Dustin also has a solo acoustic side project under his own name. He had toured in past years on his own under the moniker "Ursus Veritas," but decided to drop the name in favor of simplicity since "people have enough trouble just pronouncing [his] last name to begin with." The name was a play-on-words of its Latin components: Ursus meaning bear, and Veritas meaning truth. Kensrue has been quoted as saying there is no real special significance to the name, other than he likes bears, and thought it sounded cool.
On January 23, 2007, Kensrue released a solo album titled "Please Come Home" under his name, Dustin Kensrue and on the label Equal Vision Records. It includes the tracks "I Knew You Before," "Pistol," "I Believe," "Please Come Home," "Blood & Wine," "Consider The Ravens," "Weary Saints," and "Blanket Of Ghosts." He wrapped up the recording and mixing of the album at the home of fellow Thrice member Teppei Teranishi. The album opened at 142 on the Billboard 200 with 5,800 copies sold. He supported the album with a solo tour including stops on David Letterman's talk show and The Fuse Network.
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Back to Back
Dustin Kensrue Lyrics
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Let me sit with you and wait.
When the other kind does,
Let me help you bear the weight.
Let me gather wood, when the fires gone out.
Let me pray for you, when you're filled with doubt.
Hold your white knuckled hands, when our daughters out too late.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with it's brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
When you haven't got no sleep,
Let me fix you a cup of Joe.
Let me soak your shirt in tears,
When the tumor starts to grow.
Let me rub your back when the children whine.
Let me push your cart through the five and dime.
Help you hobble down the hall with your IV line in tow.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with it's brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
There's no one I'd rather walk with,
Through the brier or the flame.
Let me hold you in the darkness,
In the fire, in the rain.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with it's brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
In "Back to Back" by Dustin Kensrue, the singer expresses his willingness to support and stand by his loved one during tough times. The song talks about being there for someone when they need emotional and physical support. The first verse talks about waiting with someone when they are feeling anxious or uncertain, and helping them bear the burden when things get tough. Kensrue sings about being a dependable partner and providing for their needs. This is further emphasized when he sings: "Let me gather wood, when the fires gone out. Let me pray for you, when you're filled with doubt. Hold your white-knuckled hands when our daughters out too late."
The second verse highlights the more physical aspect of the support, such as making a cup of coffee or being there for them when they're ill. The lyrics convey the idea of being willing to do anything to make life a little easier for the person they care about. Kensrue sings, "Let me rub your back when the children whine. Let me push your cart through the five and dime. Help you hobble down the hall with your IV line in tow."
In summary, What makes the song standout is how Kensrue communicates the importance of standing by someone through thick and thin- being there for them physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. It's a heartfelt expression of love and loyalty, and the music set to it is both beautiful and touching.
Line by Line Meaning
When the call hasn't come,
In times of waiting or uncertainty, allow me to be present and keep you company
Let me sit with you and wait.
I am willing to wait alongside you in silence or in conversation, through times of peace or distress.
When the other kind does,
When trouble comes your way, let me come alongside you to help carry the burden.
Let me help you bear the weight.
I will offer support and comfort to help ease the stress and pain.
Let me gather wood, when the fires gone out.
I will gather tools and resources to help when your spirit or energy runs low.
Let me pray for you, when you're filled with doubt.
I will offer to pray for you as a source of comfort and faith during times of uncertainty or doubt.
Hold your white knuckled hands, when our daughters out too late.
I will offer physical support through moments of fear and anxiety, even when it's for the safety of a loved one.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
I am willing to stand by you and be present through dark or uncertain times.
When the morning comes, with it's brash and blinding light.
Even in moments of brightness or clarity, I will continue to support and stand beside you.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
I will stand beside you through the rough and difficult times, even when it means enduring pain and difficulty.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
We are in this together, facing life's challenges as a united front.
When you haven't got no sleep,
When you are exhausted and in need, let me be there to support you.
Let me fix you a cup of Joe.
I will provide comfort and care, even in small ways like coffee.
Let me soak your shirt in tears,
I will share in your distress and pain, even if it means shedding tears alongside you.
When the tumor starts to grow.
Even in the face of illness and disease, I will be present to support and care for you.
Let me rub your back when the children whine.
I will be there to offer a listening ear and physical support, even when times are frustrating or difficult.
Let me push your cart through the five and dime.
I will be there to support you through even the most mundane of tasks.
Help you hobble down the hall with your IV line in tow.
