Gundersen's music banks on strong lead vocals, boasting a poetic and lyrical charm, backed by ambient backgrounds of strings and percussion. Gundersen's music has been called a blend of melancholy folk and electric euphoria, occasionally drawing comparisons to the likes of Elijah Wyman, David Wilcox, and Damien Rice. Drawing the attention of crowds across the South Puget Sound region, Noah Gundersen regularly performs in a variety of settings, ranging from small college basements to more prestigious venues such as the Triple Door, the Crocodile Cafe, and the Columbia City Theater.
Gundersen and his younger sister usually create studio work on their own - together they have produced two EPs, a live album, and most recently two full length albums:
• Brand New World EP (Noah Gundersen) - 2008
• Live at The Triple Door (Noah Gundersen & The Courage) - 2008
• Saints & Liars EP (Noah Gundersen & The Courage) - Oct. 9, 2009
• Fearful Bones (The Courage) - Sept. 11, 2010
• Family (Noah Gundersen) - Aug. 6, 2011
Official site: noahgundersenmusic.com/
David
Noah Gundersen Lyrics
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And I keep running into stranger's that say I know you
And I don't wanna be a proud man just wanna be a man.
A little less like my father and more like my dad.
I wanna hunt like David,
I wanna kill me a giant man,
I wanna slay my demons,
But I got lots of them, I got lots of them.
I try to keep my conscience clean.
I try to keep myself out of your bad dreams.
I try to wash my hands for you every night,
Oh, lest you find my strangling fingers
Wrapped around tight.
I wanna hunt like David,
I want to kill me a giant man,
I wanna slay my demons,
But I got lots of them, I got lots of them.
I wanna hunt like David,
I wanna to kill me a giant man,
I wanna slay my demons,
But I got lots of them, I got lots of them
The lyrics to Noah Gundersen's song "David" are a deep and introspective look at the singer's desire to be a better man, and break the cycle of toxic masculinity that he sees in his family. The opening lines paint a picture of a man who is lost, feeling aimless and without direction. He keeps running into strangers who claim to know him, but he cannot shake the feeling that he doesn't really know himself. He yearns to be less like his father, who he sees as a proud and domineering figure, and more like his dad, who he likely views as kinder, gentler, and more empathetic.
The chorus of the song is where Gundersen really shines lyrically. He wants to "hunt like David," a reference to the story of David and Goliath in the Bible. In that story, David is a young boy who manages to slay the giant Goliath with only a slingshot and a small stone. Gundersen is using this reference to show that he wants to overcome his own demons and struggles, which he compares to giants. He wants to "slay" these things that are holding him back and present an image of himself that is strong and capable. This is a powerful message, and one that resonates with many people who struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other kind of personal challenge.
Overall, "David" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to the struggles that many people face in their lives. It's a powerful reminder that we all have our demons to fight, and that it's okay to feel lost or uncertain sometimes. By referencing the story of David and Goliath, Gundersen shows that with determination and perseverance, we can all overcome our struggles and become the people we want to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep kicking at the curb with my worn out shoes
I'm stuck in my own rut, feeling worn down and powerless to change my situation.
And I keep running into stranger's that say I know you
As I struggle through life, I run into people who think they know me, but really they only see the surface-level version of myself.
And I don't wanna be a proud man just wanna be a man.
I don't want to be motivated by pride or arrogance, I just want to be a genuine, true-to-myself person.
A little less like my father and more like my dad.
I want to learn from my father's mistakes and be more like my grandpa, who was a positive father figure in my life.
I wanna hunt like David,
I aspire to be brave and strong like the Biblical hero David, who faced and defeated a giant.
I wanna kill me a giant man,
I want to overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable, like David defeated the giant Goliath.
I wanna slay my demons,
I want to conquer my inner demons, such as fear, doubt, and insecurity.
But I got lots of them, I got lots of them.
I acknowledge that I have many challenges to overcome and sometimes feel overwhelmed by them.
I try to keep my conscience clean.
I strive to live with integrity and honor, making decisions that align with my values and beliefs.
I try to keep myself out of your bad dreams.
I don't want to be the cause of anyone's pain or distress.
I try to wash my hands for you every night,
I do my best to make amends for any wrongs I've done and take responsibility for my actions.
Oh, lest you find my strangling fingers
I fear being seen as a harmful or destructive person, which motivates me to be intentional about my behavior.
Wrapped around tight.
I don't want to be the cause of anyone's pain or distress.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Popeye Dave
I keep kicking at the curb with my worn out shoes
I keep running into strangers that say "I know you"
I don't want to be a proud man, I just want to be a man
A little less like my father and more like my dad
I want to hunt like David
I want to kill me a giant man
I want to slay my demons
But I've got lots of them, I've got lots of them
I try to k-k-k-keep my conscience clean
I try to k-k-k-keep myself out of your bad dreams
I try to wash my hands for you every night
Ooh!
Lest you find my strangling fingers wrapped around tight
I want to hunt like David
I want to kill me a giant man
I want to slay my demons
But I've got lots of them, I've got lots of them
I want to hunt like david
I want to kill me a giant man
I want to slay my demons
But I've got lots of them, I-I-I-I-I
I want to hunt like David
I want to kill me a giant man
I want to slay my demons
But I've got lots of them, I've got lots of them
I-I-I-I-I
I've got lots of them
Vidiot Savant
Tarantino once said that when you pair the right image with the right song you get magic, and that is what happened with last nights episode of Sons of Anarchy. Fantastic song, brother. And thanks to SOA for introducing me to it.
A. L.
You nailed it
ShowdownEmpire
What makes this song so badass is that it doesn't rely on screaming vocals or screeching rock instruments to convey the frustration expressed in the lyrics but instead has Noah singing the lyrics somewhat so calmly, it's kind of the like the 'calm before the storm'. Yet the storm part is actually within the lyrics, making this song even more complex yet so badass-ingly beautiful. Also, SOA FUCKING ROCKS!!!!
@NexusPhotografi
ShowdownEmpire great comment 👍
Katrina Marcum
This song is still amazing so many years later ❤️
Hellison Ferreira
One of the Best songs from SoA...
Always when Jax carrying his pain to all
Karen Rosen
Noah is so talented and I still get chills listening to this song. Kurt Sutter is genius not only for giving us the best show ever written but also tying in music that fits so perfectly it grabs a hold of you and doesn’t let go ❤
Michelle Cherie KJV
Incredible Beauty in this song ... including the music 🎶 and the singing....🌷
abberz07
This needs to have way more views. Seriously.
Amanda Vieira
uma pena esse quantitativo de views, noah, you’re a masterpiece! your songs came to Barcelona, Serra - ES, Brazil!