“Our album is a concept piece that revolves around a carnival sideshow,” Kate DeGraide says, “but the people in it aren’t freaks of nature. They’re normal people like you and me, but what’s being exploited is their defense mechanisms against pain and loneliness.”
“I’m really excited about the way the album has turned out, because I think we’ve gone to a place that’s musically different, yet at the same time we find the music resonating with all types of people,” Neil DeGraide says. “As an artist, there’s not much that makes me happier than that.”
Skywriter
Dirt Poor Robins Lyrics
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Feeding back through every scar
I have received
And I am not alarmed as I should be
Enraptured by the narrative
My pain would preach
And I thought the voice was me
Thought the voice was me
Can I go on blaming God for all they've done?
But there′s a problem in the garden
The serpent robs me of the breath
That held the song
That told me I was wrong
Told me I was wrong
You better know the words you're gonna say
Skywriter, Skywriter
You're never gonna get a second take
Skywriter
I brought a pen into the tempest
Thought up a word to calm the storm
When a sea of troubles rose against me,
Disarmed me of my sword
And left me stranded
My only view the narrow lens
Of a kid abandoned and alone
Left trying to contend against the dragons
Mighty leviathan
I wrack my mind to find the sentence
That could strike them dead
Leave them for dead
You better know the words you′re gonna say
Skywriter, Skywriter
You′re never gonna get a second take
Skywriter
You're waiting for the wind to come and
Wash the words away
Skywriter, Skywriter
You′re praying for a storm to break
And cover your mistakes
Skywriter, Skywriter
You better know the words you're gonna say
Skywriter, Skywriter
You′re never gonna get a second take
Skywriter
The song "Skywriter" by Dirt Poor Robins starts with the singer hearing the devil speaking to them through every scar that they have received. The singer is not alarmed but rather feels enraptured by the narrative their pain would preach. The singer realizes that they have been blaming God for what has happened in their past and they need to move on. However, there is a problem, the serpent (representing evil) robs the singer of the breath that held the song that told them they were wrong. The singer is struggling to find their voice among the sea of troubles and dragons that they must contend with. They realize that they need to carefully choose the words they will use and make them count since they may never get a second take.
The song is about struggling through the aftermath of painful experiences and the impact they have on a person's life. The singer represents a person who has been through many hardships but must learn to find their way and use their words to convey their emotions and experiences. The song serves as a reminder that no matter how hard things may be, one must never lose their voice and that words are a powerful tool, so it is essential to use them wisely.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the devil speaking,
I listened to my inner demons and their negative thoughts
Feeding back through every scar
The past emotional pain and trauma amplifying the negative thoughts
I have received
Emotional scars and baggage from my past
And I am not alarmed as I should be
I am not surprised nor worried about my inner demons
Enraptured by the narrative
I got hypnotized and captivated by the negative monologue
My pain would preach
My emotional traumas have a message to share
And I thought the voice was me
I believed the negative voice within me was my own
I'd give it up the past is gone
I want to let go of the past and move on
Can I go on blaming God for all they've done?
Should I blame a higher power for the unfortunate events in my life?
But there's a problem in the garden
There is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed
The serpent robs me of the breath
The negative voice within me is stealing my peace of mind
That held the song
The joy and hope I used to have within me
That told me I was wrong
The negative voice erodes my self-confidence and self-worth
You better know the words you're gonna say
Be mindful of the words you say, they can make or break you
Skywriter, Skywriter
Referencing an aerial writer as a metaphor for freely expressing oneself
You're never gonna get a second take
Life is unpredictable, there might not be a chance to say things again
I brought a pen into the tempest
Amidst the chaos, I tried to bring order by doing something creative
Thought up a word to calm the storm
I tried to find a solution to the problem
When a sea of troubles rose against me,
When everything seems to go wrong at once
Disarmed me of my sword
I felt powerless and unprepared to handle the situation
And left me stranded
I felt helpless and alone
My only view the narrow lens
My perception of the situation was limited and biased
Of a kid abandoned and alone
Feeling like a vulnerable child, neglected and uncared for
Left trying to contend against the dragons
Struggling to deal with inner demons and other challenges
Mighty leviathan
A metaphor for powerful and overwhelming obstacles
I wrack my mind to find the sentence
I try to think of the right words to say
That could strike them dead
The words that can defeat the negative thoughts
You're waiting for the wind to come and
Hoping external factors can solve your problems
Wash the words away
Eliminate the negative thoughts without having to confront them
You're praying for a storm to break
Looking for a major change or event to solve the problems
And cover your mistakes
Hiding or ignoring the responsibilities for the current situation
Writer(s): Neil Degraide
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Flabitron
What beauty have I stumbled upon? How long have I been lost? I could have known this band for years, and I'm just now hearing about them.
Barrett Velker
This might be my favorite song of all time. It just feels eternal
rick kallio
From a fellow musician to another. I really really like this. You guys have something special going on. I’m going to devour your discography. Can’t wait to hear the “rock” ep!
Drew Randall
These lyrics are as profound as they are poetic. Excellent work!
WiseOwl
Probably my favorite song on the EP. I especially love the second verse, when the brass instruments grow louder just as the Mighty Leviathan is mentioned. It's been stuck in my head for a week !
I'm so happy whenever you guys post something new :)
Arasku
Everything in this EP has been amazing, not unlike everything else I've heard from DPR. Thank you for these sounds.
Brin Z.
Another amazing song from an amazing band :)
Rune Wilson
I recently stumbled upon this band on a late night Youtube parusing, and after listening to Solemn Dream and Welcome to Lady Hell I thought I couldn't get surprised by this band again, but this song is a masterclass of music, it's truly incredible I've never heard of a band with such unbelievable talent
Shadow The Parrot
Now this is good music!
Tcorn
Love this song!!