The band originally formed as a trio in 2014, but released their first single, "Cold Hands," in late 2015 as a duo. The second single, "Turth Lies Inside" came out in mid-2016, followed by their self-titled six-song EP.
In mid-2018, the band started releasing new material, beginning with "Vervain" in June, "Thrill of It" in July, "Saline" in August, and "Drown" in October, each accompanied by a music video. In January 2019, THE DOSE headed to Europe supporing Good Charlotte, announced their first full-length album and released a fifth single off the album, "Tart."
Released on March 15, 2019, the LP is called "Saline," comprises the title song and 11 others, including all 2018 and early 2019 singles.
Drown
The Dose Lyrics
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Salt my open cuts
Push me in too deep
I'll trust my gut
Go ahead, tempt me under the trees
Got my feet on the ground
The hand that feeds the hound of the disease has been
Pray upon the fear
Within my heavy head
Hiss into my ear
All that I dread
Go Ahead, tempt me under the trees got my feet on the ground
The hand that feeds the hound of the disease Has been
Forever bound
The first stanza of The Dose's song "Drown" describes a character who is feeling overwhelmed and hurt. The line "Woo me back to sleep" hints at the idea that they may be going through something traumatic that they want to avoid dealing with. The following line, "Salt my open cuts," emphasizes their pain and vulnerability. Despite this, they are willing to take risks and trust their intuition. "Push me in too deep / I'll trust my gut" suggests that they are aware of the dangers of diving into something headfirst, but they are willing to take that risk in order to find relief.
The second stanza explores the idea of temptation and manipulation. The line "The hand that feeds the hound of the disease has been / Forever bound" seems to refer to someone who is giving into their own destructive tendencies. They are being controlled by their own "disease," which they cannot escape. Someone else is "feeding" this beast and keeping it alive. The line "Pray upon the fear / Within my heavy head" suggests that this person is being targeted because of their own insecurities and anxieties. They are vulnerable to manipulation because they are already dealing with so much internal turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics of "Drown" explore themes of pain, vulnerability, and manipulation. The character in the song is clearly going through a tough time, and they are willing to take risks in order to find some sort of relief. However, they are also aware of the dangers of giving into temptation and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo me back to sleep
Entice me to return to ignorance and blindness
Salt my open cuts
Inflict further pain on my already wounded self
Push me in too deep
Force me into a situation that is beyond my control or comfort
I'll trust my gut
I will rely on my intuition and instincts to navigate this difficult situation
Go ahead, tempt me under the trees
Try to lure me into a dangerous or tempting situation
Got my feet on the ground
I am rooted in reality and will not be easily swayed
The hand that feeds the hound of the disease has been
The source of my affliction and suffering has been identified
Forever bound
It is inextricably linked to me and cannot be easily escaped
Pray upon the fear
Exploit my anxieties and uncertainties
Within my heavy head
The weight of my thoughts and emotions is overwhelming
Hiss into my ear
Whisper sinister ideas and insinuations into my mind
All that I dread
All the worst outcomes that I fear and worry about
Writer(s): The Dose
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Woo me back to sleep
Salt my open cuts
Push me in too deep
I'll trust my gut
Pray upon the fear
Within my heavy head
Hiss into my ear
All that I dread
Go Ahead, tempt me under the trees got my feet on the ground
The hand that feeds the hound of the disease Has been
Forever bound
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Rick the Creator
If this band keeps making songs like this and vervain, they might just shift the music industry in the right direction
LokiStark
Another amazing song by the Dose! You guys are rocking it!
Raphaรซl Ambrosius Costeau
I wasn't alive yet in the 90s but god i wished I was. The Seattle sound has been such a big inspiration for me. Soundgarden and Nirvana are my top two fav bands of all time. The angst-ridden honesty in their music has kept me going through my darkest days. Nobody would have thought it was possible but this band has just showed me that grunge can still make a great comeback in this era, in this generation. Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Andy Wood, and many others would be proud. I hope they and others like them continue to do what they do best and love the work they have done. Peace!!!
Chelsey Gowan
One of the worlds most underrated bands!
Good Guy Greg
15 outta 5 for awesomeness! Thank you for making rad music guys!
Kerry 1222
Good Guy Greg youโre a good guy Greg.
Salami SkyPaDgz
OMFG!! I LOVE THIS SONG, IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS <3
Roxoorz
You guys are fucking awesome, live the sound you have. Keep on rockin.
Carlie Sanford
Just saw you guys tonight in Phoenix for the first time! Definitely my new favorite band! You guys are amazing
Roni Banderas
This song is so fire this is out of my genre in music but man Iโm liking the mixes of different rock band styles the drums had me nodding the head up and right like Iโm at the concert ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