mourners sing, they still believe, this is how it's meant to be" reveal the impact of losing someone close to the singer, possibly a friend or a loved one. This loss prompts a reevaluation of the singer's beliefs and their understanding of how life is supposed to unfold. The mention of church bells and mourners singing suggests a funeral or mourning ritual, emphasizing societal expectations and traditions that are difficult for the singer to fully embrace or understand.

In the following verse, the singer mentions seeing the face of the person they have lost amidst the noise and distractions of the city. This encounter causes them to reflect on their faith, or lack thereof, which was not a central concern at that moment. The morning sunrise represents a new day, but the absence of their friend lingers, causing them to question how to move forward without them.

The lyrics continue to convey a yearning for the lost connection and question the supposed natural order of things. The singer compares their pain of loss to a mother bird crying out for its young, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions. They declare their determination to sing out with all their strength, perhaps as a way to cope with the loss and find solace in expressing their emotions.

Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of unease and a challenge to traditional beliefs and societal expectations. The singer questions whether the circumstances they are faced with, specifically the loss of a dear friend, are truly how life is meant to be. They struggle with reconciling their own feelings and experiences with the expectations placed upon them by religion and society. The song reflects a longing for a different understanding of life's purpose and an exploration of personal belief systems in the face of loss and doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

When I grew up
As I matured and became an adult

I had big city dreams
I aspired to achieve great things in the urban setting

I wondered if the Bible was wrong
I questioned the accuracy and validity of religious teachings

What the hell were they teaching me?
I expressed frustration and confusion about the lessons I received

I was lost in thought
I was deeply engrossed in my own contemplations

And I could not hide it
My thoughts and emotions were visible and apparent

But the sun, it kept on rising
Despite my inner turmoil, life continued and progress was made

So, I played along
I pretended to conform and follow the expected path

But now that you're gone
Since you have departed from my life

And I write down this song
As I express my feelings through this composition

I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
I disagree with the current circumstances, feeling they are not aligned with destiny

The church bells they ring
The sound of church bells resonates

You can hear the mourners sing
The grieving individuals vocalize their sorrow

They still believe
They maintain their faith and conviction

This is how it's meant to be
They view the present situation as the intended outcome

The wheels touch down
The wheels of an airplane make contact with the ground

All I can see is your face
Your image is the sole focus of my attention

Amidst the noise of the lights
In the midst of the bustling city and its distractions

The last thing on my mind was my faith
My religious beliefs were not occupying my thoughts

And then the morning came
The dawn arrived

And the sun started rising
The sun ascended into the sky

But I was missing my friend
I deeply longed for the companionship of my friend

So, how do I carry on?
I was uncertain about how to continue my journey without them

'Cause now that you're gone
Because you are no longer present

And I write down this song
As I express my emotions through this musical creation

I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
I reject the idea that the current circumstances are destined

The church bells they ring
The sound of church bells echoes

You can hear the mourners sing
The mourners are audible as they express their grief

They still believe
They continue to hold firm in their convictions

This is how it's meant to be
They perceive the present situation as the intended outcome

Like a mother bird crying out for its young
Similar to a mother bird calling for her offspring

I will sing it loud with all the might in my lungs
I will vocalize my thoughts and emotions with great intensity

'Cause now that you're gone
Because you are no longer present

And I write down this song
As I pour my feelings into this composition

I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
I do not accept the idea that the current circumstances are the intended outcome

The church bells they ring
The church bells resound

You can hear the mourners sing
The grief-stricken individuals can be heard singing

They still believe
They maintain their faith and conviction

This is how it's meant to be
They perceive the current situation as the intended outcome

Oh, how it's meant to be
Expressing the desire to understand the correct way things should unfold

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Aleksandr Krutarchuk

1y↑1

Lyrics
When I grew up
I had big city dreams
I wondered if the Bible was wrong
What the hell were they teaching me?

I was lost in thought
And I could not hide it
But the sun, it kept on rising
So, I played along

But now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

The wheels touch down
All I can see is your face
Amidst the noise of the lights
The last thing on my mind was my faith

And then the morning came
And the sun started rising
But I was missing my friend
So, how do I carry on?

