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.
The Gates of Eden
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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bride of the promise,
Nothing she lacks,
no angel guards the Gates of Eden.
No sword on fire to turn her back
She's getting out of Babylon,
the bully boys that did her wrong
but they will tremble after she's gone
Dust of her feet on everything,
and fallen angels, though curses bring
They shall not see her kind again 'till dressed in glory she does descend
Child of promise, child of faith.
Her treasures found in an eternal place
out there beyond the gates of Eden
The song "The Gates of Eden" by the Lost Dogs is a poetic representation of a woman's escape from captivity and her journey towards freedom. The song describes the woman as a bride of the promise, one who lacks nothing as she opens up the Gates of Eden with no angel guards and no swords to turn her back. She has decided to get out of Babylon to escape from the bullies who have wronged her, who believe that she will return soon, but she has other plans.
The woman is determined to leave nothing behind as she walks away, leaving dust on everything and fallen angels behind. Even though she has been cursed, she is confident that her oppressors will never see her kind again until she descends dressed in glory. The song concludes by describing the woman as a child of promise and faith who will discover her treasures in an eternal place beyond the Gates of Eden.
The song is a powerful representation of the struggle for freedom against the odds, and it inspires hope and determination in listeners. It uses vivid imagery to create a sense of mystery and enchantment, drawing listeners into the story of the woman's journey towards freedom. The song is a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of adversity, and it is a message of hope for anyone who has ever found themselves trapped in a difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up the Gates of Eden,
The singer is calling for the opening of the mythical paradise, Eden.
bride of the promise,
Eden is referred to as the spouse of a divine promise.
Nothing she lacks,
Eden is the place of abundance where everything is plentiful.
no angel guards the Gates of Eden.
Unlike the Garden of Eden in the Bible, this paradise does not require the protection of an angel.
No sword on fire to turn her back
There are no obstacles that can prevent an entrance to this realm, unlike the flaming sword that guarded Eden in the Bible.
She's getting out of Babylon,
The singer suggests that she's leaving a corrupt system or city, like Babylon, to reach Eden.
the bully boys that did her wrong
The one causing harm or torment to the woman on her journey before entering paradise.
say that she'll be back before too long
Her oppressors believe she will return soon, presuming an unsuccessful journey.
but they will tremble after she's gone
The singer assures that the oppressors will live in fear after the woman leaves as they underestimated her strength.
Dust of her feet on everything,
The remnants of her journey made around the various places leading to Eden.
and fallen angels, though curses bring
The woman had to overcome curses and obstacles, but even then, she was neither corrupted nor lost faith in herself.
They shall not see her kind again 'till dressed in glory she does descend
Like the woman, her skills and talent to reach sanctity are one of a kind, and it won't surface until she returns to Eden in a glorious state.
Child of promise, child of faith.
The woman is recognized as someone in whom the divine promise rested with complete faith.
Her treasures found in an eternal place
The riches the woman found was not material, but spiritual, in a place beyond the mortal realm.
out there beyond the gates of Eden
The woman journeyed to a holy and eternal place beyond the 'literal' reach of humans, beyond Eden's gates.
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.