This becomes clear one song into Dust For Life's much anticipated 3rd full length studio record, "The Consequence of Vanishing," is set to be released in August of 2008. From the first vocal strains of "Gold Dust" to last drumbeats of "Better Than You Know".
Dust For Life's "The Consequence of Vanishing" boasts serious heaviness, but never shys away from soaring melody, making their songs instantly familiar and instantly memorable. Their blend of well-crafted lyrics and dynamic hooks has grabbed the attention of more than a few radio programmers. DFL's goes for "ADDS" with their song, Gold Dust starting early September 2008 and are fully backing all airplay with promotions and giveaways.
DFL caught the ear of America on their debut CD (Wind-Up) with the song, "Step Into The Light," which reached 7 on Billboard's Active Rock Charts and landed them on tour with CREED, Nickelback, and 3 Doors Down for nearly 2 years. "Step Into The Light" was added at 43 radio stations the first week out, including KROQ in New York and L.A. Eventually being played on 337 radio stations and released in 22 foreign countries put DFL on everyone's radar as an up and coming hard rock act. "Step" and the follow up single, "SEED", paved the way for tons of radio play and festival shows for the band including: WHFS in D.C., The Buzz in Houston, Planet Radio in Jacksonville, WJRR in Orlando, WLRS in Louisville, with stops at Musicfest in Memphis on the Main Stage as well as SpringJam in Huntsville.
Chris Gavin and Jason Hughes, the core of DFL and the songwriters keep rocking on. "We are back with a new record and the beginnings of a great team and we're really looking forward to re-connecting with our fans," says Jason.
Dragonfly
Dust For Life Lyrics
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The fields are turning blue
It's clear to everyone
Who you've been talking to
Go on refuse to dream
Cold world of endless need
My little dragonfly
Waiting for the sun to shine
Waiting for the light to find
And it's taking all I know
To give it up and let it go
No truth I can explain
No sense in talking to
Flames take another one
I see I'm smoking too
Go on refuse to see
In dark clouds the ravens weep
My little dragonfly
On dark wings you come to me
Chorus (x3)
The lyrics of Dust For Life's song Dragonfly evoke a sense of despair and resignation. The opening lines "So stare into the sun, the fields are turning blue" suggest an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness and confusion. The singer is surrounded by a world that doesn't make sense to them, with the fields turning blue representing a shift away from the familiar and towards something unknown and foreboding. The next lines "It's clear to everyone who you've been talking to, go on refuse to dream" suggest that the singer is being judged by others based on their actions, and that they are being told to give up their hopes and dreams.
The chorus "Waiting for the sun to shine, waiting for the light to find, and it's taking all I know to give it up and let it go" suggests a sense of waiting and anticipation, a hope that things will get better but also an acknowledgement that this hope may be futile. The verses that follow continue in a similar vein, talking about the difficulties of finding truth or sense in the world, and the sense of isolation and despair that can come with this.
The song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning or hope in a world that can often seem cold and uncaring. The dragonfly, which is associated with rebirth, transformation and freedom, may represent the hope that things can change, but also the fragility of this hope, and the sense that it may be easily crushed.
Line by Line Meaning
So stare into the sun
Challenge yourself and look towards the bright future despite any obstacles in your way.
The fields are turning blue
Things are changing and it's obvious to everyone.
It's clear to everyone
The truth is apparent and cannot be denied or ignored.
Who you've been talking to
Your true intentions and alliances are revealed through your actions and words.
Go on refuse to dream
Giving up on your ambitions and aspirations only leads to a life of emptiness and despair.
Cold world of endless need
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, but it's important to still strive for happiness and fulfillment.
My little dragonfly
An affectionate term for someone close to the singer.
On dark wings you come to me
Despite difficult circumstances or situations, this person always manages to be there for the singer.
Waiting for the sun to shine
Holding out hope for better times to come.
Waiting for the light to find
Searching for guidance and clarity in a confusing situation.
And it's taking all I know
Trying to make the best of the situation by holding onto knowledge and experience.
To give it up and let it go
Realizing that sometimes the best course of action is to release control and let things take their course.
No truth I can explain
Some things just can't be understood or explained in a logical way.
No sense in talking to
Trying to reason with someone who refuses to listen or understand is futile.
Flames take another one
A metaphor for someone or something getting consumed by negativity or destruction.
I see I'm smoking too
The singer is also starting to succumb to negative thoughts or habits, and needs to make a change.
Go on refuse to see
Ignoring the truth or reality of a situation only leads to further problems down the line.
In dark clouds the ravens weep
A gloomy and foreboding image that suggests difficult circumstances ahead.
Chorus (x3)
Repeating the refrain of the song, which emphasizes the need to keep moving forward despite obstacles and challenges.
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