I will offer support and care even in moments of physical pain and discomfort.
There's no one I'd rather walk with,
You are important to me and I am committed to walking with you through life's challenges.
Through the brier or the flame.
We will face life's challenges together, no matter how difficult or painful.
Let me hold you in the darkness,
I am committed to being there for you even when times are tough or scary.
In the fire, in the rain.
No matter what challenges we face, I am committed to facing them together.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
We are in this together, facing life's challenges as a united front.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
We are in this together, facing life's challenges as a united front.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
We are in this together, facing life's challenges as a united front.
Contributed by Sadie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gwilym Price
Think I worked out the lyrics for people who wanted them written down and couldn't see them online anywhere.
When the call hasn't come,
Let me sit with you and wait.
When the other kind does,
Let me help you bear the weight.
Let me gather wood, when the fires gone out.
Let me pray for you, when you're filled with doubt.
Hold your white knuckled hands, when our daughters out too late.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
When you haven't got no sleep,
Let me fix you a cup of Joe.
Let me soak your shirt in tears,
When the tumor starts to grow.
Let me rub your back when the children whine.
Let me push your cart through the five and dime.
Help you hobble down the hall with your IV line in tow.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
There's no one I'd rather walk with,
Through the brier or the flame.
Let me hold you in the darkness,
In the fire, in the rain.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Agapē
Cool picture. "All I've seen is just a glimmer through a shadowy mirror, but I know one day we'll see face to face."
I remember when I first heard Stare at the Sun years ago, though I was young at the time I could still tell that the lyrics were about Dustin searching for truth, and that day my Dad and I prayed for Dustin to find his faith and truth in Jesus Christ and its such a blessing to hear and see what Dustin has been doing recently and where our Almighty God has been leading him. Continue to carry the fire Dustin.
svëdish fisk
He was Christian on their first album. "This is my voice, all shadows stayed. / This is my heart upon the altar laid. / Please take all else away. Hear my cry, I beg, I plead, I pray. / I walk into the flames: / A calculated risk to further bless Your name. / So strike me deep and true / And in Your strength, I will live and die both unto You." -Identity Crisis (title track) It is great, though, that fans have also had the privilege to see his spiritual journey throughout his years with Thrice and after.
Agapē
tygerts
That is interesting, I started listening to them since Artist in the Ambulance so i wasn't aware of his older lyrics but yeah I agree its encouraging aswell.
Scott Milholland
An incredible song and an incredible message. Thank you for sharing this brother. I can't tell you how much your music (Thrice and your solo stuff) has helped carry me through some hard times. Praying for blessings and love showered down on you and your family.
steven coulombe
This is such an amazing song
Gwilym Price
Think I worked out the lyrics for people who wanted them written down and couldn't see them online anywhere.
When the call hasn't come,
Let me sit with you and wait.
When the other kind does,
Let me help you bear the weight.
Let me gather wood, when the fires gone out.
Let me pray for you, when you're filled with doubt.
Hold your white knuckled hands, when our daughters out too late.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
When you haven't got no sleep,
Let me fix you a cup of Joe.
Let me soak your shirt in tears,
When the tumor starts to grow.
Let me rub your back when the children whine.
Let me push your cart through the five and dime.
Help you hobble down the hall with your IV line in tow.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
There's no one I'd rather walk with,
Through the brier or the flame.
Let me hold you in the darkness,
In the fire, in the rain.
Let me be the one, that's walking with you through the night.
When the morning comes, with its brash and blinding light.
Let me be the one, that's crawling with you through the thorns.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Back to back, we both were born to share this fight.
Trevor Miller
***** tears.
Nick Rutherford
Dustin i dont know if you will read this but you have been such a musical inspiration to me. I started listening to thrice back when identity crisis first came out. I loved that album and every album since. As i got older my musical preferences changed and i love how your style changed on every album. But it still had that thrice feel to it. I went to every show you played in Toronto, and the farewell tour felt like the end of an era. Im sad, but im happy your still making great songs. This song has such a catchy riff. Your an awesome guy, great song writer and an amazing guitarist. Thanks buddy...i cant wait to hear the rest of the album.
Graham Wilson
Nick Rutherford In the EXACT same boat as you and I couldnt agree more man!
Graham Wilson
Graham Wilson Thrice also has two shows line up this year so far! New Jersey in May for the Skate & Surf festival and again in June at Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec. Hope to see ya there!