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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Seismic
Dogwood Lyrics

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This union with creation is a brilliant coronet
What I cannot gain by knowledge
I infect, As I posses.
Put into perspective as I walk up the facade,

Instead of sinking
It's got me thinking.
How could I be wrong when I am right?

I'll never know, we hear the truth and turn away.

Our ears are burning every day.
The quandary is the elucidation oh-ho.
With sightless faith, small steps,and pride,
Let that suffice, no longer a spark, It's gone ablaze, before our eyes.
The whole earth trembles at his name in fear and awe,

Instead of blinking, It's got me thinking.
We learn to sacrifice, we learn to take a life.
We take and we don't give.
Live how we want to live.

And no one wants to lie.

But we all have to lie.
Relax, then die.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dogwood's song Seismic are poetically rich, exploring humanity's relationship with nature and spirituality. The song starts with the line "This union with creation is a brilliant coronet." It refers to humanity's connection to the natural world, with the word "coronet" symbolizing a crown of beauty in communion with organic life. The next few lines, "What I cannot gain by knowledge; I infect, As I posses," convey the idea that despite our desire for knowledge, it's not possible to completely possess everything in the world. Our attempt to do so infects the natural world with our selfishness and lack of respect for it.

As the singer walks up the facade, there's a change in perspective that allows him to think more deeply. Instead of sinking in despair, he questions his own righteousness, asking "How could I be wrong when I am right?" He realizes that knowing the truth is not enough; we must act on that knowledge in order to make a difference. The lyrics express frustration with humanity's lack of action despite being aware of the truth, with the line "we hear the truth and turn away."

The chorus of the song emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that "The whole earth trembles at his name in fear and awe." The singer realizes that even a small change in human behavior can cause a seismic shift in the world. The final lines of the song, "And no one wants to lie. But we all have to lie. Relax, then die," express a sense of defeatism towards humanity's future. Despite our best intentions, we are not doing enough to save the planet and nature will they will continue to exist, even if we do not.

Line by Line Meaning

This union with creation is a brilliant coronet
Being connected to the universe is a beautiful and valuable thing

What I cannot gain by knowledge
There are some things that cannot be learned through study

I infect, As I posses.
The more I have, the more I want to possess

Put into perspective as I walk up the facade,
Seeing things from a new angle can change your perception of them

Instead of sinking
Rather than feeling defeated

It's got me thinking.
It's making me reflect on things

How could I be wrong when I am right?
Sometimes we think we are right, but we may not be

I'll never know, we hear the truth and turn away.
We often ignore the truth and avoid facing it

Our ears are burning every day.
We are constantly bombarded with information

The quandary is the elucidation oh-ho.
Understanding the problem is the key to finding a solution

With sightless faith, small steps,and pride,
Believing in something without evidence, taking small actions, and being confident

Let that suffice, no longer a spark, It's gone ablaze, before our eyes.
Our actions can have a big impact, and sometimes they snowball into something much larger

The whole earth trembles at his name in fear and awe,
The power of nature can be both terrifying and awe-inspiring

Instead of blinking, It's got me thinking.
Rather than ignoring it, I'm paying attention and considering it carefully

We learn to sacrifice, we learn to take a life.
We sometimes have to give up things or end the lives of other beings to survive

We take and we don't give.
We often consume resources without replenishing them

Live how we want to live.
We have the freedom to choose our own way of life

And no one wants to lie.
People generally don't like to be dishonest

But we all have to lie.
Sometimes we feel like we have to lie to protect ourselves or others

Relax, then die.
In the end, we all must face mortality

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