Produced by Jim Sclavunos (of Grinderman and Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds), David J Roch’s debut album offers a collection of darkly romantic compositions of epic sweep. Whether set against a backdrop of lush orchestration, stark electronic ambience or thrumming crescendos, Roch’s voice compels and mesmerizes as it leaps from sonorous baritone to soaring falsetto.
David’s stirring vocal style resonates with echoes of both Tim and Jeff Buckley or Nick Drake, also bringing to mind singers well outside the folk milieu such as Matt Berninger (The National) or Antony Hegarty. But it is jazz chanteuses Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday that David cites as his personal inspirations, while lyrically he feels a kinship with poets as timeless as William Blake or as contemporary as Simon Armitage.
Yours
David J. Roch Lyrics
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Distant goal of our journey tonight
Test of faith are these steps that you take
Only your doubts will your own failure make
Follow the path through the dark that you find
Just watch your step or you'll fall either side
Long and narrow you'll have to endure
Creeping forward your heart makes you doubt
But straight ahead is the only way out
Thinking back you can recall the time
Before you had all these fears in your mind
Don't let how lonely you feel get you down
Just trust i'm there cos you can't turn around
If you can make it without need to see
Your trust will be worth your belief in me
I will be there
And in the darkness if you're scared
I'll be your light, I'll be your flare
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
I am your shadow I'll lead you there
Oh yeah
Don't let your doubts enter into your mind
Don't let your demons of dark turn you blind
The more you hurry the slower you'll go
But slow you worry is not what you know
Stare not the eyes that appear in the dark
In here their bite is much worse than their bark
Hallucination will distort their sounds
They trip you up it's a long way down
Not far to go now, you're almost there
Reach out your arms and just fly through the air
If you can make it you'll then hold the light
And only then will you see'f you were right
I will be there
And in the darkness if you're scared
I'll be your light, I'll be your flare
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
I am your shadow I'll lead you there
Oh everywhere
Ignore the arrows around that attack
They only harm if it's courage you lack
Don't you worry i'm right here behind
You gotta trust i'm not just in your mind
Don't you reach for me, don't call on me
Can't let you see what you're dying to see
Have to believe though you can't hear a sound
Step at a time just don't you turn around
I will be there
And in the darkness if you're scared
I'll be your light, I'll be your flare
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
I am your shadow I'll lead you there
Oh yeah
In the darkness there shines a light
Distant goal of our journey tonight
Test of faith are these steps that you take
Only your doubts will your own failure make
I will be there and in the darkness if you're scared
I'll be your light, I'll be your flare (oh everywhere)
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
I am your shadow I'll lead you there oh yeah
Oh yeah, I will be there and in the darkness if you're scared
I'll be your light, I'll be your flare
I'll be your radar, on your back
I'll be your shield should they attack
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
I am your shadow I'll lead you there
Oh everywhere
I will be there
The song "Yours" by David J. Roch is about going through life's challenges and taking a leap of faith. It describes the journey as a dark path, filled with doubts and fears, but with an ultimate goal that provides hope and light. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep going, to not let doubts and demons overcome them, to trust in their abilities and in a shadowy presence that will lead them to their destination.
The first verse establishes the tone and main theme of the song. The darkness is both a metaphor for the unknown and a literal description of a path that requires caution and bravery. The second and third verses provide advice and warnings, reminding the listener that the path is not easy, that fears can take over, and that illusions can be deceiving. The chorus is a reassurance that there is help available, and that the destination is worth the struggle. The last verse introduces a twist, revealing that the shadowy presence is not a physical guide but an inner strength that the listener needs to rely on.
Overall, "Yours" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has faced uncertainty and adversity. It boldly acknowledges the difficulties of life while also offering a firm belief in our ability to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkness there shines a light
Even when things seem dark and hopeless, there is always hope and light to be found
Distant goal of our journey tonight
Our purpose or destination is not immediate, it may take time and effort to reach
Test of faith are these steps that you take
The difficult steps we take in life are opportunities for us to test our faith and belief in ourselves and a higher power
Only your doubts will your own failure make
The only thing that can hold us back from success is our own doubts and negative thoughts
Follow the path through the dark that you find
Sometimes the path forward may not be clear or easy to see, but we must keep moving forward regardless
Just watch your step or you'll fall either side
We must be mindful and cautious of our actions and surroundings, or else we risk losing our way
Long and narrow you'll have to endure
The journey towards our goals may be tough and prolonged, and we must be willing to endure and persevere
Not all the steps that you take will be sure
Not every choice or decision we make will be the right one, but we must learn from our mistakes and keep pushing forward
Creeping forward your heart makes you doubt
When we move forward in uncertain circumstances or situations, our own fears and doubts can hold us back
But straight ahead is the only way out
The only way to overcome our fears and doubts is to face them head-on and continue moving forward courageously
Thinking back you can recall the time
Reflecting on our past experiences and successes can help inspire us to push forward and overcome obstacles
Before you had all these fears in your mind
Our fears and doubts can often hold us back and prevent us from achieving our goals and dreams
Don't let how lonely you feel get you down
Feeling alone or isolated can make it difficult to keep pushing forward, but we must not give up hope and keep fighting
Just trust I'm there cos you can't turn around
Even when we feel alone, we must trust that we are not really alone and that there is support and guidance available to us
If you can make it without need to see
We must learn to trust our intuition and believe in our own abilities, even when we cannot see a clear path ahead
Your trust will be worth your belief in me
If we learn to trust ourselves and the support of others, our belief in ourselves and our abilities will be strengthened
Ignore the arrows around that attack
We must learn to ignore the negative influences and distractions around us that may try to hold us back from success
They only harm if it's courage you lack
The negative influences and distractions around us can only harm us if we lack courage and the ability to persevere
Don't you worry I'm right here behind
Even when we may feel alone or unsupported, there is always someone or something behind us that can help guide us forward
You gotta trust I'm not just in your mind
We must trust that the support and guidance we feel inwardly is not just something we imagine, but is real and tangible
Don't you reach for me, don't call on me
We must learn to rely on our own inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles, rather than relying too heavily on others
Can't let you see what you're dying to see
Sometimes the things we think we need or want in life may actually be distractions or hindrances to our success
Have to believe though you can't hear a sound
We must learn to trust and believe in ourselves and our abilities, and not rely on external validation or reassurance
Step at a time just don't you turn around
The journey towards our goals may be tough and challenging, but we must keep pushing forward one step at a time and not give up
I'll be your radar, on your back
We can rely on the support and guidance of others to help guide us towards success and overcome obstacles
I'll be your shield should they attack
Others can help protect us and support us when we face challenges or obstacles in life
I'll lead you there I'll be your breath, I'll be your air
With the support and guidance of others, we can learn to trust ourselves and our abilities and overcome any obstacles or challenges
I am your shadow I'll lead you there
Others can provide us with the support and guidance we need to achieve our goals and find success
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: David J Caron
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