Kings Kaleidoscope is a band from Seattle, WA. They currently consist of Chad Gardner, Zawadi Morrow, Zack Walkingstick, Blake Strickland, Daniel Steele, John Platter, and Jared Buck. Former members include Ryan Ponten, James Kim, Julianne Smith, Nadia Essenpreis, Andrew Nyte, and Lindsay Gardner, some of whom continue to appear on Kings Kaleidoscope releases and perform with the band on occasion.
Chad is the only full-time member of the band, handling the vast majority of the songwriting and production, and his wife Alex is the official band manager. The other members contribute instrumentation, background vocals, and occasionally songwriting. Most of them travel with Chad on tour, and they all have jobs outside of what they do for the band.
Musically, the band’s style has been known for its creative blend of rock, pop, EDM, and hip hop, while the majority of their lyrical content is very personal, emotional, and faith-based.
Dust
Kings Kaleidoscope Lyrics
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Evanescent, fading fast
You are all I really have
I'm not home till heaven opens
Life's a vapor while it lasts
You are all I really have
I romanticize thrill
Maximize my achievements
But I'm not satisfied still
I'm realizing, that all my striving
Is chasing wind, is chasing wind
But you free'd me, So I can just be
Nothing to prove, Nothing to lose
The vapor of humanity
A tapestry of vanity
The cycle of depravity
A carousel of fantasy
Don't let me fall apart
Be near my wandering heart
Hold me closely through this race
Help me embrace your pacing
In the first stanza of "Dust", the lyrics reflect on the impermanence of life and acknowledge that despite our own fleeting existence we always have God to turn to. The lyrics "Dust to earth and ash to ocean" highlight our earthly bodies being returned to the ground, while "Evanescent, fading fast" suggests how quickly life can pass us by. The repetition of "You are all I really have" emphasizes that despite the impermanence of everything else, God is the one constant in life that we can always hold onto.
The second stanza draws a comparison between worldly experiences and spiritual fulfillment, suggesting that we often chase the former without ever truly being satisfied. The lyrics "I'm realizing, that all my striving is chasing wind" speaks to trying to chase something that we can never catch, whereas "But you free'd me, so I can just be" acknowledges that true peace and contentment can only be found by accepting God's love and grace. The final stanza speaks to the idea of overcoming struggles with the help of God, with the lyrics "Don't let me fall apart, be near my wandering heart" suggesting that we constantly need God's guidance in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust to earth and ash to ocean
Mankind returns to the earth upon their death.
Evanescent, fading fast
Life is short and fleeting.
You are all I really have
God is the only constant and reliable presence in the singer's life.
I'm not home till heaven opens
The singer's ultimate goal is to reach heaven.
Life's a vapor while it lasts
Life is temporary and can end suddenly.
Living for experiences
The singer seeks out new experiences and thrills.
I romanticize thrill
The singer views thrill-seeking as exciting and desirable.
Maximize my achievements
The singer wants to accomplish great things and be successful.
But I'm not satisfied still
Despite his accomplishments, the singer still feels unfulfilled.
I'm realizing, that all my striving
The singer is coming to the realization that his pursuit of worldly success is meaningless.
Is chasing wind, is chasing wind
Pursuing worldly success is a futile endeavor.
But you free'd me, So I can just be
God has set the singer free from the pressure to succeed.
Nothing to prove, Nothing to lose
The singer no longer feels the need to prove himself or worry about failure.
The vapor of humanity
Human life is as fleeting as a vapor.
A tapestry of vanity
Life is characterized by pointless and meaningless pursuits.
The cycle of depravity
Humanity is trapped in a cycle of moral decay and sin.
A carousel of fantasy
Life is filled with illusions and false hopes.
Don't let me fall apart
The singer asks God to help him stay strong.
Be near my wandering heart
The singer asks God to be present in his life and guide him.
Hold me closely through this race
The singer asks God to be with him through the ups and downs of life.
Help me embrace your pacing
The singer asks God to help him trust in God's plan for his life.
Writer(s): Chadwick William Gardner, Zachary Bolen
Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@biacabeco
Dust to earth and ash to ocean
Evanescent, fading fast
You are all I really have
I’m not home till heaven opens
Life’s a vapor while it lasts
You are all I really have
Living for experiences
I romanticize thrill
Maximize my achievements
But I'm not satisfied still
I’m realizing, that all my striving
Is chasing wind, is chasing wind
But you free’d me, So I can just be
Nothing to prove, Nothing to lose
The vapor of humanity
A tapestry of vanity
The cycle of depravity
A carousel of fantasy
Don’t let me fall apart
Be near my wandering heart
Hold me closely through this race
Help me embrace your pacing
@ammagnolia
This is one of the most underrated bands ever. Secular and Christian. The fact that we have THIS good of music and it's giving thanks to Him fills me with so much joy. The music arrangements, the mixing, lyrics.... It's all done so flawlessly.
@ihavespoken9871
That’s why Kings Kaleidoscope is my favorite band
@Sara-fv8hg
@ihavespoken same
@QuaZamp
Soooooo goooood
@ashrickley3168
Totally agree! been listening to them for several years. I took my daughter to see them in concert. I never get tired of listening to them, like every day! :)
@biacabeco
Dust to earth and ash to ocean
Evanescent, fading fast
You are all I really have
I’m not home till heaven opens
Life’s a vapor while it lasts
You are all I really have
Living for experiences
I romanticize thrill
Maximize my achievements
But I'm not satisfied still
I’m realizing, that all my striving
Is chasing wind, is chasing wind
But you free’d me, So I can just be
Nothing to prove, Nothing to lose
The vapor of humanity
A tapestry of vanity
The cycle of depravity
A carousel of fantasy
Don’t let me fall apart
Be near my wandering heart
Hold me closely through this race
Help me embrace your pacing
@hilla9480
Thank you!
@anjolas5440
Happy
@ogechukwuokpala9607
Thanks!
@marcocosta4064
it' amazing to find good christian music like this. i don't understand how this doesn't more views.