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.
Loved And Forgiven
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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You're free now to open every forbidden door
Or let a thunderstorm chase you all the way back east
But don't ever think I won't love you anymore
(CHORUS)
And I pray for lights at the ends of tunnels
And I pray for rivers flowing in the desert
You are loved...and forgiven (2x)
Ancestors who fought to make it but never did
Fathers, sons, old grudges rolling down the years
Still, it's not in your nature to ever settle a score
I'm guessin' it was just a good night for gettin' out of here
(Repeat Chorus)
Look for the broken cross
In your shattered rearview mirror
Is that the face you've lost getting nearer?
becoming clearer?
And I don't believe in cheap grace or easy streets
This world needs to break our hearts and our innocence
But maybe that hard rain will drive you all the way home
Save you from drowning in your last defense
Don't stop believing
You are Loved and Forgiven
The lyrics to "Loved and Forgiven" by Lost Dogs are about the hope of redemption, no matter what has happened in the past. The singer is telling someone that they are free to go out and explore their world, and that no matter what they do or where they go, they will always be loved and forgiven. The singer acknowledges that life can be difficult and that there might be obstacles in the way, but they encourage the listener to keep going and not to give up hope. They speak about the pains of the past, but with eyes fixed on the future, as hope is the ultimate message, and they pray that there will be light at the end of every tunnel and rivers flowing in the desert.
The song speaks of the search for the lost, the broken, the forgotten, and offers hope to those seeking clarity and direction. The singer mentions ancestors who have fought but never made it, and fathers carrying the weight of old grudges. In this narrative framework, the song invites us to look for the broken cross in our shattered rearview mirror, and asks if this is the face we have lost, but that is getting nearer and becoming clearer. Ultimately though the singer stresses that whatever it is that we might find in this search, we must never stop believing that we are loved and forgiven, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on and watch the horizon reeling in
Look forward to the future and be open to change
You're free now to open every forbidden door
You have the freedom to explore all options
Or let a thunderstorm chase you all the way back east
You may face challenges, but don't let them stop you from moving forward
But don't ever think I won't love you anymore
No matter what happens, I will always love you
And I pray for lights at the ends of tunnels
I hope for positive outcomes in difficult situations
And I pray for rivers flowing in the desert
I hope for unexpected blessings and opportunities
Wherever life is leading, don't stop believing that
No matter where life takes you, keep faith in yourself and your dreams
You are loved...and forgiven (2x)
You are appreciated and forgiven for any mistakes or shortcomings
Ancestors who fought to make it but never did
Those who came before us may have struggled without success
Fathers, sons, old grudges rolling down the years
Family conflicts may persist over time
Still, it's not in your nature to ever settle a score
You are not one to hold a grudge or seek revenge
I'm guessin' it was just a good night for gettin' out of here
Leaving a bad situation may be the best choice
Look for the broken cross
Reflect on past difficulties and challenges
In your shattered rearview mirror
Remembering past struggles and obstacles
Is that the face you've lost getting nearer?
Is the memory of past pain becoming more intense?
becoming clearer?
And I don't believe in cheap grace or easy streets
I don't believe in easy solutions or shortcuts
This world needs to break our hearts and our innocence
Life can be difficult and painful, but these experiences shape us
But maybe that hard rain will drive you all the way home
Hardship and adversity may steer you toward where you belong
Save you from drowning in your last defense
Prevent you from resorting to self-destructive measures
Don't stop believing
Maintain hope and faith in yourself and others
You are Loved and Forgiven
You are valued and forgiven
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.