"Shortly after releasing "As a Dog Returns" in 2010, Victor rejoined Pentagram for a two-year album & tour stint. Upon departing Pentagram, he founded a new project, Victor Griffin's In-Graved."
As a Dog Returns
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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I gave up the ghost and the chains that bind
Leave it behind, all that's misaligned
Press into the new and back to the truth
Many days of shame have wrought to defame
The Name that's above all other names
Lead me beyond to much greater things
The tempter found one little crack
In my armor I thought I'd patched
Then took me places I shouldn't have gone
I found myself much too far from home
All the kingdom's pleasure for a season of time
But the glass ain't clear till you drink the wine
Now in stride I climb the steps from deceit
What the world offers brought me to my knees
As a dog returns to his vomit
So a fool repeats his folly
The lyrics to Place Of Skulls' song "As a Dog Returns" depict a struggle to break free from past mistakes and temptations, and to seek a new path towards truth and hope. The opening lines set a somber tone, describing the end of another day and a release from the "chains that bind." The singer recognizes the shame that has tarnished their reputation, and acknowledges the temptation that led them astray. However, they strive to move forward, leaving behind what is "misaligned" and seeking something greater beyond their past mistakes.
The reference to the biblical passage in Proverbs about a dog returning to its vomit serves as a warning against repeating past mistakes. The lyrics suggest that the path to healing and redemption is not an easy one, but it is necessary to avoid falling back into "folly." The use of imagery and metaphors throughout the song, such as the "armor" that was thought to be strong but was still vulnerable, and the "glass" that only became clear after drinking the wine, emphasize the complex struggle of finding a new path and seeking truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows fall, another daylight dies
The darkness creeps in as the day ends
I gave up the ghost and the chains that bind
I relinquished the hold of past struggles
Leave it behind, all that's misaligned
Let go of all that doesn't serve a greater purpose
Press into the new and back to the truth
Focus on the present and the things that matter
Many days of shame have wrought to defame
Days filled with guilt that smeared my reputation
The Name that's above all other names
The name of the divine that reigns above all else
Lead me beyond to much greater things
Guide me towards a greater purpose
Let this new hope be the song I sing
Let the new found hope be the inspiration I convey
The tempter found one little crack
The devil found a small weakness
In my armor I thought I'd patched
Thinking I had everything under control
Then took me places I shouldn't have gone
Led me astray from the path I should have taken
I found myself much too far from home
Lost and far away from where I truly belong
All the kingdom's pleasure for a season of time
Temporary pleasure offered by the materialistic world
But the glass ain't clear till you drink the wine
The true nature of things are revealed only when experienced
Now in stride I climb the steps from deceit
With determined steps I move past illusions
What the world offers brought me to my knees
The lure of the world made me realize my frailty
As a dog returns to his vomit
Repeating past mistakes that ended in failures
So a fool repeats his folly
Just as a misguided fool repeats his follies
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Larry Kinnard
Great band!!!!
Henry Griffen
Any band Victor Griffin is in,im always listening with an open mind,i don't care if its Christian or not
Benjamslikestrains
this gives me some metallica vibes but it's a bit more peaceful, i like it!
luzi rof
great Work ! \m/
Horse Taco
Killer.