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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As the World Burns
Dogwood Lyrics

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When will idle contradictions cease to exist?
Sit back down and do nothing to resist,
Pontificate assistance without intent to act,
The U.S.A. is Jill and now Jill is Jacked!

We're all sopposed to live in unity.
We've given up on how its intended to be.
Why isn't there any harmony?

I just want to point my finger and say it cant be me.

You point one finger, theres three pointed back at you.
The cliche actions speak louder than words is so true.
Nothing will be acomplished unless initiated.
The Star Spangled blue, white, and red, is now faded.

When resistance became acceptance we failed to question why.
No one stood up to stop it, they just turned a blind eye.
So they sat back and complained about all thats gone wrong.

The world wont change its sinful ways.
Turn to God before it's too late!

Overall Meaning

In Dogwood's song "As The World Burns," the lyrics express a sense of frustration and hopelessness towards the state of the world. The lines "When will idle contradictions cease to exist? Sit back down and do nothing to resist" convey a frustration towards those who are aware of issues yet choose to do nothing actively to address them. The lyrics then question why there is a lack of unity and harmony, implying that people have given up on the ideal of coexistence.

The song then takes a more introspective turn, with the line "I just want to point my finger and say it can't be me." Here, the lyrics critique the tendency to blame others for problems instead of examining one's own behavior. The line "You point one finger, there's three pointed back at you" further emphasizes this idea. The lyrics suggest that change can only come from personal initiative, and that complaining without action is pointless.

The final lines of the song take a religious turn, urging listeners to turn to God before it's too late. This suggests that the issues faced by the world are not solely caused by human action, but also by a moral decline. Overall, the lyrics of "As The World Burns" convey a sense of disappointment towards the state of the world, but also a belief that change is possible through personal responsibility and faith.

Line by Line Meaning

When will idle contradictions cease to exist?
Why do people say they believe one thing, but then act differently?

Sit back down and do nothing to resist,
People are not taking action when they should be standing up for what is right.

Pontificate assistance without intent to act,
People talk about helping, but never follow through with their promises.

The U.S.A. is Jill and now Jill is Jacked!
The country is in disarray and things are not going well.

We're all supposed to live in unity.
Everyone should be living and working together in peace.

We've given up on how its intended to be.
People have lost sight of the goal of unity and have become disconnected from each other.

Why isn't there any harmony?
There is a lack of agreement and cooperation among people.

I just want to point my finger and say it cant be me.
People are quick to blame others for problems, without taking responsibility for their own actions.

You point one finger, theres three pointed back at you.
When you point out someone else's faults, you often have faults of your own that you are ignoring.

The cliche actions speak louder than words is so true.
What you do is more important than what you say.

Nothing will be accomplished unless initiated.
You have to take action in order to achieve your goals.

The Star Spangled blue, white, and red, is now faded.
The country's symbols of unity and strength are losing their meaning and impact.

When resistance became acceptance we failed to question why.
People stopped fighting for change and accepted the status quo, without asking why things were the way they are.

No one stood up to stop it, they just turned a blind eye.
People ignored the problems and hoped they would go away on their own.

So they sat back and complained about all thats gone wrong.
People are quick to find fault, but do not take any action to make things better.

The world wont change its sinful ways.
People will continue to do wrong and make mistakes.

Turn to God before it's too late!
People should seek guidance and help from a higher power to make positive change.

Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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