"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."
Dayspring
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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Can you take the shame
Won't you take a stand
And give up being a broken man
You play with sin, fall every time
A broken heart and a seared mind
But there's one to lift and restore
Have you scratched the surface of light
Staying bound in darkness, doin' your time
Well God Almighty has a future and hope
These thoughts towards you He wants you to know
Trust in Him, not how you understand
In all your ways, He will direct your path
At this place there's peace you will find
Guard your heart for it flows the issues of life
Come to Me, so you can stand
Come to Me, be free at last
A Dayspring flows from my pierced hands
For one and all, the Son of Man
The lyrics to Place of Skulls' "Dayspring" exhort listeners to turn to God and rely on Him for strength and redemption. The singer urges the listener to confront their pain and shame head-on, and to no longer accept a life of brokenness. They acknowledge that the listener may have played with sin and experienced a broken heart and mind, but they also assert that there is hope in God's ability to lift and restore. The listener is urged to trust in God's plan, even if they do not fully understand it, and to guard their heart, which holds the key to their future.
The repeated phrase "Come to Me" underscores the importance of accepting God's help and guidance. The mention of a "Dayspring" flowing from God's "pierced hands" is a reference to the concept of the Messiah as a source of light overcoming darkness. The singer reminds the listener that this grace is available to all, and that by turning to God, they can find peace and freedom.
Overall, "Dayspring" is a powerful call to action, urging listeners not to give up in the face of pain and brokenness, but to turn to God for hope and restoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you take the pain
Are you strong enough to handle your suffering?
Can you take the shame
Are you willing to confront your guilt and wrongdoing?
Won't you take a stand
Can you make the choice to stand up for what is right?
And give up being a broken man
And relinquish the identity of being someone who is hurt and defeated.
You play with sin, fall every time
You engage in sinful behavior and consistently fail.
A broken heart and a seared mind
Your emotional state is damaged and your thoughts are clouded.
But there's one to lift and restore
But there is a higher power who can uplift you and heal you.
And bring you back to His glory
And guide you back to fulfilling your purpose in service to God.
Have you scratched the surface of light
Have you ever experienced even a glimpse of divine illumination?
Staying bound in darkness, doin' your time
You remain trapped in your spiritual ignorance, serving your sentence.
Well God Almighty has a future and hope
But the Almighty God has a plan for your future and has not given up on you.
These thoughts towards you He wants you to know
God hopes for you to understand His intentions for you.
Trust in Him, not how you understand
You need to put your faith in God's understanding, not just your own.
In all your ways, He will direct your path
In everything you do, God will guide you towards your destiny.
At this place there's peace you will find
There is a peaceful place you can reach in your journey towards God.
Guard your heart for it flows the issues of life
You need to take care of your emotional well-being since it can affect every aspect of your life.
Come to Me, so you can stand
Come to God so that you may have the strength to endure.
Come to Me, be free at last
Come to God and be liberated from your spiritual bondage.
A Dayspring flows from my pierced hands
The blood that flowed from Jesus' hands on the cross signifies hope and salvation for all mankind.
For one and all, the Son of Man
Jesus, the Son of God, came to Earth to save all people from their sins.
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.