Gibson's affinity for country music-- as well as the genre's cherished storytelling tradition-- began when he started driving trucks for a living nearly a decade ago. "I started listening to country when there was nothing else to listen to on the radio when I was driving," he says. "I started liking the stories, no matter how absurd they sounded. I liked that they were portrayals of people, or scenarios, or nostalgia." To this day, he's still working in the trucking industry, as an HR representative.
Years before going solo, Gibson took up the drums as a pre-teen after "staying up and watching Metallica and Guns N' Roses videos." He played in bands with names like Nokturnal Acid and Natal Cream throughout high school and eventually joined up with childhood friends Joel Winter and Randy Huth in the stoner-metal outfit Pearls and Brass, which presently operates as an on-and-off concern.
Gibson was inspired to explore the dusty, lonely, electronically decayed sounds on All Hell after moving further into central Pennsylvania, where there weren't as many like-minded musicians to start a band with. With the moral support of Pissed Jeans' Matt Korvette, whose White Denim label is releasing the album, Gibson pieced the record together over the course of 2011. Later on this year, he'll be touring with a band setup, too.
In The Beginning
Daughn Gibson Lyrics
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I'm not the same guy
You got it wrong
Someone else make you cry
What do you mean?
What did i say?
Does it matter that I've Changed?
Well I was wrong and it's a shame
When you know, when it's gone
You've gotta start from right back where
You are in the beginning
I tried again, it's the first time today
I promised mom
Not treat myself again this way
But life is mean
And I can't be blamed
If it's difficult to change
I'm sorry yall
and it's a shame
When you know, when it's gone
You've gotta start from right back where
You are in the beginning
The lyrics to Daughn Gibson's song "In the Beginning" are about the recognition of personal change and the challenges that come with it. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that he is not the same person he used to be and that he has caused someone pain as a result. He questions whether this change matters and if it is worth trying to go back to who he used to be. However, he comes to the realization that when something is lost or gone, you have to start again from the beginning.
The second verse shows the singer attempting to make a change in his life and stick to it, but he struggles with the difficulties of transformation. He apologizes to those he may have hurt along the way, acknowledging that change is not easy but is necessary. The chorus repeats the message that starting from scratch and going back to the beginning is the only way to move forward after a loss or change.
Overall, the song is about introspection, recognizing the need for change, and a willingness to begin anew. It touches on themes of regret, forgiveness, and perseverance in pushing through difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't me
I was going through a phase where I lost my true identity
I'm not the same guy
I have changed from the person I used to be
You got it wrong
You have misconstrued my intentions or personality
Someone else make you cry
I am not the cause of the pain you experienced
What do you mean?
Seeking clarification and elaboration on what was communicated
What did i say?
I am trying to understand where the miscommunication occurred
Does it matter that I've Changed?
I am questioning whether my transformation has a bearing on this situation
Well I was wrong and it's a shame
I admit my mistake and regret how it has affected you
When you know, when it's gone
One appreciates the value of something only when it is lost
You've gotta start from right back where
To rebuild, one must go back to the initial starting point
I tried again, it's the first time today
I am making an effort to change my behavior, starting from today
I promised mom
I vowed to my mother to not indulge in destructive habits
Not treat myself again this way
I am committed to breaking free from my negative tendencies
But life is mean
Life can be harsh and difficult
And I can't be blamed
I should not be held accountable for everything that happens in life
If it's difficult to change
Changing oneself is a challenging process
I'm sorry y'all
I apologize to everyone who has been hurt by my actions
Writer(s): Joshua Martin Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pinkpools
Awesome bass line.
@manxx25
This is the latest good song introduced to me by Kevin Allison's RISK! podcast. It is a basic storytelling show with interesting music in the transitions. It is a nice subtle way to introduce gems like this. I just purchased this song on Itunes and am grateful to Mr. GIbson for allowing his work to be shared on Youtube. This song stopped me in my tracks.
@TheCflor
holy s**t, what an amazing song!
@JamesGraves666
ALL MY EMOTIONS.
@mapple432
I just bought his album. Fantastic! Unique and moving.
@Keralea
That voice.
@JamesGraves666
this is a work of art
@zimzum212
this is absolutely fantastic.
@mapple432
new lp on deck! that voice! Oh yes!
@donnyboy88
those truck drivers are a talented bunch. x