Sons Of The East
Sons of the East Lyrics


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Boy walks south down on the broken track
Father said my son come on back

So much trouble I must leave behind
You can still do well, let me remind

Hold, hold on
I've seen my eyes when they're clouded in dark
You call to your god like an old skylark

This will show us that the devil preys
I am counting down all of my days

Hold, hold on

I hold on now, I hold on now

Hold, hold on

Hold, hold on
Come on back, my son, come on back my son





Hold, hold on
Before skies are red, and my day is done

Overall Meaning

The first verse talks about a boy who is walking down a broken track, possibly a metaphor for the difficulties he's facing in life. His father tells him to come back, as he wants to protect him from the trouble ahead. The father advises his son that there's still hope for him, despite the challenges he may face.


In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that the boy has experienced darkness in his life, and that he's called out to God for help. The lyrics also suggest that the devil preys on us and that we must be mindful of the time we have left before our days are over. The song encourages holding on to hope, even when everything around us is falling apart.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of resilience, suggesting that we must hold on to hope even when life gets tough. We must keep fighting, even when things seem like they are about to break us down.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy walks south down on the broken track
A boy is walking towards the south on a difficult path


Father said my son come on back
His father called him to come back home


So much trouble I must leave behind
The boy has faced a lot of trouble and he is trying to leave that behind


You can still do well, let me remind
His father encourages him to do better in life


Hold, hold on
The boy is being asked to hold on and not give up


I've seen my eyes when they're clouded in dark
The boy realizes he has been in a dark place before


You call to your god like an old skylark
He prays to his God to help him overcome his struggles


This will show us that the devil preys
The struggles he's been through are a sign that the devil tries to bring him down


I am counting down all of my days
He is aware of the limited time he has


I hold on now, I hold on now
The boy is currently holding on and trying to overcome his difficulties


Come on back, my son, come on back my son
His father is urging him to return home


Before skies are red, and my day is done
His father is making the request before he passes away


Hold, hold on
The song ends with a reminder to hold on and not give up




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Stuart Haigh

Geez i love this band. Thank you for making car trips with the family (only tunes we all agree on) so pure. Keep it up lads!

Brandon Powell

This song came across my shuffle. Now I'm a fan. Great lyrics and sound. These dudes have it

Ana

my favorite band. It changes my emotional state, I am happy and at peace. love, gratitude 🤗

Lennox Ma

Can't agree less

Lisa Strand

"You might think" has been my favorite song of theirs up to now... But, I'm looking at replacing it with this one! So many ways to describe it. Virtuoso performance!!! So impactful... hits my soul strings. And, Oooh, that harmonica... Wow. Thank you, guys!

Blackbear Yari

Agree! California and into the sun always up there aswell 🙏🏾

Brian Whitely

Grüße aus Deutschland 🫶🙏 Love it

Odur Modesto

In 100 years when you enjoy this... Just know we share the same adrenaline rush, and euphoria this band provides us ❤️🎊🎊

Kieffer Luis

They still adding the chill vibe that make me go deep in my thoughts and see that I have a better side, reminds of glory. Not my failures and when I do think it's just water washing away from my mind.

Love to see them playing one day!

Antonio Vega

Que bueno volver a oirles, me ha gustado este tema, y esa Armónica me encanta, mucha suerte y éxitos chicos.
Saludos desde Gran Canaria, buenas noches 😉🎸

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