After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.
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Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)
O Dusty
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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Lips of your kisses are sticking like tape
Woke you at sunrise, cold as a grave
I'll cut you some flowers, now don't be afraid
Now don't be afraid
I'm looking for somethin', to sink in my teeth without any crying
But I can't find no place or nothin', where thrills are cheap and love is divine
Home by the river, tall grassy fields, under a willow, where for to kneel
Dusty O Dusty, this is your night
You'll be so pretty, all laced in white
All laced up in white
The lyrics of “Dusty” by Kings of Leon describe a relationship that is both dirty and beautiful at the same time. The song opens with the description of “Dusty and you,” two people who appear to be covered in dirt and chain. The reference to “Lips of your kisses sticking like tape” suggests that the two people are intimately involved with each other. It then moves on to describe the setting of the relationship, starting with being “Woke…at sunrise” and ending with a scene of “tall grassy fields” and a “willow” by the river.
The singer of the song then speaks of looking for something that can “sink in [his] teeth without any crying,” but he cannot find what he is looking for. The sense of unfulfillment suggests that despite the beauty of the relationship, there is also a sense of emptiness or incompleteness. The song then ends with a promise that it is “Dusty”’s night and she will be “so pretty, all laced in white.” Overall, the lyrics of “Dusty” convey a sense of longing and desire, but also a feeling of uncertainty and incompleteness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dusty and you are, dirty from chain
You and Dusty are covered in dirt from being chained up.
Lips of your kisses are sticking like tape
Your kisses are so passionate that they feel like they are sticking to my lips.
Woke you at sunrise, cold as a grave
I woke you up very early in the morning, it was so cold it was like being in a graveyard.
I'll cut you some flowers, now don't be afraid
I am going to give you some flowers, don't be scared.
Now don't be afraid
Don't worry, everything is going to be okay.
I'm looking for somethin', to sink in my teeth without any crying
I am searching for something that I can enjoy without feeling any emotional pain.
But I can't find no place or nothin', where thrills are cheap and love is divine
However, I can't seem to find anywhere or anything that can give me excitement without having to sacrifice true love and happiness.
Home by the river, tall grassy fields, under a willow, where for to kneel
I want to be at home by the river, amidst the tall green fields, under a willow tree, to kneel and pray.
Dusty O Dusty, this is your night
Tonight is all about you, Dusty!
You'll be so pretty, all laced in white
You will look beautiful tonight, dressed in white.
All laced up in white
Your dress will be adorned with lace, exclusively in white color.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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