The well-oiled machine known as Dogwood has been bringing misery to soundme… Read Full Bio ↴The well-oiled machine known as Dogwood has been bringing misery to soundmen and venue owners for almost eight years now. We have our six-stringed wizardry by way of Daniel Montoya, who commands the searing riffs and power chords to spew forth from his axe with unbridled assault. At the low end of the battlefield, we have Rob Hann on Bass, who caresses the smoothness and science that such a lovely instrument deserves. To add to this team of specialists, we have an extraordinarily adept drummer, who performs beats which make you feel like he is slapping you in the chest with a Buick, then makes you think you are floating face up in the Caspian Sea after a torrential downpour. My name is Josh Kemble, and my job is the singing and barbecuing. Dogwood is comprised of four men who love life and love to play music.
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A Hope Unseen
Dogwood Lyrics

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Inhabitants of the earth a good news day.
I've got much to say without pain.
I bring hope to you for always.
If we hope for what we do not see we wait.
Oh how earnestly.
Perseverance, ever so near it, waiting patiently.
My hope, my promise.
You said You'd always be here,

No matter what we've done and all the times we fail.
You said You would deliver us.
Not long, until our hope is revealed,
I'll keep waiting here for You.
Hope that is seen is not a hope at all.
Why would one still hope for what he sees?
We must wait to be revealed.
My hope, my promise.
You said You'd always be here,

No matter what we've done and all the times we fail.
You said You would deliver us.

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "Inhabitants of the earth a good news day" in Dogwood's song A Hope Unseen draws attention to a moment of positivity and hope, a time to share good news without the burden of pain. The artist then goes on to offer this hope, a message of perseverance, patient waiting, and promise. The lyrics further emphasize the notion that hope stems from the unknown, and that it is something to yearn for and look forward to, rather than something that can be seen or touched. The line "Hope that is seen is not a hope at all" speaks to the belief that true hope comes from the inner self that grows with time and patience.

The song's lyrics are a meaningful message, inspiring the listener to seek hope and persevere despite trials and tribulations. One could interpret this as a call to look past the momentary despair and search for a brighter future. The song is a reminder of the message of redemption that accompanies faith, and that hope is the thread that ties them together. Overall, A Hope Unseen presents a message of unity, perseverance, and unyielding hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Inhabitants of the earth a good news day.
Today is a good day for everyone on Earth.

I've got much to say without pain.
I have many positive things to say without any negativity.

I bring hope to you for always.
I consistently bring hope to you.

If we hope for what we do not see we wait.
We must wait patiently for what we hope for, even if it is not yet visible.

Oh how earnestly.
I am very sincere in my hope and faith.

Perseverance, ever so near it, waiting patiently.
Perseverance is almost within reach, but we must continue to wait patiently for it.

My hope, my promise.
My hope and promise are the same.

You said You'd always be here,
God promised to always be present with us.

No matter what we've done and all the times we fail.
God will still be with us even if we have made mistakes or failed in the past.

You said You would deliver us.
God promised to rescue us.

Not long, until our hope is revealed,
Hope will soon be made visible to us.