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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All Hands On Deck
Dogwood Lyrics

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Sailing these seas alone.
I've realized I could never make it on my own, conclusion from experience.
This ark of mine has sprung a leak, to think I built my body weak.
I need your help to make me right...

I'm the captain of this paper boat, that cannot stay afloat without your love...
You're love perfect.
I'll recollect and then reflect, the blessings you have given to me.

Friend we must try to, stand tall, stand proud, let the Lord declare out loud,
The things He's done inside our lives.
The tide now rise, washing away this boat of mine that was pushed by my pride.
I raise my flag of repentance. I surrender all to you. I can't weather these storms alone...
I'm the captain of this paper boat that cannot stay afloat without your love...

Lord you're the Captain that I with that I could be and I will sail with you,
Forever more from this forward.

All hands on deck...

Overall Meaning

The first line of the first verse in Dogwood's song "All Hands On Deck," "Sailing these seas alone," sets the tone for the entire song, expressing a sense of isolation and loneliness. The singer then admits that he could never make it on his own, drawing a conclusion from previous experiences. He understands that his body is weak, and what he needs is the help and support of others. In the chorus, the singer likens himself to a captain of a paper boat, which can not stay afloat without love. He recognizes that only perfect love can save him and that he needs to correctly assess and appreciate the blessings that come his way.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that he cannot rely on himself alone and that he must stand tall with his friends and declare the good things that the Lord has done inside their lives. However, the singer realizes that pride pushes him to build an "ark" which is not strong enough to stand alone, ultimately washed away by the tide of life. He then raises a flag of repentance and surrenders himself to the Lord, promising to sail with Him forevermore. The final line of the song, "All hands on deck," serves as a call to action for all listeners to join the singer in his journey of reliance on others and the Lord to navigate through life's storms.

Line by Line Meaning

Sailing these seas alone.
I have sailed these dangerous seas by myself and have come to the realization that I cannot make it alone.

I've realized I could never make it on my own,
My experience has taught me that I am not capable of accomplishing everything on my own.

This ark of mine has sprung a leak, to think I built my body weak.
My body, which I thought was strong and resilient, has turned out to be weak as my vessel is now taking in water.

I need your help to make me right...
I am in desperate need of your assistance to fix my vessel and set me back on the right path.

I'm the captain of this paper boat, that cannot stay afloat without your love...
I am the captain of my life, but without your love and support, my life is fragile and unable to stay above water.

You're love perfect.
Your love is flawless and without blemish.

I'll recollect and then reflect, the blessings you have given to me.
I will take time to remember and appreciate the blessings that you have bestowed upon me.

Friend we must try to, stand tall, stand proud, let the Lord declare out loud,
We must make an effort to stand confidently and proudly, while allowing the Lord to proclaim our accomplishments to the world.

The things He's done inside our lives.
The good deeds that the Lord has done for us in our life.

The tide now rise, washing away this boat of mine that was pushed by my pride.
The tide is rising and my prideful vessel is being washed away by the waves.

I raise my flag of repentance. I surrender all to you. I can't weather these storms alone...
I am confessing my sins and submitting to you, as I am not capable of facing the hardships of life on my own.

Lord you're the Captain that I wish that I could be and I will sail with you, forever more from this forward.
You are the captain that I aspire to be like and I will continue to follow you from this day on.

All hands on deck...
Everyone needs to contribute and work together to help salvage our vessel and get us safely to shore.

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