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Absolution
Dogwood Lyrics
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Across the board it seems I cannot comprehend
Why you would subjugate then act like we are friends
Makes no sense
Slaves at best
Don't try to hide the fact that you are unaware of all our thoughts
You are a servant to the chains, which come undone
I won't be.
Liberty
Don't try to hide the fact that you are ignorant of your demise.
Absolution
Free yourself from whatever it is that holds you back
We know the dreams you had to pinpoint your attack
You will be
Liberty
Don't let the fact that you've been weak before control you from inside
Whoa
The song Absolution by Dogwood appears to be a commentary on a relationship that has become unequal and strained. The singer seems to be struggling to comprehend why the other person would "subjugate" them and then try to maintain a façade of friendship. The lyrics suggest that this person is ignorant of the singer's thoughts and feelings, and may even be a slave to the chains that are holding them back. The singer, in contrast, is focused on achieving liberty and absolution, which they seem to see as the key to breaking free from the chains that bind them both.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more insistent about the need for freedom and liberation. They urge the other person to free themselves from whatever is holding them back, and to embrace the dreams that they once had. The singer sees this as the key to achieving absolution and breaking free from the cycle of weakness and subjugation that has kept them both trapped.
Overall, Absolution is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores themes of bondage, freedom, and liberation. It suggests that true absolution can only be achieved by breaking free from the chains that keep us trapped and embracing the dreams and aspirations that we once had.
Line by Line Meaning
Across the board it seems I cannot comprehend
I am unable to understand why you treat us as inferior in every aspect
Why you would subjugate then act like we are friends
Despite suppressing us, you pretend to be our well-wisher
Makes no sense
Your behavior is irrational
Slaves at best
You consider us as nothing more than slaves
Don't try to hide the fact that you are unaware of all our thoughts
You cannot conceal the fact that you are aloof of our opinions
I won't be scared that you won't let yourself be done
I am not afraid of the consequences of defying you
You are a servant to the chains, which come undone
You are a slave to your own oppressive actions which will result in your downfall
I won't be.
I will not submit to your control
Liberty
Freedom
Don't try to hide the fact that you are ignorant of your demise.
Do not conceal your ignorance about the consequences of your actions
Free yourself from whatever it is that holds you back
Liberate yourself from the restraints that hinder your progress
We know the dreams you had to pinpoint your attack
We are aware of your plans to harm us
You will be
You will experience
Liberty
Freedom
Don't let the fact that you've been weak before control you from inside
Do not let your previous failures hinder your progress and self-growth
Whoa
An interjectory expression of surprise, excitement or wonder
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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