Many of the Lost Dogs albums include at least one or two cover songs. Songs covered by the Lost Dogs include Bob Dylan's "Lord, Protect My Child," Leonard Cohen's "If It Be Your Will," The Beatles' "I'm A Loser," and Stephen Foster's "Hard Times Come Again No More." They have also recorded a number of Traditional or Gospel standards such as "Dust On The Bible," and "Farther Along."
In March, 2000, shortly after the release of their Gift Horse album, Gene Eugene died in his sleep at The Green Room, his recording studio in Huntington Beach, California.
2003 saw the release of the band's first DVD, Via Chicago, a black and white concert film released by Lo-Fidelity Records. A follow-up DVD, Via Chicago (All We Left Unsaid), containing additional songs from the concert, was released in 2006.
Although the loss of Eugene is noticeable, the remaining three Lost Dogs members continue to tour and record new albums. In 2004, the band got together with longtime friend Steve Hindalong to produce a special album for their summer tour. The result was entitled Mutt, and included new acoustic versions of nine songs originally written and recorded for each band member's regular rock bands, with one new song. The following year, the band would release one of their most unusual recordings to date, the almost entirely instrumental Island Dreams.
The band's most recent project, Old Angel, was released May 2010. The band — including the newest official "dog," drummer Steve Hindalong — once again hit the road for a national tour in support of their new album.
Golden Dreams
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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in the day of lost desire,
in the tears of supplication
in the year of flood and fire.
Golden dreams may die away,
golden dreams they fly away,
and every heart the Lord redeems,
In the winter of our yearning,
in the season of our falling,
in the shadow of our turning,
in the shame of our lost calling
Beyond the veil of our despairing,
beyond the clouds of our temptations,
beyond the crosses that we're bearing,
beyond the stars and constellations
Golden dreams have flown away,
golden dreams we'll see one day.
Then we'll know what heaven means:
God paved its streets with our golden dreams.
The song "Golden Dreams" by Lost Dogs is a poignant reflection on the struggles of life and the hope for redemption. The lyrics speak of the night of desperation, the day of lost desire, and the tears of supplication. The imagery is powerful and conveys the depth of the struggles that we all face at some point in our lives. The song also speaks of the year of flood and fire, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the trials and tribulations that we face.
The chorus of the song speaks of golden dreams flying away, but also of the hope that these dreams can be found again. It speaks of the redemption that can come from the Lord and how every heart that is redeemed can find their golden dreams once more. This brings a message of hope and upliftment, despite the struggles and difficulties faced in life.
The song also speaks of the winter of yearning, the season of falling, and the shadow of turning. These images evoke a sense of darkness and despair, but the song also speaks of a place beyond the veil of despairing and beyond the clouds of temptations. This speaks of a hopeful message of redemption and the restoration of hope.
Overall, "Golden Dreams" is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks of the struggles of life and the hope that can come from the Lord's redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
In the night of desperation,
During a time of great despair and hopelessness,
in the day of lost desire,
During a time when one has lost their ambition and aspirations,
in the tears of supplication
In a moment of intense pleading and begging,
in the year of flood and fire.
During a period of great upheaval and destruction.
Golden dreams may die away,
Ambitions and aspirations may fade and disappear,
golden dreams they fly away,
Hopes and dreams vanish and disappear like birds in flight,
and every heart the Lord redeems,
Those whose hearts are saved by the Lord,
will find again their golden dreams
Will eventually rediscover their lost hopes and aspirations.
In the winter of our yearning,
During a time when one feels a great longing that is difficult to fulfill,
in the season of our falling,
During a time of great failure and decline,
in the shadow of our turning,
In a moment of contemplation and reflection,
in the shame of our lost calling
During a time when one experiences great disappointment and regret.
Beyond the veil of our despairing,
After moving past a moment of great sadness and hopelessness,
beyond the clouds of our temptations,
After overcoming a time of great temptations and challenges,
beyond the crosses that we're bearing,
After enduring great hardships and difficulties,
beyond the stars and constellations
In a place beyond the boundaries of the universe.
Golden dreams have flown away,
Hopes and dreams have vanished and disappeared,
golden dreams we'll see one day.
However, someday these aspirations will be rediscovered and fulfilled.
Then we'll know what heaven means:
At that point, one will gain a true understanding of what heaven represents.
God paved its streets with our golden dreams.
It is believed that God fulfills our deepest desires and aspirations in heaven.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.