Papadosio is a five member band from Athens, Ohio. The band members are: An… Read Full Bio ↴Papadosio is a five member band from Athens, Ohio. The band members are: Anthony Thogmartin on guitar, keys, vocals; Billy Brouse on keys and vocals; Mike Healy on drums; and Rob McConnell on bass, vocals and a recent new addition of Sam Brouse on keys and vocals as well.

While they are most often classified as a jam band, their music spans many genres and it all has an original edge. Papadosio is a one of a kind, earthy, livetronica act. They are very much in favor the evolution of humanity, in terms of love for one another and this earth, and this all shines through in their music. They have some funky basslines and awesome audio engineering by thogmartin and brouse. In combination, their sound definitely gets people moving and stirs some souls.

Out of Hiding
Papadosio Lyrics

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Call me home silver light, in the dark night,
Don't leave me here to bleed, in the moonlight,
I found myself alone, caught in the dog fight,
I've been trying to track you down, since the midnight

No danger do I lend, I'm just an old friend
Trying to find my way, out of the dog pen
I just want to know, how the light bends

Shadows all alight, where the trial ends

The sun is climbing out of hiding
We're surviving
The light is shining

Who is guiding?
No more hiding

Overall Meaning

"Out of Hiding" by Papadosio is a song about a person who is lost and seeking guidance from a higher power. The song opens with the artist calling out to the "silver light" to guide them out of the darkness in which they find themselves. The words "Don't leave me here to bleed," paint a picture of desperation and a desire to escape a difficult situation. The artist shares that they have been trying to find their way out of this heartache and confusion since midnight. The chorus holds a glimmer of hope as the artist sings about the world surviving and the sun climbing out of hiding. They wonder who is there to guide them and end the hiding.

In the second verse of the song, the artist clarifies that they are not seeking help for any sinister reason, they are simply an old friend who is lost in the darkness, trying to find their way "out of the dog pen." The artist shares that they want to know how the light bends and how it illuminates wherever the trial ends. This is a powerful metaphor for understanding how one's perspective may shift once they find a light amidst the darkness.

Papadosio's "Out of Hiding" captures the human experience of seeking guidance when one is lost and unsure about where they are headed in life. It helps listeners understand that it is okay to feel lost at times and that finding one's way out of difficult situations requires patience, perseverance, and a leap of faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Call me home silver light, in the dark night,
Asking for guidance and support to overcome the difficulties during life's darkest times.

Don't leave me here to bleed, in the moonlight,
Requesting help to avoid being vulnerable and exposed to danger during times of darkness.

I found myself alone, caught in the dog fight,
Feeling isolated and struggling to cope with the challenges and struggles in life.

I've been trying to track you down, since the midnight
Desperately searching for guidance, support, and hope during the darkest moments of life.

No danger do I lend, I'm just an old friend
Declaring no harm, just seeking guidance from a long trusted source.

Trying to find my way, out of the dog pen
Striving to break free from the constraints and challenges that are holding one back in life.

I just want to know, how the light bends
Curiosity about the mysteries of the universe and the laws of nature that govern our existence.

Shadows all alight, where the trial ends
Seeing hope and light at the end of the tunnel, where one's struggles and challenges will eventually come to an end.

The sun is climbing out of hiding
Hopeful and optimistic about the prospect of a better future and recovery from past hardships.

We're surviving
Celebrating the resilience and strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity.

The light is shining
Hopeful and optimistic about the future, with the symbol of light representing hope, guidance and positivity.

Who is guiding?
Curiosity and need for guidance from a trusted source during life's darkest times.

No more hiding
Deciding to face life's challenges and struggles head-on, with renewed courage and confidence.

Writer(s): Anthony Charles Thogmartin

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