'Cause now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

Like a mother bird crying out for its young
I will sing it loud with all the might in my lungs

Cause now that you're gone
And I write down this song
I don't believe this is how it's meant to be
The church bells they ring
You can hear the mourners sing
They still believe
This is how it's meant to be

Oh, how it's meant to be

All comments from YouTube:

City and Colour

1y↑9

Pre-order the new album "The Love Still Held Me Near" at cityandcolour.com ✌

Letícia Cunha

1y↑167

Hey, Dallas. This music came out the day my dad died. It helped me a whole lot, like your songs helped me through life. Thank you.

Risqué-Business

So sorry for your loss. Sending love and light your way

Deejay Ross

1y↑3

Sorry for your loss! God Bless you and your Pa in heaven🙏

Breana Brown

1y↑1

Big same ❤️ rip to our papas

Bradley Rowe

1y↑1

Wow! I was thinking about my father as soon as it started. He passed 11 years ago on my 30th birthday. July 1st, 2011. 7/1/11 my faith was in the heroin needle then. Now it's all gone fentanyl I overdosed 8 times on real heroin.

Korey Swanson

1y↑1

I'm sorry for your loss😞

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Robert Logan

1y↑423

Unlike any other musician, Dallas has been able to consistently access an otherwise impenetrable core of emotions with graceful precision. What a profound artistic gift.

mead1816

Unlike any other artist?? That’s a little far fetched don’t you think? Haha.

Dave Beaudoin Jr

Absolutely spot on

Heather Ybarra

🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

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Dizzy

1y↑262

City and Colour helped me through the darkest days of my life. Helped me make it through years of depression from a decade long abusive, toxic relationship. They continue to help me and I will forever be grateful to them. This song is absolutely incredible and so heartfelt. Their music just has a way of speaking to and soothing your soul. Thank you CandC 🖤

Risqué-Business

Same here, literally. Sending hugs 🫂

dizzynick smith

1y↑1

God bless the beauty of a man that can change the soul of another in a beautiful way

M Janny

1y↑1

This isn't about your petty grievances with some weirdo you chose to become involved with lol.

Chris

1y↑1

Try, Low Roar. RIP Ryan.

Gori Nonexistence

1y↑1

A giant hug from Chile... I totally understand what you feel, I feel it too. Everything will improve, even if we don't believe it or accept it, everything will be better!

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K B

1y↑59

15 years later and this man still speaks to my soul.

Hugo Doucet

1y↑36

Dallas Green, in my opinion, rivals the greatest lyricist of any generations. His music is bright and vibrant, yet poignant and emotional. You simply cannot listen to an album from City and Color. You have to live it. It defines the moment…it shapes the contours of your world. It makes you believe that it’s how its meant to be….

aaron Nelson

1y↑1

I love what you said. You have to live through a City and Color album. I've kept Dallas close these past ten years!

Jenne Guenther

WOW. That was beautifully written.

Will W

1y↑16

That line "I was missing my friend" hits so hard

R M

1y↑1

Very hard

NLTipper

1y↑13

This is the first album of Dallas’s that my brother won’t have been alive to hear— he introduced me to him back when Sometimes was his only solo record. I already know it’s gonna be devastating and beautiful and cathartic.

Risqué-Business

1y↑1

Sending hugs your way my friend.

Jennifer Christine Wenzel

1y↑150

I just want to comment on this and say that I cannot wait to hear some more of the soundtrack to my life. My fiance had passed away a few years back but when I first met him I had asked him one question like I asked every person that I meet the first time I asked what is your favorite song because people's favorite songs can say a lot about them. Well he had told me that his favorite song was I'm coming home from City And Color. That was the first time I heard of this band it was definitely not the last time I listened to their music. This had to be about 2014 or so. Now ever since then every song that I've heard and every album that has come up since has been right alongside the soundtrack of my life. My fiance lost his battle to drugs in 2019 I lost everything that I had ever loved and everything I ever had my home my car everything I even lost my hair but somehow I found the way to keep going. His name was Sean he was an artist he was also a singer and a guitar player in a local band that he started when he was in high school he was 42 years old when he passed and he introduced me to a great band now he had been listening to sitting in color since before when they was actually Alexis on fire and got me listening to some of that music also and I can't believe what an amazing voice this man has and what beautiful music that I had been lucky enough to getting the chance to see who they were. I can't wait to hear the the new Soundtrack to My Life it's been a long time coming thank you for being such a beautiful voice in this evil world your music will forever be close to my heart seeing it as though all the music has lined up to my life since the day I met the man that I lost thank you

