While no longer working under the Christian label, his most recent releases include 80s alternative inspired AWOL, which even features Andy Rourke of The Smiths on bass, the electronic collaboration with Service Unicorn, Romeo Drive, and a new spoken-word album Radio Teknika.
Sanctuary
Kevin Max Lyrics
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I even took the stairway to hell
I wrote these words down to remind you
That I know life is never pass or fail
So hand me the keys to your kingdom
Give me back my garden of Eden
Lead me to a place that I can call my own
A home
A sanctuary
Home
And we are standing on the edge of it
Trying to make some sense of it all
The fear is building and the hatred
Until you know we're left with nothing left at all
You know I'm falling
So hand me the code to your gates of knowledge
Teach me the truth I never learned in college
Lead me through the valley, let me find a place called
Home
A sanctuary
Home
And it's the archeticture of peace
And it's the streets that lead to release
And it's the hallways and doorways of hope
And its a place that we call
Home
(home-I tried everything to find you
Home- I lost everything to find you)
The military Is leading tours through town
A couple more weeks and the walls come down
I don't care if its East or West
I just need to get some rest, I'm
Home
And it's the archeticture of peace
And it's the streets the lead to release
And it's the hallways and doorways of hope
And it's a place that we call home
Sha la, sha lalala sha la
Sha la lalalala sha la sha lalala la la
Home
The lyrics of Kevin Max's song "Sanctuary" suggest the artist's deep longing for a place he can call his own. The opening line of the song, "I tried everything to find you" speaks to the idea that he has been searching for something or someone for some time. The following line, "I even took the stairway to hell," creatively portrays the lengths to which he has gone to find this thing or person. Through this line, he implies that he has braved risks even as grave as going to hell.
The next line, "I wrote these words down to remind you that I know life is never pass or fail." is a testament to his belief that life is not a test with clear cut winners and losers, rather a journey that is full of twists and turns. He then makes an appeal in the following line saying "Hand me the keys to your kingdom, give me back my garden of Eden." This line is directed to an unknown figure who he believes has the power to give him access to what he seeks. He then goes on to describe the kind of haven he desires - a sanctuary in which he can find peace, hope, and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried everything to find you
I exhausted all possible ways to find you
I even took the stairway to hell
I went to extreme measures to find you, even if it meant going to a dangerous place
I wrote these words down to remind you
I penned these lyrics to jog your memory
That I know life is never pass or fail
I understand that life is not black and white, that it's filled with shades of grey
So hand me the keys to your kingdom
Give me access to your personal space
Give me back my garden of Eden
Return to me the paradise that was lost
Lead me to a place that I can call my own
Guide me to a spot where I belong
A home
A place of comfort and security
A sanctuary
A safe haven, free from harm
Home
A place to return to
And we are standing on the edge of it
We are at the brink of finding that place
Trying to make some sense of it all
Attempting to understand the situation we are in
The fear is building and the hatred
Fear and hatred are creeping in
Until you know we're left with nothing left at all
The situation has become dire, and we have nothing left
You know I'm falling
I'm losing my grip and slipping away
So hand me the code to your gates of knowledge
Share your wisdom with me
Teach me the truth I never learned in college
Enlighten me with knowledge that was not taught in schools
Lead me through the valley, let me find a place called
Guide me through difficult times, and help me find my home
And it's the archeticture of peace
It represents serenity and tranquility
And it's the streets that lead to release
The paths that bring freedom and release from anxiety
And it's the hallways and doorways of hope
The passageways leading to positivity and optimism
And its a place that we call
A location that we all identify with
Home
A place of refuge and contentment
The military Is leading tours through town
The authorities are displaying the affected areas to the public
A couple more weeks and the walls come down
Soon, the situation will be resolved
I don't care if its East or West
It doesn't matter what direction, as long as it's home
I just need to get some rest, I'm
I am weary and need a break
Home
The place I belong
Sha la, sha lalala sha la
Nonsense lyrics representing the beat of the music
Sha la lalalala sha la sha lalala la la
More meaningless lyrics used as a vocalization
Home
A final affirmation of the importance of home
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