DENS find their mission in using music as a platform to creatively and honestly explore the themes of faith, hope, redemption and grace. The band self-released their debut โFrom Small Seeds Come Giant Treesโ in 2016, and the single โHopebringerโ with Come&Live in 2017. Now Facedown Records is proud to announce โNo Small Tempest,โ DENSโ highly anticipated four-song follow up to โSmall Seedsโ releasing June 29.
When
DeNS Lyrics
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But where are the labors from this empty womb?
I anxiously tend what I've sown
But it's taking longer than I would have hoped
And it doesn't change, it's so frustrating
I'm just asking when
So now if you notice, this feels like eternity to me
Are you listening?
Oh, how this blight never ends
Can this season be over and new life begin?
I'm desperate to see something grow
But there's no more time now and I'm losing hope
And it feels like you're indifferent to me
Now I'm screaming when
Today if I'm honest, you must be asleep from what I see
So now if you notice, this feels like eternity to me
Are you listening?
Maybe I'll burn it down and watch the flames
Step back from this scorched earth and just walk away
Thought I could have it all and leave a legacy
Maybe I got it wrong and it just ends with me
If I'm honest, you must be asleep from what I see
So now if you notice, this feels like eternity to me
When will this end?
DeNS's song "When" explores the feeling of being stuck in a place of stagnation and frustration. The lyrics depict the desire to grow roots and cultivate a legacy, but being met with barrenness and unfulfilled expectations. The opening lines "Oh, how I long to plant roots, but where are the labors from this empty womb?" tell a story of wanting to create something meaningful and lasting, but being unable to do so due to external circumstances. The singer is eagerly waiting for a change to come but the waiting is taking far longer than expected.
As the song progresses, the frustration begins to mount as the singer realizes that progress is not being made despite all of their efforts. "And it doesn't change, it's so frustrating, I'm just asking when" is an expression of the longing for change and the desperate hope that it will come soon. The bridge of the song expresses the feeling of being ignored or overlooked by those who should be helping or supporting. "And it feels like you're indifferent to me, now I'm screaming when" depicts the disappointment and hurt of feeling unheard and unsupported.
The chorus of the song is the most emotive part of the song, with the repetition of "Today if I'm honest, you must be asleep from what I see. So now if you notice, this feels like eternity to me. Are you listening?" representing the singer's plea for attention, help and guidance in a time of need.
Overall, "When" is a song about the universal feeling of being stuck in a rut and waiting for a change that seems an eternity in coming. The lyrics are heartfelt and express the frustration, disappointment and hurt that come with the longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how I long to plant roots
I desire to establish a permanent home and life for myself
But where are the labors from this empty womb?
Despite my efforts, I am not seeing any results or progress
I anxiously tend what I've sown
I am focused and taking care of the things that I have done
But it's taking longer than I would have hoped
I am becoming impatient and frustrated due to the lack of progress
And it doesn't change, it's so frustrating
The situation remains stagnant and it is causing me to feel irritated
I'm just asking when
I am simply wondering when this difficult period of my life will come to an end
Today if I'm honest, you must be asleep from what I see
I feel like the world is apathetic to my struggles
So now if you notice, this feels like eternity to me
This difficult period is never-ending and seems to be lasting forever
Are you listening?
I am questioning whether anyone is paying attention to me
Oh, how this blight never ends
This season of hardships and difficulties seems to be perpetual
Can this season be over and new life begin?
I am hoping for a fresh start or new beginnings after this difficult period ends
I'm desperate to see something grow
I am longing to see some form of progress or growth
But there's no more time now and I'm losing hope
I feel like the window of opportunity has closed and I am losing faith in the future
And it feels like you're indifferent to me
I perceive that others are uninterested in my struggles or do not care about my well-being
Now I'm screaming when
I am crying out and demanding to know when this difficult period will end
Maybe I'll burn it down and watch the flames
I am considering drastic measures or destructive actions due to my frustration and despair
Step back from this scorched earth and just walk away
I am considering leaving behind the situation that has caused me so much hardship and pain
Thought I could have it all and leave a legacy
I had hoped to achieve great things and make a lasting impact on the world
Maybe I got it wrong and it just ends with me
Perhaps my dreams and aspirations were misguided and may never come to fruition
When will this end?
I am still seeking answers as to when this painful and difficult period in my life will finally come to a close
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Written by: Shaun Hypes, Joshua Tomlinson, Joshua Waltman, Brandon Osborne
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