AtlasZero13

1y↑1

Your not alone , we find peace in this music , we are family . Live well❤️

Tuna

I hope as time goes on things get easier and less painful for you. My best friend was taken from me last May by cancer. He turned 30 two weeks before he passed. Closest thing I had to a brother. I miss him every single day and nothing has been the same since. I have the urge to scream and fight any and everything. Most things don’t seem worth the effort anymore but I always hear him in my head telling me to man the f up and continue with the plans we had. I finally started the hemp/medical farm we always wanted and named it Petey’s Plantation after him. He’s the reason I keep going, he’s the reason I feel anything at all. Keep them in your mind and heart and just push to the next thing you need to do. Thank you for telling us your story. Know that there is love for you still on this world.

zeeckless

1y↑3

Hope you're doing fine.

Beezy Beez

1y↑4

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🎹🎸

M Ya

1y↑6

Comin’ Home is so important to me. Wishing you peace and happiness

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Graciano Sanchez

1y↑71

His music always walks you down a story or a hallway of emotions. This song is no different. Brilliant.

PlantLove

Well said, so true.

Jeremy Fuscaldo

1y↑96

I've been a fan of City and Colour since college and Dallas Green's music has gotten me through some hard times.

Thank you for your years of music, Mr Green!

Beezy Beez

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🎹🎸

RuLowth

@Caleb Geuns same, what a band

Caleb Geuns

1y↑1

Same…2007 was a crazy year. I was an alexisonfire well before but then this music just hit that year.

RuLowth

Looks like everytime i am about to touch bottom, he drop something ❤

MorphFit

Big ditto

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Bonita Gabe

1y↑32

My dad just passed away then this song came out . Thank you for this you are amazing ! I’ll forever be a fan ❤️

Sarah N

1y↑1

😿 I also just lost my dad a few weeks ago.

Lauren Intuthedivine

so sorry for your loss, glad you could find comfort in this song

Christian Grant

1y↑34

I was lucky enough to have gotten to work on this project as the Playback Operator, even though I was there it still is just so much better than I could have ever imagined. I love the emotions that clearly went into this song, and Michael as well as Jake Captured it so well in gorgeous Kodak Super 16mm FILM!!! Congratulations to EVERYONE else on crew who helped make this video come to life. Michael, Jake, Morgan, Melanie, Danielle, Fred, Spencer, Kevin, Faylen, Jonathan, Bryan, Reggie, Nico, Mads, Doc, Dave, Joe, Luke, Jordan, Isabella!!! Your hard work all shone through!

AtlasZero13

Thank you for your contribution ❤

Jenne Guenther

Thank you for your part!

Mangy Van Der Linde

thank you

MusicalSavior23

I wish he would go back to an older tone that he used during Simple Songs and Sometimes for a few songs though.

MusicalSavior23

So lucky!

Stephanie Harps

1y↑42

This song hits every single emotion. I lost my sister going on three years ago and we both (and the rest of my sisters) absolutely ADORE everything Dallas green.... its like you wrote this specifically for my life and I just can't get enough.

Thank you for being you. Truly. You have saved me far more times then anyone will ever know. Your music is the only therapy that helps me. ❤️

Stephanie Harps

@Ryan every day since her passing is just so.... weird. But all any of us can do is keep on keeping on or give up, ya know... im sorry to hear about your brother. Dallas is definitely the best part of every single day. He helps keep her with me, as silly as it sounds

Ryan

1y↑2

I lost my older brother 10 years ago next month. We both love City and Colour. This song hits every single emotion. I know exactly where you’re coming from, and I hope you’re doing okay ❤

Marcio Novelli

1y↑1

@Stephanie Harps Likewise! 🖤

Stephanie Harps

@YONDU I'm literally bawling that anyone even responded to my comment, let alone such sweet and heart felt comments. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how much I needed to read this. Merry Christmas to you and yours. You've got a friend in me ❤️❤️❤️❤️

YONDU

1y↑1

May the light always shine on you, Steph.... You're not alone in this. We hear you.

