Consider the Thief was a five-piece band from Sacramento, California. They … Read Full Bio ↴Consider the Thief was a five-piece band from Sacramento, California. They were formed when the band Heartshed disbanded and picked up Sean O'Sullivan from Dance Gavin Dance, in August of 2007. They released their debut EP, titled "Soldiers and Saints," in 2008. Their debut full length album, "Signs and Wonders," was released June 16, 2009.

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

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Consider The Thief Lyrics

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I woke from underneath the signs of a plan surreal,
but spoke, Lord, surely I will die with no strength or steel
but by brass, I will make their towers kneel.

I know men’s hearts are swayed by sound in a singer’s strains.

But have I faith enough to sing a city to decay?
I have tried to move mountains, and they did not obey,

but by brass and belief, their towers will be razed.

I sound the horn, shout in song, watch each brick obey my call,
and know foundations are unmade by sound, and not by steel.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak to the power of belief and determination. The singer wakes from a dream where they are tasked with bringing down mighty towers, but they don't feel strong enough for the job. However, they realize that it may not be their physical strength that is needed, but rather their belief and conviction. They reflect on how music has the power to sway people's hearts and wonder if they have enough faith to use their voice to bring about destruction. Despite their previous failures in trying to move mountains, the singer is willing to try again, this time using their voice as a weapon.

The imagery of the singer using brass to make the towers kneel is intriguing. Brass is a strong material that has been used for centuries in music and warfare. It is also a symbol of power and wealth. The singer may be using brass as a metaphor for their own inner strength and determination. They believe that they can use their voice, which can be compared to a brass instrument, to bring down these towers.

Overall, these lyrics are thought-provoking and speak to the power of belief and the strength that can come from within.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke from underneath the signs of a plan surreal,
I woke up from a dream that seemed like it had a plan, but was strange and surreal.

but spoke, Lord, surely I will die with no strength or steel
Feeling weak and vulnerable, I called out to the Lord, believing that I had nothing to give but my faith.

but by brass, I will make their towers kneel.
Despite my lack of strength, I will use my heart and faith like brass to bring down their towers.

I know men’s hearts are swayed by sound in a singer’s strains.
I understand that people are influenced by the power of music and a persuasive voice.

But have I faith enough to sing a city to decay?
I question my own faith-- do I have enough to use my voice to bring down an entire city?

I have tried to move mountains, and they did not obey,
I have attempted great feats before, but they were not successful. I was not able to move mountains.

but by brass and belief, their towers will be razed.
Now, I believe that with my heart and faith as strong as brass, I can bring down their towers.

I sound the horn, shout in song, watch each brick obey my call,
I use music to call forth the tower's destruction, and watch as each brick falls.

and know foundations are unmade by sound, and not by steel.
I understand that the foundations of things, like these towers, can be destroyed by something as intangible as sound, and not just physical force.

Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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