Caleb Owens Vocals
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Caleb Owens Vocals
Dustinn Lowry Guitar, Vocals
Caleb Spicer Drums
Kory Arcidino Bass
Justin Carpenter Keyboards, Programming
There are bands that slave away year after year, song after song, pouring their hearts into their songs, and their gas tanks, as they criss cross the country waiting for someone to care. Then there are bands that suddenly appear, fully formed and ready to remind us why we love rock and roll. As if crafted in another world and delivered to rescue us from our hyphenated-rock-doldrums, The Becoming has landed and it's time for you to remember what gave you chills the first time you heard really great music. A blend of melody, mood and mystique, The Becoming are here and we will all soon realize what good news that is.
Dressed in Black
The Becoming Lyrics
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The sound of death and colored glass
We cry, she's passed
We admit in consequence
Someone else or something is to blame for this
For this
But know your death awaits you
Tears are so in vain
When we say we're not afraid of anything 'til that day
And it's easier to think that she's left us
For a better place than this
We're all scared and buried souls
We are killers hiding in the cold
In the cold
In the cold
But know your death awaits
So face the night alone and say hello until that day
Tears are so in vain
When we say we're not afraid of anything 'til that day
But know your death awaits
So face the night alone and say hello 'til that day
But tears are so in vain
When we say we're not afraid of anything 'til that day
Until that day
But know your death awaits
So face the night alone and say hello 'til that day
Tears are so in vain
When we say we're not afraid of anything 'til that day
Until that day
The lyrics of The Becoming's song 'Dressed In Black' paint a picture of a group of mourners standing in front of rows of bodies, all dressed in black. The sound of death and colored glass implies that they are at a funeral or viewing, surrounded by stained glass windows, typical of most churches. They are crying, mourning the loss of someone, and admitting that someone or something else is to blame for the death. However, the song suggests that death is inevitable for all of us, and we should face it alone and not be afraid of it. The lyrics come across as a meditation on death, the inevitability of it, and how we deal with it as individuals and as a society.
The line, "But know your death awaits you," is repeated multiple times throughout the song, driving the point home that we all will eventually face our own mortality, whether we want to or not. However, the song also suggests that it is easier to believe that the person who passed away is in a better place than to face the reality that we might never see them again. The chorus encourages us to face the night alone, to confront our fears and not be afraid of anything until the day when death finally comes for us.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Dressed In Black' are a powerful meditation on death and how we deal with it. They encourage us to confront our fears and not be afraid of the inevitable, while also recognizing the pain and sadness that comes with losing someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Rows of bodies dressed in black
A visual of a funeral procession with people covered in black clothing representing death and mourning.
The sound of death and colored glass
The eerie and somber sounds of a funeral mixed with the colorful stained glass windows of the church, contrasting life and death.
We cry, she's passed
The announcement that the person being mourned has died, causing tears and sadness.
We admit in consequence
Acknowledging the effect of the death and its implications.
Someone else or something is to blame for this
The tendency to place blame on things or people for the death, instead of accepting it as an inevitable part of life.
But know your death awaits you
A reminder that death is a natural part of life and that everyone will experience it eventually.
So face the night alone and say hello until that day
Embracing the fleeting moments of life and staring death in the face, knowing that it will come eventually.
Tears are so in vain
Crying and mourning may provide a temporary release, but ultimately cannot change the reality of death.
When we say we're not afraid of anything 'til that day
People may claim to be fearless, but the idea of death still looms in the back of their minds.
It's easier to think that she's left us for a better place than this
As a way to cope, the idea of an afterlife is easier to accept and provides solace.
We're all scared and buried souls
Despite the outward facade of strength, everyone is afraid of death deep down and will eventually become buried in the ground.
We are killers hiding in the cold
The natural order of life and death puts humans in the role of 'killers,' trying to stay warm in the cold grips of death and mortality.
But know your death awaits
Repeating the message that death is inevitable and always looming.
Until that day
Until the day of death arrives and the cycle of life is completed.
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
firestonegraywolf
Finally found it
Farllei Harrison
Hey bro, do you have all songs from this album?
Ezer Reyes
Yes, check the playlists, you'll find all the 13 track from that work.
Farllei Harrison
@Ezer Reyes thanks bro! It is sad they disappeared from the music scene.
Ezer Reyes
@Farllei Harrison I know, they’re still one of my favorites. in one of the songs that I uploaded, there’s a comment of the nephew of one of the members, he pointed that the vocalist now is making music as Bones Owens, different style but he’s good. Dustinn Lowry has also some music out in case you want to check them out too.
STONR
@Ezer Reyes 👋