Since then Al James and Jay Clarke have worked together to create four subsequent albums: "Not Exotic", in 2002, " Violence in the Snowy Fields", in 2004, "You Can't Win" in 2007, and ''The Unfazed'', in 2011, all with help from various friends from in and around Portland. Recently Dolorean covered Elliott Smith's "The Biggest Lie" on, "To: Elliott, From: Portland"". They released their final single ''Miami Wine'' in 2014.
The Search
Dolorean Lyrics
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Iron is taken from the hills and copper is taken from the ground
So where is the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Whoa... oo... ooo...
It's never been passed by the fierce lion or trolled upon by earthly beast
So where is the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Whoa... oo... ooo...
Pure gold cannot be traded for it
Please don't mention crystal wear
The topaz of africa can not equal it and
Fine pearls fail to compare
So where is the place of understanding?
And where can wisdom be found?
Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and
understanding knows who depart from evil
Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and
understanding knows who depart from evil
Whoa... oo... ooo...
The lyrics of Dolorean's song The Search speak of a quest for wisdom and understanding that seems elusive, much like precious metals and stones that need to be mined from the earth, refined and traded. There is a sense of awe and wonder in the way the lyrics describe the natural world and its resources, as if they were clues to a mystery that can only be solved by finding the source of true knowledge. The opening lines reference silver, gold, iron, and copper as valuable commodities that man seeks and extracts from the earth, yet they are not enough to satisfy the deeper longing for wisdom and understanding.
The refrain that repeats throughout the song poses the question of where and how to find the place of understanding and wisdom. The imagery of birds of prey, fierce lions, and earthly beasts emphasizes the idea that this place is hidden from sight and inaccessible to the physical senses. The comparison of wisdom and understanding to pure gold, crystal wear, topaz, and fine pearls suggests that they are even more precious and rare than these prized possessions. At the end of the song, the answer to the longing for wisdom and understanding is revealed to be found in the fear of the Lord and departing from evil.
Overall, The Search is a contemplative and spiritual song that invites the listener to ponder the deeper questions of life and the nature of knowledge. The lyrics are poetic and metaphorical, drawing on imagery from nature and ancient wisdom traditions to convey a sense of mystery and wonder. The song is sung with a gentle and introspective voice that matches the mood of the lyrics, adding to the sense of searching and longing that pervades the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where they refine gold
There are definite places where valuable materials like silver and gold can be mined and refined.
Iron is taken from the hills and copper is taken from the ground
Just like silver and gold, iron and copper can also be found and extracted from certain areas of the earth.
So where is the place of understanding?
The song is looking for a place where true understanding can be found.
And where can wisdom be found?
Similarly, the song is searching for the source of genuine wisdom.
No bird of prey has gazed upon it, nor falcons I have seen
This place of understanding and wisdom is so hidden and obscure that even birds of prey have not witnessed it.
It's never been passed by the fierce lion or trolled upon by earthly beast
Not even the strongest and most powerful animals on earth have come across this place of understanding and wisdom.
Pure gold cannot be traded for it
The value of this place of understanding and wisdom is immeasurable and cannot be exchanged for material wealth.
Please don't mention crystal wear
Even valuable things like crystal cannot be compared to the worth of understanding and wisdom.
The topaz of africa can not equal it and
Even the rarest and most precious gems in the world, like topaz from Africa, are not equivalent in value to understanding and wisdom.
Fine pearls fail to compare
The same goes for pearls, even the most exquisite and beautiful ones, cannot be compared to the value of understanding and wisdom.
Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and understanding knows who depart from evil
After searching high and low, the song concludes that true wisdom and understanding can only be found by fearing and respecting the Lord, and by avoiding evil.
Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and understanding knows who depart from evil
This line is repeated to emphasize the idea that true understanding and wisdom come from living a good, virtuous life and having reverence for a higher power.
Writer(s): Alex Trevor James Copyright: Blue Scottsdale Publishing
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.