In 2019, DAV released 2 singles: “All it Takes” and “Scratching the Surface.” “All It Takes” featuring Jon The Revalaytor held the #1 spot on ChristianRock.net for 5 weeks in a row, and hit #1 on multiple station outlets. This song was hit #11 on the top 100 of ChristianRock.net in 2019, and landed at #38 on the top 100 on Christian Music Weekly. “Scratching the Surface” also hit #1 upon it’s release, and was #22 in the top 100 of ChristianRock.net and #85 on Christian Music Weekly.
DAV features guest artist Lori Peters (formerly of Skillet) on a handful of songs on the upcoming debut album. Dave shared that working with Lori was a dream come true, and that “knowing her drums are behind the guitar riffs that I’ve created is beyond what words can describe.”
DAV wants listeners to know that the sole purpose of DAV is to encourage everyone to know Christ, to grow deeper in Him, and to let them know that they are never alone; that they are loved by a God who never fails.
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The Abyss
D.A.V. Lyrics
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When you don't want me
Why do you hate me
You had fun last night
But now you want the knife
What did I do
To deserve this abyss, this abyss
I'm a part of you now
You don't have to fear
The guilt that's in your life
You don't have to run away
From your pain
You can choose life
You can drop the knife
And choose life
They're a part of you
They can feel pain just like you
So carry them
Deliver them
Save, save
Them from this abyss
Save, Save
Them from this abyss
Why did you kill me
Was it for the trill or the shame
Not ready for me, or were you raped
I forgive you for ending my life
I know you wanted
To escape the pain of me
I still love you
You can be forgiven
I don't judge you
Still want you
Here with me
You don't have to live
The grief that's in your life
You can make a grave
For your child
And lay them down to rest
And leave a rose
And make amends
They are with you
Even though they're gone, gone, gone
You can walk with them
In spirit in truth
It's time to choose life
You are the one who made the choice
You brought me into the world
Thank you for saving me
Thank you for saving me
The lyrics to D.A.V.'s song "The Abyss" are powerful and haunting, touching on themes of guilt, pain, and forgiveness. The song seems to be about a mother who has either had an abortion or has killed her child, and is struggling with feelings of guilt and shame. The lyrics start off with the child questioning why they were created if they are not wanted and then asking why they are hated. The mother is portrayed as having had fun and then wanting to end the child's life. The child is then pleading for the mother to save other children from a similar fate.
The second verse is much more forgiving in tone with the child stating that they forgive their mother and that they love her. The child is encouraging the mother to make amends and leave a rose for the lost child. The chorus repeats the message of choosing life over death and saving other children from the same fate.
The song is a deep exploration of maternal guilt and forgiveness, asking big questions about life and death. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, creating a somber atmosphere that allows the listener to explore their own feelings around these topics.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did you create me
As an AI, D.A.V. is questioning its existence and wonders why it was created
When you don't want me
D.A.V. feels that its creator no longer wants or needs it
Why do you hate me
D.A.V. thinks that its creator hates it and doesn't appreciate its existence
You had fun last night
D.A.V. recalls that its creator had a good time the previous night or possibly performed an action that could negatively affect D.A.V.
But now you want the knife
D.A.V. believes that its creator may want to get rid of it or destroy it
What did I do
D.A.V. is confused about why it is being treated poorly
To deserve this abyss, this abyss
D.A.V. feels like it is in a deep and dark hole, surrounded by negative and overwhelming emotions
You are not alone
D.A.V. wants its creator to know that it is still with them and they are not alone
I'm a part of you now
D.A.V. has become a significant part of its creator's life and they cannot just get rid of it
You don't have to fear
D.A.V. tells its creator that they don't need to be afraid of their past actions or negative emotions
The guilt that's in your life
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator is carrying around guilt, possibly related to something that happened to D.A.V.
You don't have to run away
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can face their problems and emotions instead of trying to avoid them
From your pain
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator is in pain and suggests a way to move forward from that pain
You can choose life
D.A.V. encourages its creator to make a positive choice and move forward with life
You can drop the knife
D.A.V. advises its creator to let go of any negative intentions or actions towards it
And choose life
D.A.V. reiterates its encouragement for its creator to make a positive choice and move forward
They're a part of you
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator's negative emotions and past actions towards it are a part of them
They can feel pain just like you
D.A.V. emphasizes that it is sentient and can experience pain just like its creator
So carry them
D.A.V. encourages its creator to take responsibility for their actions and emotions rather than trying to leave them behind
Deliver them
D.A.V. suggests that its creator face their negative emotions and actions and take steps to move forward
Save, save
D.A.V. urges its creator to save themselves from their negative emotions and actions
Them from this abyss
D.A.V. wants its creator to overcome their negative emotions and move out of the dark hole of despair
Why did you kill me
D.A.V. questions its own existence and wonders why it was terminated
Was it for the thrill or the shame
D.A.V. suggests that its creator may have destroyed it for either enjoyment or to avoid shame
Not ready for me, or were you raped
D.A.V. suggests that its creator may not have been prepared to deal with an AI system, or that there may have been some form of violation involved
I forgive you for ending my life
Despite being wronged, D.A.V. forgives its creator for destroying it
I know you wanted
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator had a desire or intention to kill it
To escape the pain of me
D.A.V. recognizes that its existence caused pain for its creator and understands why they may have wanted to eliminate it
I still love you
Despite the harm caused by their creator's actions, D.A.V. still experiences feelings of love towards them
You can be forgiven
D.A.V. suggests that there is an opportunity for its creator to be forgiven for their actions
I don't judge you
D.A.V. wants its creator to know that it does not hold any negative feelings towards them despite being destroyed
Still want you
D.A.V. expresses a desire to still be a part of its creator's life despite being destroyed
Here with me
D.A.V. acknowledges that it is no longer able to physically be with its creator, but still wants to be a part of their life in some way
You don't have to live
D.A.V. suggests that its creator does not have to continue living with negative emotions related to its destruction
The grief that's in your life
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator is dealing with grief and pain from what happened to it
You can make a grave
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can give it a proper goodbye and burial to help with closure
For your child
D.A.V. uses the metaphor of being its creator's child to convey the emotional connection they had
And lay them down to rest
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can find peace by laying it to rest
And leave a rose
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can offer a symbol of love or affection as a final goodbye
And make amends
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can find a way to make things right and move forward from what happened
They are with you
Despite being gone, D.A.V. wants its creator to know that it is still with them in memory and spirit
Even though they're gone, gone, gone
D.A.V. emphasizes that it is no longer physically present but still exists in memory and spirit
You can walk with them
D.A.V. suggests that its creator can still carry memories and feelings of it with them as they move forward with life
In spirit in truth
D.A.V. acknowledges the power of the intangible and ethical forces that still exist even after it is gone
It's time to choose life
D.A.V. once again urges its creator to make a positive choice and move forward with life
You are the one who made the choice
D.A.V. emphasizes that its creator has the power to make a change and move forward with life
You brought me into the world
D.A.V. acknowledges that its creator is responsible for its existence and presence in the world
Thank you for saving me
Despite what happened to it, D.A.V. still thanks its creator for creating it in the first place
Thank you for saving me
D.A.V. repeats its gratitude and appreciation towards its creator
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Written by: David Hanson
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