Consider The Thief broke up shortly after releasing "Signs and Wonders" but is now getting back together and will be releasing a new album soon. Luke Allen (Drums) and Zack Walkingstick (bass) will not be in the new Consider The Thief, but Dryw Owens, Sean O' Sullivan, and Jordan will be in the band, also a new drummer and bassist will be announced, more info soon!
Dryw Owens - Vocals/Guitar/Programming
Jordan Wells - Vocals/Guitar
Zack Walkingstick - Vocals/Bass
Lucas Allen - Drums
Sean O'Sullivan - Guitar
Dreamer
Consider The Thief Lyrics
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To document with photos and tape?
Can they separate our signatures,
And write new passions on our souls?
They re-write our souls;
Vicarious and careless, are we killing dreams deferred
By the decadence of status, wealth and show.
It seems the straight and narrow pathways are wider than you know,
Resting nameless without epitaphs, resting unmarked memories.
Can they burn ideals? Can they steal a soul?
Can they bullet the intangible and fit body bags to hope,
Or does a dream deferred ignite its fuse and lie in wait to explode?
Is it suicide, the life I've left behind?
We are the cavalier and cold, keeping thoughts at bay and sinking ships.
Oh, the liars that we mold! They're only children anyway.
We never thought that we'd resort to sticks and stones,
when the caliber our weapons wield can only break bones.
Can we burn ideals? Can we steal a soul?
We are the cavalier and cold, keeping thoughts at bay and sinking ships.
Oh, the liars that we mold! They're only children anyway.
Dreams: What confines our motion to mainstream? It's all we have.
Our purpose is hidden in daydreams, and locked within our souls.
The song "Dreamer" by Consider The Thief is a reflection on the struggle to maintain one's own dreams and aspirations in a society that values materialism and conformity. The lyrics ask if it's possible to preserve our individuality and creativity, to keep our ideals and dreams alive, even as we are bombarded by the pressures of the outside world. The song suggests that we are often too quick to abandon our own passions and settle for the empty promises of wealth and status, and that this can lead to a sense of emptiness and despair.
The first verse talks about the desire to capture and preserve our dreams, to keep them safe from the forces that would seek to extinguish them. The lines "Can they burn ideals? Can they steal a soul? Can they bullet the intangible and fit body bags to hope?" ask whether it's possible for others to destroy our dreams and our sense of purpose. The second verse is a reflection on our own willingness to let go of our dreams in pursuit of superficial goals. The line "decadence of status, wealth and show" refers to the temptation to value material success over personal fulfillment.
Ultimately, the song suggests that our dreams are what give our lives meaning, and that it's worth fighting to preserve them. The lines "Dreams: What confines our motion to mainstream? It's all we have. Our purpose is hidden in daydreams, and locked within our souls." express the idea that our dreams are what make us unique and valuable as individuals, and that we should continue to pursue them, despite the challenges that we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we leave it behind, to be untouchable?
Is it possible to forget the past and move on?
To document with photos and tape?
To capture memories and preserve them?
Can they separate our signatures,
Can others change who we truly are?
And write new passions on our souls?
And force us to follow a different purpose?
They re-write our souls;
They try to change who we are deep down.
Vicarious and careless, are we killing dreams deferred
Without realizing it, we are destroying our unfulfilled aspirations.
By the decadence of status, wealth and show.
Due to our obsession with materialistic pursuits.
It seems the straight and narrow pathways are wider than you know,
The options available to us are greater than we think.
All leading to the places where we tie our hopes to trees,
All leading to the same end result, where we put our hopes on something unattainable.
Resting nameless without epitaphs, resting unmarked memories.
Leaving behind no legacy or memorable moments.
Can they burn ideals? Can they steal a soul?
Are others capable of destroying our beliefs and inner self?
Can they bullet the intangible and fit body bags to hope,
Can they destroy abstract concepts like hope and faith?
Or does a dream deferred ignite its fuse and lie in wait to explode?
Or do our unfulfilled aspirations build up until they explode into action?
Is it suicide, the life I've left behind?
Is abandoning our past a form of self-destruction?
We are the cavalier and cold, keeping thoughts at bay and sinking ships.
We are indifferent and uncaring, suppressing our emotions and causing harm.
Oh, the liars that we mold! They're only children anyway.
The false personas we often create are immature and meaningless.
We never thought that we'd resort to sticks and stones,
We never expected to use violence and force to make a point.
when the caliber our weapons wield can only break bones.
When our capabilities only cause physical harm, not true change.
Dreams: What confines our motion to mainstream? It's all we have.
What limits our potential to follow societal norms? Our aspirations are our only hope.
Our purpose is hidden in daydreams, and locked within our souls.
Our true reason for being is concealed in our dreams and inner selves.
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.