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Jimmy Johnson

1y↑13

Never heard of this group. You Tube did it's algorithm thing. I can't stop listening to this song. I melt! Thank you City & Colour.

Heather Filsinger

Be sure to check out the collaboration with Pink. (You & Me 'Rose Ave.')
I was not a fan of hers before, but this album is spectacular.

Paul Jones

1y↑1

O gosh how do we begin. Um. Let's just say you stumbled upon someone that every single song they create is amazing. All his early work is breathtakingly

Jimmy Johnson

@Anthony Plumley Thank you.

Jimmy Johnson

1y↑1

@viniwittke Thank you for that. I really appreciate it.

viniwittke

1y↑2

By the way, City and Colour is the artistic name of Dallas Green (the city and the color), a singer and guitar player from the band Alexisonfire. Mostly acoustic stuff, pretty amazing.

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samara alvezzz

1y↑18

Não bastando todo o talento musical, tal qual como um vinho, o Dallas só melhora com o passar do tempo. 🍷🗿 E de quebra, ainda mais lindo. 💕

Franze. Erdbeerbacke

1y↑16

I am hurting so much right now. The song encapsulates my sadness and my grief so well. Thank you Dallas <3

Saavycupcake

1y↑2

Sending you love ❤️

Dana Cavanaugh

1y↑2

Sending you a big hug.

Linda Wentink

1y↑2

Beautiful voice🥰👏

Andybetz.99

Hi Linda

TEEDUBS

1y↑14

When you think Dallas has written the best song you've ever heard, he keeps writing. Absolutely beautiful.

RagingKabuto

1y↑3

From Watch Out with Alexisonfire to now, this man has left a damn mark on my life. Still knocking it out of the park. Thanks Dallas.

Lucas Gil Gimenes

1y↑6

Brasileiros, apreciando esta obra de arte ?

Mariana Jardim

1y↑1

🤗🤗

Beatriz IR

Aqui!

Raquel Marques

sim!! apareceu pra mim agora mesmo!! 💌

Joana Moraes

Sempre🤘🏾

Ester C

1y↑5

This song came out in the same week I lost one of my baby guinea pigs, and in a tragic way. I was kinda lost and it was really hard to accept the whole situation in which he passed away. So this song came along and I felt that "but I was missing my friend, so how do I carry on?" and "I don't believe this is how was meant to be" were... Meant to be. Thank you Dallas for writing many songs that I feel like resume some times of my life, they help me in my anxiety and also my anguish.

Intoxikateing

Even after all these years, I still get goosebumps every damn time. Thank you Dallas, for so much more than you could ever know.

Ana Alcantara

1y↑5

Maravilhosooo, nunca erra em criar músicas e melodias encantadoras ❤

Come to brazil!!!

Dayna Mitchell

Always will be my go to when emotions need to be released... thank you Dallas Green!

Carla King

This isn't the type of music I usually listen to, but wow.
Headphones on, standing outside on a cool cloudy day, just watching a crow fly through the trees...this moment is so beautiful.

Sarah Serenity

I thought nothing could top Day Old Hate, that's been my favorite song for SO long. But with this musical mastery & soul aching lyrical relatability... I'm stung by this song, in a good way,❤️ because ❤️ I ❤️ want ❤️ the ❤️ pain ❤️& vulnerability ❤️... Simply ❤️ beautiful

Tiago Rilley

1y↑5

Nossa, não tem como não amar esse homem, excelente musica! Há um tempo eu achei ter perdido minha fé, e cheguei a duvidar da existência de Deus, mas hoje, vejo completamente o contrário, depois de perceber uma vez que; depois da tempestade o sol nasce mais bonito, eu puder ver que na vida temos diversas dificuldades mas Deus sempre está com a gente e tudo é um propósito dEle para o nosso bem. Deus abençoe a vida de vocês!

