Song From The Grave
Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics


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I hit the road to fame again
But songs weren´t coming out of me
I knew I had to get back
I was in way too big of a hole

I will need you there in my life
I will need you there by my side
I will need you there in my life

The road wasn´t good to me
But I learned a lot of things
The smoke was blinding me
I could only sing the way I feel
I will need you there in my life
I will need you there
In the end
It´s only you
Sing me a song from the grave
Sing me a song from the grave

I will need you there by my side
I will need you there in my life
I will need you there
In the end
It´s only you

Darkness is calling for me
I´m standing in my way
If I could only hear it
I wouldn´t be standing here today

Broken dreams all before me
These sounds are in my ear
Whispering how it shoud be
They are distant and not so clear

Darkness is calling for me
I´m distanding in my way
If I could only hear it
I´d still be standing here

I´m shedding crimson tears
I´m breaking all the glass
I need to find a reason
Put my feet on the path

I found a reason
I found a reason




I found a reason
It´s only you

Overall Meaning

The song "Song From The Grave" by Doyle Bramhall II expresses the struggles of a musician who hits a roadblock in his career. He sets out on the road to fame, but struggles to come up with new songs. He realizes that he needs help and support from those around him, and especially from the person he loves, who he says he will need in his life and by his side. He describes the difficulties he has faced on the road, including smoke blinding him, but explains that he can only sing the way he feels. Despite the challenges he has faced, he knows that ultimately, it is only the person he loves who can truly help him.


The lyrics also touch on themes of darkness and broken dreams, with the musician feeling like he is standing in his own way, but also hearing distant whispers of how things could be. He sheds "crimson tears" and breaks glass, trying to find a reason to continue on the path. Finally, he exclaims, "I found a reason, it's only you", indicating that the person he loves is the motivation that inspires him to keep going.


Overall, the song speaks to the idea that even when things seem tough, having a support system can make all the difference in achieving one's dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I hit the road to fame again
I started pursuing my musical career again, hoping to achieve fame.


But songs weren´t coming out of me
I struggled to write new songs and was experiencing writer's block.


I knew I had to get back
I realized that I needed to refocus and work harder in order to succeed.


I was in way too big of a hole
I felt stuck and in a difficult position that I needed to climb out of.


I will need you there in my life
I understand the importance of having support and love while navigating this challenging journey.


I will need you there by my side
I need someone special to be with me and offer encouragement through the ups and downs of my career.


The road wasn´t good to me
I faced many obstacles and difficulties while pursuing my dreams.


But I learned a lot of things
Despite the hardships, I gained valuable knowledge and experiences.


The smoke was blinding me
I was overwhelmed by obstacles and distractions, making it difficult to see a clear path forward.


I could only sing the way I feel
Despite the difficulties I faced, I continued to create music that was honest and reflective of my emotions.


In the end
Ultimately or eventually.


It´s only you
You are the most important person in my life and my source of strength and motivation.


Sing me a song from the grave
Create something meaningful and emotional, even if it has a somber or mournful tone.


Darkness is calling for me
I am struggling with inner demons or feelings of despair.


I´m standing in my way
I am my own worst enemy, getting in the way of my own happiness and success.


If I could only hear it
If I could only perceive or understand my own emotions or inner voice, I might be able to overcome my obstacles.


I wouldn´t be standing here today
I might have given up or made different choices if I had better understood what I needed to do.


Broken dreams all before me
I have faced many disappointments and setbacks in the past.


These sounds are in my ear
I am haunted by past failures or negative self-talk.


Whispering how it shoud be
I hear voices suggesting how I ought to live my life or pursue my dreams.


They are distant and not so clear
These voices or suggestions are confusing or difficult to understand or act upon.


I´m shedding crimson tears
I am crying or feeling intense emotions that might be represented by the color red.


I´m breaking all the glass
I am defying conventions or shattering preconceived notions of what I am supposed to do or be.


I need to find a reason
I am searching for a purpose or a motivation that will drive me forward.


Put my feet on the path
Find direction or purpose in order to move forward.


I found a reason
I have identified what is motivating or driving me forward.




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