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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Matt Aragon
Dogwood Lyrics

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Deep inside I tried to find a purpose for me no surprise.
I've pushed myself away.
Sometimes I refuse to think and sometimes I just need a break.
Leave myself a lone today.
Sit and drink the air.
And stop to let out all the hurt.
Collapse inside your arms.
I never want to let this go.

I'm not in tune with anything.
If I go on like this I'll scream 'til I go mute.
And people who can't speak don't have to answer for themselves.
I'll scream this one for you.
I know what failure is.
I understood it all along.
Salvation was a gift,
But someone wrapped it wrong....so wrong.
Life has a funny was of leading you on,
Letting you down.

Deep inside I try to find a purpose for me no surprise.
Please leave me alone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dogwood's song "Matt Aragon" convey a sense of desperation and isolation. The singer is struggling to find his purpose in life and is disconnected from those around him. He sometimes actively avoids thinking and just needs a break from the turmoil he feels inside. The singer is seeking escape and comfort from the pain he feels and is yearning for a sense of relief.

The lyrics "Collapse inside your arms. I never want to let this go." display an emotional and physical exhaustion where the singer is seeking solace in somebody else's arms. This is a vulnerable and intimate moment that provides a glimpse into the singer's feelings of loneliness and despair. However, the singer is aware of his shortcomings and understands that he has failed in some aspects of his life. Despite that, he is still grappling with the meaning behind it all and searching for hope and redemption.

Overall, the song is a powerful and intense portrayal of the struggles of an individual in search of meaning and purpose in life amidst the pain and confusion that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Deep inside I tried to find a purpose for me no surprise.
I've been searching inside myself for my purpose without finding a clear answer, and this isn't unexpected.

I've pushed myself away.
Sometimes I distance myself from others, possibly due to feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Sometimes I refuse to think and sometimes I just need a break.
I go back and forth between avoiding deep thought and needing a break from everything to clear my mind.

Leave myself a lone today.
Today I want to be alone and not interact with anyone.

Sit and drink the air.
I might sit and breathe deeply in order to calm my mind.

And stop to let out all the hurt.
I might pause in order to express some of the emotional pain I'm feeling.

Collapse inside your arms.
I might lean on someone for emotional support when feeling overwhelmed.

I never want to let this go.
There are some things I'm not ready to let go of emotionally, despite possibly needing to move on.

I'm not in tune with anything.
I can feel out of touch with things around me and unsure of what I want.

If I go on like this I'll scream 'til I go mute.
Continuing in this state of mind could lead to intense emotional outbursts and exhaustion.

And people who can't speak don't have to answer for themselves.
People who can't or don't speak up for themselves often don't have to take responsibility for their actions or inactions.

I'll scream this one for you.
Despite having trouble expressing my emotions, I'll specifically scream to release my frustrations for someone else.

I know what failure is.
I've experienced the feeling of failure before.

I understood it all along.
I've had a sense of what failure is from the beginning of my struggles.

Salvation was a gift,
The idea of being saved from my struggles seemed like a gift or a blessing.

But someone wrapped it wrong....so wrong.
However, the help I received or the way it was given to me may not have been effective or helpful.

Life has a funny was of leading you on, Letting you down.
Life can give you hope and opportunities but it can also disappoint you and make you feel disillusioned or discouraged.

Deep inside I try to find a purpose for me no surprise.
Again, I am trying to find my purpose but coming up empty-handed, and this lack of clarity isn't surprising.

Please leave me alone.
I am asking for space and privacy, possibly to deal with emotional struggles on my own.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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