Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready for the ride of your… Read Full Bio ↴Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready for the ride of your life. If you like energetic guitars, insightful lyrics, infectious melodies and absolutely fabulous vocals, you are going to love Dakoda Motor Company. Behind the wheels of this musical adventure lie the talents of lead vocalist Davia Vallesillo, guitarist Peter King, bassist Derik Toy, drummer Chuck Cummings and the band's newest member, guitarist Elliot Chenault. Dakoda is a band with a collection of lively tunes that defy categorization. Some call it pop. Others label it alternative. To many it's surfer rock, but whatever you call it - it's fun music with an important message. The nucleus of the band came together when Davia and Peter met at the beach in LaJolla, California. Pretty soon they were leading worship services and began looking for other creative individuals interested in combining music and ministry in a cutting edge band. They found kindred spirits in Chuck, Derik and Elliot. All accomplished musicians on the local scene. The band soon developed an enthusiastic following as they garnered rave reviews opening for mainstream bands like Mary's Danish and dada. Dakoda enjoyed success in the early 90’s, playing and touring with bands ranging form Christian Music’s then giant Petra, to playing on the Vans Warped tour, and everywhere in between. With Davia at the wheel, Dakoda Motor Company is a band that will take you for a ride that you will never forget.

Wasteland
Dakoda Motor Co. Lyrics

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I've been through the
Wasteland and
It's only a mile ago from here
From here, from here...
And now it's a memory but
It's only a smile ago from here
From here, from here...

Tell me You love me more
Than once in a while
'Cause I want to see You smile

And I want to be all that I
Can be from here
From here, from here...
And if I ever doubt, Lord,

What life's all about from here
From here, Lord, from here...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dakoda Motor Co.'s song Wasteland express the idea of moving on from a difficult period in life. The singer reflects on their journey through a wasteland, a desolate and barren place that symbolizes a dark and challenging time. However, the singer acknowledges that they are not far from that place and their memories of it are still fresh, but they have made it through and it is now a past experience. The lyrics also touch on the importance of love and support from others during difficult times. The singer longs for consistent reassurance of love and the desire to bring joy to the person they care about. The song ends with a prayer, asking for guidance when doubt surfaces.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been through the
I have experienced and endured

Wasteland and
a barren and desolate place

It's only a mile ago from here
It was a short distance away but still feels close

From here, from here...
Repeated to emphasize how near it was

And now it's a memory but
It is in the past and exists only in remembrance

It's only a smile ago from here
It was not long ago and still feels recent

Tell me You love me more
Express your affection for me more often and genuinely

Than once in a while
More frequently than sporadically

'Cause I want to see You smile
Because it brings me joy to witness your happiness

And I want to be all that I
I aspire to be everything I can

Can be from here
To reach my full potential from where I am currently