dawn
Radio.String.Quartet Lyrics
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I can feel it on my face
As the land rolls out before me
Everything now is in its place
My old home no I'll never go to
My old home I'll never see
For I must ride now across these flat lands
Fleeing the man o who'd murder me
By the dawn's early light
Oh now I must saddle up and ride
By the dawn's early light
Ride through the night
Into the dawn's early light
In the state of Indiana lived the man who killed my son
I shot his ass dead
A deadly ending after 10 long years on the run
But that man he was not a loner
Had two brothers don't you see?
They flipped a coin down to let fate decide
Which one would come and murder me
By the dawn's early light
Oh now I must saddle up and ride
By the dawn's early light
Oh now ride through the night
Into the dawn's early light
Sun comes up
I'm down in the valley
In the air sensations are to me
Then I see comin' up around the corner
Both of the brothers ridin' right in front of me
Down in the valley
It's two against one
All men reachin for their guns
Three three three shots fired
Down in the valley
Two men dyin (or two in I?)
In the mornin sun
By the dawn's early light
Now my boy by my side
By the dawn's early light
As I lay me down to die
In the dawn's early light
By the dawn's early light
Now I must saddle up and ride
By the dawn's early light
As I ride through the night
As I ride to the dawn's early light
Ridin' along into the night
Ridin' along into the night
Ridin' along into the night
Ridin' along into the night
Ridin' along into the night
Ridin' along into the night
Into the night
Into the night
The lyrics to Radio.String.Quartet's "Dawn" narrate a story of a man on the run, likely a criminal or outlaw, who is trying to escape his pursuers. The song starts with the singer feeling the wind on his face as he surveys the land before him. He acknowledges that he can never return to his old home but must instead ride across the flatlands to evade a man who wants to murder him. The chorus repeats the phrase "By the dawn's early light" which serves as a reminder for the singer that he must continue to ride through the night to reach safety.
The verses then reveal that the man who wants to kill him is seeking revenge for the singer having killed the killer's son. The singer had been on the run for ten years before he found and killed the man. Unfortunately, this man had two brothers, and fate determined that one of them would be tasked with killing the singer. As the singer continues to ride, he enters a valley and finds himself facing both brothers. A gunfight erupts, and three shots are fired, resulting in the deaths of two men. The song ends with the singer dying as he lays down by his boy, still reminding himself that he must ride through the night.
Overall, "Dawn" is a powerful and emotionally charged song with its storytelling lyrics and strong vocal delivery. The song touches on themes of revenge, fate, and death, making it a somber but impactful listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
That old prairie wind is blowing
The wind blowing is a sign of change and uncertainty.
I can feel it on my face
I am aware and receptive to these signs of warning.
As the land rolls out before me
As I continue my journey, new challenges and obstacles appear.
Everything now is in its place
The world around me is becoming settled and predictable.
My old home no I'll never go to
The past is gone and cannot be revisited.
My old home I'll never see
I have come too far and cannot look back without risking everything.
For I must ride now across these flat lands
I must continue on this journey, even though it may be difficult.
Fleeing the man o who'd murder me
I am running away from someone who wants to hurt me.
By the dawn's early light
At the beginning of each day, I must continue facing these challenges.
Oh now I must saddle up and ride
I must keep moving forward, no matter how painful or dangerous it may be.
Ride through the night
I will not rest until I have reached my destination.
Into the dawn's early light
My journey will end with a new beginning and a new perspective.
In the state of Indiana lived the man who killed my son
My journey is driven by a need for justice and revenge.
I shot his ass dead
I am not afraid to take matters into my own hands.
A deadly ending after 10 long years on the run
My struggle has been long and grueling, but it is finally over.
But that man he was not a loner
My adversary was not acting alone, but had accomplices.
Had two brothers don't you see?
He had siblings who were also involved in his wrongdoing.
They flipped a coin down to let fate decide
The brothers were willing to do whatever it takes to get their revenge.
Which one would come and murder me
One of the brothers was tasked with taking me down.
Sun comes up
The world is moving on, regardless of my struggles.
I'm down in the valley
I find myself in a low and vulnerable place.
In the air sensations are to me
There is an eerie feeling in the air, like something big is about to happen.
Then I see comin' up around the corner
My fears are confirmed as the brothers arrive.
Both of the brothers ridin' right in front of me
My enemies are here and ready to fight.
Down in the valley
The final confrontation takes place in a symbolic place of darkness and danger.
It's two against one
I am outnumbered and at a disadvantage.
All men reachin for their guns
The situation is incredibly tense and violent.
Three three three shots fired
The showdown is brief and deadly.
Down in the valley
The place of my last stand and my ultimate fate.
Two men dyin (or two in I?)
My enemies and I both fall in this final act of violence.
In the mornin sun
My struggle and journey ends in the light of day.
Now my boy by my side
In death, my loved ones are reunited with me.
As I lay me down to die
I finally find peace in my final moments.
Ridin' along into the night
My journey continues even beyond death.
Into the night
My legacy and memory will live on, even after I am gone.
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