August
Dane Warrel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Dane Warrel's song "August" depict a poignant narrative of loss, death, and the fleeting nature of life. The song opens with the line, "It was the spring when we met our renewal," suggesting a sense of hope or new beginnings. However, the subsequent lines, such as "And all around us was madness and ruin" and "As if awaiting its prey," create an atmosphere of impending tragedy and devastation.
The phrase "The ascending melee pulled the sun down" is a metaphorical representation of the chaos and despair surrounding the characters. It implies that their world is falling apart, overshadowing any sense of light or happiness. "In August we laid her down" and "In August we gave her to the ground" refer to the burial of a loved one. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the finality and grief associated with the loss.
The lyrics also mention a last kiss and a last wish, conveying the bittersweet longing for the moment to last forever. The line "Torn away, torn in two, Destiny where are you?" expresses the anguish and confusion the singer feels in the face of such a tragic event. The repetition of the phrase "It was the spring" emphasizes the irony or paradoxical nature of the situation. Spring, typically seen as a time of renewal and growth, becomes associated with loss and death in this song.
Overall, "August" is a deeply emotional and melancholic song that explores themes of mortality, fragility, and the transient nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It was the spring when we met our renewal
We encountered a period of revitalization during the spring
And all around us was madness and ruin
There was chaos and destruction surrounding us
As if awaiting its prey
Like a predator patiently anticipating its victim
The ascending melee pulled the sun down
The escalating chaos caused the sun to set
In August we laid her down
During August, we mourned her passing
In August we gave her to the ground
In August, her body was laid in the earth
One last kiss her last wish
Her final desire was for one last kiss
Was that this moment would last forever
She hoped for eternity in this fleeting moment
Torn away torn in two
Ripped apart, divided into halves
Destiny where are you?
Questioning the whereabouts of fate
It was the spring when we met our denial
We encountered a period of refusing to accept reality during the spring
It was the spring in August we laid her down
Although it was August, it felt like spring when we mourned her
One last kiss her last wish
Her final desire was for one last kiss
In August we laid her down
During August, we mourned her passing
In August we gave her to the ground
In August, her body was laid in the earth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT WICKLUND, WARREL GEORGE BAKER
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Paul Korver
August
It was the spring when we met our renewal
And all around us was madness and ruin
As if awaiting its prey
The ascending melee pulled the sun down
In August we laid her down
In August we gave her to the ground
One last kiss, her last wish
Was that this moment would last forever
In August we laid her down.....
In August we gave her to the ground
Torn away, torn in two
Destiny where are you?
It was the spring when we met our renewal
And all around us was madness and ruin
It was the spring when we met our denial
It was the spring
In August we laid her down
In August we laid her down
In August we gave her to the ground
One last kiss, her last wish
Was that this moment would last forever
In August we laid her down
In August we gave her to the ground
In August we laid her down
In August we gave her to the ground
In August we laid her down
In August we gave her to the ground
Ray Renan
Your voice will always be present in our hearts. R.I.P., Warrel Dane.
renier barnard
Rest in peace mate. You will be missed.
mewmew
this is really good.. he is one of the best song writers out there.. I hear lots of power and force..
Chad Cassidy
He had a lot of help on this album from the guitar player from Soilwork, but he cowrites everything. And Warrel has more power and force in his voice than half the metal singers out there combined!!
Rick H
Warrel is a GOD of music and Sanctuary and Nevermore are his temples. Does it get any better than this ? :-)
Turboprop1974
this is of one of the BEST albums I bought recently! true quality!
elhombredemierda
Great song!!!!!!!!!
C S
this is such an amazing album,its so dark yet beautiful at the same time...
Nicolas Zergling rush!
Nevermore is one of the greatest heavy metal bands still around and i know i am not alone with this oppinion: )
fearshopcom
What a great song. The heavy parts just pound your chest.