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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Sanctuary
Dogwood Lyrics

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Listen to all the people cheer
With empty tears in their eyes
A nation cries
For the sake of themselves
Opportunism deals with pain

Yet we still try to change our wicked ways
That we just can't seem to break

It's all on me
Nothing to offer from here.

And I never thought I'd see the day arrive,
Heroes who revise,
Won't be recognized.
This world was given one last chance,
To make this right in time.

The next time that we fall, into ourselves
We should be sure that we won't deviate
Self sufficiency: the solution to sanctuary.

And I never thought I'd see the day arrive,
Heroes who revise,
Won't be recognized.
This world was given one last chance,
To make this right in time.

Structure, this is my own dysfunction.
Are you listening?

Now that you know, you can't deny,
Because the truth is I never thought I'd see the day arrive,
Heroes who revise,
Won't be recognized.

This world was given one last chance,
To make this right in time.

Overall Meaning

The song "Sanctuary" by Dogwood is a powerful commentary on the state of society and the need for us to take a stand for ourselves. The opening lines reflect the tragedy of a nation in crisis, with people cheering on insincerely, hiding their true emotions behind empty tears. The lyrics suggest that we have become opportunistic as a society, seeking to capitalize on the pain of others rather than working towards meaningful change. Despite our failings, the song still urges us to change our wicked ways, to do better and be better. The artist takes personal responsibility for the state of things and declares that there is nothing to offer from here, implying that we need to search for solutions collectively.

As the song goes on, the lyrics suggest that there are heroes out there who are making a difference but are not being recognized for their efforts. The world has been given a "last chance" to make things right, implying that we are running out of time to turn things around. The song suggests that the key to creating a sanctuary, a safe space where we can find relief and freedom from the troubles of the world, is by creating a sense of self-sufficiency. We need to be able to rely on ourselves, rather than depending on others, to find the sanctuary we so desperately need.

Overall, the song "Sanctuary" is a call to action for everyone to take responsibility for the state of the world and work towards creating a sanctuary for ourselves and others by becoming more self-sufficient and making meaningful changes to improve society.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen to all the people cheer
Hollow, insincere applauding fills the air.

With empty tears in their eyes
Their crying is superficial, without genuine emotion.

A nation cries
The country is lamenting.

For the sake of themselves
The people are focused on their own interests.

Opportunism deals with pain
Exploiting sorrow for personal gain is rampant.

Yet we still try to change our wicked ways
Despite difficulties, we endeavor to improve ourselves.

That we just can't seem to break
Our bad habits are stubborn and hard to overcome.

It's all on me
I take full responsibility, no one else.

Nothing to offer from here.
I have nothing to contribute in this moment.

And I never thought I'd see the day arrive,
The current state is beyond what I ever could have predicted.

Heroes who revise,
People who change for the better and become heroes are rare.

Won't be recognized.
Their efforts may go unnoticed or unappreciated.

This world was given one last chance,
The world has a final opportunity.

To make this right in time.
To correct our mistakes before it's too late.

The next time that we fall, into ourselves
When we become too self-absorbed in the future.

We should be sure that we won't deviate
We must make a conscious effort to stay on track.

Self sufficiency: the solution to sanctuary.
Independence is the key to finding inner peace and safety.

Structure, this is my own dysfunction.
Lack of organization is one of my personal flaws.

Are you listening?
Do you hear me? Can you understand?

Now that you know, you can't deny,
Now that I've revealed this truth, you can't ignore it.

Because the truth is I never thought I'd see the day arrive,
In reality, the current situation is far beyond my expectations.

Heroes who revise,
Individuals who turn their lives around.

Won't be recognized.
Their transformation may not be acknowledged or valued.

This world was given one last chance,
Humanity has one final opportunity to change for the better.

To make this right in time.
To correct our mistakes before it's too late.

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HOWARD

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