All of the members aside from McKee and Hedgecock left the band in 1985, and they replaced them with Shane Fontayne (guitar), Greg Sutton (bass), Rudy Richman (drums) and Bruce Brody (keyboards) for the recording of "Shelter". The band split in 1987, with McKee going onto a solo career.
The Gift
Lone Justice Lyrics
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Cast away the rhythm of eternity's fugue
Grapple with the tongue of hope till it abandons you
But you can't deny a gift
Falter at the well, making heroes out of ghosts
Stuffing yourself on thankless boasts
But I have faith in your withering soul
Oh, no, you can't deny a gift
A gift of one and a gift to all
The wings to soar and not to fall
A gift of light in the abyss
Higher ground above the pit
The choice to live that is a gift
That is a gift, that is a gift, that is a gift
Though this gift lacks frivolous flair
It doesn't sparkle in the sun and requires little care
It's one of volume enough to spare
Throw down defense and we will share
Throw down defense and we will share
A gift of one and a gift to all
The wings to soar and not to fall
A gift of light in the abyss
Higher ground above the pit
The choice to live that is a gift
That is a gift, that is a gift, that is a gift
A gift of one and a gift to all
The wings to soar and not to fall
A gift of light in the abyss
Higher ground above the pit
The choice to live that is a gift
That is a gift, that is a gift, that is a gift
That is a gift, that is a gift, that is a gift
The lyrics of Lone Justice's song "Gift" convey a powerful message about the importance of appreciating the gifts we have in life. The song talks about how one can be preoccupied with trivial things and forget the value of the gifts that really matter. The first verse speaks of someone who is content with their status quo and is not interested in experiencing anything beyond their current state. They are struggling with the concept of hope until it eludes them altogether. Despite these struggles, the chorus emphasizes that they cannot deny a gift.
The second verse shifts the focus to someone who is struggling with their own demons but still has the potential to recognize and appreciate the gifts life has to offer. The lyrics talk about how this person is faltering and indulging in a thankless boast, but the singer has faith in their "withering soul" because they believe that ultimately, no one can deny a gift.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the idea that we all have a gift within us and that it is important to recognize and cherish it. The song talks about the wings to soar and not to fall, the gift of light in the abyss, and the choice to live that is a gift. These lyrics speak to the importance of not taking our lives for granted and recognizing the blessings we have been given.
Line by Line Meaning
You can trip smug smiling in your worn-out shoes
You may be smug about your circumstances, but you can still lose everything.
Cast away the rhythm of eternity's fugue
Abandon the belief that everything is predetermined and beyond your control.
Grapple with the tongue of hope till it abandons you
Hold on to hope until it seems like it's impossible to do so anymore.
But you can't deny a gift
No matter your circumstances, you cannot deny a gift that has been given to you.
Falter at the well, making heroes out of ghosts
You may be inspired by something that is not real, and falter when faced with reality.
Stuffing yourself on thankless boasts
You might boast about things that don't really matter or bring you happiness.
But I have faith in your withering soul
Even if you've lost hope, I still believe in you.
'Cause you can't deny a gift
Once a gift has been given to you, it cannot be denied or taken away.
Oh, no, you can't deny a gift
Reiterating the fact that once you have received a gift, it cannot be denied.
A gift of one and a gift to all
This gift is for each individual, but can be shared with everyone else as well.
The wings to soar and not to fall
The gift is the ability to rise above challenges and succeed, rather than fail.
A gift of light in the abyss
The gift is something that can bring light and hope to a dark and difficult situation.
Higher ground above the pit
With this gift, you can rise up from a low point and reach a higher level of success and happiness.
The choice to live that is a gift
Being alive itself is a gift, and having the ability to make choices is another gift that should not be taken for granted.
That is a gift, that is a gift, that is a gift
Repeating that this gift is something that should be cherished and appreciated.
Though this gift lacks frivolous flair
This gift may not seem extravagant or flashy, but it is still meaningful.
It doesn't sparkle in the sun and requires little care
This gift is not something that requires constant attention or maintenance, but is still valuable and important.
It's one of volume enough to spare
This gift is abundant and there is enough to share with others.
Throw down defense and we will share
If you let down your guard, we can all share in the gift together.
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Written by: MARIA MC KEE
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