Their debut album, "North Hills", was released in 2009. The album, "Nothing Is Wrong", follows in 2011.
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God Rest My Soul
Dawes Lyrics
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Take the fall that is due
Hey, take your time, and I'll take mine
It's the last thing that is left for us to do
You have tried to define moments
And all the things that it is not
Your time became some old man's cane
Oh you can't throw something out there without watching it fall
Only thing that's scarier than dying is not dying at all
So when I have lost all my control
God will rest my soul
I guess your mind can leave your heart
I guess thats what you're doing now
But it doesn't make us friends, or better men
It is not something that love would allow
Oh you can't throw something out there without watching it fall
Only thing that's scarier than dying is not dying at all
So when I have lost all my control
God will rest my soul
And just like how I'll drink myself through my seventh relapse
Like a captain of his sinking ship clutches to his maps
What the figure on the cross thinks with his one final gasp
This too shall pass
Oh you can't throw something out there without watching it fall
Only thing that's scarier than dying is not dying at all
So when I have lost all my control
God will rest my soul
The song God Rest My Soul by Dawes is a reflective and introspective piece that touches on themes of mortality and the importance of living in the present moment. The lyrics suggest a sense of powerlessness and a lack of control, as the singer resigns themselves to fate and acknowledges that they cannot control the outcome of their life. They describe taking a final look around, and accepting the fall that is due. The singer tells the listener to take their time, and acknowledges that this is the last thing that is left for them to do.
The second verse appears to address the futility of trying to define or capture specific moments, as well as the inevitability of aging. The metaphor of an old man's cane is used to represent the passing of time, and the idea that as one grows older, they become less and less able to dance to the music of their youth. The chorus repeats the refrain that the only thing scarier than dying is not dying at all, and suggests that when the singer has lost all control, God will rest their soul. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges their own flaws and tendency towards addiction, suggesting that they are like a captain of a sinking ship clinging to their maps. The song concludes with the powerful reminder that everything is temporary, and that whatever comes to pass, "this too shall pass."
Line by Line Meaning
Take a last look around
Take a moment to appreciate your surroundings before leaving
Take the fall that is due
Accept the consequences of your actions
Hey, take your time, and I'll take mine
There's no rush, let's move at our own pace
It's the last thing that is left for us to do
This is the final task we need to complete
You have tried to define moments
You've attempted to understand and explain certain experiences
And all the things that it is not
But you've come to realize what those experiences are not
Your time became some old man's cane
Your life has become an aid for someone else
While he dances to a song that he forgot
As he enjoys life without a care, oblivious to its meaning
Oh you can't throw something out there without watching it fall
You can't expect something to succeed without seeing it through
Only thing that's scarier than dying is not dying at all
Living without purpose is more frightening than death itself
So when I have lost all my control
When everything is falling apart and you have no power left
God will rest my soul
God will give me peace
I guess your mind can leave your heart
Your emotions and logic can become disconnected
I guess thats what you're doing now
You're separating yourself from your feelings
But it doesn't make us friends, or better men
This detachment doesn't improve our relationships or character
It is not something that love would allow
Love requires connection and understanding
And just like how I'll drink myself through my seventh relapse
Similar to my addiction and struggles, which continue despite my efforts
Like a captain of his sinking ship clutches to his maps
Holding onto a plan despite inevitable failure
What the figure on the cross thinks with his one final gasp
The thoughts of a dying person in their last moments
This too shall pass
This difficult moment will eventually come to an end
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.