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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In the darkness
Dustin Kensrue Lyrics
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The moon is just a memory, her and her fabled light.
But when I close my eyes sometimes I dare to dream,
But I'm sure nobody cares for me,
No one's there with me in the darkness.
Sometimes I'll howl a tune to hear it echo back,
But when the wolves join in I hold my breath and shake,
'Cause I'm sure nobody cares for me,
No one's there with me in the darkness.
But now I'm standing here beneath that great abyss,
Staring up I feel my legs give way, I feel a ghostly kiss.
I hear the hidden stars sing out the one true myth,
Their singing that you care for me,
And you're there with me in the darkness.
But I'm always running scared in the darkness
Could it be you're really there in the darkness?
It's more than I could ever dare to dream,
That you would care for me,
That you're there with me in the darkness.
Do you care for me?
Are you there in the darkness?
The lyrics of "In the Darkness" seem to describe an emotional struggle with loneliness and fear. The first stanza depicts a person who feels like they are constantly running through an endless night, with the moon being a distant memory. The second stanza talks about how the person sometimes dreams of companionship and support, but feels like nobody cares for them. The third stanza mentions how the person has tried to ward off the dark by expressing themselves through music, but they are still afraid of being alone. The fourth and final stanza hints at a possible solution to their despair, by suggesting that they have finally found someone who cares for them, even in the darkness.
The song seems to be an exploration of the human need for connection, even in the face of adversity. The person in the song is struggling to find meaning and purpose in their life, and feels like they are alone in the darkness. However, they are also aware that they have the capacity to dream and imagine a better life for themselves. The song is an expression of this inner conflict, and the possible resolution of finding someone who cares for them, even in their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always running scared through an endless night.
I am constantly fearful and anxious on this unending journey through the dark.
The moon is just a memory, her and her fabled light.
The bright light of the moon has long since disappeared, leaving only its memory.
But when I close my eyes sometimes I dare to dream, But I'm sure nobody cares for me, No one's there with me in the darkness.
Occasionally, I imagine a world in which someone would care for me, but in reality, I feel completely alone and abandoned.
Sometimes I'll howl a tune to hear it echo back, Then clutch it like some ancient rune to ward off the black.
At times, I use music as a way of protecting myself from the darkness and loneliness that surrounds me.
But when the wolves join in I hold my breath and shake, 'Cause I'm sure nobody cares for me, No one's there with me in the darkness.
Although I try to keep the darkness at bay, the sounds of the wolves only increase my sense of isolation and despair.
But now I'm standing here beneath that great abyss, Staring up I feel my legs give way, I feel a ghostly kiss.
As I face the void of the unknown, I feel overwhelmed and vulnerable, as if something intangible is reaching out to touch me.
I hear the hidden stars sing out the one true myth, Their singing that you care for me, And you're there with me in the darkness.
Despite my fear and solitude, the stars sing a beautiful and reassuring melody, reminding me that there is someone who cares for me and is with me always.
But I'm always running scared in the darkness Could it be you're really there in the darkness?
Although I struggle with fear and doubt, I wonder if someone truly cares for me and is present in the darkness.
It's more than I could ever dare to dream, That you would care for me, That you're there with me in the darkness. Do you care for me? Are you there in the darkness?
The idea that someone might care for me and be present with me is almost too much to hope for, but I can't help but wonder if it's true.
Writer(s): Dustin Michael Kensrue
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Little Fella Media
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Very much of a man. Picking his brain for the time we had with him was such a beautiful time.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
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It is so true about that voice of his.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
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We thought the same thing lol
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
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We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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God Bless.
Livingstón
There are a few artists that always resonated deeply in my nihilistic heart
I knew nothing of them personally, I just knew that they had instant and unrestrained access to an otherwise unreachable place inside of me
Eventually, I allowed myself to be found by Papa, and only then did I recognise that the words they sang were themes of scripture and truth
It was like an extra bonus to know that the stirring in me was actually caused by the Spirit doing what the Spirit does by using these artists as a conduit
how absolutely profound and affirming is it that even when you don't know its happening, someone who loves you perfectly knows your name and calls it out in all things everywhere, ya?!?
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Beautiful words and introspective look, thank you
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Little Fella Media
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Thats what we thought when filming it. Our jaws were on the floor.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
Thank you so much for your comment.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
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Jani Van Landschoot
A man among boys. What a personality, what an artist.
Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
Thank you so much for your comment.
Very much of a man. Picking his brain for the time we had with him was such a beautiful time.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
Hope you can check out the other videos we have done as well!
Brintonspeech
Raw and authentic. What an artist and fine human being
Ben Blue
"Fine human being". That's exactly how I'd describe this man.
Nathan Tewkesbury
@Little Fella Media "tone of fun
Little Fella Media
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He really is, we had a tone of fun with him. Glad you enjoyed!
Brian Briggs
That voice is not of this earth. He has a gift that is so rare.
Sly11B Enal
Might be an alien from the Pleiades....🤔⛼🌠
Little Fella Media
Wow we are really sorry for not replying to the people who showed Dustin and Little Fella love.
Thank you so much for your comment.
It is so true about that voice of his.
We had a ton of fun with him and the other artists we have shot.
Hope you can check out the other videos we have done as well!
Scott Demoss
His voice is pure gold. He is absolutely a one in a kind musician.