Dust
Steve Forde Lyrics


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How we gonna make a move when every time I look at you, you turn away?
Like your afraid that I might see,
something you've got buried deep in yesterday
Every time the conversation switches to a matter of the heart
You laugh and lighten up the air like you don't want to go down where
The real feelings are.

Picture this, gravel road, spinning wheels, flying stones
Leaving the past behind us, smiling as it all goes up
In a cloud of dust

This looking back on where we've been
It's a waste of time and it don't make sense to me at all
There's a new sunrise around the curve
lets soak it up and watch it burn down these walls
I've got a shoulder for your head, and open arm and a dashboard for your feet
All you've got to do is close your eyes, hold onto me
And visualise, chains breaking free

Picture this, gravel road, spinning wheels, flying stones
Leaving the past behind us, smiling as it all goes up
In a cloud of dust

That suitcase full of bricks, sling it over in the ditch
All it does is weigh us down

Picture this, gravel road, spinning wheels, flying stones
Leaving the past behind us, smiling as it all goes up




In a cloud of dust
In a cloud of dust

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Forde's song Dust discuss the fear of opening up and the struggle to let go of the past. The first stanza talks about the difficulty of connecting with someone who is closed off emotionally. The singer acknowledges that the person he is talking to hides something deep within themselves, something that happened in the past that they don't want to confront. Every time the conversation turns to matters of the heart, they deflect their emotions with a laugh, not wanting to dive deeper into their feelings.


However, the chorus's main theme is that the characters should let go of their past and look towards the future. They should get lost in the experience of the present moment, leaving their burdens behind. The second stanza is an invitation for the person to join the singer on a journey, where they can leave all their emotional baggage behind. The singer offers a shoulder to lean on, an open arm to hold onto, and a dashboard for their feet - all they have to do is close their eyes and escape into the moment. The chorus repeats, reiterating that they should forget about the past and move forward, experiencing the joys of the present. In the final line, the singer compares their journey to a cloud of dust, which could symbolize the idea of leaving a trail behind and never looking back.


Overall, the song Dust contains lyrics that convey an essential message about letting go of the past, embracing the present, and moving towards the future. These themes are especially essential in a world where the fear of change and letting go can hold us back. The song's final message is one of hope, reminding us that we can break free from the chains of our past and soar to new heights, leaving behind what no longer serves us.


Line by Line Meaning

How we gonna make a move when every time I look at you, you turn away?
It seems like you're hiding something from me and it's affecting our relationship. How can we move forward when you keep avoiding me?


Like your afraid that I might see, something you've got buried deep in yesterday
It seems like you're afraid of showing your true self to me, as if you're hiding some painful experience from your past.


Every time the conversation switches to a matter of the heart
Whenever the topic is about our emotions and feelings,


You laugh and lighten up the air like you don't want to go down where
You try to avoid it by laughing it off and changing the subject,


The real feelings are.
As if you don't want to confront your true feelings.


Picture this, gravel road, spinning wheels, flying stones
Imagine this scene where we leave everything behind and hit the road,


Leaving the past behind us, smiling as it all goes up In a cloud of dust
We'll leave our past behind and embrace the future with a smile as we ride off into the sunset.


This looking back on where we've been
Reflecting on our past experiences,


It's a waste of time and it don't make sense to me at all
It's pointless and I don't see the value in dwelling on it.


There's a new sunrise around the curve
There are new opportunities and experiences waiting for us,


lets soak it up and watch it burn down these walls
Let's embrace them and let go of any emotional barriers that are holding us back.


I've got a shoulder for your head, and open arm and a dashboard for your feet
I'm here for you with a listening ear, a comforting embrace, and a car ready to drive us towards new adventures.


All you've got to do is close your eyes, hold onto me
Just let go of your fears and trust in me, and together we'll face whatever comes our way.


And visualise, chains breaking free
Imagine that we're breaking free from any emotional baggage or negative experiences that are holding us back.


That suitcase full of bricks, sling it over in the ditch
Let go of any emotional baggage that's weighing us down and holding us back,


All it does is weigh us down
As it's only bringing us down and preventing us from moving forward.


In a cloud of dust
As we ride off into the sunset, leaving our past behind and embracing the future with a sense of adventure and freedom.




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