Quiet... Listen... There is a cry in the distance. A last scream of despera… Read Full Bio ↴Quiet... Listen... There is a cry in the distance. A last scream of desperation. It's the sound of this generation. The sinners, the outcasts, the rejects, the addicts, and the alcoholics, they are all dying and they're reaching out for more. Tired of what the headlines tell them to do and who the tabloids tell them to be, and what the labels tell them to listen to, they march. In their rebellion they marched south, away from the stereotypes and away from all rules and regulations. They had good motives but they got lost in the mixup and their cause turned into a lust filled journey where their motivation was lost. They turned to anything that would satisfy no matter how long the high lasted it was all they wanted. But when high hopes and empty promises come to an end its time to start living for something real, something that will not fade, something that will never back down. That something is our God, Jesus Christ. The symbol of salvation hangs from our necks and urges us to press on. And now the time has come for this generation to stand up and take its place. Restart this march and reshape this world. There is a war out there and we are called to fight at the front lines, and take back this earth. We are the trumpets that begin the battle cries, we are the drum beat that initiates the march. We are the Mouth of the South.

Forget what you've heard, forget what you've seen. Mouth of the South is here to break the mold. With the goal of sharing the love we have in Jesus Christ and playing some rawnchy music while we are at it we are more determined than ever. Music is what we love and what we do best. We aren't perfect people but we have a God that keeps us going. We have been ransomed for the soul purpose of making God known wherever we are, and the only way we know how to come close to expressing this is through music.

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Dry Bones
Mouth of the South Lyrics

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Staring down this barrel, our silence breeds death.
Speak up; speak out.
Resurrect
Dry bones with potential of life but we mime to an audience blind.
Pull the pin.
No concern for the lost of this world we shut our mouths as we walk on by.
Will you be the one to break the silence and not settle for positivity just to spare an offense?
Do not hesitate to speak.

Life is caged only by teeth.
Do not hesitate to speak.
Life is what this world needs.
Four winds fill these sails and propel us down this sea.
Give us the breath of life; give us words to speak.
Death is equal to life when life is unmentioned.
Point the barrel, pull the trigger just like keeping your mouth shut.
Resurrection; resurrection.
Use your words, use your actions, use whatever it takes.
We are ambassadors of life; boldly proclaim.
It has been so much longer than 4 days, what are you waiting for?
You can already smell the flesh decomposing, what more motivation do you need?
Life starts at the tip of your teeth, like an ocean growing from your throat, a hydrant to the seed, a water warrior with a plowshare sword commanding willows from concrete!
Discover new ways of self harm, cut yourself to the core, separate the goats from the sheep!
Your fear of man is a cop-out, it has nothing do with what you perceive others to see.
Your tongue is a rudder, but you lack passion for the sea.
So what comes out is drought soaking moisture from desert air, hanging dry, your bones and the tome of life from which you refuse to speak becomes your condemning tomb.
So I ask, "
In whom do you believe?".
Speak up; speak out.
Come forth; no longer dry bones.

Come forth; breath of life fill these lungs.
Come forth!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mouth of the South's song Dry Bones convey a strong message about the importance of speaking out and taking action in order to bring life into a world that seems to have lost its way. The singer of the song acknowledges the silence that is causing death and the potential of life in dry bones, a metaphor for the living but lifeless society. The singer challenges the listener to speak up and resurrect the lost souls and bring them back to life. The metaphorical barrel and the trigger could imply a fatal silence, and it stresses the need to break the silence to wake up souls, bring them back to life.

In the song, the singer urges people to speak boldly and not to hesitate to use their words and actions to make a difference. They remind them that their words and actions have the power to bring life and that life is what the world needs. The chorus emphasizes this point a few times, promising that the breath of life will fill the lungs once the people start speaking up. The song also distinguishes between speaking positively, which is just a cop-out, and speaking courageously, which is what is needed to make a change.

Line by Line Meaning

Staring down this barrel, our silence breeds death.
If we don't speak up against wrongs or in favor of good, we allow for death and destruction to happen.

Speak up; speak out.
We need to use our voices to make positive changes and prevent negative ones.

Resurrect
Bring back to life what has been lost or forgotten.

Dry bones with potential of life but we mime to an audience blind.
We have the ability to make a positive impact, but we choose to stay quiet to people who don't listen or care.

Pull the pin.
Take action, make a move.

No concern for the lost of this world we shut our mouths as we walk on by.
We ignore the problems around us and pretend they don't exist, even though people suffer as a result.

Will you be the one to break the silence and not settle for positivity just to spare an offense?
Will you have the courage to speak up against wrongs even if it's uncomfortable or unpopular?

Do not hesitate to speak.
Don't be afraid to use your voice to make a positive change.

Life is caged only by teeth.
Our words have the power to hold back or unleash life-changing possibilities.

Life is what this world needs.
Making the world a better place requires us to actively promote life and positivity.

Four winds fill these sails and propel us down this sea.
We are moved forward by forces beyond our control, but that doesn't mean we should stay silent or passive.

Give us the breath of life; give us words to speak.
We need to be inspired and empowered to speak up for what we believe in.

Death is equal to life when life is unmentioned.
If we don't acknowledge or celebrate life, then it's as if we're already dead.

Point the barrel, pull the trigger just like keeping your mouth shut.
By staying silent, we are complicit in the harm that is caused.

Resurrection; resurrection.
The revival of something that has been lost, forgotten, or ignored is essential.

Use your words, use your actions, use whatever it takes.
We need to be willing to use all means necessary to make positive changes in the world.

We are ambassadors of life; boldly proclaim.
We represent the positivity and potential of life and should do everything in our power to promote it.

It has been so much longer than 4 days, what are you waiting for?
Life is short, and we should take action to make a positive impact as soon as possible.

You can already smell the flesh decomposing, what more motivation do you need?
The world is suffering and wasting away, and we need to be moved to action by the urgency of the situation.

Life starts at the tip of your teeth, like an ocean growing from your throat, a hydrant to the seed, a water warrior with a plowshare sword commanding willows from concrete!
Our words have the power to create and inspire growth, even in the face of obstacles.

Discover new ways of self harm, cut yourself to the core, separate the goats from the sheep!
We must be willing to confront uncomfortable truths and take bold action, even if it means separating ourselves from those who don't share our commitment to positivity and growth.

Your fear of man is a cop-out, it has nothing do with what you perceive others to see.
We shouldn't let fear or concern about what others think hold us back from doing what's right or making a positive impact.

Your tongue is a rudder, but you lack passion for the sea.
We have the power to influence the direction of our lives, but we need to be passionate and committed to make positive changes.

So what comes out is drought soaking moisture from desert air, hanging dry, your bones and the tome of life from which you refuse to speak becomes your condemning tomb.
If we don't use our voices to speak up for what's right, we become trapped and unable to make a positive impact.

So I ask, "In whom do you believe?".
Our beliefs and values should guide us in making positive changes in the world.

Come forth; no longer dry bones.
We need to take action and make a positive impact, rather than staying silent and ineffective.

Come forth; breath of life fill these lungs.
We need to be inspired and empowered to speak up and make positive changes in the world.

Come forth!
Take action and make your voice heard, for the good of the world.

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