Arsen Hryhorian

1y↑18

Lots of metal in the music library but City and colour has some special place🔥

Ant Rodrigue

1y↑13

This has to be one of their best songs yet and their entire discography is amazing. This song feels different

Beezy Beez

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🎹🎸

Lauren Intuthedivine

1y↑1

couldn't agree with you more

Seeyeay

1y↑1

"their"

Paul Jones

1y↑1

It's insane how much emotion can be felt through mostly every song Dallas creates. Thank you.

Qwagmirejade

1y↑12

Can’t wait for the new album! Such an amazing talent Dallas is.

Paula Leite Moreira

1y↑1

One word about it: masterpiece!

Kendra I.

1y↑3

Beautiful, whoa. I got chills over these lyrics Dallas. I get to my emotional stuff so easily when I listen to you sing&play guitar and your band. Thank youuuu for that. 💕

Andybetz.99

Hi Kendra

Rebecca McFalls

1y↑3

Stunning song, as per usual. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Dallas.

Andybetz.99

Hi Rebecca

Markin Black

1y↑4

Que canção maravilhosa ❤‍🩹❤

Beezy Beez

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🎹🎸

Angelina Heidbuurt

1y↑3

Can’t get enough of this, each repeat uncovers another layer ❤

Timothy Paulin

1y↑8

This song hits me on such a personal level. Dallas, thank you for turning your grief into art for all of us to help cope with our losses. Rest in Peace Karl Bareham. <3

Sherman Lowery

1y↑5

City and Colour is simply amazing! Dallas continues to go from level to level. His music continues to evolve over the years. It helps when I’m sad, happy and it makes me smile. I can feel his soul cry out in this song. We can all identify with such a painful loss that hits us to our core. @cityandcolour Dallas this song is just as much for you as it is us ❤. We love you, bro

Beezy Beez

@Sherman Lowery 🤘🙏

Sherman Lowery

1y↑1

@Beezy Beez I’ll check it out

Beezy Beez

1y↑1

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🎹🎸

S.G SG

1y↑4

Every album has a place in different stages of my life, they all speak to me on a deep level. This song is no different. Can't wait to hear more!!

Russ Muffin

❤

Shane Martin

1y↑3

This is wholeheartedly the greatest tribute song I have ever heard. RIP Karl Bareham

Matthew Dobsson

1y↑3

That is the perfect guitar tone, the perfect harmonies, the perfect song. slays.

Maria Teresa Pereira Fdez

1y↑1

Extraño a mi mejor amiga...q se fue hace unos días😺 20 años recibiendo su amor, lealtad..todo lo q los humanos no sabemos dar!! Pero...es como debe ser!! Aunque aún veo su rostro junto a mi💕 Gracias MISHA..y Gracias por esta hermosa canción ✨

Zamm

1y↑2

Gosh I LOVE this song and his vocals. The melody tugs at my heart and pulls me in. Great job! Such a beautiful song. I'm addicted to listening to it. 💙

Miller Marques

1y↑1

Já não via a hora de um lançamento do Dallas. Isso é incrível!

Wilderness

1y↑5

Can’t wait for this such a good tune. So amped for new city and colour!

Lambert Drive Studios

1y↑2

Just WOW 😯. The raw emotion that comes across in this song hits ya right in the feels. So much power in song

Heather Rey

1y↑2

I could listen to this song on repeat forever and it still wouldn’t be enough. ❤

Bud

1y↑2

There's something about this one in particular Dallas, I grew up over a decade and a half ago blasting Rough Hands in my room on repeat, a few years ago I started reliving those memories when I saw the band on Strombo. The Alice cover you did reminded me of learning the chords to Nutshell when I bought my first guitar. It's otherworldly how much your music has brought to my life, and I'm merely one of thousands. You'll likely never see this, but I'd like to express a simple thank you for everything. Wishing you the best!

Bruno Spinelli

1y↑3

A perfeição do mundo se encontra nesse mano...pqp

JB Elwood

1y↑3

His voice gives me chills every time I listen to him. His voice is pure beauty. What a great song

Chris85

1y↑3

I first found Dallas through a random link on MySpace posted by the 36 Crazyfists singer. He said something like, you just need to hear this. It was the first demo of Comin’ Home. From that very first chord strummed it changed my life. The talent, the voice, the emotion, I was hooked. In awe and have been ever since. His music has been a soundtrack to my life through the ups and downs and everything in between. To seeing Dallas first come to England where I saw him play in a church in London to 100 people, to having We around Each Other in the dark as my first wedding song, his music has been intrinsically linked to my soul. I can’t say this about any other artist.

