Dust
Dust of Redemption: Finding Faith Amidst Rock Bottom
Lyrics
Some folks need God
Some people seek solace in God.
This I never understood until I saw the dust of rock bottom on the knees of my friend
The speaker gains understanding when witnessing a friend in a state of desperation at rock bottom, metaphorically represented by dust on their knees.
And how it all was taken from him
Reflecting on the friend's loss and how everything was taken away from them.
The word ain't clean Put that gun down and lean on me.
Suggests that words or actions may not always be pure. Encourages putting down destructive tendencies and relying on others for support.
If these limbs don't shake
The speaker might face a sense of stagnation or boredom if not moved emotionally.
The air will bore me stiff and still awake
Staying alert and emotionally engaged is crucial to avoid a lifeless existence.
The wagon bucks right here at the end of my drive It's where I found this friend of mine
The wagon, a metaphor for life's journey, encounters difficulties at the speaker's home where they find the troubled friend.
And God knows I can't get clean
The speaker acknowledges personal struggles with cleanliness, possibly symbolic of spiritual purity.
Knock that dust off and put it on me Or pile it up and call me the king.
Asking for support to overcome challenges or accepting the consequences and being hailed as a "king" in adversity.
I pray that they'll wait
Hoping that others will wait for them in the afterlife.
For us beyond some pearly gates
An expectation that there is an existence beyond death represented by "pearly gates."
Watch for our hand to poke on through
An image of reaching out from the afterlife to bid farewell to loved ones.
And wave goodbye as we choose to die as men, again.
Choosing to face mortality with bravery and dignity.
If your head's on the track
A shared fate – if one is in danger (on the track), so is the speaker.
Then my head's on the track too
Expressing solidarity in facing challenges together.
If you're not coming back then I'm not coming back too.
Committing to stay connected even in difficult times or death.
Some folks need God
Reiterating that some people find comfort in God.
This I never understood until I saw the fear in my dad's crying eyes
Understanding the need for God when witnessing the fear in the speaker's father's eyes.
Saw his end as some surprise
The father's end is unexpected, adding an element of surprise to mortality.
Oh, son, I don't wanna' go! I'll miss this earth I barely know
The father expresses a reluctance to leave, emphasizing the love for the Earth and the speaker's mother.
I love your momma so tell her so.
A plea to convey love and messages to the speaker's mother.
Oh How I worry . . .
Introducing worry or anxiety into the narrative.
That some folks need fear
Realizing that some people find solace in fear, a contrasting perspective to those seeking God.
This I never understood til I saw the dust I wear wasn't on loan
The dust worn by the speaker is a personal burden, not borrowed, revealing self-inflicted struggles.
All this time it was my own
Discovering that personal struggles and burdens have been self-created all along.
The dust clouds, in space they sing,
A metaphorical invitation to join a collective experience, suggesting a sense of unity.
Come join us, boy, you ain't no king.
A reminder that even in adversity, one is not superior or a "king."
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