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 β including the newest official "dog," drummer Steve Hindalong β once again hit the road for a national tour in support of their new album.
Honeysuckle Breeze
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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Outside your window certain
That brushing past your curtain
And dancing through the leaves
Will remind you of your first love
Who held you warm and tender
And gently asked you to surrender
To the Honeysuckle Breeze
Now do you see his face love
In the shadows and the sunlight
He held his tongue to still the dark night
Now he's whisperin' through the trees
To remind you of your first love
And the days before your winter
When you breathed the sweet sweet splendor
Of the Honeysuckle Breeze
Far away, far away you've wandered
And soon forgot the one who loves you still
In the ruins of the precious gifts you've squandered
Rise again and breath again His will
Come away, come away sweet darlin'
While the scent of love's still drifting on the wind
Your lover knows your hungry heart's still starving
For the gentle one who bids you come to Him
(REPEAT FIRST AND SECOND VERSE)
Oh, breath the sweet sweet splendor
of the Honeysuckle Breeze
yes...
The lyrics to "Honeysuckle Breeze" by Lost Dogs speak of a ghostly figure outside the singer's window, reminding them of their first love and the days of innocent, sweet love that they shared. The singer is encouraged to remember and not forget the love they once had, as they have wandered far away and forgotten the one who still loves them. The Honeysuckle Breeze itself is a representation of the sweet, romantic and innocent memories of the singer's past.
The melancholic tone of the song coupled with its lyrical content create a powerful emotional connection with the listener. The song expresses the idea that despite the passage of time and the unpredictable nature of life, the memories of love can never truly fade away. The Honeysuckle Breeze, in this sense, is a metaphor for the power of love and memory to carry us through even the darkest trials.
The song contains a spiritual undertone, encouraging the singer to rise again and to remember the important things in life, such as love and God's will. The Honeysuckle Breeze, therefore, becomes a symbol of the divine way in which love and memory can guide us towards the light and the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
A melancholy ghost moves
A sad and ghostly presence can be felt
Outside your window certain
Outside, by your window, it's for sure
That brushing past your curtain
It brushes past your curtain
And dancing through the leaves
It dances through the leaves
Will remind you of your first love
It will make you think of your first love
Who held you warm and tender
Who held you warmly and tenderly
And gently asked you to surrender
And softly asked you to give in
To the Honeysuckle Breeze
To the sweet smell of Honeysuckle
Now do you see his face love
Do you now see his face, my love?
In the shadows and the sunlight
In both darkness and light
He held his tongue to still the dark night
He remained silent to calm the dark night
Now he's whisperin' through the trees
Now he's whispering through the trees
To remind you of your first love
To remind you of the one you loved first
And the days before your winter
And the days before your old age
When you breathed the sweet sweet splendor
When you enjoyed the sweet aroma
Of the Honeysuckle Breeze
Of the lovely Honeysuckle smell
Far away, far away you've wandered
You've wandered far away
And soon forgot the one who loves you still
And you've quickly forgotten the one who still loves you
In the ruins of the precious gifts you've squandered
In the remains of the valuable treasures you've wasted
Rise again and breath again His will
Rise again and follow His will
Come away, come away sweet darlin'
Come away, come away, my sweet darling
While the scent of love's still drifting on the wind
While the scent of love still lingers
Your lover knows your hungry heart's still starving
Your lover knows your heart still yearns
For the gentle one who bids you come to Him
For the one who asks you to come to Him
(REPEAT FIRST AND SECOND VERSE)
Repeat the first and second verse
Oh, breath the sweet sweet splendor
Oh, enjoy the lovely, sweet aroma
of the Honeysuckle Breeze
of the pleasant Honeysuckle scent
yes...
Yes...
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.