I feel like I’ve been part of City and Colour’s musical journey and to watch him grow into the incredible yet humble artist and man we see today is amazing and inspiring.

Nothing comes close to this.

Thank you Dallas.

Gaye MacDonald

Your voice is velvet , I adore it . What wonderful emotions your music embraces . Love you

Aleksandr Krutarchuk

1y↑1

S

1y↑4

Have had this on repeat the past few days. 😍😍😍

Raquel Neta

Meu Deus, Dallas nunca falha.. Sempre uma obra prima, artista sensacional... Sem palavras..

parkerisonfire 13

1y↑2

I love you Dallas!!! Been a huge fan since about 2008 with Alexisonfire. You have gotten me through so much from all the The laughter and the sadness and everything in between

Amber Anderson

1y↑2

What a beautiful song and so very relatable. After losing friends, neighbors, and family. Like, my grandmother. This hits me to the core.

Alan Termite

1y↑2

This song has a grown on me a lot...the video takes it to another level. Great work!

abcdefg.

1y↑1

Haven't heard C&C in a while; and I listened to this one about 10x this morning, on repeat. Anyone who's lost their loved one can feel this song in their bones. If you're struggling with faith, your thoughts, and all the other things that come with loss, I pray you find some peace.

Jessica Maraschiello

1y↑3

I cried the first time I heard this song knowing who and what it’s about. I’ve listened to it many times. I cried again watching the video. The shot of the horse in the middle of the video sent me sobbing. Dallas is a true artist.

DaddyDave shows how

1y↑3

One of the most soothing and beautiful unique voices ever.

Brian Rawlins

1y↑1

Started with boiled frogs and now we're here. Crazy to see 16 years of musical changes but so great. Your voice can literally fit every genre

Brig Francois

1y↑1

So pure and heartfelt. I love this song so much. I hope to hear it live one day ❤

Karen Preene Deadlifts and Redlips

What a beautiful tribute to loved ones lost ❤️❤️❤️

Donni Kates

1y↑2

How do you do it every time? Make me feel all the feels! I've seen you twice and just listening to your voice, takes me back every time!

finalbreath15

As someone who was originally a massive fan of the first two city and colour albums, I struggled to accept the band that was assembled behind dallas's solo stuff, but ever since The Hurry and The Harm I feel like I have come to finally understand and accept the growth that is involved and transition from a man with a guitar and a harmonica once in a while singing alone on stage or with a buddy on the keyboard or the odd piano rendition. Even though I consider myself a major fan of his work, I can't deny I get stuck in my own ways sometimes so I'm just glad I kept coming back to the newer albums because I honestly am starting to prefer every new album over the last one which is a complete oddity in music as a whole, there are some bands you can tell are a genre first and an identity after, whereas Dallas is an identity first and his genre is defined by that. He has music that is reminiscent of country in ways with smooth/twangy and slides, yet it still is so different from the very idea of country music, and as someone who doesn't really engage with country music, it's odd that he found himself in the place of my favorite musician.

TheDonnellymarie

1y↑2

Wow, This song is stunning. I have never heard of this band before until now. I will be listening to more of them now that I have heard them.

oscar villa

Jealous, you're in for a journey.

Nelson Gaspar Drives

1y↑1

fantasic song and arrangement once again Dallas. I never heard you so open, so raw and emotional. Dealing with incredible loss and wondering about the meaning of it all, challenging faith and dealing with pain...yet still hopeful that in the end as you "will sing it loud with all the might in my lungs". Beautiful. Way to go man. Sorry for your loss and can't wait until you come back to Winnipeg.

Said

1y↑1

Privilégio poder ouvir isso!

Pook

1y↑1

Wow beautiful voice! I could listen for hours. I’ve just discovered this group today Dec 31/22 - happy new year!!🎉

Dylan Fowlie

1y↑1

I could never tire of listening to the music this man writes. Cannot wait for the new album!

