+7over21 As awesome as it would be for the line to be referencing the Thrice lyric, it's surely just referencing the words from the Bible that are repeated throughout the book. This song is so beautiful, though.
The commentary gives a lot of context to a lot of early Thrice lyrics. I found a lot of comfort in searching for meaning alongside Dustin. I'm glad he feels secure in his beliefs now, even if I don't share them.
"What does it mean to carry the fire? What does it mean when it's drilled into you from childhood that we are all nothing but an accident and all meaning simply an illusion? What does it mean when that darkness in your own heart seems to be reflecting in the horrors that are filling up your news stream? What does it mean when the universe seems, at times, to open above you like some god forsaken maw? What does it mean to carry the fire? Is it even worth asking? I believe it is."
All my life, I've been treading paper in the space between the words. And there implied is that I'm but another body for the birds, carrion, absurd and accidental atoms - beating air, carrying on; unwitting orphan of an unyielding despair.
I've waited pretty much my entire adult life for this album. It isn't exactly what I hoped that it would be, but it's still AMAZING! I absolutely love the commentary on each song. Hopefully this is some sort of special release of the album.
divided123 I was hoping it would be a bit more folky/bluesy like "Please Come Home" was. The fact that this is some of his best solo work can not be ignored, but it's just one of those different strokes for different folks kinda deals.
Zach Goodrich Hey Zach,Dustin said in a podcast that he was influenced a lot by that book. It was when he was interviewed on the Bad Christian podcast.
There's a version without the commentary, but the commentary on this album has helped me tremendously, so I think that I may not have actually been able to do without the commentary
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thought nothing could top "It's Not Enough"...so glad I was wrong. seriously, people are missing out. This is remarkable material.
Saw him play this live and the whole crowd cheered when he sang "Hold fast hope." Amazing moment!
I absolutely love the emotion Dustin conveys through his words and his voice. Love it!
This song is unbelievably good.
Love the self-referencing lyric...."Hold Fast Hope"
+7over21 As awesome as it would be for the line to be referencing the Thrice lyric, it's surely just referencing the words from the Bible that are repeated throughout the book. This song is so beautiful, though.
I'd bet a nickel it's both. :-)
@@sunnymittal1906 I am pretty sure Bible say "hold fast what is good" but yeah totally biblical
This song is magic.
Love it thank you Dustin for the wonderful music and commentary. Can't wait to look up lyrics later.
Always good stuff brother
The commentary gives a lot of context to a lot of early Thrice lyrics. I found a lot of comfort in searching for meaning alongside Dustin. I'm glad he feels secure in his beliefs now, even if I don't share them.
Amazing.
"What does it mean to carry the fire? What does it mean when it's drilled into you from childhood that we are all nothing but an accident and all meaning simply an illusion? What does it mean when that darkness in your own heart seems to be reflecting in the horrors that are filling up your news stream? What does it mean when the universe seems, at times, to open above you like some god forsaken maw? What does it mean to carry the fire? Is it even worth asking? I believe it is."
"News stream"??
Thanks Dustin, I needed this. Hope you and Shadlie are doing well.
this is so beautiful, amazing work
Tell me are you free, when the fear falls on you? 2020... I will carry the fire. Because someone has to.
Tell me are you free
In word or thought or deed
Great music. Thanks.
All my life, I've been treading paper in the space between the words.
And there implied is that I'm but another body for the birds,
carrion, absurd and accidental atoms - beating air,
carrying on; unwitting orphan of an unyielding despair.
7over21 I only wish more people knew these lyrics - especially those who listened to Thrice who no longer.
NexLevel Dota Amen.
I love those lyrics from "Treading Paper" ... Dustin has written many songs about the struggle of keeping faith, all the way back to "To What End".
Such a good quote, from such a good book.
I've waited pretty much my entire adult life for this album. It isn't exactly what I hoped that it would be, but it's still AMAZING! I absolutely love the commentary on each song. Hopefully this is some sort of special release of the album.
andrew bain what were you hoping it would be? Definitely his best solo work.
divided123 I was hoping it would be a bit more folky/bluesy like "Please Come Home" was. The fact that this is some of his best solo work can not be ignored, but it's just one of those different strokes for different folks kinda deals.
Andrew Bain i completely known what you mean
Amazing song.
Love the Hold Fast Hope reference from Vheissu.
Has anybody ever read The Road by Cormac McArthy? This sounds like it came from that book. Favorite book and now one of my favorite songs.
Zach Goodrich Hey Zach,Dustin said in a podcast that he was influenced a lot by that book. It was when he was interviewed on the Bad Christian podcast.
It did
Muito bom.
Woah
To the one dude that gave this a thumbs down: what on earth is wrong with you?
Zeke Bartlett 😂
I wanted to help your channel with translations to portuguese.
Greetings from Brazil.
Hold fast Hope/
Could have done without the commentary.
There's a version without the commentary, but the commentary on this album has helped me tremendously, so I think that I may not have actually been able to do without the commentary