Jarica Mccarty

I'm sure you have all heard how they lost someone around this release and how much it helped. Well, the same is true for me. This song has absolutely helped me relate to my emotions. I can't help but wonder how a loss you've had inspired it. If I feel like this what loss did u experience? It's very intimate and intense.....

Jakob Hansen

1y↑1

Wish I could write a novel about how much his music means to me, but no words can ever be enough. Thanks Dallas and Co <3

Jesse griffith

1y↑2

It's just so damn good. Can't wait for the pre-order.

Jessie Moser

Dallas's ability to bring forth such emotion with his music is unprecedented. He tells stories that we all relate and feel in our core. Thank you Dallas and the rest of you guys

Matt

My music tastes have changed drastically throughout the years but City & Colour has always been a standout. Much love❤

Lasher’s Laugh

1y↑2

Such a soulful voice . I’ve been missing my best friend, my Father . This isn’t how it was meant to be . Thank you for your music .

Andybetz.99

Hi Lasher

Vi

thank you for this beautiful song. My best friend passed away in November and I miss him dearly and this song just made me understand some of my feelings about it. Thank you

MizzJennaBliss

I love you Dallas Green. Since I was 13 years old to 28 now. From Alexisonfire and everything in between. What a gift.

PunkNPop

1y↑1

Dallas is such a gifted artist. Saw him live & he absolutely blew me away. Unreal voice, just beautiful!

Lesli Bottoms

This band was introduced to me and felt deeply by my ex. I suspect he used this music to inspire his own and to get over his previous ex. I will never be the same. I miss listening to good and deep music daily but my life has taken new directions and I no longer am with the person who I deeply loved and needed but couldn’t communicate to. He had a lot of issues and I barely found out I am neurodivergent. There has been so much tragedy and a lot of it feels incapsulated in soul cutting music like this.

Kyle Blue

1y↑1

Love this band. They have helped me through life.

Nicole Newman

That voice. It’s remarkable and unmistakable

Morgan Hunter Mathis

1y↑1

Thank you for being my all time favorite artist, and across multiple genres. You and your music truly mean so much to so many people ❤

ashley garcia

1y↑1

Ten years ago I found city and colour and I made everybody listen to him. And here I am needing this song more than anything and he never fails. Dallas has got me thru some dark times and places we love you dallas!!!!

Daina Imperiale

1y↑1

I love Dallas Green. His music has gotten me through, for many years. This one resonates.
💙

Andybetz.99

Hi Daina

NineOneSeven Productions

1y↑14

My Grandpa just passed away. He was my best friend. This song has helped me so much this past week. I can’t even say how much. Thank you

Jared Gulick

1y↑1

Best song I've heard in a long time. Just wow.

Depressing Fire

1y↑1

Yeah this song is definitely on my mind at the moment. My friend from work unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. His music always seems to enrich the emotions for the words that escape me. Thank you Dallas, and thank you to my friend for the time you gave us. I'll miss you.

Cindy Conway

Touching and beautiful ❤

Casey Johnson

Still got it. Can’t wait to see this live!

Fernanda Soares

pure talent as always

Israel R

Simply incredible. Great video with an emotional powerful house of a song.

Tracy Andrews

1y↑1

Just as is true with the song, the video evokes so many different emotions and thoughts. Incredibly moving video. Your friend would be so proud of you and this video.

Stephen Grall

1y↑1

Great song. Definitely hits the feels.

dizzynick smith

1y↑2

Sharing the emotions we all feel entangled in art and music is the beauty of the vibration that we all live amongst

Bryce Matkins

always has been and always will be my favorite artist.

Question Everything

wow Man ! Once Again you Produce Amazing Powerful Lyrics !
Your Truly one of the Best Canadian Artists!
anything you write is GOLD
some of my friends say your music is depressing , but I love it , it makes me feel good , cause i can relate , i had a tough upbringing
Love from BC !
❤‍🔥💣🔥🧨❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

Deeksha Marur

oh man! you guys have a way of reaching the right spaces and emotions within and bringing them up to the surface for us to release! Just the vibe i needed! Thank you for producing / writing/ singing such beautiful songs!

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